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  • Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    Jesus cautioned people against being "good for nothing" because He wanted them to make an impact on their communities. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again?

    Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless Illustration;Did you hear about the clever salesman who closed hundreds of sales with this line: "Let me show you something several of your neighbors said you couldn’t afford." Source Unknown. Let us present Christ as one who offers something no ...read more

  • Contrasts Between Spiritual And Carnal Views On Giving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    Carnal people only give when they see that it will result in benefits to themselves * Carnal people only give when they believe that someone will soon return the favor * Carnal people give only for special occasions * Carnal people give only if they are urged to give * Carnal people give when t

    Carnal people only give when they see that it will result in benefits to themselves * Carnal people only give when they believe that someone will soon return the favor * Carnal people give only for special occasions * Carnal people give only if they are urged to give * Carnal people give when they ...read more

  • Why Jesus Wants Us To Do The Things That Are Not Easy Through His Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,334 views

    Jesus wants us to withstand criticism, false accusations, and misunderstandings for His purposes with His support

    Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23,24) Many things are not fun but are necessary if we are to fully follow the Lord Jesus: 1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have ...read more

  • A New Kind Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    Jesus’ new kind of righteousness is based on: 1. Internals rather than externals. 2. Transformation rather than avoiding transgressions. 3. A relationship rather than rules.

    Perhaps you have seen it. It is a bumper sticker which displays the slogan: “Christians Aren’t Perfect, Just Forgiven.” It is a catchy phrase, the only problem is that it misrepresents the Christian life. Is that all we are, “just forgiven”? Is there no more to it than that? Do we, in the ...read more

  • Dealing With Anger Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,284 views

    Jesus’ teaching about anger is: 1. Murder begins as an attitude in the heart. 2. Anger grows as we express it in name calling and cursing. 3. Anger ends by means of reconciliation.

    David A. Slagle, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, tells a wild story about an experience he had: “I served as a nurse in the operating room for several years. One day a couple arrived, both with gunshot wounds. He had awakened late for his first day on the job because his wife did not set the alarm. ...read more

  • Is Your Cheek Red Enough?

    Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,293 views

    What does Jesus mean when He says to "Turn the Other Cheek"?

    Is Your Cheek Red Enough? by Pastor Jim May Portions of this message were taken from a message by Rev. Victor Shepherd at another sermon site) Matthew 5:38-42, "Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but ...read more

  • The Second Mile [going The Extra Mile / Faithfulness / Steadfast]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 44,567 views

    Biblical reasons we don’t go the 2nd Mile and the reasons that we should go the 2nd Mile. Powerpoint at website.

    The Second Mile Matthew 5:38-42 powerpoint and formatted text at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SecondMile.html Mt. 5:41 "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This ...read more

  • The Quest For Honesty Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,063 views

    The character attributes involved in honesty are: 1. Simplicity 2. Transparency 3. Integrity

    We are dealing with a topic today which is a struggle for all of us. If we are truthful, we will admit that not lying can be a problem. There is the fib, the white lie, the half-truth, the clever deception, misleading information, stretching the truth, exaggeration. Who has not been startled to ...read more

  • Men Advancing

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,137 views

    Don’t believe the world’s messages about you- but believe what Jesus says about you.

    Men Advancing Montreal May 7, 2005 Impressions of the Men’s Advance- from several in the congregation. To me, the outstanding impression is of the small group I was part of. We discussed holiness and how it played out in our lives, as well as how to worship in a way that keeps us near God and, ...read more

  • Forgoing Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2010
     | 3,509 views

    Christmas is a wonderful time of year for many. For some however, the pains that life can bring make the Christmas season a difficult one. In this series we will be talking about forgiving and being forgiven. (Taken for a series by the same name by Craig

    Page 1 of 5 Christmas is For-giving Part 2 Forgoing Introduction (taken from a series by Craig Groeschel) Today- continue our series- Christmas is For-Giving. Complete series on Christmas Eve- invite friends. Last week- looked at forgiving those who have hurt us. Today- initiating forgiveness ...read more

  • How Can I Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,719 views

    We cannot enter the kingdom of heaven through religious observance, but we can through knowing Christ!

    Jesus’ view of scripture: Jesus was often accused of breaking the Sabbath day (Mt 12:1-2). Jesus’ disciples were accused of not following tradition (Mt 15:2), and Jesus himself was accused of blasphemy. Much more than just eyebrows were raised when Jesus entered the temple at Jerusalem, as he drove ...read more

  • Old V. New / Law V. Grace

    Contributed by David Hammond on Jun 10, 2006
     | 2,017 views

    This sermon is to help us realize we can and are expected to allow jesus to fulfill his teachings in our lives.

    OLD v. NEW / LAW v. GRACE In the past couple of weeks we have been speaking about the Be-attitudes and being Salt and Light. How that happiness came to us, through receiving the words written in red, about the attitude and actions of Jesus Christ and how happiness comes to others by our ...read more

  • "Running With The Bulls" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    Sermon 9 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 “For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 “Whoever then annuls one of the least of ...read more

  • "You Have Heard...but I Say To You" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    Sermon 10 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “You have heard that the ancients were told” “Believing things ‘on authority’ only means believing them because you have been told them by someone you think trustworthy. Ninety-nine percent of the things you believe are believed on authority. I believe there is such a place as New York. I ...read more

  • Sex In The City - Or - Sex In The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,282 views

    Hard Question #1 What about sex outside of marriage, homosexuality and masturbation?

    INTRODUCTION A little boy ran into the living room where his father was reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” The boy’s mother cleared her throat and excused herself to let the father answer this long-feared question. Father cleared his throat and went through a long, careful explanation of how ...read more