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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,897 views

    Excellence is found in Christ Jesus for every dimension of our personal life, relationship and activities.

    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence Matt 5:48 Illustration:Serious critics sometimes argue that the standards in art are always relative, but all artistic masterpieces give them the lie. John Gardner in The Art of Fiction: Notes of Craft for Young Writers. The only thing most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,772 views

    Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

    1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    Jesus cautioned people against being "good for nothing" because He wanted them to make an impact on their communities. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again?

    Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless Illustration;Did you hear about the clever salesman who closed hundreds of sales with this line: "Let me show you something several of your neighbors said you couldn’t afford." Source Unknown. Let us present Christ as one who offers something no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contrasts Between Spiritual And Carnal Views On Giving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,252 views

    Carnal people only give when they see that it will result in benefits to themselves * Carnal people only give when they believe that someone will soon return the favor * Carnal people give only for special occasions * Carnal people give only if they are urged to give * Carnal people give when t

    Carnal people only give when they see that it will result in benefits to themselves * Carnal people only give when they believe that someone will soon return the favor * Carnal people give only for special occasions * Carnal people give only if they are urged to give * Carnal people give when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Wants Us To Do The Things That Are Not Easy Through His Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,082 views

    Jesus wants us to withstand criticism, false accusations, and misunderstandings for His purposes with His support

    Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23,24) Many things are not fun but are necessary if we are to fully follow the Lord Jesus: 1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing A Clean Thought Life

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 23, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,854 views

    Guidelines on how to quit your stinking thinking.

    Developing A Clean Thought Life Mat. 5:27-28; Psalm 119:9-15 A child delights in what he has, a youth delights in what he does, and an adult delights in what he is. Introduction: What is wrong with pornography? A. It is psychological poison. 1. An addiction effect 2. An escalation effect 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Affair Proofing Your Marriage

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 354 ratings
     | 19,052 views

    Suggestions for keeping your marriage safe

    Anyone here like Country Music? I can’t figure it out, they claim that Country Music accounts for 30% of the Radio airplay in Halifax, and yet very few people will admit listening to it. I confess I enjoy country music, although I’m a bit of an anomaly because I really enjoy classic country, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    O, The Joy Of Teaching

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 2,525 views

    A humorous view of Jesus Sermon on the Mount.

    O, The Joy of Teaching “Now when he (JESUS) saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: · "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. · Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Diet Of Passion Series

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Nov 4, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    DESCRIBING OUR NEED FOR PASSION IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

    A DIET OF PASSION! MATTHEW 5:6 INTRODUCTION: “WHY DO RELATIONSHIPS FALTER?” A). BEING IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, SOMETIMES I’VE HAD THE UNENVIABLE TASK OF DEALING WITH PEOPLES PROBLEMS. B). DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BEING THE WORST. PARENTS HAVING TO EXCHANGE THEIR CHILDREN ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No More Pretending Series

    Contributed by Alan Day on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 12,198 views

    God desires a broken heart.

    November 5, 2000 No More Pretending! Pure means that something is ______________. The Scriptural content of the heart deals with the…  ______________  ______________  ______________ Proverbs 4:23. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Relevant Church In An Irreverant World

    Contributed by Rob Clifton on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,864 views

    This sermon focusses on unity in the Body of Christ.

    "A Relevant Church in an Irreverent World" Matthew 5:17; John 13:34 Introduction: 1. Much attention has been paid in the church in recent days to the issue of change. 2. So much so, that the word change has become a "Fightin' Word," just like in the old Western movies. 3. But the issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nothing But The Truth

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 8,610 views

    Today we want to explore some interesting words about truth-telling that Jesus gives us.

    A few weeks ago, President Clinton spent Saturday and Sunday huddling with his lawyers preparing for his grand jury testimony. As I thought about that, it seemed a bit odd. If your goal in going before a grand jury is to tell the truth, to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth, why does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wilson avatar

    But I Say Unto You . . .

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    Jesus fulfilled the law.

    Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wilson avatar

    The Lighthouse

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    Christians must be Salt and Light in the World.

    The Lighthouse Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how will it be made salty again? It is good for nothing anymore, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. [14] You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby O avatar

    Bankrupt Before God

    Contributed by Bobby O on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    Jesus’ Principles for living

    "Bankrupt Before God" Matthew 5:1-3 Introduction : 1.Jesus instructed them in view of "entrance" into the coming kingdom (4:17). a) Natural questions on the heart of every Jew would have been, "Am I eligible to enter Messiah’s kingdom?" "Am I righteous enough to qualify for entrance?" 2.The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist