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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2015
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    Hypocrisy! The bane of the church. The most common excuse for non-believers. But it is also something God HATES! So much that he struck down dead a Couple for it. This sermon examines 4 signs of hypocrisy, and what to do about it.

    Hypocrisy Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 1, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. [PROP: A BEAUTIFUL BOWL/PLATTER (LIGHT COLORED ON THE INSIDE). MAKE SURE OUTSIDE IS CLEAN AND INSIDE IS AS DIRTY AS YOU CAN MAKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Like Our Heavenly Father

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 27, 2014
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    How should we resemble our Heavenly Father? -- In vs. 44, Jesus shows us 4 ways: 1. Love your enemies. 2. Bless those who curse you. 3. Do good to those who hate you. 4. Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.

    Live like Our Heavenly Father Matthew 5:43-48 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When we got to vs. 43-48 last week, we spent our time focused on the last verse, where Jesus said: "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sustaining Christian Ministry-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2025
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    3 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-III—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Lighthouses: Thru the centuries, lighthouses have used varying methods of lighting. “At the beginning of American light keeping, our 12 Colonial lights established before the American Revolution, almost without exception, used candles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What's Love Got To Do With It?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 23, 2014
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    Everything. Period.

    "What's Love Got to Do with It?" Matthew 22:34-40 We live in a very "religious" world, and I suppose that we always have. Most people, even if they don't admit it, believe in God. One snowy day in Syracuse, New York...many, many moons ago...I was driving "a bit" too fast down an icy, curvy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Doctor And The Sick) # 23

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
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    At times, we all feel like we are misunderstood. And many times it is not a feeling, it is a reality.

    For example, sometimes our dogs misunderstand some things about us. Someone suggested these are some of the misunderstandings our pet dogs have... • Getting up does NOT mean we are going for a walk • Just because I'm eating, doesn't mean you can But not only do we have misunderstandings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Way To Judge Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
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    Jesus, here in the Sermon on the Mount, deals with two different extremes of the problem of human judgment. The first extreme is a harsh, critical spirit. The second extreme is permissiveness. Tonight, we want to take a look at both of these extremes, and

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount part 16 The right way to Judge Pm Service February 15th 2009 Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction About twenty-four years ago, a congregation in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Questions Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2008
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    ENTRAPMENT! Jesus’ enemies sought to entangle Him--their guns were loaded, and so were their questions. But His answers left them speechless. Then Jesus posed a question of His own. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Four Questions Matthew 22:15-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FourQuestions.html ENTRAPMENT! 3 groups sought to entangle the Lord Jesus, and each asked Him a tough question they thought would bring Him down. But His answers left them speechless and astonished. Then Jesus posed a question of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    The Mark Of True Devotion

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010
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     | 6,700 views

    By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

    THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reveal The Truths Of Jesus And Find Our Authority In The Demonic Realm.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 28, 2018
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    There are so many truths in the bible that are hidden, that we must find them. Such truths include our authority over the demon realm, and how we have the authority to deal with evil forces in our lives.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th January 2018 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Psalm 111 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    From The Book “the Power Of The Spirit" By William Law

    Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014
     | 4,809 views

    All truth about God must be revealed by God – and can only be known by a person’s heart

    "The things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God" (1Cor. 2:11). Without the present illumination of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God must remain a dead letter to every man, no matter how intelligent or well-educated he may be. The things of God "are spiritually discerned" (2:14), and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Problem Is Sin Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2020
     | 1,581 views

    The prophecies of Isaiah were fulfilled in the mission and work of Jesus--and more than fulfilled.

    Monday of the 2nd Week in Advent 2020 Scholars tell us that the Book of Isaiah appears from language and tone to have three parts, written with the words of the prophet, living late in the life of the kingdom of Judea. The first part prophesies the need for repentance in Judea and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Tough Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2020
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     | 3,568 views

    A warning not only for Israel then, but for the church now. The long-suffering of God.

    TOUGH LOVE. Matthew 23:13-39. 1. Jesus spares not to warn those who are on the path to “the damnation of hell” (Matthew 23:33), using such expressions as “woe unto you” (eight times), “hypocrites” (seven times), “blind guides” or “fools and blind” (five times), “ye serpents, (ye) generation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Enemy Within: Anger Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,978 views

    A sermon on the danger of anger and how Jesus would have us handle anger.

    The Enemy Within: Anger. Matt. 5:21-24 INTRO.: Matt. 5:21-48 records a group of six sayings Bible scholars sometimes call the “antitheses” section of the Sermon on the Mount. They set Jesus’ teachings in contrast to the legalistic practices of the religious leaders. Each begins, “you have heard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 2,193 views

    Jesus refutes the false teaching of the Pharisee’s regarding loving their neighbors.

    Matthew 5:43-48 “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, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hi-Yo Silver

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 204 ratings
     | 23,027 views

    We need to make sure we follow the right leader

    Hi-Yo Silver Once upon a time there was a very sick man. He had gone to many doctors, undergone numerous tests, and was prescribed lots of medicine. But he was still very sick. He tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed