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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Honour God By Doing Good

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 4, 2023
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    The Pharisees wanted to use the Sabbath to trap Jesus and accuse Him of wrongdoing. Jesus went into the synagogue on the Sabbath to honour God and do good, which is the true purpose of the Sabbath. He obeys the will of God and does what is right despite the opposition.

    Matt 12:9-21 Honour God By Doing Good Matt 12:9-21 ESV Parallel Passages: Mark 3:1-5 and Luke 6:6-11 9He went on from there and entered their synagogue. 10And a man was there with a withered hand. And they asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?”—so that they might ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Condition Critical

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 4, 2023
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    When Jesus said “Do not judge, or you too will be judged,” he did not absolve us from the responsibility to discern between good and evil.

    An interesting thing happened during the opening worship of the 213th General Assembly. As the service began, the congregation stood to sing the first anthem. A great parade of banners, each representing one of our presbyteries, made its way down the center aisle. As the procession reached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Juneteenth Homily

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2022
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    What is slavery and how can one be a slave and not aware of it?

    Juneteenth 2022 It was in 1865 that Union General Granger read and enforced the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves. The thirteenth amendment banning slavery in the United States had not been passed and ratified yet, but Lincoln’s executive order was enforceable and Galveston Texas was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Judgment Free Zone

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 27, 2022
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    One of the things our world today fails to distinguish is the difference between judging and being judgmental.

    TITLE: JUDGMENT FREE ZONE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:1-5 / ST. JOHN 7:24 There is a place that calls itself the Judgment Free Zone because no one is permitted to judge others - be prideful - or feel ostracized -- everyone is welcome, everyone belongs. • Sounds like a church everyone would want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Will Be First Off The Mark? What Hypocrite Will Throw The First Stone? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 9, 2022
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    The woman taken in adultery is story that brings out the worst in hypocrisy, judgemental hate and accusation. Yet it is a beautiful account of forgiveness. it has so many lessons.

    WHO WILL BE FIRST OFF THE MARK? WHAT HYPOCRITE WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY – John 8 v 1-11 PART 1 This story is not found in every manuscript of scripture, and it is believed that it was omitted for fear of encouraging ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 11, 2022
     | 2,499 views

    This sermon focuses on the human tendency to judge others and the forms of judgement that have no place within God's Kingdom or his people.

    If you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at Matthew 7:1. We will be looking at only five verses today. While you are looking that up, I was looking on the internet this past week for illustrations to open my sermon, and I came across one that I thought was very good. Not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Power Up Relationships: The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2023
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    One thing that can de-energize our batteries is a spirit of judgmentalism in our relationships. It’s likely we all struggle with being judgmental.

    We’ve been talking about how to POWER UP when our spiritual batteries are low. One thing that can de-energize our batteries is a spirit of judgmentalism in our relationships. It’s likely we all struggle with being judgmental. The problem is that it drains our relationships with others and God. D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Without Holiness No Man Shall See The Lord”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2023
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    No greater compliment can be paid to a Christian than to refer to him/her as a godly person.

    No greater shame can be paid to a professing Christian than to refer to them as him/her as an ungodly person. Godliness is not reserved for a…. • Few Christians of a bygone era • Or for some super Christian of today. Illus: I like what Chuck Colson wrote: “When we think of holiness, great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Depart And Abstain From The Appearance Of Evil

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 30, 2023
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    At Halloween, people decorate with of skeletons, goblins, ghouls, witches, etc… Evil. What are they allowing into their homes, minds, souls? What are they exposing themselves to? The Bible says to Depart from Evil, even the appearance of it. Guard your heart and mind in CHRIST JESUS.

    2023.10.29.Sermon.Depart from Evil. Abstain from the appearance of evil. William Akehurst Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22, Proverbs 3:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Proverbs 4:23-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, Philippians 4:7, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Matthew 5:13-16, 2 Corinthians 6:17, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Specks & Planks

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 1,770 views

    This begins with a skit. We're supposed to judge ourselves before we judge others, because only then will we have clear enough vision – and humility – to assess other people’s issues are. We end with a look at the Law of Love about relationships.

    SPECKS & PLANKS Mt. 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. SKIT [Patient is seated in an optometrist chair. The doctor comes in with a 2X4 board across his eyes.] 1. Doctor: “Hello, I’m Dr. I. C. Faults. You’ve come to the right place. What seems to be the problem?” 2. Patient: “I work in a sawmill and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Judge Not, But Discern Wisely Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Dec 15, 2023
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     | 2,509 views

    Jesus warned about the problems associated with criticizing others, and of the need to do some spiritual self-examination before passing judgement. He then said that we need to use discernment when dealing with some people.

    This morning, we are going to look at the problem of judging others. The definition for the word “judge” that applies to our passage means, “to form a judgment or opinion” and to “decide upon critically.”(1) The key word here is “critically,” for when we judge others we are often being “critical” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Condition Critical

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2023
     | 1,303 views

    The differences between us - you and me - and the brothers and sisters we find it so easy to criticize - shrinks to nothing at all when we look, instead, at the difference between ourselves and Jesus.

    A few years ago I had an interesting talk with my mother about the nature of friendship. At one point I made the comment that the only bottom line requirement I had for a friend was that I needed to know I’d be forgiven for my mistakes. Her response was telling. She said that I had unrealistically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Judgment About Judging Other People Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 22, 2021
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     | 5,330 views

    Jesus tells us not to judge: 1. Because of the boomerang effect (vs. 1-2). 2. Because of our spiritual blindness (vs. 3-5). 3. Because God wants us to bless other people (vs. 5-6).

    God's Judgment about Judging Other People The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 7:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 28, 2018 (Revised April 22, 2021) MESSAGE: *Rich Atchley said, "If you went to the average university campus today, and asked students if they know a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Weight Of Judgment: How It Affects Our Relationship

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 13, 2023
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     | 982 views

    Embracing Matthew 7:1-5, we explore 'The Weight of Judgment' and its profound effects on our relationships. Prepare to uncover transformative insights for richer, more meaningful connections.

    I. Introduction Recently I read “The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional by Gary Chapman” He wrote about his counseling experience, he explains, “When couples come to me for counseling, I often give each individual a sheet of paper and ask them to list their spouse’s faults. They will write ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Visionary View: Specks And Planks Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2023
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     | 1,094 views

    The importance of recognizing our own shortcomings.

    Visionary View: Specks and Planks Introduction: Today's sermon delves into the concept of a "visionary view" by exploring a passage from the New Living Translation Bible that deals with specks and planks. Let us turn our attention to Matthew 7:3-5: "And why worry about a speck ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal