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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Love Your Enemies-Pray For Them & Lead Them To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,491 views

    Jesus shows the Christian’s High calling in 1) The New Love Ethic Declared and 2) The New Love Ethic Explained

    The Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has triggered a storm of controversy this week by suggesting that Britain should adopt some aspects of Islam’s tough Shariah law into its legal system. He called the establishment of some kind of Islamic Sharia law in Britain inevitable. He sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Freedom Is Never Free Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,043 views

    Galatians 3:23-4:3 shows how “Freedom is Never Free” with the sacrifice of Christ achieving liberation from sin and death, as seen through humanity’s :1) Collective Bondage (Galatians 3:23-24), 2) Individual Freedom Galatians 3:25-27), 3) Collective Freedom (Galatians 3:28-4:3)

    During the Second World War, Nazi forces occupied Czechoslovakia, Austria Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the Channel Islands, the Soviet Union, and Italy, (https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/11-countries-invaded-nazi-germany-invaded.html). In this occupation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Coming Of The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 17, 2018
     | 5,576 views

    From Galatians 4:4-7 we see 1) The Elements (Galatians 4:4a)., 2) Reason : (Galatians 4:5). and 3) Benefits of Christ’s Coming: (Galatians 4:6-7).

    If you have been to a department store since Thanksgiving, you most likely have been struck by all the Christmas displays. The timing of the displays can be a tricky issue. Wholesalers showcase Christmas options to retailers in the summer. For those who place their orders at that time and soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Solitude 101

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2013
     | 7,986 views

    1) The Call to Solitude (Mark 6:30-31), and 2) The Challenge of Solitude (Mark 6:32-33), 3) The Compassion of Solitude (Mark 6:34)

    Those who are successful learn how to be alone. Whether it is an artist with a canvas, an author staring at a page, a teacher making out a lesson plan or a businessperson reviewing accounts, they know that certain things must be done alone. From that time alone a painting can be put on public ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 19, 2019
     | 4,123 views

    In Malachi 3:1-4 we see the Father's "Gift of Love" in the promise of His Son through a series of predictions (i.e., announcements regarding the future). In verses 1-4 we can see love from (1) The Coming Lord (Malachi 3:1-2) and from (2) The Purifying Lord (Malachi 3:3–4).

    Malachi 3:1-4 [3:1]"Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. [2] But who can endure the day of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 9, 2020
     | 6,011 views

    1) When (Ephesians 5:20a), 2) For what (Ephesians 5:20b), 4) To whom (Ephesians 5:20c), and finally 3) How the Spirit–filled believer is to be thankful (Ephesians 5:20d),.

    Ephesians 5:20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, (ESV) People may have one of three possible attitudes about thanksgiving. 1) The first is that it is Unnecessary. Some people are not thankful simply because they think they deserve ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Redeemed With Precious Blood Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2021
     | 4,512 views

    1) What did God redeem believers from? (1 Peter 1:18a), 2) What did He redeem them with? (1 Peter 1:18b-19) 3) By whom did He redeem them? (1Peter 1:20a), and finally, 4) For what did He redeem them? (1Peter 1:20b-21).

    1 Peter 1:18–21. 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was foreknown before the foundation of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Will You Not Revive Us Again? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,871 views

    My basketball coaches would ask our high school team, “Who wants it?” Again, I want you to personally experience a revival. Here is a fork in the road kind of question: Do you want to experience an awakening?

    I want you to personally experience a revival. I want our church family to experience a spiritual awakening. And most importantly, God Himself wants you to experience Him in all His fulness. A revival is a time when God hits the fast-forward button for you. It’s a time when you experience a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2021
     | 4,702 views

    God’s construction involves 1) Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-5a), functioning as 2) Living Priests (1 Peter 2:5b), offering 3) Living Sacrifices (1 Peter 2:5c).

    Luke 19:28–40 28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, ...read more

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    "Loving Your Bullies” Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 18, 2021
     | 2,027 views

    How can we love those who are hostile to us? Jesus shows us how in looking at 1) The Misinterpretation: (Matthew 5:43), 2) The Mandate (Matthew 5:44), and 3) The Motive: (Matthew 5:45-48).

    Matthew 5:43-48. [43]"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' [44] But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [45]so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil ...read more

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    A Fresh Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 37,503 views

    How God changed Abram

    A Study of the Life of Abraham A Fresh Encounter With God Gen 17:1-8 In this passage there is a definite challenge to Abram to move to a new level of trust and faith. At a time when Abram may have thought that his best years are behind him, God asks him to move up. This call to move higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    What On Earth Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,577 views

    This sermon asks people to actually sign up for an area of service and commit to it.

    What On Earth Are You Doing Here? Romans 12:1-9 February 22, 2004 Intro: A. There a lot of misunderstandings when it comes to the word: “sacrifice.” 1. [Will You Wash My Dishes? 1001 More Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking, by Michael Hodgin, Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #4 Five Levels Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,990 views

    We consider five levels of waiting: soaring, running, walking, sitting, lie down.(This is part #4)

    5 WAITING LEVELS   By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.    Kyfingers@aol.com   This is Part 4 in a series on waiting and patience. TEXT: Isa. 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Flames That Threaten America

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 35,738 views

    This sermon considers some of the conditions that are threatening America’s future.

    How many of you have ever been near a fire that was raging uncontrollably? This is a scary sight. I can recall at least two such occasions in my life. One occurred when I was a boy. A fire burned about 20 acres of pasture land on our family farm. We had to fight that fire. It was a scary scene. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Desperation To Deliverance

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,099 views

    The story of Jairus and his dying daughter teaches us that even our potentially greatest losses should be faced in faith toward God, Who possesses ultimate control over every circumstance.

    From Desperation To Deliverance Text: Mark 5: 41, 42 Intro: Most of us here have experienced, at some point in time, what we would consider desperate circumstances. It may have been searing physical pain, a long-standing financial problem, or perhaps, as in the case of our text, the grave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist