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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Sixth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
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    Sixth Command of God calls for a peaceful living and having calm and quiet life with one another.

    Sixth Command: Do not Kill. Ex 20:13 In Bible the word anger/angry is used for 289 times, the word anger is used for 232 times and the rest for angry, Whereas the NT has only 12 times. The faculty of anger is God created one but use properly. F. Tennyson Jesse in his “Murder and Its ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alan Chandler avatar

    "What Are You Praying For?"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 18, 2002
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    When faced with a challenge does your prayer reflect your faith? This message looks at the prayer life of the early beievers as they faced a threatening challenge

    "WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR?" Acts 4: 23-31 PREPARATION: Read and be familiar with the book "Who Moved My Cheese" I) Intro A) Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Deal With People Who Don't Like You

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 24, 2017
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    No where in the bible does it tell us to treat people the way we want to or to get even with those who don't like us. The bible does teach us not to stoop to their level.

    How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Your Neighbor (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 20, 2014
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    This was the standard God gave the Jews a long time ago, but the religious leaders had water it down, so that the Jewish people could help who they wanted to help.

    Matthew 5:43-48-“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Pray For Peace Of Jerusalem

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jul 23, 2006
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    What praying for "peace of Jerusalem" means and doesn’t mean. When it becomes a sin to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Personalized applications - praying for your Jerusalem - what you face as a citizen of the new Jerusalem, the Kingdom of God through

    I. PATRIOTIC PSALM - Calling For Patriotism & National Peace A. Much Like Our Patriotic Songs – “God Bless America” B. Jews A Very Proud People 1. Knew they where “God’s Chosen” -via them a Messiah would come 2. God had done so many great works on their behalf C. Jerusalem Was A Very Proud ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    We Learn To Pray By Praying Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
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    What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better,... From the beginning of time, men have prayed, Genesis 4:26. In all types of places, at all times and in every conceivable situation, men have prayed. Christian and heathen alike have spent mas

    Illustration: A heart-broken little girl began to kneel and pour out her heart to God in the altar at her local church. She did not know what to say. As she wept speechless, she began to remember what her Father had told her, "God knows your needs even before you pray, and he can answer when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Your Enemies To Show That You Are Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2008
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    Jesus calls us to:1) Recognize your Sonship (Matthew 5:45), 2) Exceed your Sonship (Matthew 5:46-47) and 3) Manifest perfect Sonship (Matthew 5:48).

    Celebrity Adoption is all the rage — the more exotic the setting the better. Angelina Jolie became the poster child for international adoption, traveling the world to rescue babies from tough places. Mohawked son Maddox was first, adopted from Cambodia in 2002. After Brad Pitt signed on as dad, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    You Want Me To Do What For My Enemy? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2018
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    Jesus said we should love our enemies. But I don't even like them, why should I even want to show them love?

    OPEN: I’ve always loved limericks, and years ago I ran across this one: “There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats (pause) there weren't any.” (Pulpit Helps 3/97 p. 8) Now that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Truth About Loving Your Enemies - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 17, 2023
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    What is the Christian's response when confronted with wrongs and evil?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have traveled through an incredible section of the Sermon on the Mount, immediately following the paradoxes of the Beatitudes, Jesus gets right to the heart of the issue behind what is wrong with this world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • A. W. Tozer avatar

    Praying 'til We Pray

    Contributed by A. W. Tozer on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
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    A classic message on persistent prayer by A. W. Tozer.

    Dr. Moody Stuart, a great praying man of a past generation, once drew up a set of rules to guide him in his prayers. Among these rules is this one: "Pray till you pray." The difference between praying till you quit and praying till you pray is illustrated by the American evangelist John Wesley Lee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Doctor Is In. Who's Speaking Into Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 24, 2013
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    Lucy is best known in the Peanuts comics for her five cent advice, which is neither helpful or uplifting. Different people spoke into Nehemiah's life and he had to decide who he would listen to.

    The Doctor is In I don’t know if Lucy is anyone’s favorite character in the Peanut’s universe. But the reality is that we all either know a Lucy or are a Lucy and if you are a Lucy there is really no way to see that as complimentary. Lucy is not a nice person, she calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Build Your Self A Hedge

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 14, 2019
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    You need Jesus to back you up better still to take over.

    BUILD YOUR SELF A HEDGE We can and must build a protection around us, our families, our possessions. James 4: 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Church Needs Your : Prayers Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 6, 2014
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    The Church needs You, and it especially needs your prayers. Besides you pledge to do this when you joined the church.

    Last week we read Matt: 25:14-30 the parable of the talents , through this parable we established that we should be good stewards of all that God has given us. We also looked at what we pledge to do when we join the church and how we pledge to support the church with our prayers, our presence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Knowing Your Enemy Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    In order to withstand the enemy, you must know who he is.

    September 1, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:12 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Title: Knowing Your Enemy As I ministered the Word to you last week I began the series on Spiritual Warfare with understanding the strength we have. We are in a continual battle with an unseen enemy and if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Contend For The Faith - Part 1: Know Your Enemy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
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    Jude told the church that they needed to "earnestly contend for the faith" against false teachers that were trying to destroy the truths of the Christian faith.

    CONTEND FOR THE FAITH Part 1: Know Your Enemy Text: Jude 1 – 16 Introduction: · vv. 1, 2 · Jude servant of Christ, brother of James (half brother of Jesus – Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3) · Does not identify himself as an apostle (v. 17) · Did not believe in Jesus until the resurrection (John 7:1 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist