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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Politically Incorrect Message For Wives

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    In Eph. 5:33 there is one command for men - love, but twelve directives for women to respect their husbands. Even if this is an unpopular passage it must be preached.

    The Politically Incorrect Message for Wives (Eph. 5:33) One old church member said, "There are two sides to every question in our household: My wife’s side and the wrong side." Or as one man said, "The average man lays down the law and then accepts his wife’s ammendments." Yet, let us take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have Salt In Yourselves

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,744 views

    Pentecost 19(B) - Jesus encourages: "Have salt in yourselves!" Believers do this when they put aside all jealousy and pride and are filled with the word of God.

    “HAVE SALT IN YOURSELVES” (Outline) September 21, 2008 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Mark 9:38-50 INTRO: Salt is not as valuable today as it was during the time of Jesus. Salt can be purchased very cheaply. During the time of Jesus salt was used as currency. Soldiers were paid with money in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Will Power Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 17, 2015
     | 10,988 views

    God directs the lives of his people. His will and his word go together on our lives.

    1. Korean Jet In August 1994, a Korean Air jet skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade while landing in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped safely just moments before the plane exploded into flames. According to news reports, the pilot and the co-pilot had gotten into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go Church!

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,973 views

    We have a job to do as God's people. Today we face challenges that remind us that this is serious business.

    Matthew 16:13-20 Jesus promised to build His church. He promised that the gates of Hades would not be able to stand against His church. He built His church on rock. Ray Vanderlaan’s video series: That The World May Know, has an section on this passage in Matthew 16 where he gathers with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus #1: Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,810 views

    Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. In His parables, we find wisdom for living our daily lives. In the parable of the farmer planting seeds, we learn the importance of guarding our hearts.

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #1: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: “Who was Jesus? He was a storyteller. He told stories. He was the world's greatest storyteller. Ask him a question; he'd answer with a story. Give him a crowd of people listening intently; he told them ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "You Can Be So Great!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    As sermon about saying "no" to self and "yes" to God.

    Luke 4:1-13 “You Can be so Great!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Lisa went for a long walk in the woods. It had been an exhausting 6 months, and she needed time to think. She had worked so hard on the campaign. Ever since her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Words Hurt! Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    What to do when we face verbal opposition.

    Intro: In a group of three or four, brainstorm and make a list on the back of your outline of the meanest things you have heard said. After a couple minutes, have them share what they came up with. Make a list on the white board. A popular phrase that was said all the time when I was growing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Counting The Cost Of Following Jesus Ii Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    Third in Series of what it means to really follow Jesus

    Counting the Cost of Following Jesus II Oct. 9, 2005, Luke 9: 57-63 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Regarding Restoration Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,249 views

    The local congregation is a tangible expression of the household of faith. In the household of faith we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, and we have mutual responsibilities to relate to one another as children of God. The all-inclusive law that mus

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 9, 2001 Date Preached: January 10, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Restoration Text: Gal 6:1-10 Introduction: The ‘church’ is often referred to as the household of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Attacks Of Satan

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,245 views

    This message looks at the different areas in which Satan attacked Job.

    The Attacks Of Satan Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Job 1:1-5 Introduction: Two worldy men saw an elderly churchgoer coming down the street. One man pointed toward her. “I’ll bet you can’t mention anybody that old Miss Thompson can’t find something good to say about” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Peace Surpasses Human Understanding

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,759 views

    Pentecost 6(A) - God’s peace surpasses human understanding because God’s peace can cause conflict. God’s peace also desires dedication.

    GOD’S PEACE SURPASSES HUMAN UNDERSTANDING (Outline) July 8, 2007 - PENTECOST 6 - Matthew 10:34-42 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Almost everyone on earth desires peace. This peace can be quite local. Families desire peace on one’s household. A nation may ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Demonic Attack 101--Church Conflict Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    Exposition of Acts 6:1-7, first of two about how the Jerusalem church dealt with internal conflict.

    Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Demonic Attacks 101—Church Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: see illustrations page, Acts 6 ill in ill file B. Background to passage: We left Acts 5 with the church still moving on the mission at hand. Reminder: our mission is ever before us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Be Ignorant About The Past

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    Lent 3(C) - Do not be ignorant about the past: We learn that God’s examples warn us and God’s strength saves us.

    DO NOT BE IGNORANT ABOUT THE PAST (Outline) March 15, 2009 -- LENT 3 -- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 INTRO: Today’s text opens with the words: “I do not want you to be ignorant…” These are fighting words for most people. Ignorant is a polite word for stupid. Paul is saying that he does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Complete Unity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,523 views

    Our Lord is praying that, in the midst of a divisive, confrontational world, Christians might attain a unity of faith and purpose.

    “Complete Unity” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts From John 17, "Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples" (sermon series) John 17:20-23, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through that they may all be one, Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

    A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist