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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Problem With Relying On Your Heart When Judging Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 5, 2013
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    A look at the danger that comes with claiming that our conscience is the ultimate arbiter of right and wrong. We have traded blush on our cheeks for a shrug of our shoulders.

    GETTING RID OF SHAME: We frequently trade blushing for shrugging. - Jeremiah 8:12. - This is such a rich phrase here in verse 12 – they don’t even know how to blush. - Sometimes we act like the heart and conscience will always be a reliable artiber of what’s right and wrong, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compelled To The Corss

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 30, 2012
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    Taking up the cross.

    Compelled to the Cross Intro: Simon the Cyrenian 1: Who was he? a) man from north Africa b) a larger city, in what is eastern modern day Libya c) he was in Jerusalem at Passover during the crucifixion of Christ d) not much else can be known of Simon the Cyrenian Fact: The Gospel of Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Re-Established Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2012
     | 3,621 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF TRANSITION. WHAT WE ARE SEEING HERE IS THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH AFTER THE ISSUE INVOLVING THE SIN OF ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA. THIS PASSAGE IS ALSO THE INTRODUCTION WHICH WILL LEAD THE CHURCH INTO A MAJOR TIME

    THE RE-ESTABLISHED CHURCH The Pre-Curser of Persecution Acts 5:12-16 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God In All Of This?" Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015
     | 6,256 views

    Rehoboam and the need for servant leadership divide the kingdom. God appears to be distant.

    1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 “Where’s God in All of This?” INTRODUCTION Today is All Saints Sunday. It is a day that we remember those faithful disciples of Jesus Christ who have gone before us. We celebrate those who have gone before us who have been more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beware Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,370 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism 3:1-8 David Taylor Legalism is deadly and it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation of heart; and it robs us of joy and intimacy with Christ. It is a tool of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Faithful Messengers Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
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     | 9,715 views

    What is expected of God's Messengers? Faithfulness in life and doctrine.

    live the life Ezekiel 2:8 But you, son of man, hear what I say to you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house Our fate will be the same as those who are rebellious in the world if we ourselves are rebellious. There is not a place in the church for hypocrites. I heard someone say a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Practical Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 29, 2016
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     | 5,529 views

    Forgiveness and love are hallmarks in the Christian community.

    2 Corinthians 2:1-10 “A Practical Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION In the second chapter of his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address the issue of community and to answer the questions, “What is authentic community?” and “How do we as individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    More Genuineness Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 3,912 views

    Hypocrisy is dangerous. Motives matter.

    GENUINENESS 6:1 Any atheists with us this morning? You’d be surprised. We might all say that we are believers, but really the proof is in the pudding; and in this case the pudding is not what we say, but what we do; how we live. In my 40 years of attempting to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not All Bad!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016
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     | 4,582 views

    Sometimes when we look at certain Bible passages we get the feeling that only suffering and persecution awaits the true believer in Jesus. Nothing could be further from the truth! Even in the midst of trials we can have joy and peace and hope! PTL!!

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Please look up this Scripture as we will read it in a few minutes) As I was thinking of last weeks sermon we had spoken about the death of James, the brother of John and the miraculous deliverance of Peter from prison and of the fact that there is a great wave of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unfaithful Impatience Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,296 views

    The Golden Calf shows Israel's unfaithfulness at Mt. Sinai. Moses intercedes and God forgives

    Introduction Faith has a short shelf life. Yesterday's faith doesn't rollover to today. This fact is especially evident in today's story of golden bull. The Lord had moved miraculously in the lives of the Israelites. God had parted the Red Sea, provided them with manna every morning and given them ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014
     | 4,790 views

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Fruit of the Spirit

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:16-25 We are in the last leg of our Galatians series, “Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel,” finishing chapter five today, looking at the fruit of the Spirit. I had some individuals disagree with me on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ash Wednesday: Year C

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon is for Ash Wednesday, Year C

    Ash Wednesday The Rev. Rian Adams At one time Advent was hands down my favorite season of the church year. The happiness, the joy of anticipation, the hope of a star, the birth of a child… it all added a hopeful newness to my soul. However, over time our culture has ruined Christmas with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Watching For Signs

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,803 views

    At the wedding of Cana, Jesus performs a miracle and his disciples see a sign of who Jesus truly is.

    John 2:1-11 “Watching for Signs” INTRODUCTION Today we have a fun passage of Scripture before us—the wedding at Cana. Even though this is a very serious passage with a powerful message there’s a certain lightness to the story. It is a celebration; a wedding feast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sheep Or Goats

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 11, 2015
     | 7,256 views

    Many congregations are full of people, do they look like sheep or goats. Their eternal destiny relies on this appearance.

    My Sheep Matt 25:40ff Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2014
     | 3,406 views

    All the major players in the Christmas story -- except Herod -- were noted for their humility. Let us take note and showcase humility in our lives.

    Have Yourselves A Humble Little Christmas (Luke 1:39-56, Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Many people contemplate the subject of humility. • What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself. ~ Abraham Lincoln • The graveyards are full of indispensable men. ~ Charles De Gaulle • Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible