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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Jesus Clarifies Some Scripture For Us

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 17, 2019
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     | 4,594 views

    Jesus teaches us by expounding the interpretation of Scripture by emphasizing and contrasting our outward vs inward (spiritual) obedience.

    Weekend Message/Devotion February 17, 2019 Matthew 5:21-24, 27-30, 33-37 Jesus Clarifies Some Scripture For Us Jesus is actually confronting these areas of the Law and expounding the interpretation beyond that of the scribes. How and why is He doing this? The how is of great importance. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Fault Is Found-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001
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     | 3,041 views

    Part 4 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

    WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-IV—Luke 4:16-30 Finding Fault with God’s Grace forfeits.... Hank driving home/Furniture supply truck in front with back door open/Huge box falls out/Hank swerves to miss the box/Motions to driver/Return to box/Police has traffic rerouted/Open box/Full of upolstery tacks/Officer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destroying Your Discouragement

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
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     | 7,981 views

    Discouragement can destroy us if we don’t destroy it first. Here is how.

    Destroying Your Discouragement Nehemiah 4:4-14 From the series "Slaying The Giants In Your Life" Introduction: Most of you have never heard of Lawrence Hanratty, who was named the "Unluckiest Man In New York City." (Profiled in the Los Angeles Times) A Nearly electrocuted to death in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not, Here It Comes Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 28, 2008
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     | 5,888 views

    The Christmas You’ve Always Longed For...bring our attention and focus back to the basics.

    Ready or Not, Here it Comes. 1st Sunday of Advent Well, the season is upon us once more. There has been a steady increase, since the beginning of November, in the lights around town and in the Christmas music that’s been playing on the radio and in the different stores that you go into. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • John Mann avatar

    A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
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     | 6,706 views

    We become a healthy church by committing to excellence.

    FOCAL POINT: A HEALTHY CHURCH ME: Well, first off, I want to say, Happy New Year. I hope you all had a great new year’s eve, and that you are really looking to have a greatly improved 2009. I know that is on my heart. I desperately want 2009 to be better than 2008. I desire my life to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah On A Mission Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2010
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     | 6,327 views

    To be like Jesus we have to be completely dedicated to our mission.

    A Messiah on a Mission Text: Matt. 16:21-28 Introduction 1. Illustration: “[Most people] act as if they were simply dropped down in creation and have to entertain [them] selves until [they] die. But we [Christians] were sent into the world by God, just as Jesus was. Each of us has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Becoming A Timex Christian Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2010
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     | 12,504 views

    In this sermon, we discover what kept the apostle Paul ticking even though he took a licking. Four "f"s kept him going - foundation, force, faith, and focus.

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the boxer who went to his corner after getting knocked down in the first round. 1. His trainer patted him on the back and said, “Great round. Now go back out there and get him. He hasn’t laid a glove on you.” 2. The boxer was a little confused by that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make My Joy Complete

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 2, 2010
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     | 7,357 views

    The focus on unity is to be able to think the same thing, have the same love, joined in soul, and thinking one thing.

    Make My Joy Complete Oct 31, 2010 Phil. 2:1-4 Intro: What would it take to make you truly happy? I don’t presuppose in the question that you are unhappy at the moment, but I want to get you thinking for a moment about that question, and locate at least the beginnings of an answer. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Focused Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011
     | 8,438 views

    In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hole In Holiness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 14, 2011
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     | 4,189 views

    If we make our own definition of hoiliness, then holiness will have a hole in it. God defines holiness and we must fall in line with His Word.

    The hole in Holiness Romans chapter 8:1-11 Introduction- Last week we looked at Gideon. We saw from the Scriptures that God had a plan. A plan for each one of us. That each one of us is called to some capacity in the kingdom of God. This morning I want to look at how that is possible. How can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When Its All About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
     | 6,171 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    [Newlyweds vs. couple married for 40 years view of marriage.] Now let’s translate that thought into our relationship with God; Our faith; etc. [New vs. old Christian’s view of the church.] Today we need to make sure that we haven’t lost our first love. You see, [2] when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wholly Devoted Eyes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 8,878 views

    To be wholly devoted to God, we must have wholly devoted eyes. To have wholly devoted eyes we must have eyes that are focused on God, closed to evil, and open to the needs of others.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who rushed to her doctor. 1. Looking very worried and all strung out, she rattled off, “Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair was all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mission - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 6,028 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    Keep Your Head In The Clouds

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jun 9, 2014
     | 6,030 views

    Keep your mind set on heavenly things and avoid the trappings of earthly struggles and temptations

    INTRODUCTION 1. Most often people tell you to “get your head out of the clouds” a. That phrase is most often spoken to day-dreamers b. But it offers us opportunity to consider what Paul is saying in Colossians 3:1-4 2. Christians should have our heads in the clouds a. Our thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    24 Eyes Can See So Differingly?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 17, 2016
     | 4,729 views

    Have we allowed negativism to take root. 24 eyes see the promise land... only 4 eyes see the God of the promise. Where are we focusing? What are we expecting?

    24 EYES? 20 EYES DECLARE: WE ARE NOT ABLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. I. ARE WE TRAPPED IN NEGATIVISM? HAS THE NEGATIVE MESSAGE TAKEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God