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Trying To Hide In Plain Sight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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Explore and understand Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:14-16 about being a light in the world, doing good deeds, and glorifying God through our actions.

Good morning, brothers and sisters, it’s good to be with you today. I'm thrilled to dive into a powerful piece of Scripture with you today, one that I believe can illuminate our lives and guide our actions. We're looking at Matthew 5:14-16, where Jesus teaches us about living a life of light, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Topics: Can't Hide

Maintaining A Godly Attitude Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025

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A godly attitude is the mind and disposition of Christ expressed through our actions, words, and decisions. The Bible calls us to “let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus”

MAINTAINING A GODLY ATTITUDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:5 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:12-17, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Matthew 5:3-12 INTRODUCTION: Attitude is everything. It shapes how we see God, relate with others, and respond to life’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanks - Living

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

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Thankfulness like love must be more than a feeling. It requires like faith corresponding action.

Thanks - Living • We have allowed some very important days to be commercialized to DEATH ! • Our problem seems to center around our understanding of what LOVE is. • Thanksgiving like Love is not a holiday, It is a WAY of LIFE . There are two principle ways that I can show God that I have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Must Not Be Good Because He Created Evil

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

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God is not the author of evil and suffering in the world. Evil and suffering are consequences of our actions. Original Sin.

“God must not be good because He created evil.” There is no question that our world is filled with evil and suffering. We come into contact with it every day of our lives and are forced to deal with it on an emotional, intellectual and practical level. How can we believe that God is both good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Catholic

By What Authority

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

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This sermon is about how our words match our actions when it comes to obedience to the will of God.

BY WHAT AUTHORITY Text: Matthew 21:23-32 I once heard the story about a young man who wanted a custom paint job on his car. He wanted the car to be two different colors. He wanted the whole right side to be one color and the left another color. When asked why he wanted his car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Keeping Our Brothers

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

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Our attitudes and our actions can alienate us from God and from one another.

I begin this morning with a very deep and profound question, "What kind of animal are you?" Now, don’t get defensive, okay? If you were to describe yourself as an animal, what animal would that be? Let me narrow the field to four options, courtesy Dr John Trent, a Christian author and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Great Advantage Series

Contributed by James May on Mar 17, 2002

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There is no advantage to knowing Christ if we do not put some actions to our belief and walk in faith.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Rex Williams on Apr 5, 2002

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To motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus.

What time is it? Useful for a Sunday near time changes. PURPOSE: to motivate people toward action now; to create a sense of urgency in bringing people closer to Jesus. Object lesson/children’s sermon idea: Mount or display clocks showing different time zones. Talk about the time zones and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Peter 3:3-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

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Seeing God’s Glory is scary, but when we see it, it prompts us to action

Luke 2:1-20 – Seeing God’s Glory – turning fear into peace C.S. Lewis’ celebrated children’s book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, tells of the adventures of four children in the magical kingdom of Narnia. The story is fun, but it’s also an allegory of Christ and salvation, with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Memory

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 16, 2001

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To call attention to the roll of memorials as "memory aids" so that we will reflect and commit to appropriate action.

The Gift of Memory Ps 103:1-14 1 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- 3 who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4 who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Iv Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

based on 15 ratings

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The Power of "Why?" How can we get "good and ready," to take needed action sooner?!

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part IV: The Power of Why! John 10:10 & Luke 11:28 Intro: Today we’re going to follow up on the last sermon which left us with the problem of "How to get good and ready." Remember, we’ll stop procrastinating and start doing the things we know we should, "WHEN ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving Your Enemy

Contributed by Stan Martin on Aug 25, 2003

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Lessons from David and Saul on some causes of hateful behavior and loving responses to unlovely actions.

Loving Your Enemy In Luke 6 Jesus said, "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even ’sinners’ do that. . . . But love your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2006

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Examines why we do what we do in the church, ie. the heart behind the actions.

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE In a speech before parliament, the 18th century British statesman, Edmund Burke said, “Very seldom does a man take one giant step from a life of virtue & goodness into a life of vice and corruption. Usually, he begins his journey into evil by taking little steps ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Off With The Old And On To The New

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

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Growing in the Christian faith involves learning to put on the new attitudes and actions of the new life in Christ.

Off With The Old And On With The New Colossians 3:5-17 5Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

After The Storm

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007

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A sermon to provoke people to action towards Christ after passing through a trial or storm of life.

Intro: (reported in the Sun Sentinel) Arthur Levon Davis Jr., age 56, died on Sept 27, 2004, two days after Hurricane Jeanne swept through South Florida. The man was repairing the roof of Dixie Shoes when he fell two stories. An experienced roofer, he failed to realize the danger while working ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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