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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

    So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "In Times Like These"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 30, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,069 views

    This sermon asks and answers the question: How are we to cope with times like these?

    IN TIMES LIKE THESE Text-Matthew 5:13-16 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carla Powell avatar

    Ministry In Daily Life

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,811 views

    Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

    Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does It Take To Shine?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    Light and darkness are loaded words in the Bible. Jesus call for us to be children of light is serious business.

    What does it mean to let your light shine? Dale Foster and I were about 14 years old when we decided to explore a cave we had discovered in the woods not far from my home in Colbert Heights, Alabama. We had heard that it went for miles back under the mountain. We took our flashlights and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    How Now Shall We Live? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    When we belong to Jesus, how are we expected to live/

    INTRODUCTION  How many times have you heard people say that your faith is a personal thing. How many times have people been scolded for bringing their “religion” to the workplace, the athletic field, the schools or to the government?  Have you ever felt the pressure that tells you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus On Anger Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 16,253 views

    What does Jesus have to say about anger?

    INTRODUCTION  After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, I stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for my son. I brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or charge?" the clerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    Touching Jesus

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 195 ratings
     | 47,147 views

    Dare to touch Him and you will never be the same.

    This is probable the most well known Scripture in the Bible. It is one of the passages in the Bible that are more used by preachers, evangelist and teachers than other passages. And yet through all these years nobody knows what this woman’s name is. Nobody knows what she looked like. Nobody knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Where You'll Find Grace

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 596 ratings
     | 158,039 views

    Rediscover just how amazing God’s grace is in our lives as David demonstrates it for us.

    Where You’ll Find Grace 2 Samuel 9 INTRO: 1. Mephibosheth would never forget that day. Word quickly spread through the countryside, “King Saul and Prince Jonathan are dead and David is now King.” At the house of Jonathan this not only brought grief but panic as well. In that day it was customary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks avatar

    Let Your Good Works Glorify Your Father

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,997 views

    A sermon of encouragement for Christian workers who are feeling as if they are not and have not done enough to serve God!

    (Sermon By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster- Brooks of Lyons, Georgia delivered to the St. Luke AME Church.) SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:14-16....Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorif ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix Your Cape Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    The second in a series. A look at the distinctive nature of Christians.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 2 Fix Your Cape Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fix Your Righteousness Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    Lesson 3 in a series. Jesus’s relationship to the Law and how it teaches us about righteousness.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 3 Fix Your Righteousness Matthew 5:17-20 The word “Law” or “rules” probably makes you feel a little confined. When I think of rules I think of the principle in West Virginia last week that essentially banned Valentine’s at his school He refused all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Voting For Vices

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    A sermon designed to warn of the sins of Alcohol and Gambling as it applies to the current problem in Tennessee.

    VOTING FOR VICES Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: In 1995 Clay Shiver, a 6’2", 280 lb center for the Florida State Seminoles, was regarded as one of the nation’s best college football players. In fact one magazine wanted to name him to their preseason All-American Football Team. This would be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Citizens Of Heaven, Impacting Earth

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,761 views

    A message given on Faith and Freedom Sunday, urging active involvment in a society in bad need of Jesus.

    Citizens of Heaven, Impacting Earth Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 3:20 October 6, 2002 Introduction Today is Faith and Freedom Sunday, a special day of prayer and instruction started by the Alliance Defense Fund, founded by such people as Dr. James Dobson, Bill Bright, and Larry Burkett. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    Let's Compare Our Righteousness

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

    MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,719 views

    What is the "real" reason for the Christmas season. Presents, family, Jesus or sin?

    INTRODUCTION  Why do we take time to celebrate the Christmas holiday? Why does a nation of people take time out of their busy schedules to celebrate this national holiday? Are you all busy? How much time have you taken out of your busy schedule to decorate (how much have you taken out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ