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  • John Williams III avatar

    The Example Of Our Heavenly Father

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    This sermon addresses how we as earthly fathers should strive to be like God, our heavenly Father.

    THE EXAMPLE OF OUR HEAVENLY FATHER Text: Matthew 5:48 Dispelling the dangerous myth that all are children of God, Louis Everly wrote: “It is only when we are subject to a common father that we are brothers. To become brothers we have only to become sons again”. (Wayne A. Detzler. New ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    The Love Of Life! Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 11,708 views

    #6 in 10 Commandment Series

    #6 “THE LOVE OF LIFE” TEXT: Ex. 20:13; Matt. 5:21-24,43-48; I Jn. 3:15 INTRO: Everyday we hear more and more about murder, killing! Our culture is full of killing; every year in this country we kill over 1,000,000 unborn babies mostly for the sake of convenience. We are moving to the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Love Minus Zero No Limit

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,476 views

    A. Introduction 1.

    A. Introduction 1. Lying at the very heart of the Christian faith is the Great Commandment, Matthew 22:37-40: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,026 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

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,894 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

  • James Wilson avatar

    But I Say Unto You . . .

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,298 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

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    Influencing Our World For Christ

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,146 views

    A call to be people of impact for Christ.

    Influencing Our World For Christ Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today our topic is “Influencing Our World for Christ.” The idea of our time together is to look at just some of the many ways we can make a difference as we live and work in a world that doesn’t seem to have much time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,721 views

    Loving my enemy is a way to show I belong to God.

    May 27, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 6 INTRODUCTION Before the reunification of Germany, each of Uwe Holmer’s eight children tried to enroll at the University of East Berlin, and each one was rejected. The East German Ministry of Education wasn’t in the habit of giving reasons for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Almost Perfect Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 25,097 views

    Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

    OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About The Violence In Christian History? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,890 views

    We need to ask: 1) Why is there violence in Christian history? 2) Why is there violence in present day Christianity? 3) What can be done about it today?

    Sadly, there are many people today who reject Christianity because of the hypocrisy and inconsistencies of the church and individual Christians throughout history. They point to some of the ugly parts of the church’s past like the Crusades, the witch trials, and the Inquisition. The Spanish ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love / Hate Relationships

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    REAL LOVE IS SHARING IN THE NATURE OF GOD!

    LOVE / HATE RELATIONSHIPS READ TEXT ROMANS 12: 9-21 PREACHED TEXT MATTHEW 5: 43 –48 INTRODUCTION: The pilot was Jewish, and the co-pilot was Taiwanese. It was the first time they had flown together, and it was obvious by the silence that they didn’t get along. After 30 minutes, the Captain finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Third Mile Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,724 views

    Isn’t going the second mile enough? Not for a true disciple and follower of Jesus...

    I. A Misrepresentation that Is Typical (43) A. An Omission that was Considerable 1. How do we love our neighbor? 2. The OT admonition paralleled Jesus’ commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves (see Lev. 19:18) B. An Addition that was Convenient 1. Nowhere in scripture do you find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    A Perfect Heart

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,402 views

    Christian Perfection is possible!

    A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chuck Hendrix avatar

    Christmas Gifts For Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,411 views

    Christmas time will allow you to give gifts to everyone, even your enemies.

    CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR ENEMIES Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction: We make a list of them, wish for them, talk about them. Some people go in debt to buy them, everyone wants them...GIFTS! We say things like, "What do you want for Christmas this year?" Or, He is always so hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Love Almighty And Ills Unlimited Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    When we are dealing with issues and conflicts, we may select to be babies (unlimited retaliation), children (limited retaliation), adolescents (limited love), or mature (unlimited love), toward Jesus’ command to "Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect."

    Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. What madman spoke those words? What visionary would even in his wildest dreams suppose that you and I could be perfect? What is this raving? It is the word of Jesus, at the end of a series of challenges. Love your enemies. Give to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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