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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Passionate People

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 25, 2008
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    As followers of Christ we must become passionate about loving God and others.

    Matthew 22:34 – 46 / The Great commandment Intro: Doris and Buddy lived on a farm in rural Missouri. They had 8 kids in a little 3 bedroom house. Doris told me that when she was in the hospital having their 8th child her roommate asked her if they were catholic. Doris responded, “No. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Danger Of Praying Over Your Vote

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2008
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    It’s politics-time....for whom do you vote?

    When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Compassionate Life

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Oct 31, 2008
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    How do you live up to the golden rule?

    - How can humans be commanded to love? - It’s not about affection but compassion - Jesus lead a compassionate life (friend of sinners and tax-collectors) and was prosecuted for that - Teacher to the Pharisees - 12-year-old in the temple - Golden Rule: "He who has the gold, makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Relationships: God, Others, Ourselves

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 2, 2008
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    Caring attitudes, caring actions, sharing a part of our life, that’s what it’s all about. It’s giving up a part of ourselves so that we can benefit others and dropping the selfish concerns of our sinful past. It’s showing God’s love for us through our a

    Introduction A professor of theological ethics opened his class for the semester by reading a letter from a parent to a government official. The parent complained that his son, who had received a good education, gone to all the right schools, and was headed for a good job as a lawyer, had gotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving Your Neighbor As Yourself

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 3, 2008
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    Discussion of the second greatest commandment.

    Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself Matthew 22:34-40 October 5, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I recently discovered the website, “Classmates.com.” It’s actually been around a while, and most of you have maybe seen their ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Follow Me," Where? Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008
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    Part 5 in series The Shape of Things to Come. Jesus said "Follow me." The question is "Where are we going?"

    “Follow Me,” Where? The Shape of Things to Come, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 4, 2008 Today is the last in our sermon series called The Shape of Things to Come where we have been looking at what Wildwind Church will be doing this year. I want to review because I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Law Of Love Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2008
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    But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord you

    We’re in Matthew 22, and Jesus is brawling! To be exact, we’re in the last round of a three-round brawl, where over the chapter in Matthew’s Gospel we’ve seen Jesus do battle with a group known as ‘the Herodians’, followed by a round with the Sadducees, followed by this week’s third and deciding ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Love Connection Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008
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    We are often frustrated at feelings of distance between us and God, but often do not have lives characterized by loving others.

    The Love Connection Brad Bailey – October 19, 2008 Series: Becoming Friends with God I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE India ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Great Command

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 5, 2008
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    We tend to view love as a warm fuzzy feeling reserved for a select few of our friends and family. However, God calls us to a life of holy love – a love founded on His love for us and built with decisive actions instead of feelings.

    Introduction: When I was in school studying to become a pastor, a fellow student said, “Church work would be a lot easier if it weren’t for people.” Me (my dilemma or question) I laughed at my friend’s statement – church work is about people. Pastors work with people day in and day out. Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessings, Punishment & Choices

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 19, 2009
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    A message about receiving blessings for our obedience; punishment for our disobedience; and the choice we make as to what we receive.

    We are called to live our lives in the way God has already directed. The problem is that we are separated from God due to a decision Adam and Eve made, and that causes us to try and live our lives in the way we want to live them. We do not like to look at ourselves as sinners who do not obey ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Thoughts To Live By

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007
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    This sermon examines some of the characteristics and basics of Christian living.

    Introduction: Early in the season football teams sometimes gets so caught up in the preseason hype and trying to learn the offence and defense that they forget the basics of blocking and tackling. Unfortunately when that happens they usually end up losing a game or two, which for teams like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obstacles To Grace

    Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    This is a Walk to Emmaus Sermon that I gave at a Men’s Walk. Various texts used throughout.

    As I was preparing this talk I was reminded of someone who truly had great obstacles to grace. How many of you know who John Newton was? Well, let me tell you something about him. He was born in the summer of 1725, in the city of London, England. His mother was a devout member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Filling The Hole. . .so We Can Be Whole Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008
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    A message exploring our God-given longing to be whole hearted. Inspired by Mike Bickle’s "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart."

    ("Jesus Freak" – D.C. Talk Music Video) Okay, so it’s not a real Christmassy song, not to mention rather dated. . .but, what’s your answer? What would people think if they knew that you were a Jesus Freak? Or maybe the first question to be asked is, are you a Jesus freak? Hold that answer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    The Bible In A Nutshell Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    Jesus boils down the Gospel to the basics

    I was looking through some old college papers and I came across an essay that I had written about Macbeth, the Shakespeare play. I’ve never been a big fan of Shakespeare. I simply cannot understand the way that he wrote, I don’t get the language and the terms and so I can’t follow the story line. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Four Questions Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,874 views

    ENTRAPMENT! Jesus’ enemies sought to entangle Him--their guns were loaded, and so were their questions. But His answers left them speechless. Then Jesus posed a question of His own. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Four Questions Matthew 22:15-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FourQuestions.html ENTRAPMENT! 3 groups sought to entangle the Lord Jesus, and each asked Him a tough question they thought would bring Him down. But His answers left them speechless and astonished. Then Jesus posed a question of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist