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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Be Authentic / You Are The Salt Of The Earth

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 284 ratings
     | 73,795 views

    When Jesus says:"You are the salt of the earth." Jesus is saying "Be Authentic." Be the Real Deal! Beloved, an inconsistent lifestyle repels people from the church. So, how authentic is your walk? We may be the only Bible that our neighbor may ever see.

    Our Gospel reading this morning from Matthew is near the beginning of Jesus most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. In this message, Jesus called his followers to the highest standards of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us to "turn the other cheek." He commanded us to love our enemy, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Practical Living Series Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    • If you are continually stressed out and troubled, it is time to change your mindset. • Consider whether your thoughts align with God's Word or the world's way of thinking. • As Christians, we are not to carry worry and stress. We must be careful not

    Introduction • If you are continually stressed out and troubled, it is time to change your mindset. • Consider whether your thoughts align with God's Word or the world's way of thinking. • As Christians, we are not to carry worry and stress. We must be careful not to blend in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Practical Living Series Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,882 views

    • If you are continually stressed out and troubled, it is time to change your mindset. • Consider whether your thoughts align with God's Word or the world's way of thinking. • As Christians, we are not to carry worry and stress. We must be careful not

    Introduction • If you are continually stressed out and troubled, it is time to change your mindset. • Consider whether your thoughts align with God's Word or the world's way of thinking. • As Christians, we are not to carry worry and stress. We must be careful not to blend in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What A Big Catch Of Fish!

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,612 views

    Jesus was still teaching the disciples lessons - even after the tomb. Here, he teaches a lesson using a miraculous catch of fish.

    VERSES 1-3 Jesus was still trying to teach the disciples a lesson, even after His death. Jesus was going to leave the disciples in charge of His work and His mission here on this earth. After the events of Christ’s death, some believe that Peter returned to fishing because he felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking In Ancient Paths

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,699 views

    The modern Church has turned God into a vending machine. Prayer in ~ Blessing out. But we are missing the main point, the greatest blessing of all is the Lord Himself.

    In the book of Jeremiah, the Lord spoke through the prophet to the people to seek the Ancient pathways. But they would not, to listen for the sound of the trumpet, but they would not. The people were at a crossroad, needing to choose the way of the Lord or continue in a form of religion that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just How Badly Did Jesus Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,731 views

    The violence in The Passion of the Christ has many moviegoers asking: Does the movie have to be so bloody?

    The violence in The Passion of the Christ has many moviegoers asking: Does the movie have to be so bloody? Most film critics have felt the need to stress their discomfort with the amount of violence in the film. Roger Ebert, who gave it a thumbs up, said The Passion of the Christ is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Is The Nation... Part 1

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 606 ratings
     | 103,413 views

    We’ve gone a long ways away from our roots as Americans. So, one of my goals is to do a little bit of educating. People need to know this, & if they don’t hear it at church, where will they hear it?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Much of this sermon and the following one, "Blessed Is the Nation...Part 2," came from books by David Barton, and excerpts from other sermons. At the time I prepared this sermon I was much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Focus Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 290 ratings
     | 102,078 views

    Your focus will determine your reality.

    Wired for Worship: Focus 09.27.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Wired for Worship series. If you want to subscribe to the Theaterchurch.com podcast, there is a podcast link on the Theaterchurch.com homepage. It’s free and it’s automatically downloaded onto your computer or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness (Independence Day)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 28,126 views

    A 4th of July sermon focusing on the "inalienable rights" of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness endowed by our Creator. PowerPoint is avaible if you e-mail me.

    Note: This message was adapted from another sermon on SermonCentral, but I can’t remember who contributed it. Sorry. LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1776, fifty men signed a document hand-written by Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    4th Of July - Let God Be Praised - Part 1

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2018
     | 6,331 views

    If these people, who were so instrumental in establishing our nation, were here to say & do these things in our country today, they'd be considered right-wing radicals, & a threat to our nation.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 150:6; 106:1 My message today is titled, “Let God be Praised!" based on Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!", & Psalm 106:1, “Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leading With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 20, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,314 views

    All people are called to be sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit. How? More than anything it is what you let God do to you.

    Leading With the Holy Spirit “I am fully convinced, my dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness. You know these things so well you can teach each other all about them.” Romans 15:14 Intro: We have all heard of the “rat maze experiment.” They put a rat at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Basic Training: The Bible Is God's Word Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    This is the first of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

    BASIC TRAINING: THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD PSALMS 119:9-16 & 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 NOTE: The drama used in this sermon can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com INTRODUCTION OF THE SERIES: Vince Lombardi, who was the head football coach of the Green Bay Packers for many years, produced one NFL ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What's My Motivation

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,995 views

    This message followed up one on the Biblical Bridal Paradigm, and reflected on the motivation of living and participating in ministry out of love.

    (Opened with a homemade "YouTube" video to the Toby Mac hit, "Made to Love") Last week we explored our love relationship with God. This idea of a “holy romance” through such long standing hymns of the faith as “And Can It Be” and “My Saviour’s Love” and “My Jesus I Love Thee.” This week, it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 19, 2023
     | 1,516 views

    Paul uses an early Christian hymn to give the ultimate example of humility.

    Technicolor Joy: The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Philippians 2:5-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-18-2023 Attitude is Everything I spent the week with Rich and Ken in Branson, Missouri, while Maxine and Beth were on the beach in the Dominican Republic. On Tuesday, we went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    The Love Above All Loves

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,590 views

    In this sermon I seek to explore the 4 different kinds of loves that exist today, and how we need to keep God's Divine Agape love at the center of all the 4 loves.

    THE LOVE ABOVE ALL LOVES Uses of the Word Love in the world today 1. Eros (Romantic Love) - This is the love shared between a man and woman who are attracted to each other and is quite often connected with sexual behavior. 2. Phileo (Brotherly Love) - This is the love shared between two friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible