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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Zach

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,076 views

    Can any church or individual really commit to change as a way of life?

    Luke 19: 1 – 10 / Zach There was once a fitness center that offered $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate they were stronger than the owner. The owner would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass. Then, he would hand the lemon to the challenger. Anyone who could squeeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025
     | 638 views

    In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

    Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Out On A Limb PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 918 views

    This sermon explores overcoming obstacles to seek Jesus, willingly encountering Him, and experiencing transformation through faith, using the story of Zacchaeus as an example.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to learn from His Holy Word. As we open our hearts and minds to His divine wisdom today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who once ...read more

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    The Mountain Of Temptation

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,676 views

    The temptations of Jesus show the pattern of our spiritual growth

    THE MOUNTAIN OF TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 We have a lot of jokes about temptation... “I can resist anything but temptation,” is a common phrase in all circles...religious and non. I think we do that because we’re nervous. We know it’s not just funny, but true, and maybe by making light ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,749 views

    Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

    Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,554 views

    Jesus doesn’t tell Zacchaeus, “I’ll stand in your doorway, but I will not come inside.” Jesus doesn’t tell Zacchaeus, “I’ll look in your window, but I will not come inside.” No, Jesus says instead, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” (Luke 19:5b)

    We are in a short series of sermons entitled The Truth about You. And we conclude this series with a very famous story, the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. This is the last of Jesus’ personal encounters (in Luke’s gospel) before He arrives in Jerusalem to be tried, crucified, and eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Be Thankful For Everything

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 3, 2012
     | 7,083 views

    How is it possible to always be thankful? The secret is "focus."

    Friday: Ephesians 5:15-20: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Turn Around

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 29, 2015
     | 5,729 views

    The need for and meaning of repentance

    Before I moved to Oregon I use to consider myself a fisherman. I got my license each year and spent many afternoons and days off with a string in the Walker River or Lee Vining Creek. One of the few times I fished here was in my first few years and I went out to the Sandy near Troutdale. Steelhead ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Zacchaeus The Tax Collector PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,583 views

    To explore the transformative power of an intimate relationship with Jesus, as demonstrated by Zacchaeus' encounter and subsequent transformation. Key

    Good morning, family of faith! I am thrilled to be standing here, in the house of our Lord, ready to open His word and share with you a message that I believe is profoundly relevant to our lives today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by a love that transcends ...read more

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    Don't Miss The Promise Land

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,728 views

    This is a sermon targetted an African American Congregation For Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

    Don’t Miss The Promise Land Deutoronmy 3:21-29 2 Timothy 2:1-13 1-14-2007 Is there anybody here who was promised a gift for Christmas who once they received the promise fully expected to receive the gift. Now that promise alone caused you to change your behavior. If your parent said, “if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Proxiimty Series

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    Get Closer, Whisper Softer

    Gen 22:1-14 There are at least two ways to make something bigger to the eye. You can magnify it with a magnifying glass, microscope, or telescope; or you can move closer to it. Magnification makes an object appear larger to the eye, but there is only one way to get a sense of an object’s true ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come Down From Your Sycamore Tree Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 42,848 views

    Zacchaeus' whole life changed; he completely turned around from a sinful life and thus became a child of God. God noticed the unnoticed.

    1He entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving The Storm Series

    Contributed by Mike Holley on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 11,789 views

    Sermon based on Disciples in the midst of a storm brought about by obeying the Lord’s command to go

    Surviving the Storm INTRODUCTION Years ago in West Texas I was about to board a small private airplane that belonged to a friend of mine, It was the first time I had flown on an airplane this small and I was a little nervous. My friend took note and talked me through everything he was doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Battle For The Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-40)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,888 views

    Like so much of life, the parables of Jesus are often stories of violence. Here the violence is between a landlord and his tenants. ...

    “We were told that this [operation] was against armed people and against people climbing on our armed vehicles. Our APCs (armed personnel carriers) were cruising 24 hours a day close to buildings (in Jenin), waiting for kids to climb on them, trying to dislodge the top -mounted MG (machine gun) and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Giving Up To Go Up

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,078 views

    In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

    Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist