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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    6th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,389 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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    Anger Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on May 30, 2016
     | 9,413 views

    To harbor anger is murder. To attempt to worship while you harbor anger is not just useless, it is Hypocrisy and In reality it is also blasphemy

    I. Introduction A. A woman was taking her time browsing through everything at a friend's yard sale, and said to her, "My husband is going to be very angry I stopped at a yard sale." "I'm sure he'll understand when you tell him about all the bargains you found," her friend replied. "Normally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Righteousness Exceed Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    Our righteousness is measured against that of Jesus–who loved us all the way to the cross and challenged us to follow His love.

    5th Sunday after Pentecost 2016 A Reading from the first Epistle of St. Peter Beloved: All of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind. 9 Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Charles Scott avatar

    High Jumping And High Goals And Standards

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 3, 2016
     | 5,295 views

    How high is up? Current cultural trends challenges every person to find a life goal worth living and standards by which we should live to achieve that goal.

    Matthew 5__20 Christian Authority The 6th Sunday after Trinity Blessed Lord You have prepared for those who love you good things that surpass our understanding; Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    It Begins In The Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 14, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,878 views

    This sermon, "It Begins In The Heart," is part of the Sermon on the Mount series and deals with how God looks at the attitude of our heart as much as he looks at our actions.

    Sermon on the Mount “It Begins in the Heart” Matthew 5:21-30 Before we begin it’s important we review Jesus’ last statement, and what we learned is that Jesus didn’t come to abolish or invalidate the Law, but to fulfill it, that is, to bring it to completion. And what ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,065 views

    The Old Testament commandment was “Don’t commit adultery” but Jesus goes beyond the command to expose the heart-attitude of lust which leads to adultery.

    Divine Guidelines for Marriage – Part II Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church February 21, 2016 Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, “How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself?”: (1) Channel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Murder & Anger Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Mar 10, 2016
     | 10,542 views

    Anger is something that can ruin your life. It is the root of murder and should therefore be treated at the root. You should not act on unrighteous anger, but should live in righteousness. Jesus shows us how He filfills the Law of murder.

    INTRODUCTION “I hate you” “You are an idiot” “You are so stupid” “I wish I never married you” “I wish I never had you” “I wish I had other parents” Have you ever said these words or similar words to anyone? We all, if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stumbling Blocks Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Mar 14, 2016
     | 11,885 views

    We are all faced with stumbling blocks in our lives. But mnay times these stumbling blocks is placed in our way by ourselves. We are our own worst enemy. These stumbling blocks starts in our minds / hearts and we need to identify them and cast them away.

    INTRODUCTION We are busy with a sermon series on The Sermon on the Mount. In previous weeks we looked at where Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. And he said that our righteousness should be more than that of the Pharisees & Scribes. So last week we looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marriage Part 4: The Four Horsemen Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025
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    Part four of this five part series on marriage focuses on how to handle conflict based on the Gottman Institute identifocation of the Four Horsemen that can destroy a marriage. I highly recommend everyone to visit their website for resources for addressing marital conflicts.

    Marriage Part 4: The Four Horsemen Scripture: First Peter 3:7; Matthew 5:22-24; Ephesians 4:26-27 Good morning Strangers Rest. This is part four of my series on marriage. The title of today’s message “The Four Horsemen” and I will be focusing on when we face conflict within our marriage. In part ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sixth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 229 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 90:12-17, Genesis 4:2-15, Romans 6:3-11, Matthew 5:20-26. A). APPLICATION OF THE TRUTH CONCERNING THE BREVITY OF LIFE. Psalm 90:12-17. Psalm 90:12. When we do reverence the LORD, we will want Him to teach us to make a right application of the truth about the brevity of our lives. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Anger The Great Destroyer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 29, 2025
     | 307 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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    Apology Excepted

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 13, 2025
     | 212 views

    Reconciliation between people is more than an obligatory apology.

    Apology Excepted Two brothers had argued and vowed never to speak to each other until the other one apologized. They attended the same church but never said more than three words to each other. However, God began working on their hearts. They had always ignored foot washing, but on a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Root Of Bitterness (Two Responses On The Shelf)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 13, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 398 views

    Anger, guilt and grief, are they sin? If left out of the cage they could be. Yet there is a human emotion that is always, without out exception, a sin - Bitterness. Bitterness and unforgiveness are always linked and are always sin. And there are only two responses on the shelf.

    Has someone ever said something ... or done something to you ... which you found ... difficult ... to forgive? Every time you hear their name, ... even if the incident happened years ago ... still brings uneasiness ... to your soul. It is ... as though you were reliving the event ... all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Matthew 5: 21-30

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 91 views

    NASB, notes from biblegateway.com

    The Disciple’s Integrity – Heart over Habit Focus: First two contrasts—anger (murder of the heart) and lust (adultery of the heart) Why this section: These two sins erode unit cohesion and personal holiness. By isolating them, the group can address explosive tempers and sexual temptation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The Sin Of Betrayal

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Aug 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 567 views

    We all know what happens to one who is betrayed. But what happens to the betrayer? What ramifications does the betrayer await? In this message, I will reveal hidden truths about just how serious God takes betrayal and his judgment against those who have betrayed you.

    What ramifications can one expect when they betray someone? We all know the pain and heartache a person who HAS BEEN betrayed experiences, but what does that act do the betrayer themselves? Having recently gone through a betrayal myself, I believe, by the grace of God, that I have the answer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal