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  • Stephen Windham avatar

    Failing With An "A"

    Contributed by Stephen Windham on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,713 views

    Discussing how one can do all the "right" things and still not have a personal relationship with Christ. Being good is not good enough.

    The scribes and Pharisees were thought of as having arrived at the highest pitch of religion. The scribes were most noted as teachers of the law. The pharisees were most noted as celebrated professors of the law. They fasted and were unto much prayer. They tithed. They were good people. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Thoughts Of Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    Principles that motivated the actions and words of Jesus. From Matthew’s Gospel

    The Great Thoughts of Jesus INTRO.: Throughout His life on Earth, Jesus aroused amazement and interest wherever He went. People marveled at His teaching as well as His deeds. The human mind is such that when we see a strange or phenomenal Person like Jesus we want to know "what makes him tick." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'm Ok.

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    God looks on the inside where as man look on the outside

    “I’M O.K?” by George Crumbly Matthew 5:17-20 Sunday AM July 22, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas (This message David Rings did on a video. I have used it at least 8 times and have had a tremendous response. You will need two different colored socks with one of them having the end cut out exposing all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fix Your Righteousness Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,817 views

    Lesson 3 in a series. Jesus’s relationship to the Law and how it teaches us about righteousness.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 3 Fix Your Righteousness Matthew 5:17-20 The word “Law” or “rules” probably makes you feel a little confined. When I think of rules I think of the principle in West Virginia last week that essentially banned Valentine’s at his school He refused all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Cameron Horsburgh avatar

    A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,102 views

    The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

    Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Fix Your Anger Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    Lesson 4 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. This sermon helps us get a handle on our anger.

    Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes Lesson 4 Fix Your Anger Matthew 5:21-26 We’re in lesson 4 of our series on the Sermon on the Mount. We’re talking about Quick Sermons for Permanent Fixes. Jesus challenges us to look long range and make real fixes in our lives instead of temporary, quick, easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matt Black avatar

    The Knowledge Of God Assimilated Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,713 views

    Proposition: The knowledge of God is the greatest danger to man, unless it is assimilated (practiced) in our lives to the glory of God.

    Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 3) Proposition: The knowledge of God is the greatest danger to man, unless it is assimilated (practiced) in our lives to the glory of God. Key Verse: Matthew 5:20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let's Compare Our Righteousness

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,077 views

    Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

    MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternity Matters Iv: The Severity Of It: Hell

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,883 views

    THE SEVERITY OF HELL SHOULD INFLUENCE OUR BEHAVIOR!

    ETERNITY MATTERS IV: THE SEVERITY OF IT: HELL MATTHEW 5: 13 – 30 FEBRUARY 2, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Story: Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish cleric and politician was reputed to have been preaching one Sunday on the End Times - and in particular on the Day of Judgment. As he reached the climax of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,574 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

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Fixing Broken Relationships Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 237 ratings
     | 22,216 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

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Raising The Righteousness Bar Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 20,050 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

  • Adrián Olivas avatar

    Un Retrato De Fe Persistente

    Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,688 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

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    "Having A Heart Condition"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    A message on the utter inadequecy of a righteousness that only goes skin-deep.

    “Having a Heart Condition” Matt. 5:20-26 July 7, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com In 1506 Leonardo Da Vinci painted perhaps the most valuable, famous, and easily-recognizable portrait in the world on a piece of pine wood: The Mona ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Where You'll Find Grace

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 596 ratings
     | 155,927 views

    Rediscover just how amazing God’s grace is in our lives as David demonstrates it for us.

    Where You’ll Find Grace 2 Samuel 9 INTRO: 1. Mephibosheth would never forget that day. Word quickly spread through the countryside, “King Saul and Prince Jonathan are dead and David is now King.” At the house of Jonathan this not only brought grief but panic as well. In that day it was customary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal