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  • Steve Malone avatar

    To Judge Or Not To Judge Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 7, 2024
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    In this text Jesus is like "when it comes to judging others the world and the religious do it this way, but I say to you do it my way"

    “To Judge Or Not To Judge, Now That’s A Really Good Question” Matthew 7:1-6 OKAY - I want to start off our time together this morning by reading 2 passages of Scripture, and then I will pray us into our time of study. The first passage is in Luke 18 beginning at verse 9... To some who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

    Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
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    An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

    The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Powerful Prayers

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,580 views

    A sermon that precedes bringing the church to a new level of focused prayer. Text, outline & audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    Have you ever seen somebody try to use a tool that they had not used before? They are clumsy and awkward at best, and they certainly do not get as good of results as someone who knows how to use that tool. Too many people go into prayer without giving any thought as to how they should pray. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Pahls avatar

    Jesus Christ: The Sound Of A New Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 8, 2001
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    Using St. John’s lyrical prologue, frames the agenda of the Church setting the whole of her worship, teaching, fellowship, and outreach activity in the context of bearing witness to the new story of the reign of God established by the Incarnate Christ.

    JESUS CHRIST:THE SOUND OF A NEW STORY INTRO: THE WRONG STORY Before we look more carefully into John’s Gospel I want to speak with you about an event that happened to the stepson of a friend over the holidays. Derrick was thirteen years old and was spending the night at the home of a friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Letting The Gospel Shine Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 25, 2011
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    1st Corinthians 11 is one of the most controversial and misunderstood sections of Paul's writings. We'll explore it using culture, context, character, and language to find out what Paul is and is not saying to the Corinthians and to us today.

    The first thing to know about this section is that it is not about marriage or the role of women in the church. It is about having respect in worship for each other within our culture. Just prior, Paul was telling us to have respect for the conscience of others who are weak in terms of the freedoms ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Wilson avatar

    An Exposition Of James 3 Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
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    This series dwells on viewing the book of James in its full context. This entire series is available as an ebook for the ipad via Itunes or for the Nook via Barnes & Noble’s website for the nominal fee of $4.95. A Conversational commentary

    CHAPTER THREE 3:1-12 Superior Faith Controls the Tongue As chapter three opens, James warns that very of his readers should aspire to the office of teacher because teachers are judged on a higher standard. Of course, by teachers he literally means those who want power within the church. They want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings Of Following Christ #2 - We Get To Meet With God Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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    Third message in this series, this one discussing the fellowship we get with God through Christ. Warning - Rev. 3:20 is discussed in the context of Christ’s fellowship with the Church, not as an evangelism verse (since it’s not...)

    Blessings of Following Christ #2 – We Get to Meet with God Revelation 3:20 October 28, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve been a follower of Jesus for 25 years now. Lord knows I haven’t always ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Are You Called For?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,445 views

    If you take a poll you’ll find that most people think of callings and vocations solely in the context of consecrated religious lives, such as pastors, teachers, missionaries and the like. And that’s tragic, because all people are called by their

    What Did God Call You For? (I Pet 2:20) Does God really call people to serve Him in particular ways? Who does God call, and how do they know? Could God be calling me to serve Him? Anybody receiving the Gospel’s message will at least wonder about these things; and it’s natural to bring them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Realies: Physical And Spiritual Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 18, 2016
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    We live in the context of two different realities: the physical and the spiritual. We don't have to much of a problem with the physical realm. However, it is a different story with the spiritual realm. For victory in living we must understand it.

    4. Two Realities: Physical and Spiritual “Since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace … ” (Heb 12:28). “… having boldness to enter the Holiest … let us draw near … ” (Heb 10:19-22). There are two realities that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Biblical Finger Wagging Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,939 views

    How do we deal with anger, sin and disagreement in our communities? Does Matt 18:15-17 inspire us to deep dastedely discipline or do we need to read it in the context of the rest of Matthew 18?

    How do we handle Sin? Anger? Conflict? Disagreement? Human beings are not very good at dealing with these things. “She’s not my friend any more” “She said this” “he did that” It happens at school, and we adults keep doing it. According to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Paul And His Commission Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014
     | 4,985 views

    When God needed to lift the gospel from the Jewish context that predominated in the early church, He knew that it would take a special man. And He had just such a man prepared. Truly, Paul had a unique commission.

    Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 3: The Man Who Said “Yes.” (Or, Paul and His Commission) October 28, 2012 Romans 1:14-17 Romans 1:14-17 I am debtor both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    Ackowledge Your King Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 10, 2022
     | 2,135 views

    Palm Sunday reminds us that the message of the cross, the message of salvation, must be set in the context of Jesus being king. And we must recognize Jesus as the king he is, not the king we might like him to be.

    In a typical year about 3.5 million people visit Jerusalem. It’s one of the most historic cities in the world. It has been continuously inhabited since about 1,800 B.C. So it’s been worth visiting for a VERY long time! But in the time of Jesus, there were certain times of the year when Jews had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    "The Passionate Commitment Of The Lord…”

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 1, 2020
     | 1,984 views

    I’m sure you have heard the following expression said concerning someone (and most times it is said in a negative context) but the expression, “So & so has an agenda!” or “That group has an agenda!”

    I’m sure you have heard the following expression said concerning someone (and most times it is said in a negative context) but the expression, “So & so has an agenda!” or “That group has an agenda!” We live in a nation & even a world where there are certain people & groups who not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Delwyn Campbell avatar

    Who Is He, And What Is He To You? Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Sep 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,220 views

    One weakness of Lectionary preaching is actually not a weakness of the lectionary, but of the preaching: When we forget that the passage for today is not an isolated piece of text...

    Who is He, and What is He to You? Rev. Delwyn Campbell / General / Joining Christ on His Mission / Matthew 16:13–20 My Favorite Illustrations A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus A Child’s Only Knowledge of Jesus In Vacation Bible School, A teacher asked a little boy who had little church ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Being Grateful When Life Happens

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,816 views

    This sermon deals with our being grateful even when life's circumstances stink. The text that is used is from the story of the Pharisee and the Prostitute.

    Being Grateful When Life Happens Luke 7:36-50 Seeing that Thanksgiving is right around the corner; it might be nice to speak upon our need to be grateful to God. And so the point I want to get across is … The depth of our gratitude reveals just how much we understand our need for a Savior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare