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  • William Baeta avatar

    Vigilance

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,968 views

    “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” Matthew 25:13.

    Theme: Vigilance Text: Pr. 2:6-15; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 One of the greatest problems facing many people in the world today is procrastination. It is always putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday forgetting that tomorrow may be too ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Is Your Soil

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 157 ratings
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    I describe four types of soil in Matthew 13 with an emphasis on changing the condition of our soil.

    When Watching the Krispy Kreme Donut machine, or as I like to call it the “Dream Machine.” I noticed something that made me very upset. At the end of the conveyer they were throwing away a bunch of the donuts. First there is the dough plopper that makes the doughnut shape. But as I watched I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Model Prayer?

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 8, 2001
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    A look into the intent of Jesus in the prayer He gives His disciples in Matthew 6:9-13.

    THE MODEL PRAYER? Matthew 6:9-13 INTRODUCTION: One night a father heard his young daughter talking, although she was alone in her room. The door was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pure In Heart

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
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    A sermon on the beautitude of the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8, Adapted from an article by Spiros Zodhiates)

    Evening Service for 10/26/2003 Blessed are the Pure in Heart Introduction: Two theological students were walking along a street in the Whitechapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Failure

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    We can fail in life if we follow the example of the one-talent man in Matthew 25

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 - How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? - Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Entrance To The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 16, 2008
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    Exposition of Matthew 13:44-46 regarding the two parables of the kingdom about the treasure and the soil

    Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Title: Entrance to the Kingdom Date/Place: LSCC, 7/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Entrance of the Aucan Indians into the Kingdom B. Background to passage: Jesus has just finished giving several parables about the kingdom in general, and people’s responses to it. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Based On The Evidence Series

    Contributed by Jason Duncan on Dec 18, 2007
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    The third in a series of messages based on the Matthew texts chosen by the Revised Common Lectionary for Advent of 2007.

    Judgment and Trouble in the World **The opening illustration is based on pages 299-321 from the book Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides. In the fall of 1849, a fur trapper named James White became frustrated with the slow moving pace of his wagon train along the Santa Fe trail. White, his young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Charge To Deacons

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009
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     | 13,395 views

    Charge preached at a deacon ordination from Jesus’ teaching on leadership in Matthew 20:25-28

    Text: Matt 20:25-28, Title: Charge to the Deacons, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Your Roof's Been Leakin' Don't Ya Come Workin' On Mine

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    A sermon on judging from Matthew 7:1-5 (Outline taken from Stephen Olford)

    Evening Service for 9/27/2009 Matthew 7:1-5 Thesis: These verses teach us 3 important lessons For instances: 1. We must be cautious in judging others. Vs. 1 and 2 a A. Jesus here is talking about a judgmental attitude. How many wrong thoughts, words, and acts would be curbed if we took these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Another Scandal

    Contributed by James Hickman on May 21, 2016
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    A biographical sermon on Matthew (Levi), showing how Jesus can remake a poorly invested life.

    Another Scandal Matthew 9:9-13 Just in case you haven’t heard, this is a presidential election year. It looks like we know who the major candidates will be. Now, we are waiting for them to announce their choice of running mate, that person whom they wish to serve as vice-president, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance For Christmas

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2016
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    Let’s look at Matthew 3:1-12 and the idea of repentance as preparation for Christ.

    Intro A commercialized, materialistic Christmas disappoints us every year. We spend money we don’t have on gifts that our children don’t need and we end up raising unhappy and selfish adults who don’t appreciate the greatest Christmas gift of all. What we really need, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Flight Into Egypt And Masacre Of Innocents Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2017
     | 6,538 views

    Matthew tells how Jesus was saved from this slaughter of innocents and Jesus' family's escape by night.

    -4 BC- Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Egypt Flight into Egypt and Massacre of Innocents (Jeremiah 31:15) Matthew 2:13-18 History records many evil men. You would be able to compile a list of their names as easily as I can, and your list would probably have some of the same names; Hitler, Osama Bin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sinner At A Booth Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,752 views

    What would it be like to sit down with Jesus one on one? Matthew does just that.

    Sinner at a Booth Series: One on One with the Master February 14, 2010 READ Luke 5:27-39 (NIV) Well, so far we’ve talked about a Nic at Night, a woman at a well and last week a man on a mat…all people who had a one on one encounter with Jesus that changed their lives for eternity! ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Shocking Birth Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
     | 4,932 views

    Matthew 1:18-25 declares 3 ways that the virgin birth impacts my life.

    A Shocking Birth Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 6, 2009 This morning I want to quote from one of the great theological minds of our time… Dr. Seuss! As a kid, (I don’t know about you), but I used to love reading his books and especially looking at the pictures… books ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Have Been Approved! Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Jan 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,505 views

    First message of six in a series exploring the Beatitudes. Overview message of Matthew 5:1-12.

    INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT… I. The Setting CONTEXT: 1st of 5 great discourses in Matt. 5-7;10;13;18;24-25. Matt. Establishes Jesus as the Messiah (1-2). Obedient Son of God by baptism of John Baptist (3). Temptation (4) & begins ministry (4). Sermon on Mount is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist