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Sermon On The Mount Lesson 13

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

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Lesson 13

To this point in the Lord’s sermon He has taken us through the Beatitudes where we learned that genuine salvation begins when we realize our poorness of spirit and spiritual bankruptcy before God. At that point we begin to mourn over our sinfulness. This mourning leads to a meek humbling of one’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Holy Hands"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

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We are called to be the Holy Hands of Christ.

Mark 1:40-42 “Holy Hands” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist, Newport News, VA Jesus’ hands were holy hands. Hebrews chapter 4 tells us that Jesus was “tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” But the religious people of Jesus’ day certainly didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Australia Day

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

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Australians long to own a piece of Australia, but we need to recognise that before we own anything God owned it first and he owns us as well.

What does it mean to be Australian? What’s important to us as Australians? Well you’d have to say a number of things to answer those questions wouldn’t you? Our freedom matters. We love the fact that this is a land where we’re free to do what we want. That’s certainly the reason that many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

Spur One Another On

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

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We need the church community, and the church needs us. Therefore we need to meet regularly for fellowship, and participate actively in encouraging one another.

This passage tells us 2 things: (1) we need the church; (2) the church needs us to play our part. You cannot live a good Christian life all by yourself. We need to be part of a community called the church. This is even more so, the Bible says, as "we see the Day approaching." We are drawing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Survivor Reality Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 22, 2005

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This is from a series of sermons entitled "Tube Theology" I examined theological undertones in popular TV shows. The survivor shows are full of theological teaching.

This sermon is from a series on Tube Theology. I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources. I use an expanded outline in preaching though it is not exactly a manuscript. I also use a sermon outline for the congregation to fill in. TUBE THEOLOGY: SURVIVOR REALITY Jay Robison LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Memories And The Marriage Vows"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 25, 2006

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate Married Couples to remember their Wedding Day, and their Marriage Vows by reawakening thier Flames of Love.

Proverbs 5:18 (KJV); 26 March 2006 by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Christian husbands should live under the assumption that the wife of their youth, will also be the wife of their Middle Age, and the wife of their Old Age too. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

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What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Transnational Trend

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 19, 2004

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Preparing for the Last Day. A look at Revelations 19:11-21. A lesson in Prophecy.

A Transnational Trend, Preparing for the Last Day. A look at Revelations 19:11-21. Is the day of the Lord a Myth or real, if you say, it’s real, why haven’t you heeded to the prophecies and prepare for the final conflict? Many are ignoring the obvious signs ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questions For A Happy Mother's Day

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2004

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Discover what we can learn from Elkanah and Hannah to have a happy Mother’s Day

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Happy Mother’s Day, everyone! On Mother’s Day 2003, we looked at what the Bible said about living worry-free. That was of great interest to mothers, because generally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: *other

How Did Ot People Get Saved? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 15, 2007

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Exposition of Galatians 3:6-14

Text: Galatians 3:6-14, Title: How did OT people get saved? Date/Place: NRBC, 2/18/07, PM A. Opening illustration: I remember trying to teach and adult Sunday School class on Youth Sunday when I was a brand new Christian. The passage that I was teaching was from the OT. And like much of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Teaching Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 1, 2007

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This sermon is the fifth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Teaching in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Today is Graduate Recognition at FBC Ashland and what more appropriate time to teach on “The Gift of Teaching.” We’re so proud of the accomplishments that each of you has made and we applaud you for the milestones you have reached. However, you probably would not have been recognized for your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Race For All Generations

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

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How to prevent our own extinction in the church: 1.Commitment 2.Relvancy 3.Activity

Armageddon Intro Last week I watched the movie Armageddon, for about the 1000th time. In the movie Armageddon the world is faced with an impending disaster. In fact an asteroid the size of Texas threatens to hit the planet earth and wipe out everything on the planet. As our heroes are about to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Of Jesus: Before There Was Time Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 1, 2006

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First in series looks at Christ in eternity past. 7 Attributes Jesus possessed long before coming to the Earth, and He still has these qualities today and forever! Link included to free formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Jesus: Before There Was Time http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BeforeThereWasTime.html Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. God wants our church to focus more on Jesus…I know this to be a fact! Christ is the One we should lift up in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Fragrant Offering Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006

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Mary’s act of anointing Jesus’ feet is an act of fully devoted discipleship, of worship and service, and of witness that we should follow.

“A Fragrant Offering” John 12: 1 – 11 Introduction: Our Sense of Smell 1. Smells from a kitchen fill the house and people want to taste what is making the odor: homemade bread, a good homemade stew or soup, or even bacon frying in a pan and coffee brewing. 2. Our sense of taste is greatly ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Pride Before The Fall" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 4, 2008

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A sermon using Spider-Man 3 as the sermon illustration.

Proverbs 11:1-3, 16:8; 29:23; Psalm 10:4 “Pride Before the Fall” Sermon Series: Spider-Man 3: The Battle Within By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Pride, pride, pride… …who of us have not had a problem with pride? When we first ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

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