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  • Sahaya Selvam avatar

    The Folly Of The Love Of The Shepherd - The Source Of Our Hope!

    Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
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    A Reflection on John 10, in the African context

    The Maasai of East Africa are a very peculiar people. Very often they are known for raiding the neighbouring tribes to take possession of their cattle. From the newspaper accounts one may think that the Maasai are a very violent people. Now, there is a mythical background to why the Maasai raid ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dead To Sin; Alive To God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 23, 2008
     | 3,581 views

    How do we reject sin and enter the real life God wishes for us?

    Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? 2By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it? 3Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Convince Me

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Mar 22, 2007
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    Being able to convince someone of the validity of your experience in Christ is sometimes a challenge. (A challenge well worth taking of course)

    CONVINCE ME Are you a skeptic? Or have you ever tried to convince a skeptic into believinng anything? Sometimes it takes more than words or print matter. Sometimes it takes just simply living the Christian life in front of them. I want you to listen to this sermon that Paul preached and see if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Make A Stand For Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005
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    The teachers of the law made three errors - they (1) Chose to stick with their self-centred agenda, blinded to that which is obvious; (2) Chose to remain uncommitted, preferring to sit on the fence and take a middle ground; and (3) Chose to believe m

    God did not leave us without any evidence that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. • The Gospels are full of recordings of His miraculous deeds and amazing claims. • In the face of evidence, man can still reject Him. We’ve seen that on numerous occasions in the Scriptures • People has seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus Accused Of Blasphemy Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2017
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    Jesus cast a demon out of a man who was both blind and deaf; what a sad condition. Those that witnessed this were full of admiration, and they exclaimed, “Is not this the son of David?”

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- -Capernaum- Title: Jesus Accused of Blasphemy Matthew 12:22-37, Mark 3:20-30, Luke 11:14-23 -Matthew- 22 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. 23 And all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes A Village: An Introductory Sermon To Hebrews Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 15, 2012
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    Hebrews is not a book to be feared, avoided, or selectively picked through; it is a book of great benefit to the people of God.

    It Takes a Village: An Introduction to the Book of Hebrews Hebrews 1:1-3 Big Idea: Hebrews is not a book to be feared, avoided, or selectively picked through; it is a book of great benefit to the people of God. Supporting Scripture: John 16:1-4a All this I have told you so that you will not go ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "peace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 25, 2019
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    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Advent.

    “Peace” Isaiah 2:1-5; John 14:27 (Some ideas and themes for this sermon come from the Book: "Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience") “This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.” In chapter 1 Isaiah graphically laid out what was going on in Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Folly Of The Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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    This sermon explores the paradox of the cross, encouraging believers to persevere in faith, even when the world perceives it as foolishness. Key

    Good morning, beloved. I'm thrilled to be standing before you today, not because of the pulpit, but because of the privilege we share in coming together to seek wisdom from the Word of God. It's a joy that we, as God's children, have this opportunity to gather, to learn, and to grow. Today, we're ...read more

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    Defilement Comes From Within Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 22, 2021
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    It is not the food you eat or religious observation you practice that enables you to claim that you are right with God. Your attitude, behavior, and response to His commands show whether or not your life is defiled before Him.

    Worship is supposed to come from a grateful heart and mind, focused on how God's mercy and grace has taken us off of the road to hell and by the redemptive work of Jesus Christ on our behalf, placed us on the narrow road leading to eternal life. Our submission to Him as Lord and Savior, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don't Believe This Stuff Anymore! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 11, 2023
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    Based on 1 Cor. 1:18 - This sermon defines deconstruction & the importance of being grounded in the truth of the Gospel.

    “I DON’T BELIEVE THIS STUFF ANYMORE” 1 Cor. 1:18 FBCF – 9/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Here are some names I want throw out to you: - Derek Webb (Caedmon’s Call – now a drag queen who calls himself “Flamy Grant”) - Kevin Max (DC Talk) - John Steingard (Hawk Nelson) - Michael & Lisa Gungor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Knew PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 505 views

    This sermon explores understanding the unseen spiritual realities, transcending human understanding through God's knowledge, and exercising kingdom authority through this knowledge.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. It's a joy to see each one of you here today, and I am grateful for this opportunity to share God's Word together. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow. We are here to seek wisdom and understanding that comes from the Word of ...read more

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    The Folly Of Man

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    As farcical as was the building of the tower of Babel, it is not one wit more so than for any man to attempt to gain heaven by his own efforts or good works.

    “THE FOLLY OF MAN” "Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. "Then they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." They had brick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of Love Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,855 views

    One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is forgotten easily. 1 Corinthians 13 describes love as a conduct, not only a pleasant feeling

    Ice Breaker: What has been more difficult for you, to give or receive Love? Key verse: 1Corinthians 13:1-13. INTRODUCTION One of the best-known writings of the Bible is found in 1 Corinthians 13. It is recited very often, but very seldom is understood—is a reading of routine, but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Lazarus And The Rich Man: Very Succinct

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 9, 2019
     | 3,360 views

    Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 26th Sunday, Cycle C

    A spiritual master said, “I used to be deaf. I would see people stand up and go through strange movements in a whirling motion. They called it dancing. To me it looked absurd—until one day I heard the music! The moral of the story: I fail to understand why saints behave the way they do. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Visionary View: Specks And Planks Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2023
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     | 1,094 views

    The importance of recognizing our own shortcomings.

    Visionary View: Specks and Planks Introduction: Today's sermon delves into the concept of a "visionary view" by exploring a passage from the New Living Translation Bible that deals with specks and planks. Let us turn our attention to Matthew 7:3-5: "And why worry about a speck ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal