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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Rules For The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    exposition on Matt ch 18

    RULES FOR THE KINGDOM Matthew 18 v. 1 - 20 we see in this portion:- 1. The kingdom is entered by children or childlikeness v. 3 Note:- (a) The necessity of this conversion v. 3 "except ye" ye shall not enter into the kingdom, why? (1) By nature we’re not little children v. 1 "who is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Robert Collins avatar

    Lost From What?

    Contributed by Robert Collins on Nov 11, 2001
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    We tend to tell people they are lost, but don’t tell them from what.

    Lost from what? Matthew 18:10- 14 When a person is Lost, they are lost from God and His Will for them. God does not impose on us His will to try to hold us back or hold us down, His will is for us to go Forward, Upward, To be the best we can be, “That we may have life and have it more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Really The Lord's Will?

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
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    On 9/11/01 I overheard several people who assigned the attack on America as being the will of God. Are such events really the Lord’s will?

    IS IT REALLY THE LORD’S WILL? A. Matthew 18:7-14 (READ and COMMENT) 1. This text talks about HUMAN DECISIONS, TROUBLE in the world, and concludes it by discussing what is or what is not the WILL of God. COMMENT: We use the phrase, "This is the WILL of God" quite regularly. We consign the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Offenses

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
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    Offenses are very common, but we are warned against committing them.

    THE DANGER OF OFFENSES Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OFFENSE OF PRIDE Matt. 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John McCaherty avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Directionally Challenged?

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
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    What’s the worse thing that can happen to us in this world? Sickness, Loss of love one, Job loss Actually Jesus says that the world will set stumbling blocks in front of us, in order to lead us into sin. The worst thing is to live life only to loose it.

    What does it mean to be Directionally Challenged? Matthew 18:7-14 kjv Matthew 18:7-14 Mt 18:7Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! therefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Safest Place On Earth Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,442 views

    This lesson teaches the importance of the church dealing with conflicts within the church family.

    Title: Making the Most of Our Relationships 4 “The Safest Place On Earth” Text: Matthew 18:1-21 The church is a wonderfully weird place because people are a part of it! HERE ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL PROBABLY NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 10.Hey! It’s MY turn to sit in the front pew! 9. Sign me up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Most Important One

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 1, 2005
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    This sermon decribes who is the most important in the church. Many of us have our focus on the wrong person.

    The Most Important One Scripture Reference: Matthew 18:12 / Luke 15:4 (KJV) Matthew 18:12 - How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? Luke 15:4 - What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Butler avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
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    A look at the value of children in the life of Jesus and their value in the church today.

    THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP Matthew 18:10-14 Key Verse and Theme: “And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.” (Matthew 18:13) 1. This parable is directly related to the disciples’ question in verse 1. A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment To The Lost

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2005
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    If Christ is the Savior, why are we not committed to the lost?

    INTRO.- God, our loving Father, wants no one to be lost, but sometimes we act like we don’t care. ILL.- A Tea Party I had a little tea party This afternoon at three. ‘Twas very small – Three guests in all – Just I, Myself and Me Myself ate all the sandwiches While I drank up the tea; ‘Twas also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Every Believer's Value

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
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    Do you ever struggle with other believers? Do you sometimes find yourself looking around wondering if one of your dear brothers or sisters in Christ is ever going to get their act together? When’s he going to get over his sin? Will she ever stop her w

    July 31, 2005 EVERY BELIEVER’S VALUE Matthew 18:10-14 Do you ever struggle with other believers? Do you sometimes find yourself looking around wondering if one of your dear brothers or sisters in Christ is ever going to get their act together? When’s he going to get over his sin? Will she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost Sheep & Prayer

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    Right now the Holy Spirit is touching someone I can guarantee that! Why not take five minutes now to pray for someone you know who needs Jesus.

    I have been moved by the Lord to share some amazing ways that He has reached down and touched some people I know to win them into the Kingdom and to remind us all that it is he who calls us! JOHN 6:44 kNo one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me ldraws him; 1) Barry: Barry was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ Is The King…so What?!?

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,177 views

    What difference does Jesus make in our lives? How does God’s love impact our daily lives?

    Today is Christ the King Sunday! It’s the day we lift Christ up as our Lord and Savior, our highest good and ultimate goal. But just what do we mean when we say Christ is the “King?” What does the word “King” mean to you? There’s: “Ole’ King Cole Was a Merrie Old Soul,” Nat King Cole, Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living With Child-Like Purpose

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

    Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tell Me That Story

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    A sermon on salvation using the illustrative parable of the lost sheep.

    Introduction Last weekend as I sat in the hospital room with my wife, our nephew Trenton, found a can of shaving cream sitting on the table. He picked up the can, brought it over to me and began to ask questions about it. So, I began to explain to him that when he got older like Uncle Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Goodwin avatar

    Missing In Action (Mia)

    Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
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    We can help those who are missing in action and help bring them home by applying three principles from scripture to our lives.

    S-ubject: Apostasy C-entral Theme: Teens who leave Jesus O-bjective: We can help those who are missing in action and help bring them home by applying three principles from scripture to our lives. R-ationale: #1: OBSERVE YOUR ENVIROMENT #2: SEARCH AND RESCUE #3: RESTORE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational