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  • William Mouser avatar

    How Not To Be A Religious Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
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    In training his disciples to be leaders, Jesus pointed to the religious leaders of his day as examples to avoid.

    Psalm 43, Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13,17-20, Matthew 23:1-12 How Not to be a Religious Leader There’s an old story about three boys who are bragging about rich their dads are. The first boy said, "My dad is so rich. He writes a few paragraphs on a piece of paper. Calls it a poem. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    Living To Please God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 16, 2012
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     | 5,850 views

    In this sermon, we learn what God's will is - that we are sanctified, which includes avoiding sexual immorality.

    A. It always disturbs me to see road kill along the highway (maybe except for opossums), how about you? 1. It is sad when the lives of beautiful, innocent animals are unintentionally extinguished by passing cars and trucks. 2. The consequences of these collisions can be severe for both the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Warnings On Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2010
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    To be called a hypocrite is one of the most hurtful criticisms there is, how do we avoid Hypocrisy?

    Hypocrisy Clean on the outside and dirty on the inside. Wow! Jesus spoke about that concept a number of times throughout the gospels using word pictures like whitewashed tombs all clean and pretty on the outside and full of dead men’s bones on the inside. On my first trip to Africa one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Do Christians Sin?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 13, 2003
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    This lesson explains why Christians sin and offers several practical, scriptural steps in avoiding sin.

    Why Do Christians Sin? Introduction 1. Speaking of man generally, the Scriptures state the following fact: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23) "For there is not a righteous man on earth, that does good continually, and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    A Real Respect For Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
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    Jesus challenges us to raise the level of our respect for others beyond merely avoiding murder.

    A Real Respect For Life “What does God expect of me?” “How do I, as a follower of Jesus, live in a way that reflects His Lordship in my daily decisions?” Those are the questions that shape the Sermon on the Mount, which we read in Matthew. I am leading you through this amazing part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Vulnerable?

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 8, 2007
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     | 11,546 views

    The best way to stay away from defeat is to avoid the things that make you susceptible to defeat.

    Are You Vulnerable? Judges 18:1,2,7-11,27,28 The book of Judges is an unusual book. It is a book that seems to be constantly recording the downfall of Israel. It records for us the failure of Israel to make progress. In chapter 18 we find the tribe of Dan seeking a settlement in the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Temptation Strikes Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
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    Temptation is not an irresistible force. Through prayer we are given all that we need to avoid temptation.

    Message When Temptation Strikes – Lord’s Prayer Series A sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:13 Stop and think for a moment about the week that you have just had. How much temptation did that week contain? The temptation to spend money. Expand The temptation to lust. Expand The temptation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End And The Reward Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2016
     | 4,244 views

    Paul is not focusing on sinful behavior we should avoid, but on exemplary behavior we should practice.

    24th or Last Sunday of the Year 2016 Extraordinary Form The five hundred year period since the end of the Renaissance has been marked by two events we Catholics can realistically call religious catastrophes. The first, of course, was the Protestant revolution most agree was begun by Martin Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • James Wallace avatar

    Forsaking Foibles That Fracture Families Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 1, 2018
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    How to avoid creating the environment that produces sibling rivalries, bitter jealousy and self ambition in families.

    Fixing Family Feuds Forsaking Foibles that Fracture Families Genesis 37:1-11 This morning we begin a new series on the life of Joseph, which I've entitled, Fixing Family Feuds. The Title is actually inadequate—yes a family feud was fixed, but an incredibly gracious God and an incredibly faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Conflict

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2016
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    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict?

    Intro Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Goal I want us to learn that conflict is a part of the full Gospel message. Sermon Plan We will discuss Luke 12:49-56, a world on fire, family conflict and interpreting the times. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014
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    There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

    “What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Surrender Your Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 16, 2019
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     | 3,185 views

    Not dealing with our anger correctly can result in bitterness. How do we avoid that?

    She has met with leaders and celebrities around the world and whether or not you agree with her views you have to admit that Greta Thunberg is an angry young lady. And when i hear her speak, I kind of suspect that she is not only angry but bitter as well. Her speeches are scattered with “How Dare ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why Were The Religious Leaders So Blind About Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2021
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    This passage speaks to the ignorant confidence that the religious leaders possessed. How do we avoid their mistake?

    WHAT'S THE HEART OF THIS PASSAGE? The religious leaders had all that knowledge and yet they didn’t know God. - John 7:28d – “You do not know Him” - The religious leaders, of course, thought they were the epitome of knowledge and understanding. They loved the status they had among the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A, 23rd Sunday, Year A --The Matthew 18 Process

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2020
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     | 3,566 views

    Avoidance of conflict prevents persons from discovering God's will in their personal and institutional lives.

    Palmer Chinchen tells of the time when he went whitewater rafting down the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. The guide gave them some very important instructions after they put on all their safety gear. He began with “When the raft flips.” Notice the guide didn’t say “if the raft flips.” “When the raft ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Balaam Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2022
     | 2,937 views

    In order to avoid the angel, the donkey presses close to one side, crushing Balaam’s foot.

    Balaam Balaam (Fast Facts) • Stories about Balaam occur in Numbers 22-24. • He is the son of Beor and a prophet in Pethor near the Euphrates River. • Scholars are not sure of the meaning of his name. • Some think it might mean either “glutton” or “foreigner.” • Others see a compound of “Bel” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist