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  • Isaac Chan avatar

    Extraordinary Loyalty

    Contributed by Isaac Chan on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 52,434 views

    Ittai the Gitite, shows us what true loyalty is all about; when there is NO allegiance Owed, No Benefits Promised, and No Conditions Attached.

    EXTRAORDINARY LOYALTY Introduction: Somewhere in the middle of Western Road Christian Cemetery, there is a rather unusual statue among the thousands of gravestones and hundreds of statues. It is not the statue of a man or woman or angel, not even of Jesus or Mary or saint… but of a dog. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Treat Those Who Hurt Me Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,922 views

    Let’s understand three “MUSTS” when handling personal hurt.

    “How to Treat Those who Hurt Me” Text: Matthew 18:15-17; 21-35 Mark G. Magee A. All hurt: Everyone has had someone hurt them. Physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, rejection, ignored, fired, abandoned, broken engagements, divorce, gossip, lies, insult, cussed, theft, criticism-- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experience Complete Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,503 views

    Part 2 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

    Experience Complete Forgiveness John 8:1-11 Deadly – when you hear that adjective, certain phrases come to mind, like A deadly weapon, A deadly attack, A deadly snake, A deadly explosive, A deadly heart attack, A deadly enemy. Whatever connection you make with the word “deadly” it probably won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Weak And The Strong

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,307 views

    A message on how those who are spiritually strong ought to be treating those who are spiritually weak.

    In every situation, we have those whom we consider weak and those whom we consider strong. A. We all have somewhat different criteria that we use to come to this conclusion. 1. This is generally referred to as “our standards” a. If someone doesn’t measure up to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Do You Love

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,702 views

    Have you left your first love?

    Who Do You Love? Revelation 2:1-7 This past week has been full of love Folks getting together to celebrate With food and drink Sharing stories of past experiences maybe Lots of smiles and exciting times A lot of people wearing red even And this all started long before this week as well People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Your Experiences Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to help understand how God gives positive and painful experiences in our life to shape our ministry.

    We are in the last week of our series “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” Our key passage has been Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” We have been exploring over the last four weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Following Jesus Separates Friends Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    God calls us to decide for Jesus, even when doing so divides families and friends.

    Scripture Introduction Two snowflakes drop softly from a dark cloud. The wind twists and twirls these “friends,” so that appear to play “Tag, you’re it!” One bumps the other, then jumps away; the second chases and almost reaches his “opponent.” They bounce up and down, giggling as they swing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Is Only True In Action

    Contributed by Aldy Duque on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 118 ratings
     | 15,250 views

    Love is never a true love unless it is expressed in action.

    I. INTRODUCTION The letter of the apostle John had two purposes in writing this letter: (1) to expose and reject the doctrinal ethical errors of the false teachers, and (2) to exhort the Christians to pursue a life of fellowship with God characterized by truth. His main concern is for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Limits Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    Love nevers fails but are there limits to what love will do?

    Two weeks ago we established the principle that love is not a feeling, but rather an action. Last week, we attempted to apply that principle to the problem of dealing with enemies. This morning, we wrap up our look at love with what I think is a very crucial question; does love ever set limits? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is A Verb Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,185 views

    A look at 3 things that love is not.

    Seven weeks ago we began a series titled 3 on 3, inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:13; "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love." I told you then we’d spend three weeks talking about each of those powerful internal concepts. Today, we begin our final three week look at an internal reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Depth Of Christ's Love Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,558 views

    Stop trying to earn your salvation and righteousness, and yield to the Love of the Savior and His righteousness.

    EPHESIANS SERIES EPHESIANS 1:1-6 THE DEPTHS OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST INTRODUCTION 1. Friends of Jesus, thank you for coming here today. I pray that you will see Jesus today, and know what call He has on your life. I also pray that you will allow The Holy Spirit to influence you to become more like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Real Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2014
     | 9,199 views

    Don’t pretend to be better than you really are. You could end up worse than you were; and besides, you don’t have to fake it to make it with God.

    A cowboy walked into a Texas bar, ordered three bottles of beer, and sat in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finished them, he came back to the bar and ordered three more. The bartender told the cowboy, "You know, a bottle goes flat after I open it. It would taste ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,378 views

    The first chapter of Ephesians is dedicated to telling the Christians there how pretty they are to God. Why would Paul spend all that ink and paper on this topic? And what can that mean to us?

    I read once about a nursing home worker who would go from room to room taking care of the needs of the residents. On day she was in the room of one of the residents when the woman looked up at her and said “My but you’re pretty!” The attendant blushed. She was “plump” and “overweight and wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Control Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 40,883 views

    When you have a disagreement with someone you love, you don’t want to hurt them by allowing your anger to get the best of you.

    HOW TO GAIN CONTROL OF YOUR ANGER I CORINTHIANS 13:5 JOKE: There was an elderly woman preparing to park her expensive Cadillac when a young high school student cut her off and stole her parking place. The young man jumped out of his car and shouted " OH, TO BE YOUNG AND FAST ". The older lady ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

    So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational