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Woe

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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Jesus tells us not to be like the Pharisees.

WOE MATTHEW 23:1 39 MATTHEW 23:1 12 Pharisees Exposed 1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; 3 therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Help For Discovering Your Dreams Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 22, 2003

based on 45 ratings

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Self-help exercises for developing a promising future, based on Daniel chapter two.

A friend of mine was recently given a business card from a "minister" who came into his store. It read: "Rev. ________, Associated Minister _______________ Church Rev. ________, a prophet of Jesus Christ, healer, and miracle worker: will bring marriages together, destroy devils, bring loved ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 33

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

based on 88 ratings

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Lesson 33

It’s sad to say, but many in our society today have bought into the notion that truth is relative. In other words, truth depends on how you define it. What is true for one individual may not necessarily be true for another. What is true today may not necessarily be true tomorrow. Consequently, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Puffy Heads Go Poof!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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When pride takes over in a persons head their head puffs up and eventually their head goes poof!

Puffy heads go poof! Thesis: When pride takes over in a persons head their head puffs up and eventually their head goes poof! Texts: Proverbs 8:13 "To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech." Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goes before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 5, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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Everyone can find peace in the midst of anxiety.

Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 6. Finding Peace Philippians 4:4-9 June 5/6, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Everyone can find peace in the midst of anxiety. INTRO: There once was a king who announced a painting contest. He was building a new palace, and he wanted the main entrance hall to be decorated ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Godly Word For Ungodly Times

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 6, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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With all that’s going wrong around us, it’s clear and obvious that we are living in the last days, but as a Child of God, we need not fear. Find out why . . .

JUDE 1-4, 17-25 A GODLY WORD FOR UNGODLY TIMES THE MORE I PASTOR – MORE APPRECIATION – EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS: PETER, JAMES, JOHN, BARNABAS, SILAS, PAUL, AND EVEN JUDE. THE EARLY CHURCH PIONEERS HAD A PASSION FOR KINGDOM LIVING, KINGDOM BUILDING, AND KINGDOM EXPANSION. THEY DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO DEAL ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watching What We Say

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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We need to speak words of encouragement more freely

Not long ago someone was telling me about a trip he had made to the Bahamas. He said he was walking along and he came to this pier on the beach, and at the end of this pier there was this great commotion that was taking place at the end of the pier and he was curious so he went to see what was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship: The Call Of The Cross

Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 9, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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It is important to understand that God has freely given us salvation. It was paid for by the cross of Christ. Along with this salvation comes discipleship. Jesus said if you are going to be His disciple, you have to bear your cross.

Discipleship: The Call Of The Cross (Note: This message was preached at a special School of Ministry/Congress on Leadership convened in Panama City, Republic of Panama) I consider it a great privilege to be invited to be part of this School of Ministry and Congress on Leadership. I want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Unconditional Love Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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We were strangers because of our sin and disobedience but God, in His Unconditional Love, provided the way for us to return to Him, through the promise that He had made to Abram. We can become one in the Holy Nation of Israel, clothed in clean and white

INTRODUCTION. We are now in the third month in our exploration of the prophecies of Zechariah. So far we have looked at the first two chapters. Last month we looked at the first three visions. This month we are looking at the fourth vision: The Removal of the High Priest’s Dirty Clothing and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Shift Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The life of a disciple calls us the "Shift’ our priorities - this is the 4th in a series; LIFE.COM

INTRODUCTION, On my computer it is the second key from the bottom – it is simply titled “SHIFT” The shift key has only one function – to change things • Press the SHIFT key on any letter and you quickly go from lower case to upper case letters • Press the SHIFT key with a number and you go from a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unlocking Your Victory

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003

based on 60 ratings

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Difficult things become easy when you have the keys. Here are a few keys to victory.

Summer 2004 Dakota Community Church Unlocking Your Victory Introduction: As you will have discovered by now, salvation is not a ticket to the easy life. John 15: 20-21 20Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20-21, Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Mennonite

Be Careful Where And How You Shine Your Light

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 22, 2006

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We are called to be "the light of the world". This message encourages us to do two things: let our light shine BEFORE others and not AT them and to let our light shine without being showy.

BE CAREFUL WHERE AND HOW YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHT Matthew 5: 13-16 1. (Appear wearing a mask) Good morning. I am Amasone Kilei from the Pacific island of Tuvalu. Your pastor invited me to come speak today. You have nice church. 2. Well that disguise and mask obviously did not fool anyone as to my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #8 Safeguard your heart. Protect your mind; preserve your emotions; prop up your will.

• Proverbs 4:5-7 (NIV) [5] Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. [6] Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. [7] Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Going Deep And Getting Close Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 4,921 views

4th of 4 on Friendship with God. How to get deep and close to God. The secret is not as hard as you may think.

Going Deep and Getting Close 1 Thess 5:16-18 16 Always be joyful. 17 Pray continually, 18 and give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus. Paul writes to Christians in Thessalonica and encourages them to "pray without ceasing". This kind of prayer is less about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Public Piety: To Be Seen By Men"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 12, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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A message on substanceless piety.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church www.st-andrew.com According to the Chicago Tribune, a man named Joe from Rockford, Illinois, ran a live Internet sex site called Video Fantasy. Joe had a ten-year-old son. On his home computer Joe installed filtering software to limit the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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