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  • Robert Drake avatar

    Grumbling Over Grace

    Contributed by Robert Drake on Apr 14, 2008
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    We need to learn how not to be jealous of another persons blessing and be happy for them.

    Grumbling Over Grace Matthew 20: 1-16 This parable grows out of a reply to a statement made by Peter. Peter’s statement was the aftermath of Jesus’ parable about the rich young ruler. Peter said you told the rich young ruler to go and sell everything he had and follow you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deceitful Heart Or Pure Heart

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 27, 2020
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    The Lord said through Jeremiah that the heart is deceitful above all things and Jesus said blessed are the pure in heart? Can both be true. Can the Lord change one into the other?

    Deceitful Heart or Pure Heart? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Get Over It!

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 29, 2002
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    IF WE ARE CHRISTIANS WE MUST FORGIVE OTHERS WHEN THEY SIN AGAINST US!

    GET OVER IT! MATTHEW 18: 21 ¡V 35 JULY 21, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger of First Presbyterian Church Warren, Pennsylvania tells the story of a man who loved dogs. He served as a speaker in various civic clubs to benefit the SPCA: Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Game's Not Over Yet

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 10, 2010
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    Christmas 1985: In our tumultuous world and in our troubled lives, those negatives are not the last word, for God has sent Immanuel to work a work that is not yet finished, but will be eventually.

    The morning sports pages brought forth a pearl of wisdom from one Ron Jaworski, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles. Mr. Jaworski, as it turned out, is something of a prophet. He referred to his team's irritating habit of getting off to a good start in their games, leading right up to the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Problem With The Pharisees, Sadducees, And Herodians

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 22, 2022
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    All three of these groups dealt with the same problem: hypocrisy. How do we combat that?

    ACROSS THE BOARD: The Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians all get the same criticism. - Matthew 16:11; Mark 8:15. - In our passage we see the Pharisees and the Sadducees criticized. Let’s add another group before we move on. - In Mark 8:15 we have a similar passage. This is after the feeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soft Heart - Hard Heart Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 14, 2012
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    As humans we naturally try to do what is in our own best self interest. This doesn't always coincide with the character of God. Such is the case with divorce. Jesus shocks His men and the Pharisees with a refreshing look at relationships. As we look at th

    In one of the rides at Disneyland, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, there is a holding room that resembles an archeological dig deep under a Southeast Asian jungle. A covered well sits in the center of the room with a rope extending down into the well. A sign clearly says “do not pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Crossing Over Into The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 25, 2009
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    Once you have experienced God’s miracles in your life there is no reason for you not to continue to walk in the spirit realm on a regular basis.

    July 26, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-20 Subject: Part Six in the Seven Steps to Receive God’s Miracle Title: Crossing Over into the Supernatural Hasn’t God been good in our services? It is so wonderful to see the church moving forward in the things of God and what He wants to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lamentations Over Jerusalem

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
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    "Your house is left desolate." This is one of the saddest declarations coming from the mouth of Jesus. What brought this declaration?

    April 21, 20001 I. INTRODUCTION: A. Review of Previous Topics 1. Sunday—Called to Repentance 2. Monday—Called to Godliness 3. Tuesday—Called to Service 4. Wednesday—Called to Victory 5. Friday—Called to Glory B. Today’s Topic—Lamentations Over Jerusalem 1. This title is perhaps an oxymoron ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    Triumph Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008
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     | 6,342 views

    When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger.

    TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION (#3) Genesis 39:1-23 When we toy with temptation, we put ourselves in a position to drift into serious danger: A woman was swimming in the Gulf of Mexico. She was enjoying the comfort of relaxing on an inflated cushion that kept her afloat. When she realized that she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Over Yourself Series

    Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,385 views

    When we learn to look at life through a telescope and not a microscope, we can learn the secret of true humility.

    Pastor Mike Biolsi pastor@ncfchurch.org www.ncfchurch.org North Country Fellowship Church Attitude Adjustment #1 GET OVER YOURSELF ILLUS: I was thinking, as I prepared this morning’s message… you guys are really blessed to be at this church. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Fifty Shades Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,676 views

    Selfishness colors everything around us until common sense and decency gets lost, having been painted over with these shades of gray. This same selfish spirit was working in the hearts of men in Jesus’ day. And that is what our passage is about today.

    Fifty Shades of Grace -Love belongs to God! It not only belongs to Him, it is Him and He is it! God is love! So if anyone has anything to say about love, it would be God Himself. Out of love God created mankind, each one of us fearfully and wonderfully made. He made us in His own image with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rob Ross avatar

    Christ Over Tradition

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,447 views

    Christmas tradition needs to be questioned and the truth of Christ affirmed.

    Verse: Luke 2: 1-20 Topic: Christmas Probing Question: What is the reason for Christmas? Key Word: reasons Subject: Reasons for Christmas Aim: To inspire the congregation to experience a renewed sense of what Christmas is all about. Title: Christ Over Tradition Introduction Christmas with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bridgette Nevils Gloster avatar

    It Ain't Over

    Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on May 6, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 54,505 views

    NO matter what life may deal out to us we can stand tall knowing that God has purposed our lives and because He has spoken into our spirits, we can keep faith that His word will not return back void.

    Scriptural Text: Psalms 118:17 -18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. Sermonic Topic: It Ain’t Over There are no two ways about it, in the life of every person we sometimes find that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Victory Over Death Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 18, 2022
     | 3,716 views

    Resurrection Day Message, last sermon in the series "The Believer's Hope." Like Jesus, we too can have the victory over death. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    The pyramids of Egypt are famous because they contain the mummified bodies of ancient Egyptian kings. Westminster Abbey in London is renowned, because in it rest the bodies of English nobles and notables. Mohammed’s tomb (medina, Saudi Arabia) is noted for the stone coffin and the bones which it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Victory Over Sin

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    God gave us the victory in our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. This sermon teaches your congregation on the benefits of being obidient to the Holy Spirit of God

    Here we find Jesus teaching the multitudes about the consequences of sin in the believer’s life. As you study this scripture you have many interesting dynamics occurring in the life of Jesus. As we walk into this moment in history, and if we read just a few verses earlier, we see Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church