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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,562 views

    Jesus wants us to practice a ministry of reconciliation.

    GO FOR IT: THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION! How shall we handle discord and opposition? Where do we bend? Where do we stand? Is the hill worth dying for? Noah needed to devise a system to tell if the waters were low enough to support life. Noah’s test was simple, let a dove fly out of the ark. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus On Integrity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
     | 32,866 views

    Jesus says that we are to be people of our word, or people of integrity.

    INTRODUCTION  Paul Harvey told a story of some young men who were late to class.  Four high school boys were late to their morning classes one-day. They entered the classroom and solemnly told their teacher they were detained due to a flat tire. The sympathetic teacher smiled and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fixing Broken Relationships Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 237 ratings
     | 22,203 views

    Because anger is serious and dangerous it can wreck relationships. We should take action immediately to avoid it.

    Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 1 4-22-01 INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how when people are angry, things tend to get broken. As a teenager, my brother once stormed out of the house in an angry huff, slamming a door so hard that a window broke. Once when playing racquetball, I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising The Righteousness Bar Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 20,039 views

    Jesus looked at the righteousness of those considered to be very religious in his day. Then he raised the bar to a level most would have considered impossible.

    Understanding the Kingdom - Part 5 3-25-01 INTRODUCTION In Jr. High, as part of my school’s track and field team, it was tough for me to find a field event. I tried them all, except pole vault (only b/c I couldn’t get in the air). No good at any of them. I could run at one speed for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Going The Extra Mile Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,813 views

    This is a revamp of a same sermon I did in 1996, I hope it is better this time

    INTRODUCTION • One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from being caught in the fan belt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Have To Love Who? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    Jesus tells us to love our enemies. This is not an easy thing to do, but we are called to do it. This is a revamp of a 1996 sermon I did.

    INTRODUCTION Kid’s views on Love: What do most people do on a date? • On the first date they tell each other lies, and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. Mike, 10 • I’m not rushing into being in love. I’m finding fourth grade hard enough. Regina, 10 Some surefire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Responsibility For Me

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

    TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Un Retrato De Fe Persistente

    Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Una madre cananea nos muestra la importancia de la compasión, fe, humildad y persistencia

    Un retrato de fe persistente Mateo 15:21-28 Una madre cananea nos muestra la importancia de la compasión, fe, humildad y persistencia 1. Era un prospecto inconcebible (ver. 22) A. Por su nacionalidad B. Por su problema 2. Enfrentaba obstáculos inesperados (ver. 23, 24) A. El silencio de ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Hardest To Say Word In English ?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,586 views

    We study what is the hardest words to say in the English language.

    The Hardest word to say in the English Language? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 5: 37 But let you communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay --- Matthew 14:8 And she said, being instructed of her Mother, say, Give me here John the Baptist’s head in a charger. 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Word On Divorce Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    There are lots of confusing messages today about divorce and remarriage. What does the Bible really say?

    I. The Covenant of Marriage (19:3-6) A. Affirmed by Creation 1. God created 1 male & 1 female 2. The Creator determines the ideal in marriage B. Affirmed by Connection 1. Abandonment of blood relations a. ‘Leave’ – forsake utterly 2. Attachment to wife a. ‘Cleave’ – glued to C. Affirmed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speech Therapy Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,400 views

    How do you tame the tongue?

    I. The Commencement A. An Oath Defined 1. The concept of oath-taking originated in the OT 2. "An oath is a solemn affirmation or declaration, made with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed, and imprecating His vengeance, and renouncing His favor if what is affirmed is false." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Third Mile Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,466 views

    Isn’t going the second mile enough? Not for a true disciple and follower of Jesus...

    I. A Misrepresentation that Is Typical (43) A. An Omission that was Considerable 1. How do we love our neighbor? 2. The OT admonition paralleled Jesus’ commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves (see Lev. 19:18) B. An Addition that was Convenient 1. Nowhere in scripture do you find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Fishing With Satan

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    If you go fishing with Satan, you just might get hooked

    INTRODUCTION SERMON I. SATANS HOOK. James 1:14-15. 1. Satan uses our own desires to put the bait on. 2. ILLUSTRATION OF KILLING A WOLF BY PAUL HARVEY. 3. EXPLAIN THE SIN PROCESS IN JAMES. II. SATANS BAIT. Matthew 5:27-28. NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT QUICK THOUGHT THAT IS DEALT WITH. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Anger

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    Jesus expects us to control our temper

    INTRODUCTION In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. SERMON I. A LOOK AT THE 6TH COMMANDMENT. OLD EXPECTATIONS. v. 21 A. KJV. “By." Attacking the present interpretation of the 6th commandment. B. NASB. “To." Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    A Perfect Heart

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    Christian Perfection is possible!

    A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness