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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Making The Uncommon Common Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
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    We are "grace-full" when we are one another-oriented.

    MAKING THE UNCOMMON COMMON Matthew 7:12 S: Golden Rule Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: We are “grace-full” when we are one another-oriented. ?: How? How do we do this? How do we follow the Golden Rule? KW: Practices TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, four practices that will aid us in being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wise And Foolish Builders

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 19, 2002
    based on 472 ratings
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    No foundation other than Christ will survive the storms of life and the coming judgement of God.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ, and in light of the weather we’ve been having lately, I thought it would be appropriate to consider one that has to do with rain. "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Narrow Road Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
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    Part 3 of 4 of the series, Roads of Passion. This short saying of Jesus recorded by Matthew reveals much about the road that Jesus wants us to walk as His followers. The Narrow Road is one of Decision, Discipline, and Desire. It is a road of PASSION!

    The Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-14 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV) 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Build Your House On The Rock

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 25, 2002
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    Christ calls on us to build our houses with good bricks and stone on the foundation of Christ.

    June 2, 2002 Matthew 7:15-28 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Step Out From The Crowd

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002
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    This sermon deals with our willingness to step out and stand alone for the cause of Jesus Christ. Not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" knows Him as such.

    Step Out From The Crowd NLF 9/15/02 OT 2 Chronicles 26:16-20 Mark 8:31-39 Text Matthew 7:21-37 Have you ever seen one of the cartoons in which about 10 people are standing in a straight line. Usually they are in the army, and the sergeant has a tough assignment that needs to be done by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Can't Get My Robe Dirty! The Chipped Windshield

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
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    I share the story of standing with a guilty man on death row, and how I hope some day Jesus will stand by me.

    WHO ME? I CAN’T GET MY ROBE DIRTY! The chipped windshield? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I write this after leaving the funeral home, I talked with a man that has not been in church for four months. I asked him why? He said that his church was growing and that he liked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    A Good Corner Stone

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 8, 2002
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    This sermon is about a "building program" that first takes place in the individual life.

    (1) "A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3. The material in the old building is to be used ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Character Building Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,194 views

    Salvation by Grace through Faith is proven by what we become. No one has the right to say that they are born-again if their character doesn’t change.

    Character Building SERIES Characteristics of Christianity #part 5: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 “Even so, every good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Old Paths

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
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    There is no new way for serving God, The bible is not a book of lofty suggestions, But is in fact a book of righteous commands from a Holy God. Ask for the old paths and you’ll find the power of God

    Jer 6:16 Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. It is to a nation who has lost it’s way that these words come from the mouth of God. Jer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    House On The Rock

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 3, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
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    Some reflections on the Wise and Foolish Builders

    The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Mt. 7:24-29 Quiz: When I was at school, we had a master called Mr. Pilgrim and he used to ask “Mars Bar” questions. If you got the answer right – you got a Mars Bar So I have a “Mars Bar” question: Can you guess what this building is? 1. It has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Teach With Authority As Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
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    How to Teach With Authority as Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29 - Jesus taught with authority and not like the teachers of the law.

    How to Teach With Authority as Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29 "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching. Because he taught as one who had authority and not as their teachers of the law." (Matt. 7:28,29) Quote:Behavioral studies show that if 2% of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Which Son Are You?

    Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 14,008 views

    God is looking for obedient sons.

    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

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 441 ratings
     | 130,854 views

    Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

    Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Identification Please Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,178 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This sermon looks at the identification of a Christian.

    Sunday Morning, August 18, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§The Kingdom Is Near¡¨ [#3] SLIDE 1 IDENTIFICATION PLEASE Matthew 7:13-23 Introduction: 1. Our vacation this year introduced our children to something new: Airports and airplanes. With all of the tightened security it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Moon avatar

    This Is Your Invitation Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,677 views

    Part 2 of this series designed to stir up a passion for investing in other peoples lives and then inviting them to church.

    Invest and Invite Part 2 “This is Your Invitation” Brian A. Moon Story – My wife one time told me a story about this girl she wanted to invite to church when she was in 7th grade. The girl was a bit of a bully and Cheryl was very nervous about asking her to go to church for obvious reasons… One ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed