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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2009
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     | 13,505 views

    The Lord wanrts to show us that if we are going to love our enemies, it will not be by retalliation, but by showing them Jesus.

    Loving your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Luke 6:27-36 Disclaimer: Information was gathered from Sermon Central and personal devotion for this sermon. Introduction- This morning here’s what I want to see happen. Here’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Determined To Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2009
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     | 8,723 views

    Exposition of Daniel 1:8-21 about Daniel’s commitment, his confidence, and God’s favor in refusing the King’s provisions

    Text: Daniel 1:8-21, Title: Determined to be Faithful, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/8/09, PM A. Opening illustration: conversation with a friend at the TCSO, new believer, about struggles in Christian life B. Background to passage: God has given Jerusalem and Jehoiakim over to N, and now N has commanded his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Galatians 5:16-25, The Spirit-Controlled Life! Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 37,701 views

    Galatians 5:16-25, The Spirit-controlled life!

    The Spirit Controlled Life Galatians 5:16-25 March 2008 * One of the positive things about preaching through a book of the Bible is that you are forced to address topics that you might otherwise skip over. * Traditionally, we Baptist have left the teaching of a Spirit controlled life to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Do With Conflict?

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jun 7, 2008
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     | 5,018 views

    Conflict in our lives enslave us and prevent us from staying focused on God’s plan for us daily ... so when it comes God shows us what to do with conflict.

    What Do You Do With Conflict? Scripture: Matt. 20:20-25a. Conflict is a matter of fact. It is something all people have experience in. Conflict is a reflexive response that occurs when someone says or does something that is not considered acceptable by another person’s standard. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Becoming Peacemekers

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008
     | 1,839 views

    Jesus commended us to be peacemakers. How do we go about this?

    BECOMING PEACEMAKERS (Matthew 5:9) Pastor Eric J. Hanson In this article we shall explore one aspect of relating to others properly; that of being peacemakers. Peace is a great theme of the Bible. It is mentioned 412 times. Additionally peacemakers is mentioned 8 times, and peaceable 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    They Call Me Dad

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2008
     | 1,831 views

    A message on how to be a good father through all the stages of your child’s life.

    Christianview Church June 18, 1995 They Call Me Dad I don’t think it is possible to be ready for fatherhood. No matter how many books you read or how many classes you take, no matter how many younger siblings you had or how many of your friends have become parents, there is just nothing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Goodness Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,935 views

    A continued look at the manifestation of the Spirit in the life of the believer. Goodness is synonymous with God and as such should also be in the life of the believer

    The Fruit of the Spirit - Goodness Scripture: Galations 5:22-23 22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23. gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (NASV) Introduction Thus far we have examined the Fruit of the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Parable Of The Sly Bastard

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    if you want to know how to handle money, take your lead from this sleaze-bag criminal accountant in Luke 16, for he was smart enough to know the most valuable thing that you...

    One of the lads at Fight Club on Tuesday night approached me with a question: "You know that parable Jesus tells about the merchant who found the pearl of great price?”, he asked. “Yeah”, I said. “Well, I want to know who is the merchant in the story supposed to be?” This is not the standard sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Pastor's Work

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,151 views

    This message gives insight on the benefits of the work of the pastor through his preaching.

    The Pastor’s Work TEXT: Titus 2:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: God according to His wisdom and purpose has given the church its pastors to lead and help the church through sound Bible preaching. When this is properly done, God will honor it and strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Sly Bastard (A Sermon On Luke 16:1-9)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    If you want to know how to handle money, take your lead from this sleaze-bag criminal accountant in Luke 16, for he was smart enough to know the most valuable thing that you.

    One of the lads at Fight Club on Tuesday night approached me with a question: "You know that parable Jesus tells about the merchant who found the pearl of great price?”, he asked. “Yeah”, I said. “Well, I want to know who is the merchant in the story supposed to be?” This is not the standard sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • John Wright avatar

    Christ Deied In Our Place And Christians Should Sacrifice For Others! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 10, 2010
     | 5,805 views

    Isaiah 53:5&6 and other passages teach that Christ proved His love for man by dying for the possibilty of their salvation and other passages teach that Christians should sacrifice to show their love for others and try to motivate them to become faithful f

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to Isaiah 53:5&6. 2. Again, this being Valentine’s Day and the fact that many cards, candies, meals and gifts have been shared to express love to different ones, we want to for the evening lesson remind ourselves of the love that Christ has shown to us. 3. Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advice That Will Bring Blessings

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. More timely advice from the Lord on practical living.

    Advice that Will bring Blessings Proverbs 20:1-30 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. 2 The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion;Whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own life. 3 It is honorable for a man to stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Try This At Home! (Or Anywhere Else)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,560 views

    Don’t Try This At Home! (or anywhere else)1) Don’t overestimate your goodness. 2) Don’t underestimate your God.

    A man cannonballs from the top of his garage into his neighbor’s pool. A skateboarder grabs on to the back of a speeding car and zips down Main Street. A motorcyclist skids under an 18-wheeler and pops up on the other side. You’ve all seen these stunts in the movies. And you’ve also heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Contentedness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    The problem of dissatisfaction is a human problem. The answer to the conundrum of unfettered contentment is a spiritual answer that must be sought, found and maintained in Christ at all times!

    CONTENTEDNESS Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, December 6, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: It's the first Sunday of December and snow is finally on the ground. It is officially the season of giving and getting, making your list and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Reed avatar

    Living A Legacy Of Love Series

    Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,450 views

    Understanding love is a choice, there are three aspects of Love we will examine this morning: Love is the FOUNDATION upon which we are to live, the COMMAND by which we are to live, and the EXAMPLE for how we are to live.

    Text: 1 Cor. 13; 1 John 4:8-21 Introduction: 1. For the past few weeks we have been looking at Living a Legacy. A Legacy is something you possess and pass on to someone else (typically, but not limited to, family). Generally what is transferred is of value to the recipient . So far we have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God