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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 1 (Matthew 6:1-15)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,098 views

    Our look at the Sermon on the Mount continues as we read about Jesus' teachings on good works, the importance of authentic prayer, and the futility of worry.

    Matthew 6 teaches about the life of faith that should characterize a true follower of God. In this chapter, Jesus stresses the importance of proper motives about giving, prayer, and fasting; three common and legitimate ways to practice righteousness which can become easily compromised due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Oft Shall ..... I Forgive #49 Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,163 views

    A sermon dealing with forgiveness

    I. THE PERSON THAT IS INQUISITIVE A. THE APPEAL DIRECTED B. THE ANSWER DECLARED II. THE PARABLE THAT IS ILLUMINATING A. THE MAN AND HIS DEBT 1. MEASURE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS 2. MOTIVE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proof Of Purchase

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,303 views

    Explore the message that the early Christians recieved to give them hope while facing Nero’s insane persecution. Discover the three proofs of faith which can help you truly know if you are developing as a follower of Christ.

    Opening Skit: Stamped For Eternity (available upon request) VIDEO INTRO: PROOF (available upon request) Introduction: We struggle to believe what we cannot see, but we cannot see, because we are not really looking. We all hope for the best most of the time. Even when the odds aren’t quite in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Charity Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2009
     | 6,427 views

    Love is 1)Enriching 2) Edifying &3)Enduring.

    It’s a rare thing these days to get a letter. I’m not talking about the junk mail of solicitations, or bills, nor the hundreds of emails we get but a genuine hand written letter from someone we care about. There is a warmth and personal touch that we get in no other medium. 1 Corinthians 13 is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Does It Matter Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,312 views

    In this message the Apostle Paul will teach us how to embrace his philosophy for living... "What does it matter - what happens to me or what other people say about me." I have chosen my calling over my comfort and God's approval over man's approval.

    What Does It Matter? WELCOME – to week 4 of our (let’s be sure to kick off the new year in an awesome life-changing – God honoring way) series this year can be different. HEY – does anybody out there want this year to be different, to be better? OKAY SO HERE IS THE DEAL – if you embrace and keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Discipline Of Secrecy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 12, 2022
     | 1,915 views

    The focus of this sermon is on how Jesus addresses some of the well known spiritual disciplines (e.g., giving, prayer, fasting) along with the right and wrong way to practice them.

    If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the sixth chapter of the book of Matthew starting at verse 1 and going down to verse 18. Matthew 6:1-18. While you are looking for that, I just have a question. I am sure I have asked you before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Blessed Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 14, 2014
     | 3,397 views

    The Blessed Attitudes

    To See God Matthew 5:18 I. The Bible's evidence about the heart A. The great commandment of the heart - Deut. 6:5; Mt. 22:37 B. The great failure of the heart - Jeremiah 17:9; Mt. 15:19-20 II. God's extreme expectation of the heart A. A consecrated heart - Jer. 29:13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    How to react in times of trouble

    1. Be Open to the Lord 1-2 A. Perform a Self Examination B. Petition for Divine Examination 2. Be Focused on the Lord 3 A. Powerful Motivation B. Personal Application 3. Be Separate From the World 4-5 A. The Appathetic B. The Rebellous 4. Be Passionate in Your Worship 6-7 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Pray For You

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    Our prayers can be more powerful if we model them after prayers such as this one from the Bible.

    March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:9-14 “I pray for you” INTRODUCTION What does it do for you when someone says, “I pray for you”? A missionary and his family were forced to camp outside on a hill. They were carrying money and they were fearful that thieves might rob them. After spending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Serve As An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    Many Christians are missing out on some of the greatest blessings available in the New Testament and they do not even realize it. In our passage this morning, John recognized missionaries as co-laborers worth investing in.

    How to Serve as An Effective Sender - 3 John 1:7,8 Quote:If the world were a village of 1000 people, next year’s population would be 1018. Twenty-eight people would be born, but 10 would die: three from lack of food, one from cancer, two in birth, one from war or crime, and three from natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,414 views

    As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

    External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Knows Us Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 42,371 views

    Psalm 139 #1

    GOD KNOWS US Psalm 139:1-6 We live in a day of proliferating knowledge. The fund that makes up human knowledge I understand has doubled every two years since 1960. Amazing, isn’t it? And now is doubling at the rate of every 18 months. Just think, our field of knowledge DOUBLES every 18 months! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Sacrificial Gift Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 22, 2010
     | 9,145 views

    God's inexpressible gift is a sacrificial gift. What are we willing to sacrifice in order to help others open that gift?

    If you’ve been to almost any store lately, you know that Christmas is on its way. Given the stakes for many retailers, it’s not surprising that so many stores begin their preparations for Christmas earlier and earlier every year. According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Drawing Close To God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,993 views

    God's desire is for us to desire Him.

    Drawing Close To God Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: In 1857 there was a 46 year old man named Jeremiah Lamphere who lived in New York City. Jeremiah loved the Lord tremendously, but he didn’t feel that he could do much for the Lord until he began to feel a burden for the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Acceptable Worship Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,754 views

    The joy and satisfaction which so many Christian lack can be received only by surrendering back to the Lord what He has already given to us. When we surrender our body, mind and will to God as a living sacrifice, then we can truly render spiritual worshi

    ROMANS 12: 1-2 ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP A tearful distraught young woman approached a pastor who had been speaking on worship at a conference and told him that she could not live the Christian life the way she should. She said, "I'm frustrated. My worship experience is not meaningful and fulfilling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist