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    How To Destroy Your Enemies

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2021
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    There are a lot of differences between Christianity and other religions. One of those differences is the way we treat our enemies.

    SO, HOW ARE WE TO REACT TO OUR ENEMIES? The natural reaction of one who does not know Christ is to strike back and to seek the greatest retribution possible. BUT THIS IS NOT THE CHRISTIAN RESPONSE Illus: D.L. MOODY, IN ONE OF HIS SERMONS, PORTRAYS THE LORD JESUS GIVING DIRECTION TO PETER AFTER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 25, 2020
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    A review of the sin of homosexuality with encouragement for followers of Christ to treat homosexuals with compassion while holding firmly to the Word of God.

    “The men set out from [the oaks of Mamre], and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The LORD said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Scourged And Mocked.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 13, 2023
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    Jesus, the Son of Man will be delivered to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and shamefully treated, and spat upon; and they will scourge him and kill him”.

    MEDITATION While walking in the valley of the Jordan, Jesus halted, turned around and spoke to his disciples with words they found impossible to comprehend: “Behold, we are going to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and shamefully treated, and spat ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Be My Guest

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 4, 2019
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    God has been such a great host to us! He treats us as Guests as well as travelers through this world.

    1. Preparing for Guests Unexpected guests were on the way, and my mother, an impeccable housekeeper, rushed around straightening up. She put my father and brother to work cleaning the guest bathroom. Later, when she went to inspect it, she was surprised that the once-cluttered room had been tidied ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2025
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     | 625 views

    God is sovereign. God is just, and He is merciful. Your view of God dictates how you treat mankind.

    “The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Your Brother Enough To Tell Him The Truth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of speaking the truth in love, treating others with respect, and maintaining honesty and integrity as essential Christian values.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're gonna delve into a profound passage from Zechariah 8:14-17 that speaks on some essential values we, as Christians, ought to uphold. It's about the importance of speaking the truth, the power of loving your brother, and the benefits of honesty and integrity. ...read more

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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Halloween Is Ok, But . . . Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 21, 2022
     | 2,989 views

    Looking at the church, but looking at how we have allowed sin to filter in.

    Various Scriptures October 23, 2022 I don’t think I’ve ever spoken about Halloween during a sermon, but today is your lucky day. I’m not going to condemn Halloween, but want to point out some parallels between our world today and the origin and meaning of Halloween which goes back 100's of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Anointed To Prosper!"

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003
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     | 20,976 views

    This sermon gives a very earnest effort in showing that when GOD has anointed us for a particular tasks, no weapons, tricks, pitfalls, or anything can stop it from being accomplished as long as we keep our focus and trust in Him!!!

    “Anointed to Prosper!!!” Genesis 37:3-5; 18-20; 50:20 3. Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. 4. And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Survive Family Flaws - The Ultimate Guide To The Perfect Family Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 10, 2020
     | 2,877 views

    Let me tell you about a man with lots of flaws who managed to survive! He lived his life deceiving others around him. He was always looking to get ahead, even if that meant that he had to trick others.

    Let me tell you about a man with lots of flaws who managed to survive! This man lived his life deceiving others around him. He was always looking to get ahead, even if that meant that he had to trick others. One time, he tricked his brother into giving him all of his inheritance. Another time, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come And Follow Me

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    When I have experienced the joy of God’s message, I offer it also to others who need it. But not with tricks or wrong methods, but inviting, attracting, luring and offering, just as God does it.

    One evening, a social worker received a telephone call, saying that an old man had a fall on the way, as he went for a walk, and immediately needed help. The social worker called up his colleage, who was a voluntary helper, and asked him to come along. The colleage replied, “Wait a moment. I must ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don’t Like The Script, Then Rewrite It!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 6, 2013
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     | 4,718 views

    Life is to short, to fall for the tricks of the enemy, we should be just like “sweet brown” you know the lady that coined the term, “ain’t got time for that”

    Don’t like the script, then rewrite it! Ill. Ron Hutchcraft tells the story of Harold. Harold wanted to be in the annual Christmas play which was always a big production in his town. But Harold was not the top student in his class and seemed to have a lot of problems. The directors of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking For A City

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
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     | 19,406 views

    Shows how we who are called to follow Christ can and should treat this world as temporary. A lot of illustrations in this sermon.

    “Looking for a City…” Hebrews 11:8-10 Hebrews 11:8 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. God called Abraham to leave his home, to leave everything he knew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Schoolyard Violence (Opening The Circle)

    Contributed by David Swinney on May 11, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    The only Biblical, Christian response to the violence of our society is to let the love of Jesus be the rule for the way that we treat others.

    Schoolyard Violence (Opening the Circle) Matthew 5: 21-26; 38-48 Sunday Morning, March 11, 2001 Introduction: The Bus Ride Home The boy was already a little worried when he walked up the stairs to of the school bus. He was running late that afternoon, and the front seats, the ones near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Have You Lost Your Savor

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
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     | 2,968 views

    Christ called Christians the salt of the earth, even though Christians shall be treated with contempt they still become blessings to the world.

    Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Salt = sodium chlorine. Purpose to enrich, to preserve. Salt plays an important part in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “i’ll Be Back!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2010
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     | 6,023 views

    “I’ll Be Back!” 1) So get busy with the gospel 2) Or be treated like a hostile

    “I’ll be back!” (Said in best Arnold S. voice.) What? Don’t I intimidate you like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Actually you probably wouldn’t find him very intimidating either. Sure he’s 250 lbs. of muscle but he’s always struck me as a big teddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran