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  • Andy Payne avatar

    A Heart That Is Powerful Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 18, 2011
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    Adapted from Tim Hawkings book and study Awesome on the inside.

    Awesome on the Inside #1 A Heart that is Powerful Intro: Image is everything It is not hard to understand the message that the media tries to present as the “ideal” teenager or person or family. TV, movies, magazines, internet advertising and radio all tell us how our lives should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Deal

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 318 ratings
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    Far to many times I have heard someone share that they know someone who says they are a Christian, but their life is impure. It literally destroys the witness of Christ when believers do not live out their faith. So, are you the real deal? Updated February 2023.

    Dr. Evan Kane ... was the chief surgeon ... of Kane Summit Hospital ... in New York City. He had practiced his specialty ... for 37 years. Over the course of time, ... he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia ... for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Be Authentic / You Are The Salt Of The Earth

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 12, 2011
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    When Jesus says:"You are the salt of the earth." Jesus is saying "Be Authentic." Be the Real Deal! Beloved, an inconsistent lifestyle repels people from the church. So, how authentic is your walk? We may be the only Bible that our neighbor may ever see.

    Our Gospel reading this morning from Matthew is near the beginning of Jesus most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. In this message, Jesus called his followers to the highest standards of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us to "turn the other cheek." He commanded us to love our enemy, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Part-Time Christians

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 7, 2011
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    We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between.

    Part-time Christians November 6, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:23-28 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Misplaced Zeal

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    We are impressed with zeal. Certainly the Jews of Jesus day had tremendous zeal; passion for what they believed. But zeal and passion can easily be focused on the wrong thing.

    Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Intro: We are impressed by zeal, passion 1. see our Mormon friends riding their bike es 2. on way to seminary, remember seeing a Moonie selling candy bars in the freezing rain. 3. we even have a grudging admiration for zeal that causes a radical Muslim to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Know The Difference Between Whitewashing And Washing White?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2005
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     | 3,727 views

    There are many external problems that are a manifestation of a deep internal problem. We must get to the root of the problems to correct them.

    WHITEWASHED OR WASHED WHITE? GIVE THE OFFERING OF EXCUSES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE IN WHITEWASHING AND WASHING WHITE. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUTWARD RIGHTEOUSNESS AND INWARD CORRUPTION, AND REAL RIGHTEOUSNESS! AN EXTERNAL SIGN OF AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'm Not Ok You're Not Ok

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003
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    We may look good on the outside, but inside we may be a mess. Either that or we are fooling ourselves.

    I’m not OK, you’re not OK 1 John 1:4; Matt 23:31-46 4 We write this to make our joy complete. Happiness comes and goes, but JOY lasts a lifetime. Jesus Over You. Every one of us has experienced happiness. The world has Happy Hour, it is from 5-7 everyday and I am sure there are people go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 65,657 views

    God’s desire is that we be holy and pure. Soap is good for cleansing the outside of the body, but doesn’t get below the skin into the heart.

    INTRODUCTION This message is the first in a series I’m calling “No, that’s NOT in the Bible.” There are dozens of popular sayings floating around that people think are from the Bible and they’re not. There is a great deal of biblical illiteracy in the pews of our churches. Here is a top ten list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007
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    It’s what’s inside that counts.

    Dead Man Walking "You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth." Matthew 23:27 Dead Man Walking is the title of a book by a Catholic nun, Sr. Helen Prejean, who ministered to death row inmates. Dead man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How To Be A Bad Christian

    Contributed by Robert Doran on Mar 7, 2007
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     | 5,146 views

    In this sermon I wish to encourage people to be real for God and to seek a relationship with Jesus Christ which is what everyone needs. We need to be careful about how we as believers treat those outside of the faith and those new to the faith.

    Sermon March 11,2007 ‘How to be a bad Christian’ Years ago ,a British missionary asked the former Prime Minister of India Dr. Gandhi If he would consider becoming a Christian. Gandhi said no The missionary said why Ghandi had seen how the so called Christians in South Africa had treated non whites ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Frank Martin avatar

    Pragmatism Within The House Of Faith. By F.martin

    Contributed by Frank Martin on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,615 views

    A look at the traditions of present day church

    Pragmatism within the House of Faith. By F.Martin An approach to philosophy which holds that the truth or meaning of a statement is to be measured by its practical (i.e., pragmatic) consequences. A man stands within the confines of his office looking out at the gathered multitude. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Woe To Those Who Don't Believe

    Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    A sermon dealing with people who call themselves Christians but the really don’t believe that God says what He means and means what He says.

    Woe to those who don’t believe Bro. David Rogers Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church Winona Ms Matthew 23:1-39 Prayer Introduction Years ago, I heard a story about a preacher who went to a small town to preach a series of gospel sermons. His attempt was to evangelize that little town. He preached for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woe To You!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 101 ratings
     | 31,451 views

    There are seven woes in this text. Let’s consider only a few of these to see how they apply to us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A rather pompous-looking deacon was trying to impress a class of boys with the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." ILL.- During one of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Don't Wanna Be A Pharisee

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,358 views

    The Pharisees were a group that wanted holiness in their lives and obedience to God, yet Jesus rebuked them more harshly than any other group. Where did they go wrong? How can we avoid their error?

    Don’t Wanna Be A Pharisee TCF Sermon October 15, 2006 Let me tell you about two groups of people. The first group of people is deeply concerned about holiness. They are students of the Word of God. They are very careful about obedience to God. They take very seriously God’s admonishment to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Might Be A Hypocrite

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    A quick examination of hypocrisy in our lives

    (adapted from a message by Jeff Faull) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:1-23 TITLE: “YOU MIGHT BE A PHARISEE IF...” INTRODUCTION: A. You might be a member of the Christian church/churches of Christ if... 1. If you were an adult before you knew that guide, guard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ