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Jesus Shows Us How To Live A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 26, 2023

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Jesus wants us... 1. To reject the mindset of the scribes and Pharisees (vs. 1-7). 2. To give God the reverence He deserves (vs. 8-10). 3. To follow the Lord's humble path to greatness (vs. 11-12).

Jesus Shows Us How to Live a Holy Life The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 23. As you know, Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Father

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 154 ratings

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Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today is Father's day - a day on which we look at the role of fathers. Our the image of a perfect father is someone we can trust and who can tell us what is right and what is wrong. Someone who can take care of us. Someone to answer our many questions. Someone we can come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Want

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

based on 67 ratings

| 5,881 views

Asks us to examine our motives for following Christ

THE PALESTINIAN SUN BEAT DOWN ON THE TWO FRIENDS AS THEY LISTENED TO JOHN EXHORT THE CROWDS TO REPENTANCE. FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THEY HAD FOLLOWED JOHN EVERY WHERE HE HAD GONE, LISTENED TO HIS MESSAGE, AND WATCHED THE CROWDS REACTION. AT FIRST THEY WERE SURE THAT HE WAS THE ONE THAT THE ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Jesus Wants Us To Identify Complainers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 20 ratings

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1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness.

1. Jesus knew from His experiences with the Pharisees how complainers work to hinder the growth of the kingdom of God and His righteousness. The Lord always considered the source of the criticism. Jesus said, "The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat. So you must obey them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heads Up, Hold On, Hide Out

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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The church and the individual have mutual responsibility in finding a place for new believers.

August 25, 2002 Morning Service Text: Mark 8:22-26 Subject: Receiving From God Title: Heads Up, Hold On, and Hide Out Do you like tee shirts? I used to have a large collection of tee shirts. Some of them were eye-catchers for the world to look at. One of them said, "I am not opinionated, I’m just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If The Bible Says I Am Loved Then How Come I Dont Feel Like It

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Dec 21, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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In this sermon we will explore some of the possible reasons why a believer who understands what scrpipture says regarding God’s love may not be fully experiencing it.

TITLE: “IF THE BIBLE SAYS I AM LOVED THEN HOW COME I DON’T FEEL LIKE IT?” By Rev. Chris Nerreau 12-10-03 INTRODUCTION Illustration: Recently I heard a story about a dog that was abused nearly all of its early life. The dog was not fed properly, washed ever and had bruises all over from beatings. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Orthodox

"A Glorious Superabundance Of Grace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 16, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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A sermon about the abundance, extravagance, transformation, and new possibilities that God offers through Christ.

John 2:1-11 “A Glorious Superabundance of Grace” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. As many of you know I’m taking a course at the VA hospital called Clinical Pastoral Education. This past week we had kind of a neat ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Rest For The Weary

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 9, 2004

based on 164 ratings

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Sometimes we can do all the right things as Christians and still be at the end of our rope. In this sermon I will encourage both believers and unbelievers to seek rest in Christ.

“Rest For The Weary” Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: Open in Prayer ILLUSTRATION: Think back with me if you will to a time when you were about 6 yrs. Old. Can you remember playing all day, not a worry in the world? Can you remember the feeling of your pillow at the end of the day? You just had a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Orthodox

Reputation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 8,866 views

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#1] REPUTATION Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: I was watching a T.V. program while on vacation called “Rescue 911”. This program has different scenarios of emergencies that occur and then it tells of the rescue. A particular scene caught my attention. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty Or Legalism?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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How free should you be as a Christian - especially when dealing with younger, less mature believers. Paul addresses a difficult subject as freedom and legalism are compared. The answers may surprise you.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. I love steak. I really do. Whenever we go out it’s what I feel like most of the time. For a time I became a little reluctant to eat my favorite meat after doing a series of stories as a reporter on ecoli. You remember that, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Perfect Plan: Strength, Action, Courage

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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When God gives us a task, His perfect plan includes the resources to do it: strength, action, and courage. Sermon for deacon ordination service.

We have been burning fuel very rapidly. Coal, oil, natural gas .. we are consuming it. It is irreplaceable. Some scientists say that unless we change our ways, we are going to burden our children and our grandchildren with a very serious energy problem. The next generation will inherit a burden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Man In The Mirror

Contributed by Rich Mcgahan on Mar 13, 2006

based on 46 ratings

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Most people look at themselves and see all their faults and this verse tells us to look at the Glory of the Lord in us; and it will change our life!!!!

Man in The Mirror 2 Cor. 3:18 After being away on business, a man thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. “How about some perfume?” he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle costing $50.00. “That’s a bit much,” he said, so she returned with a smaller bottle for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Confusion

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 23, 2006

based on 58 ratings

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You can never spot a counterfeit dollar if you don’t know what a real one looks like. And you will never be able to spot the false teachers if you do not know the real Teacher.

Yogi Berra, the great legend of baseball was known for his confusing sayings. Things like; “This is deja-vu, all over again!”, or “You can observe a lot just by watching.” My favorite was, “Baseball is 90% mental, and the other half is physical.” Mr. Berra should have been known as Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-15

Denomination: *other

Pressing Toward The Mark Series

Contributed by Paul Marland on Jun 6, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 15,713 views

Message given to graduates encouraging them to keep their eyes on Christ. It demonstrates how God could transform a persecutor of the church into a preacher for Christ.

From Persecutor to Preacher Pressing Toward the Mark… Last week, we started a series on the Apostle Paul. If you will recall, prior to his conversion on the road to Damascus, Paul was one of the most feared person within the Christian church. He, being a Pharisee, sought to persecute this new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Complete Sacrifices

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

based on 23 ratings

| 2,342 views

The central issue of human life, to be resolved, is that of worship.

Complete Sacrifices Montreal/Cornwall September 18, 2004 The central issue of life is worship. This has been the case from the very beginning. Worship was the central issue for the first war. In eternity past, the sin of pride entered Lucifer’s heart and he became jealous of God, wanting to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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