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  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Challenging Religion Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 4,782 views

    Jesus confronts religious leaders

    Challenging Religion Vital to read the entire book at one sitting from time to time. Chapters 5-7 at minimum Jesus' teaching are set in the backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles - Season of our Gladness! Called Succoth - Booths. Booths = we want rain. Fall harvest festival - reminder of tent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Drink Of Living Water Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 51 ratings
     | 24,772 views

    Three things happen in the process of salvation: 1) there is a confrontation with the Savior, 2) there is a confrontation with sin, and 3) there is a transformation in the believer.

    Title: Living Water Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: John 4:7-18, 28-29, 39 Illustration: Only Through Christ Muhammad Ali writes: "My mother was a Baptist. She believed Jesus was the Son of God, and I don’t believe that. But even though my mother had a religion different from me, I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Gold In The Olympics Of Life

    Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    The main points of the sermon discuss five essential attitudes necessary to successfully compete in the game of eternal life.

    Sermon – February 21, 2010 David Vanlandingham Winning Gold in the Olympics of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: A. Winter Olympic Games are incredible examples of what’s possible 1. Those athletes do things I know that are impossible! 2. Examples: figure skating, speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fact Or Fiction?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    We are confronted with both facts and fiction in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Fact or fiction? · "I just got a hot tip from an inside source that this will go through the roof." · "The word on the street is that this deal is ready to take off." · "There is no way you can lose money. Your return is guaranteed!" · "Everyone is getting in on this." · "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Best Remedy For Stress"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    Jesus confronts life’s deepest personal problem.

    Matthew 6:25-33 “The Best Remedy For Stress” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Said the robin to the sparrow, “I really do not know why it is these human beings rush about and worry so.” Said the sparrow to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rule Digal avatar

    Knowing Jesus Deeper Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    Christianity claims that salvation can only be found in Christ Jesus.This claim may sound extreme, radical, and narrow-minded. We must therefore be compelled to examine the truthfulness of this claim with honesty and without prejudice.

    Knowing Jesus Deeper INTRODUCTION: Christianity claims that salvation can only be found in Christ Jesus. The Apostle Peter declared in the hearing of the Jews saying, “And there is no salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open But Not At Both Ends Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,489 views

    In a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having it open at both ends."

    Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open but Not at Both Ends Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we are addressing a critical topic for Christians in a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Night Comes To Israel"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
     | 3,802 views

    The Jews had their final confrontation with Jesus, and their final chance.

    "At that time the Feast of the Dedication took place at Jerusalem; 23 it was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple in the portico of Solomon. 24 The Jews then gathered around Him, and were saying to Him, "How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly." 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What Did He Say? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,353 views

    Jesus made radical claims about himself

    What did He say? John 8:58 Radical: extreme or drastic; especially in regards to what has been accepted or tradition ἐγώ εἰμι: absolute, timeless existence; I am Jesus said He is: 1. The bread of life John 6:35 He is our Sustenance 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Fear Of Being Popular Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,431 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction The story so far: There has been a big argument brewing in the churches of Galatia about what the content of the Gospel is and whether or not Paul is teaching the right version. Some former Jews who have become Christians are saying he has it wrong and he is not teaching what Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Believes In Resurrection

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,114 views

    The stress points in life are an invitation to climb into the arms of a loving God. There is no power on earth that can compete with resurrection power.

    God Believes in Resurrection Psalm 46 April 3, 2005 When our kids were young, one of their favorite books was titled, “Alexander and the Terrrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” It seems as though Alexander had one of those days when nothing went right. It all started as soon as he woke up ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Holy Spirit Vs. A Spiritual Nuisance Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    If we serve the Lord in the Spirit's power, God will assist and bless our efforts.

    The Holy Spirit vs. A Spiritual Nuisance (Acts 13:4-12) 1. The Upshot newsblog carried a breath-taking article this week: Jordan Rice, a 13-year-old Australian boy, has emerged as a tragic-heroic figure in news accounts of the disastrous Australian floods, after he asked a rescuer to save his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Justification By Faith Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 25, 2014
     | 4,306 views

    The earliest controversy in the church was over a critical matter: What does it mean in practical terms to be a member of God’s family? Also, coming to Christ is an act of self-denial. We are “under new management.”

    Introduction: One thing we can all agree on: People rarely agree! Even in the early church there was conflict; and while we’d prefer unity among believers, disputes happen. In an awkward moment Peter and Paul were at odds. Paul confronted the head of the church to his face…because ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Fifteen Days With Peter

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 22, 2016
     | 2,883 views

    Peter and Paul would have discussed, talked, pondered and reminisced about Jesus! Paul must have gobbled up every bit of delicious news about Jesus! 15 days they discussed nothing but JESUS!

    15 days with Peter! Galatians 1:18 “Then after three years, I went up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Cephas and stayed with him fifteen days.” As I read the above scripture, I remember the days back while I worked, when I would sit with my friend on the staircase with tea cup in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    Sincere Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 16, 2009
     | 8,921 views

    Joseph’s confrontation with his brothers.

    Sincere forgiveness Genesis 42:1-23 There was a Presbyterian, a Pentecostal and a Baptist who having coffee at Tim Horton’s when the subject of the conversation turned to the issue of the second coming and one of them said, “I was wondering what denomination Jesus would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist