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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Shouldn’t We Put Family First?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 20, 2013
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    A look at the difficult passages where Jesus calls us to "hate" our families. Why would He ask something like that?

    IT SOUNDS GOOD AND RIGHT: “Family first.” - “Family first” comes naturally for us because it’s so easy to love your family more than anything. - Sure, they aggravate us sometimes, but they are our deepest earthly relationships. When a family is as it should be, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bret Hammond avatar

    Forgive And Forget Series

    Contributed by Bret Hammond on Aug 5, 2014
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    “Forgive and forget.” Those words roll off our tongues with ease, but if we’re honest they don’t roll out of our hearts with ease. Forgiveness is a challenge and forgetting is downright impossible. But grace calls us to remember.

    INTRODUCTION A. Jill Price is known as “The Woman Who Can’t Forget” – Hyper-thy-mesia –rare disorder 1. Means that she forgets nothing – every moment, every day – played out crystal clear 2. While such a memory might sound wonderful to us –trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    American Idol Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014
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    A look at the different idols we worship.

    American Idol June 29, 2014 Isaiah 44:9-20 As I was doing my Bible reading this week, I read Psalm 115 and I immediately thought of Isaiah 44. We’ll read these passage in a bit. I had a different topic and scripture planned for today, but I felt the Lord leading me to talk about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross In The Tree

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 24, 2018
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    Is it ok for Christians to have a Christmas tree? To find out the answer to this question please read this sermon.

    Matthew 27:50-51a, Colossians 3:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 PDF, Word format available plus live sermon at the above website. Is it ok for believers to have a Christmas tree? With all its pretty lights, garland, tinsel, ornaments and presents doesn’t the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Beautitudes (Continued) Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on May 17, 2016
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    A continuation of the series on the Sermon on the Mount

    I. Introduction A. Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idleness

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 5, 2024
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    The Lord said if you give unto the least in my kingdom you have done it unto Me! While we are to never tire from doing good and giving to the poor and needy, Apostle Paul tells us to ostracize those who refuse to work.

    Warning Against Idleness 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Praise be to God that we have received every spiritual blessing in our Lord Jesus Christ! With humility, prayer, and gratitude, we aspire to extend the solace, compassion, grace, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 27, 2024
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     | 1,501 views

    Humility is much deeper than thinking low of yourself. Humility is about how we treat others.

    Humility Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Humility / Philippians 2:5–8 Humility is much deeper than thinking low of yourself. Humility is about how we treat others. INTRODUCTION - What does the world around us value in people? - Should what the world values matter to the followers of Jesus? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks Of A Christian

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024
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    To be called a Christian in the early church was not a compliment. We are to be different!

    Marks of a Christian 1 John 5:1-5:4 Introduction- Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us this morning. If you would turn to 1 John 5:1-4 Read from Bible This morning I want to talk to you about being a Christian. This word has been abused and used in so many circles that most ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Disciple To Traitor Judas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2025
     | 262 views

    How does a disciple of Jesus go from being called, to a witness of miracles, to a hearer of Jesus teachings, to seeing His power to walk on water and then to betraying Him?

    Video Transition: Easter upside down – Judas (Skit Guys) Sermon: From Disciple to Traitor! Thesis: How does a disciple of Jesus go from being called, to a witness of miracles, to a hearer of Jesus teachings, to seeing His power to walk on water and then to betraying Him? Most people who start ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Deep Freeze And The Quick Thaw

    Contributed by George Casady on Mar 18, 2002
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    With the bold promises of science and technology will we still believe that Jesus Christ alone holds the power of resurrection.

    The Deep Freeze and the Quick Thaw Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies, and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-26 Do you believe in Jesus’ resurrection power? There are many folks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rediscovering A Holy Fear Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 4, 2004
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     | 9,789 views

    Reminder that God is holy and a call to change our posture/attitude toward a holy and righteous God in light of that knowledge.

    I want to turn our thoughts towards the holiness of God…. and in particular, how we as human beings engage a holy God… how we can rediscover a healthy and holy fear of God. The subject of holiness can be sensitive subject. Our experience may lead us to some confusing ideas about what it means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Are...

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2006
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     | 6,531 views

    God uses times of wilderness in our lives so we might discover true identities as children of God.

    Luke 4:1-13 If You Are… Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church March 26, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 4:1-13 Who are you? If I were to go around the room this morning and ask each of you that question, how would you answer it? Do you know who you are? In last week’s message we looked at the baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
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     | 5,869 views

    The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

    THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Deceptive Philosophy"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 9, 2011
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    The deceptive philosophy that has overtaken the Church today.

    “Deceptive Philosophy” March 13, 2011 “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christian Service

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 28, 2017
     | 15,416 views

    Sometimes our zeal for evangelism and for secular service is so great that we neglect the need for service within the Christian family.

    Christian Service Illustration A young child was sitting in class listening to the teacher explain a government generated lesson on what service means. The teacher carefully explained that, from a public standpoint, service is an important and useful action, which is performed to meet a specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church