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  • James Wilson avatar

    But I Say Unto You . . .

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    Jesus fulfilled the law.

    Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Miller avatar

    No Wonder The Dragon Wanted To Kill The Christ-Child!

    Contributed by Harold Miller on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    The followers of Christ have been such a powerful force for good in this world. No wonder the prince of darkness --that great dragon-- did not want the Christ-child to live!

    "No wonder the dragon wanted to kill the Christ-child!" (Simple transcript of Harold Miller’s sermon December 6, 1998, Corning NY) "A great and wondrous sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 12,175 views

    In order to accomplish the divine command to forgive one another, you must first learn to live your life in prayer and intercession as Jesus commanded.

    "Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you that you may be sons of your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:44) Forgiveness will flow freely to a cold world only from a heart that is warmed by God’s love. Praying for those who have hurt you proves that you are a child of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 17

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 3,562 views

    Lesson 17

    The apostle Paul, writing to the church in Colosse said, "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 18

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    Lesson 18

    This lesson is more or less a continuation of the previous one. In verses 38-42 we learned what we are not supposed to do when we’ve been mistreated by others. That is, we are not to retaliate in like kind. The Biblical principle of an "eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth" was not given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Leadership Training #2 Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 12,180 views

    More on Leadership Characteristics necessary in the church.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love / Hate Relationships

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    REAL LOVE IS SHARING IN THE NATURE OF GOD!

    LOVE / HATE RELATIONSHIPS READ TEXT ROMANS 12: 9-21 PREACHED TEXT MATTHEW 5: 43 –48 INTRODUCTION: The pilot was Jewish, and the co-pilot was Taiwanese. It was the first time they had flown together, and it was obvious by the silence that they didn’t get along. After 30 minutes, the Captain finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fair Is Fair Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 16,589 views

    There are times it’s worthwhile to figure out what Jesus "didn’t mean."

    OPENING: A woman read ahead as we were going through this text and was troubled by the phrase: "do not turn away from the one desiring to borrow from you." It wasn’t that she didn’t give to those in need... her problem was that she was giving so much away, that she barely had enough left for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frank Walker avatar

    Jesus, You Gotta Be Kidding Series

    Contributed by Frank Walker on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    This has to be the hardest of Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 5.

    A story in the Sunshine Magazine about a professor of psychology illustrates how difficult it is to love others. Although he had no children of his own, whenever he saw a neighbor scolding a child for some wrongdoing, he would say, "You should love your boy, not punish him." One hot summer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Influencing Our World For Christ

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,018 views

    A call to be people of impact for Christ.

    Influencing Our World For Christ Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today our topic is “Influencing Our World for Christ.” The idea of our time together is to look at just some of the many ways we can make a difference as we live and work in a world that doesn’t seem to have much time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,880 views

    Loving my enemy is a way to show I belong to God.

    May 27, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 6 INTRODUCTION Before the reunification of Germany, each of Uwe Holmer’s eight children tried to enroll at the University of East Berlin, and each one was rejected. The East German Ministry of Education wasn’t in the habit of giving reasons for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Outrageous Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    When personally wronged or injured, respond with an outrageous attitude.

    May 20, 2001 Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Alexander Dumas’ book, The Count of Monte Cristo, has to be one of the most captivating novels ever written. I first read it when I was in high school. The primary character, Edmond Dantes, is a handsome young man with a promising ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Almost Perfect Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,348 views

    Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

    OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Inclusive Love

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 14,990 views

    Let’s talk about love

    Text: Matthew 5:43-48 Subject: Love Theme: Love your enemies. Prop: To be like God, we are to love even our enemies. T.S. We will look at reasons for Christ command for his followers to love their enemies. INTRODUCTION A story in the Sunshine Magazine about a professor of psychology illustrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 24,650 views

    Following Jesus requires that we go the Extra Mile!

    Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Subject: Justice Theme: New Testament view of justice Prop: The Law provided justice, but Christians are not to always seek justice. Trans.: Jesus gives us the solution to a heart of retaliation. Turn the other cheek, give more than is required, to go the extra mile, to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ