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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2009
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     | 4,887 views

    Jesus teaches us that the way to keep from murder is to deal with our anger before it gets out of control.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill Text: Matt. 5:21-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You A Philippian Church?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 10, 2007
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     | 6,619 views

    The Apostle Paul had a special relationship with the church at Philippi. God had blessed them, they realized it and they showed it in their affection for Paul. Is your church a Philippian church? I preached this as a guest preacher for a Thanksgiving e

    -Words are important, wouldn’t you agree? -There is a big difference between saying, “That’s looks terrific!” and “That looks interesting.” -The impact of “I love you” is very different than “I hate you.” -The name of one’s church says a lot as well. Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a wonderful name ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blessed Are You Poor! ?(Luke 6:20-26)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
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    Despite the fact that Christian values and family values are nowadays taken as synonymous, Jesus promised that he would bring division amongst families! ...

    I’ve had a tough week: * On Monday I was robbed again. My wallet has been stolen by the same guy two weeks running! * I had to deal this week with the painful letter written in our Diocesan Newpaper regarding our legal situation. * More serious by far is my dad’s situation in hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
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     | 2,618 views

    Jesus refutes the Pharisee’s false teaching regarding retaliation.

    Matthew 5:38-42 38“You have heard that it was said, ‘AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.’ 39“But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40“If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 18, 2008
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     | 12,806 views

    We get an idea from the life of Paul as he stood before King Agrippa how to conduct ourselves when our faith is on trial in this world. 1- We must obey God’s vision 2- We must not fear accusations 3- We must present the truth of God

    INTRO.- ILL.- A judge, bored and frustrated by a lawyer’s tedious arguments, had made numerous rulings to speed the trial along. The attorney had bristled at the judge’s orders, and their tempers grew hot. Finally, frustrated with another repetition of arguments he had heard many times before, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deserted In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 13, 2013
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     | 10,435 views

    We become aware that our real strength (God) becomes apparent in our weakest times. The desert proves to be a friend to bring this about.

    1. Know where you are There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Role Reversal

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 4, 2013
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     | 12,950 views

    A look at who "got it" when Jesus came and who did not. What you would expect is not what happened.

    Role Reversals Luke 8:4-9 Think about it for a moment. If you knew nothing about all the stories of the Bible, especially the New Testament stories about Jesus, who would you expect to be the most enthusiastic and welcoming to the idea of God visiting planet earth? Who would be those most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Radical Living

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012
     | 5,073 views

    How can we live as radical disciples of Jesus.

    Radical Living 1 Timothy 6:7-19 September 16, 2012 A husband and wife decide they’re going to pay off their credit card debt. They owe $15,000 and believe God doesn’t want them to be in debt, so they cut up their credit cards and begin to pay off the $15,000. They will never make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2012
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     | 6,186 views

    This message focuses on our interacting with the "true Jesus" inside the box versus just the "outer" Jesus.

    Christmas 2012 Which Jesus Will You Unwrap This Season? Scriptures: John 3:16; 14:15; 21:17; Matthew 26:7; 25; 31-40; Introduction: I have been thinking about what I should share with you this morning as most would expect to hear a message pertaining to Christ’s birth and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Handed Over Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
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     | 6,017 views

    The passion of Jesus is happening precisely because Jesus is perfect and in perfect control. All this handing over is going according to script.

    Introduction We continue along the road that for Jesus has been a travesty of justice and friendship. First, Jesus, the Messiah of the Jews, is conspired against by their leaders. Judas, one of his disciples, sells his loyalty to the conspirators. The rest of the disciples abandon him at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Desperate For A Move Of God

    Contributed by Kent Meeler on Jan 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,383 views

    Many churches are barren as our nation and world dies in sin. We are desperate for a mighty move of God.

    A DESPERATE NEED FOR A MOVE OF GOD 1 SAMUEL 2:22 Now Eli was very old, and heard all that his sons did unto all Israel; and how they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. 1 SAMUEL 3:1–3 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Functioning In A Dysfunctional World"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 19, 2007
     | 5,135 views

    You can can on four things. 1.Troubles will come, 2. God will be with You in those troubles. 3. God will work them out for your good. 4. It will be worth it.

    “Functioning in a Dysfunctional World” October 21, 2007 I was reading an interesting story in the book of Joe this week. What? You haven’t heard of that book? It’s not in the King James Version or even the NIV or Living Bible. I read it in a magazine I get called “REV!”. It was pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When Sin Trips Us Up Faith Repents Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 31, 2007
     | 4,344 views

    This message looks at the type of Faith displayed by Samson.

    If we were really honest, all of us could admit that at some time or another in our life we have been tripped up by sin. Some of us may have fallen harder than others but the pain and the guilt remains the same. In the midst of our failure we often are tempted to give up and quit. Because Satan is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    What You Give Is What You Get Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,585 views

    If we give mercy, we will get mercy.

    We live in a world that gets but not gives. We want to receive but we don’t want to give. But our Lord Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”[1] Note that it is blessed to receive. Yet it is more blessed to give. We always want people to understand us. But we don’t always want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    These Things We Have

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,462 views

    Examines the way the Lord has blessed our church.

    THESE THINGS WE HAVE This morning I would like to draw on just part of one verse as the primary text for my message. > Matthew 16:18 …I will build My church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. We have in this verse, a picture: a picture of 2 kingdoms. There is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist