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  • Art Campbell avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007
     | 4,056 views

    The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speech Therapy Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,028 views

    How do you tame the tongue?

    I. The Commencement A. An Oath Defined 1. The concept of oath-taking originated in the OT 2. "An oath is a solemn affirmation or declaration, made with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed, and imprecating His vengeance, and renouncing His favor if what is affirmed is false." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secret Praying Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    My prayers are for God’s ears only.

    June 17, 2001 Secret Christianity - Part 2 INTRODUCTION Some actors make a lot of money. Julia Roberts Tom Cruise Bruce Willis and John Travolta Each of these currently make $20 million per movie. And there you have Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson who each command $25 million per film. A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    Because God alone does the judging, I am freed up to encourage others in their spiritual journey.

    August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 2 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – At the start of the 20th Century, the world’s most distinguished astronomer was a man named Sir Percival Lowell. He had a particular fascination with the planet Mars – largely because he was sure through his telescope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 65,500 views

    Christ-followers seek to model His character when others choose to harm or humiliate us.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: Living a Life of Integrity"0 SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:38-48 TITLE: “LOVE YOUR ENEMIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A truck driver is sitting in a crowded roadside diner ready to eat his lunch. It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hidden Sin Of Worry Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    What worry does to us and what God says we can do about it.

    The Hidden Sin of Worry Matthew 6:25-34 Sunday, May 28th, 2006 Spring looks like it may finally be here and that means that we’re getting into wedding season. We have a couple of weddings happening soon in our church family, Kevin and Kelly and Kurt and Sarah will all be taking that step towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    24.7 Turn It Around Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,461 views

    Week seven of 24 focuses on Jesus teaching about Murder, Hatred and Loving our enemies.

    Matthew 5:21 Jesus Said “You have heard that our ancestors were told, ‘You must not murder. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment.’” This particular law comes from Exodus 20:13 and Deuteronomy 5:17. And we would think this one is a no brainer, after all one of the basic tenets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Forgive Or Go To Hell Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,005 views

    Part 15 of Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our need to forgive.

    Her name was 66730, or at least that was the name she went by. Her father had died in a German Concentration camp as did her sister. Her freedom, her dignity, her humanity had been stripped away by those who imprisoned her and yet she survived. They had robbed her of everything she ever possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    24.18 What Are You Building? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 29, 2007
     | 3,724 views

    Jesus finishes the Sermon on the Mount by leaving his listeners with a responsibility for what they had heard.

    That pretty well tied up the morning. Jesus has been teaching his disciples about a whole range of subjects involving the kingdom of God and now he ties it up with a pretty bow and hands it to those who were listening and basically tells them, “You are responsible for what you are going to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Merciful Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,172 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #5

    ✎ One of my favorite comics is Peanuts. One winter evening Linus sticks his head out the door and calls to his sister Lucy, “Mom said to tell you it’s time to come in.” Standing next to her snowman Lucy says, “Rats.” As she turns to go in she says, “Goodnight friend, I’ll see you in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Single-Minded Devotion

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 210 ratings
     | 14,823 views

    We need to have a one-track mind!

    Text: Matthew 6:19-34 Subject: Christian Priorities Theme: Entire dedication of the heart to God. Prop: The Christian is to have single minded devotion to God. INTRODUCTION: It has been said that our priorities as a Christian should be J O Y (Jesus, Others, You). In reality how do we see our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'd Kill You If I Could

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,045 views

    A sermon that deals with murder of the heart.

    “I’d Kill You If I Could” Introduction: Jesus didn’t come to abolish the Law - but came to fulfill it - not one jot or tittle would fade from the Law. In our text today, Jesus is not contradicting God’s Law, but rather getting to the ‘heart,’ or intent of the Law. Read: Matthew 5:21-26 NIV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Contentment

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    reasons for discontentment in life and how to find contentment

    Finding Contentment in Life At one time Howard Hughes was the richest man in the world. All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the Hollywood scene and soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    The principle for peace is the same as the principle for the farmer’s crops. Never underestimate the power of a seed.

    Text: Matthew 5:1 thru 9 While driving down the road during the summer months we can easily see miracle after miracle. With every field of corn, wheat or soybean, we can see miracles taking place. If we take a small seed and put it under several inches of dirt, and give it enough water, enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Do We See God's Kingdom"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    Christ gives us a glimpse of the kingdom of God through the Beatitudes.

    Matthew 5:1-12 “Do We See God’s Kingdom?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel lesson for this morning is frequently referred to as the Beatitudes, and they are all promises of the kingdom of God. Because to be in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist