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  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Deliberately Staged Demonstration Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
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    Main thought: This morning we will look at the set up for a confrontation between Jesus and the rulers and authorities, as well as the Jewish concept of a Messiah who would bring deliverance from Roman oppression.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:1-11: Jesus has been moving toward Jerusalem for some time now. He has come down from Galilee on his final approach. From Jericho (their last stop), it would have been a 6-8 hr walk uphill covering 15 miles and over 3000’ of elevation. He had predicted his death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power From God Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 6, 2024
     | 869 views

    Following the question from the Disciples about the restoration of the Kingdom of Israel, and Jesus told them that time was about the Father and they had nothing to do with it.

    “Power From God” Acts 1:8 Following the question from the Disciples about the restoration of the Kingdom of Israel, and Jesus told them that time was about the Father and they had nothing to do with it. Now we come to verse 8 and Jesus is telling us all; Vs. 8 “But ye shall receive power, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thou Shall Decree A Thing And It Shall Be Established

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 17, 2024
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     | 3,405 views

    The children of God are empowered to decree a thing in line with the word of God and it shall be established by God.

    Thou Shall Decree a Thing and It Shall be Established Study Text: Job 22: 27 - 29 Introduction: - To decree a thing means to authoritatively order or give instructions with the back up of the law for its enforcement. - God has made us Kings and Priests. And one of the characteristics ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nah-Yeah

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2020
     | 2,948 views

    How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32.

    How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32. Authority Matthew 21:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace To The Disturbed

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025
     | 335 views

    'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Created In God's Image

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 9, 2025
     | 290 views

    WE have been created in the image of God. It's time for us to act like it.

    Made in God’s Image Have you ever wondered how you got to be the you that you are? There are a lot of factors involved in trying to figure that out. Genetics are a factor in determining your hair color, eye color, height, ear lobes, weight, and doctors say there is a pre-disposition to certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Had One Job

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2025
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     | 1,836 views

    God gave clear instructions to the Priests about what they were expected to do. This included not offering incense which did not meet God’s specifications.

    TITLE: YOU HAD ONE JOB SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 10:1-3 You had one job is a phrase used to express one’s frustration that someone or something has failed at the main or sole task they were responsible for, especially when that task seems very easy or fundamental. You had one job is a popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Word Prevails PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
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     | 1,404 views

    Explores the transformative power of God's presence and Word, urging believers to embrace His love, grace, and wisdom while letting go of lesser spirits.

    Dear Beloved, There is a warmth and comfort in the presence of the Lord that is unlike anything else. It's like coming home after a long journey, being welcomed by the familiar and the cherished. The love of our Heavenly Father wraps around us, a blanket of grace in a world that can often be cold ...read more

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    What Is This? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 617 views

    Explores Jesus' power and authority in Mark 1:21-28, encouraging believers to harness the Gospel's transformative power and realize their spiritual potential.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to be gathered here today, not just in the presence of one another, but in the very presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by chance, not by routine, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His ...read more

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    Spiritual Empowerment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,679 views

    This sermon explores our divine authority, assignments, and investments as Christians, urging us to be true missionaries of Christ's love and salvation. Key

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day of grace, a day of blessings, a day of divine encounters. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, to share in the bread of life, to drink from the well of wisdom, to be nourished by the ...read more

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    Messing With The Master PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 716 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' divine authority and encourages believers to embrace and proclaim this truth with courage and conviction.

    Welcome, dear family of faith, to this gathering where we seek to deepen our understanding of God's Word. We come together today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in Christ, bound by His love, and driven by a shared hunger for His truth. We stand on the precipice of an ...read more

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    The B-I-B-L-E

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 6, 2025
     | 61 views

    On Bible Sunday, we celebrate God’s Word as living, active, and true—a source of comfort, courage, and eternal hope that has withstood every test of time. Discover why the Bible is more than a book—it’s God’s personal letter to us.

    Good MORNING, and Happy Bible Sunday. As I begin, I’ll acknowledge something we all know but rarely say out loud: there is a reason that the Bible has very thin, see through pages, and that’s because it is a really, really big book, and would probably weigh twice as much if it was printed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Spiritual Weapons For Obeying Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 72 views

    True victory in life’s battles comes through prayer and relying on God’s spiritual weapons, surrendering every thought to Christ rather than fighting in our own strength.

    Some battles thunder. Others whisper. Some arrive like a storm front on the horizon. Others slip in through the crack beneath the door, like worry, like weariness, like the what-ifs that wake us at 2:13 a.m. You know those skirmishes, don’t you? The ones between your ears and behind your ribs. The ...read more

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    Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Cross Cu

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,701 views

    PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES

    PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ’s Quiet Reign In Our Digital Age Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 134 views

    Christ is the king who washes feet.

    Title: Christ’s Quiet Reign in Our Digital Age Intro: Christ is the king who washes feet. Scripture: Luke 23:35-43 Reflection Dear Friends, In a world increasingly dominated by noise, by endless scrolling, loud opinions, and digital clutter, it feels almost radical to imagine Christ the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other