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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Construction

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 23, 2005
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Building your house upon the Rock

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Matthew 7: 21-29 Romans 3:22-28 "Construction" 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life's Too Short To...follow The Crowd Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,830 views

    Part 9 in series "Life’s Too Short To," this message examines Christianity as a counter-cultural movement and compares it to Christianity as merely a sub-culture.

    Life’s Too Short To Follow the Crowd Part 9 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 29, 2005 I have said over and over and over again that I believe any version of Christianity that does not contain a strong counter-cultural element is not really ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Broadway Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,782 views

    Why is the narrow way the road less traveled? Because 1. It is difficult. 2. It is against the majority. 3. It includes persecution.

    Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). (A spontneous skit can be done here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ricky Perkins avatar

    The Prayer Of A Child

    Contributed by Ricky Perkins on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
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    Ask your Father for whatever you need and He will supply your need!

    The Prayer of a Child Matthew 7: 7-11~ “Ask and it will be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, who if his son ask bread, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Beware False Prophets

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005
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    At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns his hearers against false prophets, giving them criteria by which they may recognize them when they come.

    Beware False Prophets Deuteronomy 11:18 – 32, Psalm 31:1-5,19-24, Romans 3:21-25a,28, Matthew 7:21-27 I do not know many words spoken by Jesus which are more OBVIOUSLY compelling for Christians today that those read in the gospel appointed for today. These words appear at the very end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Two Ways To Live Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    The sermon on the mount is a series of hard sayings. It begins with consolation, with the blessings for those who follow him, but it ends with a harsh warning: a warning against foolishness and its consequences. Having listened to the sermon on the mount

    It seems that life today is all about choice. It’s almost as though if we’re not given half a dozen options to choose from at any given moment we feel deprived. Because choice is our right. Now choice is good because it produces competition which keeps prices down and it’s a spur to innovation ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Where Have You Built?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,421 views

    This sermon is about building a life and faith that will stand the trials and tribulations of modern living.

    Where Have Your Built? – Matthew 7: 21 - 29 Intro: Nick spared no expense in building his beautiful, big ranch-style home covered in limestone. – Built over a mine shaft – caved in – for lack of planning. I. Verse 21 – “not everyone who says Lord, Lord, . . .” A. Lord = KURIOS – Rabbi, My ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Believing Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    Believing and belonging must go together for a growing effective Christian life.

    When “Believing” Isn’t Enough Matthew 7:13-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Frank could be your next-door neighbor. He’s a decent hardworking guy. He doesn’t have any glaring faults as far as you know. Of course, his wife might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Judging Or Discerning?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 208 ratings
     | 26,739 views

    Jesus taught us to be discerning rather than judging.

    INTRO.- Here is an Aesop’s Fable to help us with this subject. ILL.- A Lion, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by savvy or wit. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices, Choices

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,363 views

    Life is full of choices. Some have effects on our lives, but The Bible gives us eternal choices to make.

    CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Jury Duty [judge Not / Judging] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 167 ratings
     | 38,620 views

    Jesus said "Judge Not." What this means, doesn’t mean, and how the Lord masterfully illustrated the true interpretation of this verse. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint template.

    Jury Duty Matthew 7:1-5 Ever been called to jury duty? Ever been asked to ‘make a judgment’ about a matter? Some Christians seem to feel they are on ‘permanent jury duty’ as they go thru life. And Jesus addresses this fact in this final leg of the Sermon on the Mount. Today 12 members of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Do Not Judge" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 “For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 4 “Or how can you say to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "Pooches, Pigs And Pitching Pearls" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    Sermon 16 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” I remember my dad telling about a dream he had once. He was walking in a residential neighborhood and approached a gate that led to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Watching Out For Falsehood

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 164 ratings
     | 12,549 views

    Watching out for falsehood requires both recognition and realization.

    INTRO.- ILL.- It is my understanding that many years ago (1979) Bradley, Automotive Division of Thor Corporation, sold a fiberglass body that fit perfectly onto a VW bug chassis. The body was very modern in style and design, giving the impression it was an expensive sports car. On the outside it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,608 views

    2 Men, 2 Foundations, 2 Houses, & 1 Storm. We must heed Jesus’ teachings, not just hear them...that is wise and not foolish. Link included to free MS Word formatted text & PowerPoint downloads.

    The Invitation Matthew 7:13-29 Today we preach sermons 13 & 14 from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount… and we finish talking about the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher who ever lived. Joke--The preacher was shaking hands with the members of his congregation after a service when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist