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  • David Trexler avatar

    Theology Of The Cross

    Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008
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     | 6,572 views

    The problem in our society is that we have become a people who focus upon the Theology of Glory—a casual in vogue religion that demands nothing and promises everything—instead of a society that lives the Theology of the Cross.

    Sermon for Matthew 10:24-39 June 22nd 2008 This past week I had the wonderful opportunity to spend time with seven of our confirmation kids at Lutheran Hills. The morning hours they were stuck with me, where I was to teach them something important about our faith. But what? Where do I begin? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Holy, Whole, And Free! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2018
     | 6,923 views

    If you want to take care of the sin problem in your life, don’t depend on religion. Instead, enter into a real relationship with Jesus Christ, and let Him make you holy, whole, and free.

    Pastor and author John Ortberg talks about a time early in his marriage when he and his wife sold their Volkswagen Beetle to buy their first really nice piece of furniture. It was a sofa. It was a pink sofa, but for that kind of money, Ortberg says, “It was called a mauve sofa.” The man at the sofa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Cleanses The Temple—part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 19, 2008
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    We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks...

    Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Part 1 Matthew 21:12-17 We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks as I was preparing to come and speak with you today. Let’s read Matthew’s report in Matthew 21:12-17, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Feels No Burdens

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 14, 2009
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     | 4,141 views

    The love of God is intrinsically linked with the worship of God and love for the brethren.

    Love Feels No Loads, I John 5:1-6 Introduction A discus thrower developed his skills alone in his highland village in Scotland. This was in the nineteenth century, before the days of professional trainers. He made his own discus from the description he read in a book. What he didn’t know was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Citizenship

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 19, 2010
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    What it means to actually be a citizen of heaven.

    Citizenship October 17, 2010 Phil. 1:27a Intro: In the “big picture”, what is your life really about? What do you want out of it, what do you expect out of it, where are you putting your energies and efforts on a day-by-day basis? And I mean that “day-by-day” bit, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Built Up, Bound Up, Lifted Up

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 16, 2010
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     | 12,285 views

    We are so into upward mobility; but God's version is different. It involves building us up so that the powerless have power; binding up the wounded so that they can understand brokenness; and lifting us up so that we can use our power for others.

    I can remember when the word "furlough" was a happy word. It was a happy word because it meant that somebody in your family was coming home from military duty for a while. "Furlough" for me brings up a memory of standing, as a small boy, in Union Station in Louisville, waiting for the train to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Vision Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2000
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     | 8,290 views

    Vision adds distinct and measured value to the church

    The Value of Vision Selected Passages January 9, 2000 Introduction I. The loss of dreams A. The dream fragment B. Sometimes our dreams just get lost  Lost in the shuffle of life  Lost in the day to day routines  Lost in the failed attempt to make them a reality  ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ephesus Lost Something Valuable Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
     | 3,767 views

    The Church at Ephesus had lost something valuable

    Saturday, February 18, 2006 The Seven Church’s Ephesus Rev 2 Ephesus Church; Lost Something valuable. Many make comparison to the 7 churches with the history of the Church Age The 1st century being the Church of Ephesus, which fits the conditions at the end of that century. The other churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rethinking Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Erik Germesin on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    Learning how to rethink discipleship in the modern church.

    You Got Stinkin Thinkin – Part 1 Rethinking Discipleship Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Experiencing Release (Lesson 4)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
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     | 3,079 views

    Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

    A. PROBLEMS FACING THE CHURCH 1. Politics bring trouble. When Caligula was Caesar, he took Emperor worship seriously, putting a statue of himself in the Jewish Temple. This resulted in Jewish struggles and Roman persecutions. “The church had rest” (Acts 9:31). When Claudius became Caesar in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends For Christ's Sake

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
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     | 8,611 views

    A sermon on the value of soul friendship in the church.

    "FRIENDS FOR CHRIST’S SAKE" I SAMUEL 18:1-5 (Focal Text: Verse 1) On March 11, 1991, eight-year-old Anthony Henderson upset the distinguished leader of our nation, President George Bush. President Bush was visiting Anthony’s school and had sat down beside Anthony to read him a book. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay Close To The One With The Key

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jun 4, 2012
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     | 10,591 views

    How can a church be really successful?

    I am always thankful for Bill, but a couple of days ago, I was particularly thankful! Some of you might have noticed this recycling bin next to me. If you didn't notice it, you need to work on your powers of observation. (And no, this isn't my subtle way of tipping you off to the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life In The Spirit Of Christ

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 21, 2006
     | 2,533 views

    Jesus promised to continue with his Church: he is really present in Word and SAcrament and in the life of the Church through the indwelling Spirit.

    SACRAMENTAL LIFE OR LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST Matthew 28:18-20 The word sacrament comes into English from a Latin word meaning oath. Christians, in using this word, are saying in this act we acknowledge God is keeping his promise. In the English Church (Anglican) Tradition, there are 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Holiness In Every Season: God's Plan For Our Desires

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 28, 2025
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     | 336 views

    God calls us to live with self-control and self-giving love, honoring God’s design, so that our lives reflect Christ’s own love for His church.

    INTRODUCTION I am a foodie at heart. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked ribeye steak—those rich, marbled streaks of fat, seared just right, juicy and tender. What is your favorite food? Whatever your favorite food is, we know that food itself is a good gift, isn't it? It sustains ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sermon # 28 - Share The Good News Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 18, 2025
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     | 452 views

    When challenged with problems and hardships that seem insurmountable here’s how we should handle it. Trust God to do the impossible, do all that we can do and then when the miraculous happens, make it a point to share the good news with others.

    We read in 2 Kings 6:24-25, “And it happened after this that Ben-Hadad king of Syria gathered all his army, and went up and besieged Samaria. And there was a great famine in Samaria;” (NKJV) The city of Samaria was under siege by Ben-Hadad the king of Syria, and no one could enter or exit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other