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  • Ben Peak avatar

    Be Ye Holy

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,432 views

    As Wesleyans, also believe that there is a second work of grace. This second work is called entire sanctification.

    This morning I want to share with you something that is one of the fundamental messages of the Wesleyan doctrine. Really, it is what sets us apart from many other churches and types of theology. It’s one of the distinguishing tenets, if not the distinguishing tenet, of our heritage. I’m talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Love Your Enemies To Show That You Are Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2008
     | 6,279 views

    Jesus calls us to:1) Recognize your Sonship (Matthew 5:45), 2) Exceed your Sonship (Matthew 5:46-47) and 3) Manifest perfect Sonship (Matthew 5:48).

    Celebrity Adoption is all the rage — the more exotic the setting the better. Angelina Jolie became the poster child for international adoption, traveling the world to rescue babies from tough places. Mohawked son Maddox was first, adopted from Cambodia in 2002. After Brad Pitt signed on as dad, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    On Being Perfect Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,189 views

    Part 5 in 5-week series Getting Free, this message asks and answers the question, "What did Jesus mean when he said we are to "be perfect?"

    GETTING FREE Sermon Five: On Being Perfect Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 16, 2008 Matthew 5:48 (NIV) 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. As we close out our series on making a full commitment of our lives to God – a series I’ve titled Getting Free – ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Danny Nance avatar

    A Higher Standard

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    The standard of holiness has never been lowered, and the need for grace never more seen.

    A Higher Standard Matt. 5:20, 48 I’d like to be a track star. How cool would it be to stand before a roaring crowd that has stood to its feet because I set a new record in high jump! And I could do it, you know—if the record for high jump stood at two feet. Unfortunately for me, the record is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Revolution

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,775 views

    We’re talking about a REVOLUTION…a passion burning deep within us that we can’t contain…passion to see the world around us change…this is our mission!

    New Year’s Revolution Resolution = “the act of determining” Revolution = “A Revolution is where passion takes on purpose to effect a radical change in one’s surroundings.” Revolution Cry…by Steve Fee When passion takes on a purpose and searching one embrace the light When skeptics find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pulling Against God Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,993 views

    This segment focuses on how we deal with our enemies (our love for our enemies.)

    Pulling Against God Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 7:12; James 4:3; 17 Introduction This will be the final segment of this series on our pulling against God. To date we have discussed the fact that we do tend to pull against God in our efforts to go our own way, or any way that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 1, 2007
     | 5,853 views

    It is easy to love people of your own kind, but the Lord calls us beyond that.

    Two men were on a cruise ship together and began to talk. Finally one of them asked, “Do you believe in God?" He said, "Yes." I asked, "Are you a Christian or a Jew?" He said, "A Christian." I said, "Me, too! Protestant or Catholic?" He said, "Protestant." I said, "Me, too! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unrelenting Love Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,644 views

    This sermon explores how the unconquerable love of Christ is the catalyst and motivator for our love for our fellow man, especially our enemy.

    Crying Wolf Matt. 5:33-37 5/27/07 PSCOC Introduction: Ed Harris story. Last week I traveled to Austin for a seminar. As we were waiting for our bags to arrive you just won’t believe who we saw walking out of the bathroom, but I promise you it was none other than Ed Harris. I swear he wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 2,298 views

    Jesus refutes the false teaching of the Pharisee’s regarding loving their neighbors.

    Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ 44“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,608 views

    Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

    Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    Becoming A Person Of Great Character Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus.

    They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. In Matthew 5, Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches how to develop great character in your life. A. We must realize why we are here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Quest For Perfection, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    All parts of the law which have not been fulfilled are as equally binding and applicable today as they were for the nation of Israel. The law was never meant to save—it was meant to be a schoolmaster, showing people their ineptitude before a holy God. T

    1. The first lesson is the presence of the law fulfilled (5:17-18) 2. The second lesson is the consequence of the law fulfilled (5:19) 3. The third lesson is the requirement of the law fulfilled (5:20) 4. The fourth lesson is the impossibility of the law fulfilled (5:48) Yesterday morning, we went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    God Can't Really Expect ... Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007
     | 3,111 views

    Part 4 of series Every Thought Captive. Dave looks at the lie that God can’t really expect us to live godly lives, and examines the idea of spiritual perfection.

    “God Can’t Really Expect…” Every Thought Captive, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 11, 2007 Does God expect too much of us? Have you ever felt that way? That if God wants us to live better lives, he should just make us better people? Why is it that we are born into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Overcomers – Not Victims! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,615 views

    Evil is never overcome by more evil nor by playing into the power and victim games that others would use to entrap us. Evil is only overcome by goodness that lets our abusers know we will remain in control of how we choose to respond

    OVERCOMERS – NOT VICTIMS! Matthew 5:38-48 1. What has been your gut reaction to the recent spate of school shootings we have suffered in Wisconsin, Colorado, and now most recently in the small Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania where 5 little girls where brutally shot to death? • How ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    What Are The Amish Thinking?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    The Amish have demonstrated that faith and practice may be consistent in the face of horrific personal suffering and loss.

    Title: What are the Amish thinking? Text: Micah 6:8 and Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: The Amish believe that following Christ works as both faith and practice in the midst of very personal suffering. We were all stunned when we learned that Roger Morrison had taken hostages student hostages at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational