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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    No One Is A Stranger, No One Is An Enemy

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017
     | 2,624 views

    no matter the actions of some, we are all children of the same Creator, brothers and sisters

    Hear the words of a Sikh Scripture: I see no stranger, I see no enemy Wherever I look, God is all I see I don't think of us and them No one do I hate or condemn I see God's image – each one a friend. Of any religion, caste or race All I see is God's shining face His smiling face, His gracious ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Anger Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 1, 2017
     | 8,455 views

    This message on anger is a continuation of the topical discussions Jesus was having with the disciples during the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus was instructing them on how to handle anger. He knew that they would be faced with this challenge moving forward.

    ANGER Lakewood | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | 4-30-2017 Matthew 5:21-22 Introduction: ¥ Jesus continues with His discipleship trying by talking with the disciples about anger. Jesus knew that as Christians we would face injustice. He encourages us to handle it correctly. ¥ More than anything I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Coz von avatar

    How To Be Perfect (God Requires It!)

    Contributed by Coz Von on Nov 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,453 views

    in Matt 5:48 Jesus said: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Many say this is not possible, the Bible repeatedly say it is very possible, But how? Here's How: Here is a bunch of verses stringed together to show you☺

    A new commandment I write unto you thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and soul and with all thy might: and thy neighbour as thyself.and the second is like it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Salt!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,902 views

    Jesus affirms his disciples by sharing that they are the salt of the World. I. Like Salt we are to be Stable and Consistent II. Like salt we are to be Essential and Indispensible III. Jesus wants us to be Salt that is bursting with Spiritual flavor

    Scripture: Matthew 5:13-17; Psalms 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Theme: Jesus Salt! Proposition: Jesus affirms and encourages his disciples by sharing the Good News that they are the salt of the World. I. Like Salt we are to be Stable and Consistent II. Like salt we are to be Essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Matthew Blau avatar

    Go Team Series

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jan 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    The Stakes are High our team needs to give our very best

    Go Team! Super bowl Sunday! The Patriots take on the Falcons in a head to head battle. Both teams have worked hard to get to this level of play and it will all be decided tonight. If you don’t care for football, there are other teams playing for your attention. Advertisers have spent millions ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,642 views

    A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Mountain Living

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 2, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,900 views

    A life in which we can 1. Have a high regard for Others 2. Possess a Respect for the Sanctity of Life and 3. Meet our Differences through the Practice of Agape Love

    Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48; Psalm 119:1-8; Dt. 30:15-20 Title: Mountain Living or Here Comes the Kingdom! A life in which we can 1. Have a high regard for Others 2. Possess a Respect for the Sanctity of Life and 3. Meet our Differences through the Practice of Agape Love INTRO: Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "How Can We Suceed "

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 3, 2017
     | 4,394 views

    The sermon touches on how our success as believers can exceed that of the Pharisees.

    Matthew 5:13-20 How can we exceed? 1. What did a Pharisee look like? When it comes to righteousness, the Pharisees are tough to beat and we are to exceed them, do better, be better. • The Pharisees of Jesus s day appeared to be the elite-ed-ness of what it is to be righteous, Godly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is The Law Still Valid?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2017
     | 5,661 views

    Jesus discusses salt, light and law

    Intro In the sermon on the mount Jesus called us salt and light, then condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Does that mean that Christians should put to death idolaters, Sabbath breakers, adulterers and those who dishonor their parents, sacrifice animals, be circumcised, rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive As We Are Forgiven - Applying And Living The Gospel

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017
     | 4,798 views

    Jesus said, "Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing." and taught us to pray, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." In this same fashion, we are to forgive those who have 'trespassed' against us.

    2017.02.05 SERMON. FORGIVING AS WE ARE FORGIVEN. APPLYING AND LIVING THE GOSPEL William Akehurst HSWC Psalms 32:1-11 (KJV) RESPONSIVE READING 1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. (GWT) Blessed is the person whose disobedience is forgiven and whose sin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Explains The Law

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 11, 2017
     | 6,212 views

    Jesus explains the laws on murder, adultery and bearing false witness

    Intro If we could read a commentary on the Old Testament from Jesus Christ how would that be? Well, we actually have that in the Sermon on the Mount. Goal Let’s see the intent of the law by its author, the One who is God with us. Sermon Plan Let’s examine Matthew 5:21-37, the laws on murder, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Stop The Killing Spree!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,175 views

    Killing sprees shock us with their cruelty to human life. Yet, how often do we engage in our own killing sprees, mentally murdering those with whom we are angry. Jesus calls us to stop it, and to bend over backwards to make things right with others.

    Matthew 5:21-26 Stop the Killing Spree! William Boyette, suspected of killing four women in two states, died Tuesday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police standoff at a Georgia motel. Police arrested Mary Rice, his accomplice. As appalling as their little Bonnie and Clyde killing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Francis Balla avatar

    Out Of The Salt Shaker

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Jul 18, 2018
     | 13,302 views

    Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.”

    Introduction: Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.” I was dreaming about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Is Porn Really All That Bad? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,158 views

    This sermon looks at five opening questions about pornography.

    FIVE STARTING QUESTIONS: 1. HOW SUBSTANTIAL A PROBLEM IS PORN IN AMERICA TODAY? Three numbers: a. Porn is about a $100 billion industry in America, which is 100 times higher than revenues 20 years ago. - Note that these numbers are just “the porn industry.” That is, the legal, W-2 filing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Kingdom Parables 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018
     | 7,249 views

    First of 5 messages exploring the parables related to the Kingdom.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Review Jesus told parables or made up stories to illustrate spiritual truth in terms that people could instantly relate both emotionally and intellectually. The Parable of the Good Samaritan reminded us that we demonstrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance