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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Did Jesus Remain Holy Without Acting Like The Pharisees

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,053 views

    "Be holy as I am holy." Practical ways that we can be obedient to the divine command.

    How to be Holy as Jesus Commands us To Be - Matt. 6:26,27 Illustration: Quarterback cum ESPN commentator Joe Theismann, allegedly explaining to his soon-to-be-ex second wife why he had an affair: "God wants Joe Theismann to be happy." Source Unknown. A holy life will make the deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Keeps Us Balanced

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    The Holy Spirit keeps us balanced with His sensitivity to our inclination to get out of balance

    How the Holy Spirit Keeps Us Balanced Illustration:The more we know of God, the more unreservedly we will trust him; the greater our progress in theology, the simpler and more childlike will be our faith. J. G. Machen. 1. The Holy Spirit keeps us balanced with His sensitivity to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of Trust

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 205 ratings
     | 13,542 views

    Christian living requires us to trust God every single day

    A Matter of Trust Selected Passages May 2, 1999 I. New car system A. New highway computer system 1. San Diego - Experimental highway: System of computerized cars and specialized magnetic message devices installed in the road, theory is that the computers and the message devices would drive the car ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Body Builders: Spirit Of Unity Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 13,478 views

    Building up the Body of Christ through unity in the local church!

    Evening Message Central Church of Christ January 21, 2001 John Dobbs BODY BUILDERS: SPIRIT OF UNITY Romans 15:5-6 Introduction: 1. We cannot sacrifice the unity of the Body of Christ without sacrificing everything that we stand for! We believe in the saving power of Christ! We believe we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help!

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 8,839 views

    This sermon was preached concerning the direction of our church. It is a plea for workers to get busy for the Lord.

    Sunday Evening November 11, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church HELP! Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: 1. 10 months ago, the Personnel Committee, and I came to the church and said that it was time to bring on a full-time Youth Minister/Associate Pastor. I also remember saying a couple of times that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of Effective Minister Part 2

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,740 views

    This is a study of Paul’s address to Timothy about being an effective minister.

    Marks of an Effective Minister Part 2 1 Timothy 4. 12-16 July 20, 1997 Introduction I. Place in the series: Marks of an Effective Ministry, Marks of an Effective Minister part one, Be a servant, Warn of Error, Be a student of Scripture, Be free of worldly teachings, Discipline for Godliness, Hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When God Hates Our Worship

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,226 views

    Our worship of God can be rejected. Today we examine ourselves to see if God accepts our worship.

    Introductory Considerations 1. "I hate, I despise your religious feasts; I cannot stand your assemblies. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Away with the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps." Your pianos and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Doctrine Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    This sermon explains the Doctrine of the Trinity in simple terms using both logic and Scripture.

    I was recently confronted by a cultist and I had to agree w/ a point. "Most Christians can’t define the doctrine of the trinity or prove it." Tonight we will : 1) Define the doctrine of the Trinity. 2) Find Biblical proof for the Trinity. 3) Find historical proof ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Judical System

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    Makes a comparison on how our judicial systems works compared to Gods

    1 John 2:1-2 God’s Judicial System I. Introduction A. WE should be really proud to live in America B. Think about how a judicial system works 1. We first have to be charged of a crime 2. We then have a trial, that we are innocent until proven guilty 3. There is always as advocate, or lawyer, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Beyond Belief

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,851 views

    After salvation we are commissioned to move forward in our Christianity. There are wonderful blessings beyond belief.

    BEYOND BELIEF John 8:31-32 INTRO. In giving the Great Commission, Jesus said, "Go ye into all the world...." The requirement for the church to fulfill the work given to us in the Great Commission is that we "make disciples". I have heard many preachers from many backgrounds preach wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 8 Funeral

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 36,800 views

    Death of a young man in a car accident. This is no time for trite words or easy answers because there are no easy answers for a time like this.

    _______ Funeral 2 December 2002 John 14:1-6, Romans 8:31-39 There is a dark picture that was painted centuries ago called “The March of Death”. The message is clear. It pictures death marching through the throngs of humanity calling, at will, whom he chooses. He called the young and the old, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Want The World To Revolve Around You?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,251 views

    True religion as contrasted with Micah’s home made cult.

    Do You Want the World to Revolve Around You? Judges 17:6 INTRO.: A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. One office flunky at the copier turns and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Intentional #3 - Choosing A Life Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,046 views

    Third in the series on intentionality. This message deals with actively choosing to obey Christ.

    Be Intentional #3 – Choosing a Life of Obedience Various Scriptures January 12, 2003 Introduction Third in a series on being intentional. We have talked about how God wants us to be people who live by decision rather than by default, and last week we talked about how to be intentional about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 42,379 views

    The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

    During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Parks avatar

    Jesus Yes The Church No?

    Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    Many claim to love Jesus but despise his church. Is this bilblical or logical?

    JESUS, YES! THE CHURCH, NO? INTRODUCTION: 1 We are living in an age that has seen the rise of license and the decline of responsibility. 2 Today many seem to be desperately looking for some strange type of Utopia in which there is happiness without responsibility. 1) Many children expect their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ