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The Wrong Way: The Way That Seems Right

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

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ALL THROUGH THE BIBLE ... THERE ARE STATEMENTS DESIGNED TO MAKE US AWARE OF POTENTIAL DANGER. One such warning is in Proverbs 14:12: "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death."

ALL THROUGH THE BIBLE ... THERE ARE STATEMENTS DESIGNED TO MAKE US AWARE OF POTENTIAL DANGER. The Lord reveals to us those things; knowing what is best for us and what can hurt our relationship to Him. We are often informed of wrong choices, and told of the expected consequences. We need to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12, 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For Unanswered Prayer-2

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013

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Our prayers can be about wrong motives

A team (Who has Christians on the team)is praying to win, the other team (Who has Christians on that team) is also praying to win. A Christian Camp is praying they will have a dry week, next door a Christian farmer is praying for rain for his crops. Someone is praying for a love one to be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Gives Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 29, 2009

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Jesus tells us that the secret in giving is the motivation of our heart.

A Messiah Who Gives Text: Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Three Wins Of Matthew 6

Contributed by Don Brockus on Jan 21, 2006

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A Sunday morning sermon exploring our motives for the spiritual disciplines of giving, praying and fasting.

The Three Wins of Matthew Chapter 6 Summary Outline I. When you give: Matthew 6:2-4 II. When you pray: Matthew 6:5-8 III. When you fast: Matthew 6:16-18 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Introduction Dime Store Cowboy Each summer, during our tourist ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Right Till The Last Day

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 5, 2002

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This sermon is about going the distance in loving God with all of our hearts, soul, strength and minds and loving our neighbors as we love ourselves, until the last day.

LIVING RIGHT TILL THE LAST DAY Text: Romans 13:8-14 There is no such thing as people who made their success all by themselves. Every success we have or have had or will have has usually come in part from the support and encouragement of others in the background. Quite a number of books ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"Guideline #6: Maintain Right Relationships” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 11, 2017

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How can we address conflict in a Christ honoring way?

Relationships are what make life worth living. After all, as we have pointed out in this series, it's through our relationship with God that we learn how to live life to the fullest. Since God is the author of all life, it's right to conclude if I'm going to live life as I ought, I need to have a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Love For All The Right Reasons!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

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Part three of a three part series on Marriage

This morning we start with a game of charades. I have three volunteers who will perform a charade of a cartoon character (Bugs Bunny), a TV show (The Price is Right), and a member of this congregation (myself). Each volunteer will have two minutes to perform his or her charade. If, after two ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Keeping Your Heart In The Right Place

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 6, 2007

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Keeping your heart in the right place. Leading a comfortable lifestyle is not the only thing we should be seeking in life. We have a responsibility to our fellow men and women as well as God.

Keeping Your Heart in the Right Place Introduction Manufacturers have regularly recalled such items as automobiles, television sets and, of course, more recently, Chinese built children’s toys. If defective, these items can be very dangerous. In 1972, General Electric issued what may be the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Never Wrong To Do Right Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 11, 2008

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Jesus was challenged by the Pharisees to do the right thing. But what was the right thing to do on the Sabbath with a man with a withered hand?

Mark 3:1-6 It’s Never Wrong to Do Right And He entered the synagogue again, and a man was there who had a withered (right) hand. So they (the Pharisees) watched Him closely, (and asked Him “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?”) whether He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Damaging The Truth - That Ain't Right Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2005

based on 66 ratings

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Should a Christian always tell the truth? And what happens when we don’t

OPEN: I once read the true story of a husband and wife that returned from a day of shopping to find that the light on the answering service was flashing. The husband went over and activated the machine. The only message was from a friend of his wife Janet. The friend had called to say she had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Days Late, But Right On Time!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2016

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God's the most punctual person in the universe! The time of a sunrise can be calculated a thousand years from now to a milli-second! How strange and contradictory it is then, to find God being late.

4 DAYS LATE, BUT RIGHT ON TIME! Jn. 11:1-7,11-15,39-40. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Super Granny 1. An elderly lady after shopping, returned to her car and found 4 young men in the act of leaving with her car. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at them at the top ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Faith, Hope, Love"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 13, 2008

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A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the second lesson Proper 24

23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Lectionary 29 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love" 1:1* ¶ Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2* We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Living Right In A World That's Wrong” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

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There might be people around us who come against us as we attempt to live a righteous life in an unrighteous world!

OPEN BIBLES TO Daniel 6 & 2 Timothy 2:13 1. Right or Wrong? Good or Bad? (CHOICES) 2. Faithfulness OR Faithlessness. It’s really an easy choice. a. We choose FAITHFULNESS. We choose to FOLLOW God. b. We choose to not FALL away, BUT TO STAND STRONG. c. We choose to not DRIFT away, BUT TO STEADY ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Believer’s Precious Possessions

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

based on 14 ratings

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When we think of something precious, we think of something that is to be cherished and watched jealously. As believers, there are some things which we possess that are truly precious.

Intro: When we think of something precious, we think of something that is to be cherished and watched jealously. (Give examples) As believers, there are some things which we possess that are truly precious. All the material wealth that we esteem will one day perish. All the people we count to be so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

Kinds Of Conscience

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

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The word “conscience” is found 31X in the KJB. Contrary to popular belief, conscience is not always the voice of God in man because it can either be a good or bad guide. Conscience can serve as a warning system to man. Like physical pain, which warns of d

Intro: The word “conscience” is found 31X in the KJB. Contrary to popular belief, conscience is not always the voice of God in man because it can either be a good or bad guide. Conscience can serve as a warning system to man. Like physical pain, which warns of damage to the body, the conscience can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12

Denomination: *other

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