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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Psalms 58 And 109 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 5, 2020
     | 5,144 views

    The outrage expressed in passages in these psalms are examples of times David seemed to be "fed up" with his enemies. He pours out his fury to God, not intending for his Father to act on the ills he calls for, but for God to see the passion poisoning his heart and send relief.

    For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Am I Really Supposed To Love My Enemies?"

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 255 ratings
     | 75,100 views

    Focus of sermon is that God has called us to love all people, including our enemies.

    “Am I Really Supposed to Love My Enemies?” Luke 6: 27-31 October 26, 2003 Intro: Today we are concluding our series of messages entitled “Hot Topics in Religion.” And we’re going to examine the question “Am I Really Supposed to Love My Enemies?” The answer to the question is YES. We really are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    You Want Me To Do What For My Enemy? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,486 views

    Jesus said we should love our enemies. But I don't even like them, why should I even want to show them love?

    OPEN: I’ve always loved limericks, and years ago I ran across this one: “There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats (pause) there weren't any.” (Pulpit Helps 3/97 p. 8) Now that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Schwer avatar

    Choose Or Lose

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 311 ratings
     | 39,874 views

    A Sermon about the essential choices we make as Christians that reflect our obedience to God.

    “Choose or Lose” Romans 6:15-23 Introduction Everyday each one of us are confronted with choices that somehow affect our lives in a larger way: The Speed Limit - when we drive we choose whether or not to go the prescribed speed limit or choose to take our chances and go over the limit and risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Christmas - Season For Giving & Receiving

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 16,164 views

    As Christmas comes, we think, "Maybe it’s not impossible. Maybe we really could have hearts filled with love. Maybe we really could be kind to each other, & not just once a year, but all year long."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 2:8-14 ILL. It's Christmas time, & Lucy comes in where Charlie Brown is standing & says, "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown. 'Tis the season of peace on earth & good will toward men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Try A Little A Little Tenderness

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,834 views

    An examination of a badly needed quality that is often lacking, even among believers--sensitivity to the needs of others.

    Try a Little Tenderness Colossians 3:12,13 Have you ever wondered how it is that two children can grow up in the same home with the same set of parents, raised in the same level of love and yet, be so different?---like the man who had a dog that was a loyal, faithful member of the household for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Showing God's Love Through Simple Acts Of Kindness

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jun 26, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 64,707 views

    Show the love of God through your life. Simple acts of kindness can lead to greater things never imagined.

    Showing God’s Love through Simple Acts of Kindness Matthew 10:40-42 Introduction Many of you may have heard of the term “servant evangelism.” This term is nothing less that showing the love of God through our own caring and loving actions toward others. Sometimes it’s the simplest acts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Requirements Of A Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,335 views

    Being a good Samaritan requires change in our thought patterns and our normal courses of action.

    REQUIREMENTS OF A GOOD SAMARITAN LUKE 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION Some years ago, S. E. Hinton wrote a book entitled The Outsiders which was later developed into a movie. It is the story of Ponyboy, a fourteen-year-old boy who belongs to a gang called the Greasers. Though he appears bold and confused, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salty Christians

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 9, 2012
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     | 12,354 views

    Jesus' says "Ye are the salt of the earth." This sermon looks at 3 characteristics of salt to show how Christians should influence the world around them.

    Salty Christians Chuck Sligh July 8, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. VIDEO CLIP: Deep Thoughts from a Shallow Christian: Salt of the Earth (51 sec.) TEXT: Matthew 5:13 – “Ye are the salt of the earth: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Water Cooler Gossip Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 24, 2013
     | 5,519 views

    For 2000 years she has been labled as a loose divorcee living with a man. But what if she was misjudged?

    “His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of college. He is intelligent. Kind of esoteric and very, very bright. He became a Christian while attending college. Across the street from ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,423 views

    Treat others like you want to be treated

    The Golden Rule July 7, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Treat others like you want to be treated Focus Passage: Matthew 7:12 Supplemental Passage: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance Is Proven In Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,922 views

    Until a person recognizes that he stands guilty & condemned before God & that he is a sinner who does not meet God's standard of righteousness, there is no possibility of salvation. Only repentance that causes one to be severed from sin in a daily obedien

    ROMANS 2: 1-11 REPENTANCE IS PROVEN IN LIFE (The Judgment of Visible Verifiable Deeds) [Luke 18:9-14 / Matthew 16:27] Every person comes with a basic knowledge of good and evil built into them or nothing could be agreed upon in society. That's why any ethical or moral person would heartily concur ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When The Poor Won't Be Quite"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,652 views

    A sermon about "seeing."

    “When the Poor Won’t Be Quite” Mark 10:46-52 In their book, Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live, Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to avoid facing the bigger issues of life. It almost feels as if these ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Great Debate

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,567 views

    In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

    This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Taming A Wild Tongue Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    The first section of chapter 3 dealing with our speech but in the context of "active" Christian living for others not a totally separate secton

    Speech is the most creative and most destructive force in all of creation. Two little words, "God said" repeated 13 times in Genesis 1-3 and we have our current situation. Our paradise created with us in mind has been stripped away because of our sin and we bear the punishment for it. It is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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