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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Can I "Love My Enemy" When I Can't Stand To Be In The Same Room As Him? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 21, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,975 views

    A look at the difficult command to love our enemies.

    What “Love Your Enemy” Is. . . And Isn’t: - Matthew 5:44. a. It is not excusing their actions, - Often those who are our enemies have done things to us that have hurt us. Many people misunderstand Jesus’ command to forgive as a call to excuse their actions. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I "Be Perfect As God Is Perfect"? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 1, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    What did Jesus mean when He called us to be perfect?

    A Supremely Baptist Excuse: “I’m just a sinner saved by grace.” This is something that we love saying and we mean it as a way to emphasize that there is no way to earn your way to heaven. That is absolutely true – salvation can only come by grace through faith. Too often, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessed Life #3: Blessed Relationships Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 5, 2008
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     | 4,658 views

    God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness.

    THE BLESSED LIFE #3: BLESSED RELATIONSHIPS THE BIG IDEA: God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness. THE GUIDELINES FOR LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Grow Up! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,066 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Introduction Advertising agency- nationwide telephone survey on lying. 91% of all Americans confessed that they regularly lied. One out of five admitted they could not get through one day without going along with a previously lie. We live in a day when we have been bombarded with erased tapes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Blessed Life #4: Supernatural Love Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    The church today needs to take a radical new look at love. However, the kind of love that God calls us to is impossible. Jesus said, “You can do nothing.” Feeling inspired yet? (Matt. 5:38-48).

    THE BLESSED LIFE #4: RADICAL, SUPERNATURAL LOVE THE BIG IDEA: The church today needs to take a radical new look at love. However, the supernatural kind of love that God calls us to is impossible. Jesus said, “You can do nothing.” Feeling inspired yet? (Matt. 5:38-48). REVIEW: #1: The ...read more

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    Looking Never Hurt Anyone? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    Look but do not touch! Is that really biblical advise?

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO SLIDE • SLIDE #1 • Kevin James’ character seemed to be a bit occupied. • The subject matter of today’s message deals with an issue that has the potential to destroy many lives. • As Jesus continues with His six ways that our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Cheeks Hurt

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 2, 2009
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     | 4,088 views

    Interactive Segmented Narrative Sermon about turning the other cheek and forgiveness.

    My Cheeks Hurt Matthew 5:38-44 INTRODUCTION This morning I want to introduce you to some other kids that are having some issues in their life that perhaps you can learn from. I would like you to listen to their story. I want you to listen closely because their story can help teach us and help ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,335 views

    By sacrificing our integrity, we dishonor God.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Text: Matt. 5:33-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: The name of Admiral Dewey was being acclaimed throughout the country after his victory at Manila Bay in the war between the United States and Spain in the early 20th century. A newspaper ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The History Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2009
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     | 4,182 views

    God has a plan for marriage. We must lovingly communicate that message to both the lost world and the church.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres."The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport."The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If Your Right Hand Causes You To Sin, Cut If Off! Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,182 views

    This sermon tackles the difficult issue of lusting after any person that we are not married to. Tackling the issue can be very painful, but in the long run very fruitful

    “If your right hand causes you to sin cut it off”! What did Jesus mean? You’ll be pleased to know I come this morning free of sharp instruments except for …the Bible I am holding. The Bible says of itself that ‘the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double edged sword, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Integrity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,293 views

    Integrity is becoming a lost art.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class.  Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one-day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009
     | 3,158 views

    Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Think She's Asleep Now

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

    “I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Go The Extra Mile Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,262 views

    Are you willing to go the extra mile for Jesus? Are you willing to go the extra mile to help win one to Jesus?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Winter- man goes to mall, returns to car, and notices an odor coming from out of the hood. • Opens, finds cat mutilated in the fan belt. Cat looking for a warm place. • Mr. Jones had a plastic shopping bag so he carefully pulled the cat out of the belt and put what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love The Unlovable Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,549 views

    Jesus calls us to love those who are hard for US to love

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP PC • SLIDE #1 • It is not always easy to love others. We picture love as something that is feeling based or emotional based. • For most people, it is easy to love people close to them. We can love our children, our spouses, our family and friends. We can love people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ