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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Salty People; Peaceful People

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 5, 2006
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    Jesus told his disciples (and us) to have salt within us, and peace between us.

    John said to him, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us." But Jesus said, "Do not stop him; for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Wanna' Bet?

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2007
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    Most Christians hate gambling and all the evil it brings upon mankind but what about the serious gambling that many do with their soul?

    Wanna’ Bet? By Pastor Jim May Gambling is big business in America today. Right now, in the city of Baton Rouge, there is another large casino and resort that is trying to make the people of the area believe that the end justifies the means. A gambling conglomerate by the name of Pinnacle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Excising Erroneous Entaglements Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 21, 2007
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    Jesus speaks some strange words about cutting off a hand, a foot and rmeoving an eye just to follow Him. Did He really maen it or was He telling us about how best to serve Him? The latter is the true answer.

    MARK 9:38-50 EXCISING ERRONEOUS ENTANGLEMENTS I. EXTERNALS: * A. Energy. B. Entertainment. C. Enticement. II. EXPECTATIONS: ** A. Exhaustive. B. Exclusive. C. Edifying. III. EFFECTS: *** A. Existentiality. B. Eternally. C. Evolving. Jesus gives some strong words and lessons in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Be What God Has Made You - Salty Christians!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 17, 2006
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    Jesus calls Christians "salt." This title reminds us of the new nature, and special assignment God has given to all believers. (Sermon adapted from Feb. 4, 1999 sermon by John C. Jeske.)

    It’s that season of the year again. Time to dig in the attic or make a run to Value Village and put a costume together for Halloween. So what do you plan on dressing up as this year (ask several children in congregation)? May I offer a costume suggestion? How about dressing up as a box of salt? No, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Strong Words About Responsibility

    Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006
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    Today’s Gospel tells us that we are responsible for how we live, and we are warned not to be a stumbling block. Some don’t want to be bothered by any responsibility for anyone else. To become great is to become the servant of all.

    In his early years, American landscape photographer Ansel Adams studied piano and showed some talent. At one party, however, as Adams played Chopin’s F Major Nocturne, he recalled that "In some strange way my right had started off in F-sharp major while my left had behaved well in F-major. I could ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Hell - Just Suppose It's Real

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
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    35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians do not believe there is a literal place called hell! Worse yet is the fact that 71% of the students studying to be ministers

    HELL: Just Suppose It is Real TEXT: Mark 9:43-48 INTRODUCTION: Recent surveys conducted among church-going folks concluded that only a small minority actually believe in a literal hell. The survey concluded that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of Methodists, and 60% of Episcopalians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greatest In The Kingdom: Last Things First Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,901 views

    How to be great in the kingdom of God. The last become first - we become less, so Jesus becomes greater, we become great because of Jesus authority. Practical, clear, concise.

    First things first, who can argue with wisdom like that? It is the essence of Stephen Covey’s book of the same name, “First Things First”. Covey claims that his organizing process will help you categorize tasks so you focus on what is important, not merely what is urgent. Covey claims that using ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Between A Rock And A Hardplace

    Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 29, 2007
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    Sometimes we just have to let go of somethings to survive in our walk with God. It may hurt but God will keep you.

    “Between a Rock and an Hard Place” From the desk of Pastor Blankenship TEXT: Mr 9:43 43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: {offend...: or, cause thee to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    How Salty Are You?

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009
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    JESUS SAID YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. THAT TELLS ME THAT WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO HAVE SOMETHING IN OUR LIVES TO MAKE THE LOST WORLD THIRST FOR WHAT WE HAVE.

    HOW SALTY ARE YOU? MARK 9: 38---50 INTRODUCTION: JESUS SAID YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. THAT TELLS ME THAT WE AS CHRISTIANS NEED TO HAVE SOMETHING IN OUR LIVES TO MAKE THE LOST WORLD THIRST FOR WHAT WE HAVE. >>>STORY OF THE FISHERMEN AT LAKE GUNTERSVILLE AND THE SALTY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Of Salt Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 38,420 views

    We truly help people grow in their relationship with Christ and ministry skills not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace, seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don’t want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She made lots of trips to the refrigerator, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Offenses Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
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     | 6,232 views

    Part 19:The Great Commission - Offenses and how to deal with them, according to the Word.

    The Great Commission Part 19 – Offences Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May 25th – Walker Spriggs June 1th – Deacon Kurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Hell Is Not A Party Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    The horrors of hell and the hope of God

    THE END IS NEAR Part 5, “Hell is not a Party” Mark 9:43-48 Sunday, September 6, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Hell is not a popular subject. One researcher looked at one hundred years of scholarly writings and found not one single entry regarding hell. Why would anyone want to talk about hell? ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Cut Away The Death Traps

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 4, 2009
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    How can we avoid laying death traps for others and for ourselves? Jesus addresses that issue for his disciples and for us. Parts: A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you

    Text: Mark 9:38-50 Theme: Cut Away the Death Traps A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you Season: Pentecost 18b Date: October 4, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Have Salt In Yourselves

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,585 views

    Pentecost 19(B) - Jesus encourages: "Have salt in yourselves!" Believers do this when they put aside all jealousy and pride and are filled with the word of God.

    “HAVE SALT IN YOURSELVES” (Outline) September 21, 2008 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Mark 9:38-50 INTRO: Salt is not as valuable today as it was during the time of Jesus. Salt can be purchased very cheaply. During the time of Jesus salt was used as currency. Soldiers were paid with money in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Corey Laughary avatar

    In Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Corey Laughary on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,788 views

    What are we doing in Jesus’ name. This sermon addresses the difference between just having information in Jesus and having intimacy with Jesus.

    Sermon: Mark 9:38-50. In Jesus’ Name 38 "Teacher," said John, "we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us." 39 "Do not stop him," Jesus said. "No one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, 40 for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist