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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    What's The Bible All About?

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
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    Many people today believe they can make it to heaven by following a set of rules. If you live by a moral code of conduct and if you are a good person, then you will make it to heaven. Some people will even use the Bible as their rule book. WHAT IS THE

    As a teenager we would sing a song called “I’ve Been Redeemed.” We made up several verses about how you could and couldn’t get to heaven. For instance: Oh you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing machine. No, you can’t get to heaven, in a washing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
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    Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

    The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paradigm Shift

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    The Pharisees had added their own interpretations to the law. Tradition was also becoming law. Jesus teaches the original intended meaning of 7 major laws of the time.

    1. Jesus Fulfillment of the Law v.17-20 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law…but to fulfill…” - The Pharisees thought that Jesus was trying to abolish the law because He freely disregarded the Pharisaic traditions. - Although they thought that Jesus was destroying the law, they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surpassing Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Sermon on the Mount- Pt 4 Surpassing Righteousness In studying the SOTM, or the Bible in general, never think that if you do not understand it, it is of no use What is important is that we expose/read/study it so it becomes available to us when we need it. Mind has two compartments- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Viva La Vida Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    God’s desire is that we would experience the blessed life – where we would be happy, supremely blessed; and spiritually prosperous – with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favour and salvation.

    THE BLESSED LIFE #2 – VIVA LA VIDA TODAY’S DATE: Sept. 28 – it was 18 years ago in a farmhouse in Lacombe, Alberta, where I first encounter God in a life-transforming way, and my life has never been the same since! ILLUSTRATION: Look to the Classifieds: Let me quickly share with you some ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Blessed Life #3: Blessed Relationships Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 5, 2008
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     | 4,875 views

    God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness.

    THE BLESSED LIFE #3: BLESSED RELATIONSHIPS THE BIG IDEA: God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness. THE GUIDELINES FOR LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the ...read more

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    The Righteousness Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 10, 2009
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    Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. Just how do we accomplish this?

    “THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD” “Surpassing the Righteousness of the Pharisees and Scribes” Mt. 5:20 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) - In our gospel passage today Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. (v.20) ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Integrating Belief And Behavior Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
     | 5,202 views

    This is the first in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This first sermon explores the ideas of integrating Belief and Behavior.

    Faith Integrity The Integration of Belief and Behavior Matthew 5:13-20 The roots of the series that I want to begin today are found in what Quint Bryan shared with us last week. As he talked about coaching models of ministry and living, it began to stir in me the foundations of the teachings that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Do You Do With Conflict?

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jun 7, 2008
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     | 5,025 views

    Conflict in our lives enslave us and prevent us from staying focused on God’s plan for us daily ... so when it comes God shows us what to do with conflict.

    What Do You Do With Conflict? Scripture: Matt. 20:20-25a. Conflict is a matter of fact. It is something all people have experience in. Conflict is a reflexive response that occurs when someone says or does something that is not considered acceptable by another person’s standard. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Guilt And Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,264 views

    Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are able to experience lives that are free. We are free from guilt and shame--not because we never sin, but because we are forgiven.

    Matthew 5:17-30 “Guilt and Grace” INTRODUCTION Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hide, by Robert Louis Stevenson was one of the most popular books of the nineteenth. If you haven’t read the book, you probably have seen the movie. Even if you haven’t seen the movie you know about the twisted and tormented ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Understanding Law And Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    A look at how Jesus handles the Law.

    Dakota Community Church September 20, 2009 The Field & the Force 7B The Force at Rest – (Part 2) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    How Do I Measure Up To God's Standard? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,831 views

    Jesus will teach us tonight that as his disciples we still must follow the rules, so tonight we want to see how we measure up to God’s standards or rules.

    Introduction The biggest cop out for spiritual failure and the most common excuse for deliberate sinfulness are these words "I’m not under law but under grace!" and with those seven words we seek to absolve ourselves of any spiritual responsibility we might have for our behavior. And when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Be Great In Jesus' Kingdom

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2009
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    Jesus lays out here that His Kingdom is not about lowering the standards, but about raising us up.

    HOW TO BE GREAT IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: Practice and teach what Jesus commands. - Matthew 5:19. - At one level, this is very simple and straightforward. At another, it takes a lifetime to live out. DOESN’T GRACE LOWER THE STANDARD? Jesus’ Kingdom is not about lowering the standard down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009
     | 4,292 views

    Is there value in the Old Testament today?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Law, Old Principle Series

    Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 17, 2009
     | 3,591 views

    To follow Christ is an amazing adventure

    Genesis 22:9-18 9 When they reached the place God had told him about, Abraham built an altar there and arranged the wood on it. He bound his son Isaac and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then he reached out his hand and took the knife to slay his son. 11 But the angel of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic