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  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Dealing With Anger The Great Destroyer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 29, 2025
     | 306 views

    The sin of anger is the product of other sins like pride jealousy and selfishness but it does all the damage these sins produce.

    THE SIN OF ANGER Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net facebook "If you churn milk you get butter, if you twist a nose you get blood, and if you stir up anger you get trouble." (Proverbs 30:33) THE SERIOUSNESS Anger is both strange and serious. It is strange because we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ And The Law PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
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    This sermon explores the transition from Old Testament Law to New Testament grace, emphasizing Christ's fulfillment of the law and the implications for our faith.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you today, standing on the solid ground of God's Word, and looking into the glorious mystery of His divine plan. We are here, not by accident or happenstance, but by divine appointment. God has drawn us together to examine His Word, to learn from ...read more

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    Don't Even Think It Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 1, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,855 views

    In this conversation we will dive down deep into the relationship that Jesus has with the Law.

    Do Not Even Think It Matthew 5:17-20 OKAY – let’s do this… We are in week 18 of our chapter by chapter, verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. YOU KNOW – I cannot think of a better conversation for us to have, AS WE - gather as a church body, than to talk about Our King and about The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Righteousness Plus Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
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     | 1,788 views

    The law has a purpose beyond itself. The law is a tool to form a people for God.

    Judicial philosophy is much in the news right now. And underlying the debates – in addition to some very important policy issues - are some very fundamental questions. Who makes the law? Where does law come from? What is law for? What can law do? What role should religion play in the formation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Murder Mystery Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,351 views

    Anger is the impulse to strike out - either with words or with actions - at whatever threatens us, or threatens something we value. Anger is an impulse to destruction. Anger is in stark contrast to the commandment to love, which brings life.

    Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. I'll wager there's not one person in this room who doesn't take at least one good look at him or herself in the mirror every day. Maybe you don't care much. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Murder Mytsery Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022
     | 1,078 views

    How the prohibition against murder expands to include anger.

    Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. I'll wager there's not one person in this room who doesn't take at least one good look at him or herself in the mirror every day. Maybe you don't care much. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Salt, Light, And Righteousness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022
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     | 2,058 views

    Our righteousness is in Him.

    SALT, LIGHT, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. Matthew 5:13-20. I). SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ye Have Heard That It Was Said...

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022
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     | 2,062 views

    Jesus corrects scribal misunderstandings of Scripture, entering into the spirit of what lies behind the Law.

    YE HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID… Matthew 5:21-37. I). BUT I SAY UNTO YOU... Matthew 5:21-26. 1. In His recent wilderness struggles with the enemy, Jesus used the formula ‘It stands written’ in reply to each temptation (Matthew 4:4-10). The Word of God is its own authority against the wiles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Have Heard It Said... (Anger, Lust) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,535 views

    Jesus gets to the root of murder and adultery

    “You Have Heard It Said…” (Anger and Lust) Matthew 5:21-30 NOW – I want to start off this morning with some words that Paul (under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit) penned to the church of Rome. GO AHEAD AND TURN – to Romans chapter 13, or follow along on the screen. Let no debt remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go And Be Reconciled Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 15, 2022
     | 2,418 views

    What makes reconciling with someone difficult when you are offended or when you have offended others? Would it help for you to have the right motivation and approaches to restore a relationship? Prepare for a challenge that can be met with God’s grace and a reminder of His forgiveness!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Go and Be Reconciled Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 5:21-26; 18:15-17 Do you ever wonder why the church needs to learn and practice peacemaking? The unchurched goes through ...read more

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    5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,943 views

    FEBRUARY 8th, 2026.

    Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matthew 5:13-20. A). THE NATURE OF TRUE FASTING. Isaiah 58:1-12. Surprisingly, the only place where the law of Moses commands fasting is in the “affliction of soul” associated with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-31; Leviticus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    6th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,388 views

    Not used this year.

    Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matthew 5:21-37. A). CHOOSE LIFE. Deuteronomy 30:15-20. On more than one occasion I am sure, “Choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19) has been used, not inappropriately, as the text for an evangelistic sermon. The context, however, suggests ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Surest Path To Great Reward In 2023 Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022
     | 2,678 views

    Jesus reveals the surest path to God's greatest rewards. So, Jesus begins talking about the importance of right motives in serving, in giving, in praying and in fasting. Seek first the kingdom of God and His Righteousness...

    Sermon: The Surest Path To Great Reward Text: Matthew 5:20; 6:1-8; 16-18, 33 Matthew 5:20 “But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Matthew 6:1-6 “Watch out! Don’t do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Ye Separate

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 4, 2024
     | 1,257 views

    Christians are to be readily recognizable. They are to be seperate from worldly persons. However, it is most difficult to identify one in a crowd in the modern world. Why?

    In western culture and its influence upon all the rest of mankind, depicting Christians from the rest of the world is most difficult today. The only differences we see come from diverse groups who outwardly show differences in their dress and chosen culture. Outward differences among all others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Measure Of Our Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on May 6, 2024
     | 1,091 views

    I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God. One of the things that God will measure in our lives is humility.

    GOD’S MEASURE OF OUR HUMILITY Please open your Bible to Matthew 18 as we continue our series with today’s message, “God’s Measure of our Humility.” As I have said several times, this series is very important. With each passing day, we are drawing closer and closer to the Judgment Seat of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible