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  • Tim Diack avatar

    The Secret Life Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 20, 2012
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     | 11,768 views

    Moving from what the scribes and the Pharisees taught the people, to what they practiced before the people, Jesus helps us to understand this greater righteousness we are called to live. This week we look at our giving - time - talents - finances - and d

    The Secret Life of the Christian - Matthew 6:1-4 - February 19, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #18 A number of years ago a Christian rock band by the name of Petra, came out with a song called, “Godpleaser.” Anyone familiar with that song? .… ...read more

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    Strange Fire

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,559 views

    In Leviticus 10 we have a lesson about the worship of God. As we look at the account of Nadab and Abihu we will see that in the worship of God there’s a proper way and a wrong way to worship God as they offered strange fire unto the Lord.

    Strange Fire Leviticus 10:1-11 Introduction: Romans 15:4 tells us that “…whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.” In Leviticus 10 we have a lesson about the worship of God. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew 6 – Part 1 – Forget The Rewards, I’ll Do It For Free! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 29, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,290 views

    REWARDS IN HEAVEN. Somehow that seems wrong to me. Surely heaven is enough reward and besides, if all sin is regarded as the same and deserving of hell, how can good deeds then be rated on a scale, and rewarded accordingly?

    Matthew 6 – Part 1 – FORGET THE REWARDS, I’LL DO IT FOR FREE! Everywhere I look people offer me rewards if I buy this or shop at their store, or buy petrol at certain petrol stations. I am rewarded on my credit card if I buy a certain amount using their card. People at the Super ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simon Peter: Stuck In Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 22, 2009
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     | 9,061 views

    We live with a self-image that we know is not true, but we like to project it anyway. We will come unstuck from self-deception when there is someone who loves us unconditionally ... the crucified and risen Christ.

    Outside the gate of the great house, it is growing cold. The winter winds are not quite over, and the first breezes of a promised spring have a zip to them. It would be nice to be in there, on the other side of the gate, where a fire is blazing and the workers are keeping warm. It would be good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earn This! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 24, 2015
     | 4,467 views

    Aren't you glad God didn't say that to us? Let's look at some things God does say about earnings and some things he does not say.

    I never saw the movie, and frankly, I don’t intend to, but I read an article about it. There is a punch line in the movie: “Saving Private Ryan” that really brings home today’s point. (This illustration taken from Wikipedia's article on Saving Private Ryan) The sole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not Everyone Who Says "Lord, Lord" Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2014
     | 22,425 views

    Who then can enter into the Kingdom?

    Not Everyone Who Says, "Lord, Lord" Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction One of the favorite gospel songs sung in the rural Tennessee churches where I have pastored for many years is “When We All Get to Heaven”. But is everyone who sings this song going to heaven? Is everyone who has at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Inspiring Purity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020
     | 2,938 views

    If you want to encourage people pursue purity and follow Christ, begin with a blessing; don’t lay down the law.

    After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women's rooms. When her family came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Body Of Christ – Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,540 views

    As we unpack Ephesians chapter four, verses 7 through 12, we are going to answer some very important questions about Christ’s gifts to the church:

    Last time we learned that God has great regard for His Church. The church is the Body of Christ. Believers are the ecclesia, and are the “called out ones”. Christians are called out from the world, called out of darkness into the kingdom of God's dear Son. Jesus has a relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Do It Without Me 2024

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 1,878 views

    This message is about being involved in what Christ is doing in this season.

    Don’t Do It Without Me Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11; First Peter 4:10-11; Isaiah 6:8 Good morning Strangers Rest. If you recall from my message last week, I talked about how you, as a Church, have come this far by faith. Next week we will celebrate the Church’s 99th anniversary and as I concluded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spur One Another On Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,536 views

    In this final "one another" from our "One Anothering" series, we explore what it means to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. One of the challenging sides of loving one another, is our duty to provoke and challenge each other to be all that God has called us to.

    A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents that were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gather For Encouragement Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 858 views

    We need to gather together as believers to encourage each other towards love and good deeds, especially in times of increasing wickedness.

    Today we're talking about the importance of hanging out together, about finding a place where we can chill, chat, and challenge each other in our faith. Have you ever heard of solitary confinement? It's when prisoners are kept all alone. It's pretty rough and can mess with their heads. We're made ...read more

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    Jesus And The Right Fighters

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,255 views

    Focusses on motives on the Pharisees rather than the parable itself. Pushes people to examine their own motives and what drives them.

    Luke 10:25-37 Paonia United Methodist Church July 11, 2004 Chances are if you have spent any time around a church, And during any of that time you were even marginally conscious, You have undoubtedly heard of the Good Samaritan. In a survey, 80 % of the population could recount at least the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Simple Rules (1) Series

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010
     | 4,832 views

    Following Wesley’s three simple rules rather than 615+ laws. First, do no harm.

    Three Simple Rules (1) Matt 22:37-40 Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Today we begin a three part series on “Beginning a New Life” We all begin each New Year by planning to do things differently than we did last year Some of us make a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Free Indeed: Spiritual Deception Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    Satan will attempt to deceive us. When we fall for it, he will bring great harm to us!

    Satan’s strategy: Deception 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5, John 8:44 1. Illus. of sign at army base • “What do you call an untrained soldier? A casualty.” • The purpose of these mornings is not to glorify Satan, but to show you his strategy so that you don’t become a casualty. 2. Need: We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Allow Evil?

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 7, 2024
     | 634 views

    This sermon explores how God can use what appears to be evil or harmful for His greater purpose.

    Introduction: The Story of Joseph Let us begin with the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob. Joseph was beloved by his father but hated by his brothers. Out of jealousy, they sold him into slavery, and Joseph was taken to Egypt. There, he endured many trials: he was falsely accused of a crime and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal