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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Some Similarities Between Pharisees & Reactionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,563 views

    People of good judgment seldom rely merely on their own insights - but the Pharisees nevertheless insisted.

    People of good judgment seldom rely merely on their own insights - but the Pharisees nevertheless insisted. Like the Pharisees during the times of Jesus, the reactionaries of today like to design harsh doctrinal codes that stress a strict avoidance of worldly customs. They enjoy being associated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 23,713 views

    Examination of the events of Mary at her son’s execution.

    This is Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day cannot be celebrated without a good understanding the mystery of what Motherhood is. Motherhood goes beyond any physical labor, pains and carrying a baby for nine months. A mother’s role is much greater. There are those who serve not as a birth mother, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All The Fullness

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 112 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    How does Jesus measure up against the ’spirit guides’ of the New Age?

    The Gnostics of the first century were no different than those of similar beliefs throughout history; including today. The names get changed, but the belief system remains basically the same, because the same demons are being worshipped and the same falsehoods are being perpetrated by the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 30,735 views

    A sermon on the significance of Jesus baptism for our redemption.

    Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    How To Serve The Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,551 views

    The way to serve the church, the way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into the kingdom.

    Bill is a 19 ½ year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group. He volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. His friends call him Blue because he has red hair. Violet is a 67 year old retiree. She’s still ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    This message compares Osama to Saul (Paul), as one of the most hated and feared people in the world. Yet, even someone who has performed such evil, is not beyond the reach of God’s love and forgiveness.

    He proclaimed a holy war against Christians everywhere. He uttered murderous threats toward anyone who claimed to be a follower of Christ. He captured and persecuted Christians, opposing all who followed Jesus. He even approved of and participated in mobs of people killing anyone who claimed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2008
     | 2,938 views

    Part 2 of the series dealing with conflict in the Church.

    Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 2) Matthew 18:15-20 July 1, 2007 NOTE: PORTIONS OF THIS MESSAGE BASED ON THE BOOK, “THE 10 DUMBEST THINGS CHRISTIANS DO,” BY MARK ATTEBERRY Last week I mentioned that I’m a conflict-avoider. I don’t like conflict, and I’d be thrilled if I never had to mess with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    Study To Learn And Know

    Contributed by James May on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    God expects His people to study His Word and divide truth from error so that we may be vessels of Gold and Silver, useful in His Kingdom.

    Study to Learn and Know By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 2:15-21, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Treadmill Christianity

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    In nearly every aspect of a Christians life, they feel like they’re on a treadmill. They can never quite do enough or be quite good enough. And just when they think they are up to speed, someone turns up the machine, and they are playing catch-up again.

    Treadmill Christianity Titus 3:3-7 In 2001 we were about to have our first child and I decided that if I was going to be the dad that would play catch, and soccer in the yard then I needed to get into better shape. So I started going out to the local college and running. Every night Trista would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Prayer And The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    Praying the Lord’s Prayer confronts the intersection of our praying and the Lord’s will.

    Prayer and the Will of God Matthew 6:10; Romans 12:1-2; 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The second petition of the Lord’s Prayer (Thy Kingdom, Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven) solves three big problems that many of us face ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    Inheriting Vs. Earning Eternal Life

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    A sermon for Pentecost 19B/Proper 23 preached on 10/11/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It answers the real question of the text: "What must I do to inherit eternal life."

    How many of you here this morning enjoy shopping? For a lot of us, shopping can be a wonderful experience, especially if you are shopping for stuff you like. When time and money are available for a shopping trip, we often look through the ads either in the newspaper or online to find the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith Is The Victory Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,854 views

    This is the 10th installment in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we contrast faithful Abel with unfaithful Cain

    Genesis (10)(Faith is the Victory) Text: Genesis 4:1-15 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One day there were three Scotsmen sitting in a pub watching the news and they became concerned with the fact that Iran was, within a short period of time, going to be one of the nuclear powers of the world. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You're Justified Only Through Faith In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 2, 2010
     | 5,414 views

    How can I face the righteous Judge? God's convicts me. I'm guilty. But take heart. God has revealed a different righteousness apart from law, the righteousness that's through faith in Christ Jesus. Parts: A. Condemned by your works. B. A different righteo

    Text: Romans 3:19-28 Theme: You're Justified Only through Faith in Christ Alone A. Condemned by your works B. A different righteousness revealed for you C. True justice only in Christ's redemption Season: End Times 1 -- Reformation Date: October 31, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Adam Profitt avatar

    The Three R's Of Revival

    Contributed by Adam Profitt on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,223 views

    I used this as a follow-up to scheduled revival services in our church. It talks about what true revival is and how we can see it. I got the three R’s from Greg Laurie’s devotional a few weeks ago.

    The Three R’s of Revival We’ve just come through Revival services recently… We have “Revivals” several times a year… Other churches have “Revivals”… We hear a lot about needing a revival… Sometimes churches call their meetings a “revival effort”… If we look at the world around us, or even at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Stand Up For Our Savior

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s story can help us take a stand today.

    Stand Up for Our Savior Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 26, 2008 *Last Tuesday night, Greg Wilton asked a great question: “Who’s your King? -If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist