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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    "Let Your Light Shine" Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2008
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    Have an impact on society through the 1) Presupposition of the world’s corruption and darkness, the 2) Plan for believers’ godly dominion in the world, the 3) Problem of the danger of failure, and the 4) Purpose of glorifying God.

    Chuck Colson recently gave an interesting scenario: “Imagine the following social experiment: You divide up (people) into two groups. Those who agreed to live by traditional moral values live in certain (locations). Those who reject traditional values take up residence in other (locations) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    An Eternal Truth In A New Light Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2020
     | 2,841 views

    In 1 John 2:7-11 we see the description of the fellowship in love as: 1) The Eternal Truth in the Old Light (1 John 2:7), 2) The Eternal Truth in a New Light (1 John 2:8) 3) The Eternal Truth as a Way of Life (1 John 2:9-11).

    ?1 John 2:7-11 [7] Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. [8] At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Salt & Light Living Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 5, 2020
     | 5,839 views

    God enables us for 1) Being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13a, 14), the problem if we are 2) Not being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:13b, 15), and 3) The Benefit of being Salt & Light (Mt. 5:16).

    Matthew 5:13-16 [13] "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. [14] “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Believe In Me, I'll Save The World Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2021
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    Jesus gave the people one final notice before focusing on His disciples before going to the cross.  What reasons does Jesus give to believe in Him and how do we need to respond? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell

    When I was a child, I had visions of grandeur. I wanted to be the hero who saves the world. I liked watching cartoons about heroes- I got up on Saturday mornings to see Super Friends and Mighty Mouse. On weekdays, I got home from school in time to watch Thundercats and Heman. I like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cómo Responder Ante La Incredulidad Del Mundo

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
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    Dios quiere que entendamos que no todos van a creer y cómo responder ante la incredulidad.

    Hay incredulidad por todo el mundo ¿verdad? Los enemigos de Cristo no solamente se encuentran en los paises extranjeros controlados por el budhaísmo o el islamismo, sino que los enemigos de la verdadera fe cristiana nos rodean aún aquí en México en donde más que 90% de la población profiesa la fe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Holy Spirit Graciously Helps Us Respond To Complainers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. The Holy Spirit helps us pattern our response to complainers after Jesus Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us pattern our response to complainers after Jesus Christ. The writer of Hebrews wrote, "Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart." (Heb. 12:3) Ask the Lord to help you gain more of Christ’s ability to endure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Respond To Those Who Fail To Appreciate You 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of

    1. Throughout history some of the greatest people have been the least appreciated. Even worse, some of the most deserving people have been misunderstood, despised and rejected by those they tried to serve. Moses was a noble man of God who qualified as one of histories most under appreciated heroes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Should We Respond To God's Long-Suffering

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience.

    1. Have you ever thought about what our proper response should be to the long-suffering of God? There are grave consequences for failing to properly understand and respond to God’s great patience. There is a limit to God’s patience. Many consciously or unconsciously abuse, neglect or fail to try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Should We Respond To God's Long-Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    How Should We Respond to God’s Long-Suffering(Rom. 2:4-6)

    How Should We Respond to God’s Long-Suffering (Rom. 2:4-6) Illustration:The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique. The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Do You Respond During Times Of Trouble?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,261 views

    He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we

    How Do You Respond During Times of Trouble? (2 Corinthians 1:4) "He comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    What Responding To What God's Call Means For Us

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
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    God calls each of us. This sermon explores what it means to respond to God’s call. What do we do? and What does God do for us?

    Sometimes when you hear passages like today’s bible reading you can find yourself asking the question. Does this really apply to me? You maybe saying hey I already have a life. I have a family. I am not going to leave my job and family simply to become a full time disciple. I can’t afford it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Why Do Some Christians Not Respond To The Word Of God?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    No doubt that we are in the last days. One cannot look into this old world and not see the rise of sinful conditions. This rise should concern us as believers. Yet Scripture clearly tells us that things were going to get worse as time spins down. It w

    WHY DO SOME CHRISTIANS NOT RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GOD? PROPOSITION: WE NEED TO RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD! INTRODUCTION: No doubt that we are in the last days. One cannot look into this old world and not see the rise of sinful conditions. This rise should concern us as believers. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Respond When Your Toes Get Stepped On

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 14, 2013
     | 5,559 views

    A look at how we should respond when an uncomfortable word of rebuke comes our way.

    [Drama idea: Frame as a cheesy commercial. Three people on a pew, two getting convicted and visibly uncomfortable (squirming, facial agitation), one blithe and unconcerned. After a while, the other two ask him how he’s not bothered. He shows off his steel-toed boots. He got the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    How To Be Blessed Part Vii - Responding To God's Discipline Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 19, 2013
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     | 3,833 views

    Responding properly to God's discipline brings hope of God's blessing-- straining against it only brings more discipline!

    How to Be Blessed Part Seven Our threefold definition of being blessed remains: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled This morning’s message begins in II Chronicles chapter 7. The background is the dedication of the temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Is Homosexuality A Sin? How Do We Respond As Christians?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    Maybe one of the biggest moral issues of our day, and the Bible has lots to say about it. If the church won't respond to this issue, who will?

    Is Homosexuality a Sin? What should my response be to those who chose this lifestyle? Pastor Glenn Newton, July 7, 2013 Prayer – I put a question on our sign this week, “How do you decide what is true and false? And for the answer, I put “We use God’s Word”. So this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene