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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,185 views

    The Golden Rule has always been popular. In fact, the reason it’s called the Golden Rule is because a Roman emperor, Alexander Severus, had this saying of Jesus engraved on his wall in gold. So let’s look at this saying of Jesus called, ‘the Golden Rule'.

    THE GOLDEN RULE INTRODUCTION: A rather legalistic Seminary student wanted to have a Scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote the Bible, book, chapter and verse to okay his actions. He did all right with that until he began to fall in love with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unlocking The Power Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Jul 13, 2025
     | 769 views

    1 THESSALONIANS 5:18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. What Happens? What happens when we build this attitude of gratitude? The SHIFT from a state of ILL-BEING to WELL-BEING is explicitly triggered by thankfulness and gratitude.

    Unlocking the Power of Thanksgiving Now, I will be your teacher this morning and today we will be looking into the divine power of thanksgiving. In how thanksgiving is not just a byword and utterance of appreciation but also a KEY that can change our PRAYER LIFE and draw us closer to GOD! Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 12,874 views

    In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today's standards.

    In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today's standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom betrayed Him. However, Jesus knew that by concentrating on twelve disciples He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Led Life Part 8 (Goodness) Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    Goodness has everything to do with morality according to God’s standards as lived through the life of the Son.

    Joe Bedy Central Christian Church April 9 2002 Goodness Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. The Greek word for Goodness is "agathosune" and means "in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Always Something

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    Trials and testings are standard fare for growing, mature Christians. This sermon exhorts to perseverance and rejoicing in trials and tests.

    First Sunday in Lent 2005 Ecclesiasticus 2:1-23; 2 Cor. 6:1-10, Matt. 4:1-11 Those of us who are old enough will remember a character created by the late Gilda Radner when she was a regular comedienne on the television show Saturday Night Live. Among her many comic personalities was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Do You Measure Up?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,974 views

    There is only one standard for the Child of God, Every life will be judged by it. Do you Measure up?

    We all must build our lives upon the word of God. I am only qualified to pastor and shepherd you as I lead you to build your life upon the word. When I fail to do that I am disqualified as a pastor and shepherd. But if I am faithful to lead you to the word, but you do not build upon it, then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Start Walking In Purity

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,265 views

    5 principles that will help all of us to live up to God’s high standards for our lives.

    Start Walking in Purity Psalm 51:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 6, 2008 *Let me start tonight by saying that sex is a good thing. I think we can say that can’t we? -Sex is a good thing! One way we know this is because none of us would be here without it. But even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Enticement Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,793 views

    Pergamum is known as The Compromising Church. We will look at the strengths of this church / Subtle Seduction of this church / Standard for the church.

    Christian Enticement Revelation 2:12-17 12 "To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13 I know where you live-- where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Jones avatar

    The Grace Gap

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,110 views

    Grace fills the gap between God’s holy standard and the sin that still rages in our bodies.

    EOLS: Grace fills the gap between God’s holy standard and the sin that still rages in our bodies. Romans 7:18-25 (Primary) Ephesians 2:16-21 Romans 6:12-14 The Grace Gap-is my term for the chasm that exists between the ideal of God’s standard, and the flesh in which I live. This very issue ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Johnson avatar

    Mirror Of Mary

    Contributed by Bruce Johnson on May 20, 2023
     | 1,106 views

    Many times Moms compare themselves to Mary the Mother of Jesus. It is an altruistic standard that they should not be in bondage to.

    Mirror Of Mary 1- Manifester of Magnificence (the unattainable standard) a. the piece d’ résistance b. the model of motherhood c. not every mom is everything all the time e. every mom touches greatness and failure in their lifetime 2- Marathoner of Matrimony a. Marriage is the start of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Afolagboye Ralph Abiodun avatar

    Be Transformed

    Contributed by Afolagboye Ralph Abiodun on Oct 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,411 views

    Because the nature of man is earthly and can’t live to God standard transformation is needed to please God

    BE TRANSFORMED Text: Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:2 Don’t copy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brent Williams avatar

    Promises Made - Promises Kept

    Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,784 views

    As fathers we have made a promise to our family, now is the time for us to keep that promise.

    Promises Made -- Promises Kept 1 Kings 1:28-35 1 Kings 2:1- Intro: Merrit Issues call to arms in defense of family, souls. http://bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=11083 Illustration: “Big Sissy” http://members.lwol.com/blwilliams/illsissy.htm “The Big Sissy” One summer evening during ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us heal from past rejections, accusations and abuses through His grace. We all have experienced terrible adversity in our past experiences. Instead of dwelling on these past hurts the Holy Spirit has a way of using them to give us gr

    Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness Illustration:A woman confessed to me that she had lied about me. She then asked for my forgiveness. I told her she was forgiven. She took me at my word, and our relationship has been good ever since. But what if she had badgered me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Preacher Should... Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon identifies the responsibilities of a pastor.

    Sunday Morning January 19, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ (#9) THE PREACHER SHOULD¡K 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. I have learned after 4 years of being a pastor that everyone except me knows what the pastor should be doing. I know that sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Weakness, Power And Grace Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,530 views

    Where do you have the hardest time standing up for Jesus? In your weakest point, God offers grace and the strength of his power.

    2 Corinthians 12 As we are nearing the end of this letter to the Corinthians we see another golden principle of the Christian faith. Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient.” And, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul was granted something rare. He saw and heard heavenly, inexpressible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ