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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Ministered To The Self-Righteous

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God.

    Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to relate to people who project a sense of moral superiority? Self righteous people focus more on their goodness than the holiness of God. One night, such a self-righteous man named Nicodemus, a ruler in the Pharisee's council, came to Jesus wondering how he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lifter Of Our Heads

    Contributed by Matt Smith on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    In the middle of the desperate times, God is, as the Scriptures tell us, the “Lifter of the Heads” of the oppressed.

    Introduction: This year (2006) we Americans have been a nation for 230 years. The holiday we celebrate as Independence Day represents for Americans the end of our ties and bonds with a nation with which we once were identified, and the throwing off of oppressiveness in order to have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mother's Day!

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 49,403 views

    A tribute to God’s Masterful Servants; Our Mothers’!

    Mothers Day A 15 yr old boy came bounding into the house and found his mom in bed. He asked if she was sick or something. He was truly concerned! Mom replied that , as a matter of fact, she didn’t feel too well. The son replied, “Well, don’t worry about dinner, I’ll be happy to carry you down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wings Of An Eage

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 19,691 views

    This message encourages the believer to wait patiently upon the Lord.

    The 40th chapter of Isaiah appears to be a prophecy in two parts, or for two separate times in history. The thrust of the text are for both: those would undergo Babylonian captivity and spiritually those who are in captivity to sin. At the time of the writing, God speaks comfort beforehand, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The First Fruits

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,069 views

    In the offering of the first fruits, the Jewish worshiper thanked God for deliverance, acknowledged his dependence on God, and delighted in God’s blessings.

    Lessons From The First Fruits Deut. 26:1-11 INTRO.: This week we celebrate an annual Day of Thanksgiving. We observe it in remembrance of the "first" Thanksgiving, which was celebrated at Plymouth colony in 1621 by the first settlers in America. In spite of what historical revisionists tell you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Consistent Discipline Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    Use the principles to improve the consistency of your discipline in your home.

    Family Security: Consistently Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 We come to our third message in this series. The springboard for this series was an acrostic I came across in some material by John Maxwell. If we want to build secure families, these six characteristics are essential. Six Characteristics of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 40,042 views

    Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating

    How To Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You Cannot Change (Phil. 4:6-9) Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Grace Question

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,392 views

    Sermon outline about the ability to believe in the Grace of God.

    Intro: Can a thinking person really believe in the Grace of Almighty God? Grace: Wonderful capacity of God to accept you just the way you are. You don’t have to prove yourself, earn anything, make your way, I will receive you as you are, forgive you for what you’ve done. You don’t have to prove ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Jesus Held His Disciples Accountable

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,134 views

    Jesus wanted a return on His investment in people. The Lord expects everyone to give a reckoning for what they have done or with whatever they have been given - time, talents, and resources. Jesus held the disciples to a high level of accountability becau

    How Jesus Held His Disciples Accountable Matthew 4:19-4:19 Jesus wanted a return on His investment in people. The Lord expects everyone to give a reckoning for what they have done or with whatever they have been given - time, talents, and resources. Jesus held the disciples to a high level ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Wisdom Does The Bible Give Us On Human Cloning?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    An examination of 5 key Biblical principles to consider on the issues of human cloning and genetic engineering.

    The Bible obviously doesn’t use the words “human cloning,” but that should not lead us to believe that our Father has left us in the dark on this issue. This morning I want to talk about 5 important Biblical principles that we as Christians need to keep in mind as this debate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rooted In Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,269 views

    A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

    Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Our Position To The Powers That Be.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,328 views

    There is not a law in our state that says you are to love me but there is a law against you killing me.

    Our position to the powers that be. Rom. 13:1 -- 7. 10/05/03 There was this sheep farmer who lived in the hills of Idaho. Everyday, a man would go to a ridge and watch the sheep farmer tending his sheep. He decided he would count the sheep and pull a fast one on the farmer. So, he spent on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About The Father's Heart

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,430 views

    The truth about the Father’s heart is that He wants you to come to Him and get to know Him as He truly is: Lover, Forgiver, Restorer, Hero and Eternal King

    The Truth About the Father’s Heart Intro.: Man’s great misconception is found in Psalm 50:21, “You thought I was altogether like you…” Isaiah 55:9 is much more accurate, “But as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    911 Where Were You?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 7, 2011
     | 4,095 views

    I would say that most everyone knew where they were on that day in history but, where was God? Why would a good and loving God allow such a tragedy to happen?

    911 Where were you? The date was September 11, 2001. Where were you when you heard the tragic news 10 years ago and the day that changed America forever? I remember that day well. I was working at RJR and a co worker came over to my desk and said a plane had crashed into a building in New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clashing Of The Kings

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012
     | 2,435 views

    Two kings existed a long time ago that were so opposite. Today, there are two who want to be king of your life. Which one will you place upon the throne?

    Clashing of the Kings (El Choque de los Reyes) Mt. 2:1-16 The idea of a scrooge is not new. It is as old as the Bible. On that very first Christmas, there was a man who tried to kill all that is central to this special holiday. He is not ficticious. He was a man who became king, but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal