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  • Bart Leger avatar

    Reasons For Rejecting Jesus

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    People reject Jesus for many reasons. Here we find a few reasons why.

    Some excuses given to police: Seat belts: • I WASN’T wearing my seat belt as I was getting changed; • I KEEP getting in and out of the car and it’s a nuisance. Red lights: • I COULDN’T stop for the red light as I was going too fast; • I COULDN’T stop because it’s a heavy vehicle and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bigotry About Heaven Series

    Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    Urban legends, heresies, bigotry and prejudices about heaven abound. What is the balance?

    BIGOTRY BUSTERS BY IAN GRANT SPONG HEAVEN When I was in Graduate School doing theology our Greek professor asked us what heaven meant to us. Each one of us gave an entirely different answer and he said that our answers said more about us and our personal needs than heaven, because nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,660 views

    A message on discipleship.

    THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP John 1:43-45; Mark 1:16-20; 2:13-14 INTRO: These three Scripture passages contain the calls of four of Jesus’ twelve disciples. Certain truths leap out of the passages. The first thing to notice is that Jesus issues the call to discipleship. In the Greek, the calls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Strength Of Elohim, Our Creator

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 31, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,905 views

    In Hebrew the name used here for “God” is the name Elohim which reveals the mighty strength of God.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Does Relativism Work Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2010
     | 3,036 views

    Relativism is the idea that all moral (rights and wrongs) statements are grounded in the urge and individual taste of each person or culture. Is this a biblical perspective?

    Does Relativism Work? Joshua 24:14-28 Intro: Are all religions the same? Are all religious beliefs aspects of truth? What does the bible say about this? Bigger questions is-- What is Truth? Is there a “truth perspective for all people – irrespective of belief? i.e. Is there a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Important Announcement

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,588 views

    While it is proper to pay special attention to these verses in December, it is equally true that they are important to us every day of the year. On any Sunday we could appropriately sing, “Joy to the World, the Lord is Come!” At any time of the year we co

    And Now, for an Important Announcement Introduction Most church-goers dread announcements. Announcements are considered dull, but not this announcement. Luke 2:8-17 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lifted By God Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    To show that we can be lifted out of the ashes of our sins and sorrows by God as we follow the admonition in James 4.

    - -Today is Ash Wednesday and begins what is commonly called the Lenten season -Origin of Lent -Not found mentioned anywhere in the Bible -Began around 230 AD -Group of Christians started fasting 40 hours leading up to Easter -Preparing their harts for Easter -The idea caught on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,005 views

    The first in the series on the Beatitudes. 1. The Happy, 2. The Humble, and 3. The Heaven bound

    Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:3 Introduction The crowds had begun to follow Jesus. His miraculous works, teachings, and His name had spread throughout the regions. Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him. Now when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,384 views

    Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives

    Faith is a very necessary element in order to receive the good things that God has said that we could have. Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives. JUSTIFIES THE BELIEVER Verse 3 says, “...Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejecting A Mixture

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,042 views

    All grace (Jesus Christ, favor, success) or nothing. The law is fulfilled, and Christ brings victory in and through everything!

    Rejecting A Mixture Text: I Timothy 1:8-11NLT 8 We know that the law is good when used correctly. 9 For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For His Glory Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
     | 4,733 views

    The first of five messages exploring the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6. Today's message, For His Glory, takes a look at the first petition, "Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name."

    For His Glory • Matthew 6:9 • May 15-16, 2010 Introduction: The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most WELL-KNOWN prayers of Christianity. Many believe this model prayer provides the appropriate FORMULA for WHAT we should prayer. However, Jesus models for us the appropriate ATTITUDE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kneeling In Awe Before The Lord Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,788 views

    We kneel in worship as Stephen did, in union with the prayer of Jesus in the garden.

    Independence Day July 4, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The intersection of American Independence Day, these texts, and our continuing study of the Spirit of the Liturgy is providential, I believe. Our Scripture today, as every day, is directed to all humans, not just Americans. Our psalm reminds us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Image And Reality Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,325 views

    The Mass is offered in union with the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus, his free self-offering, on Calvary. It is not a repetition, but a re-presentation of the one sacrifice, and carries forward into our work on earth.

    December 6, 2010 St. Nicholas The Spirit of the Liturgy Today’s reading from Isaiah makes most sense if it was written at the time of the Babylonian exile. Because Israel had rebelled against the Lord, the covenant was voided and all the curses specified in Leviticus and Deuteronomy were ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why The Christian Life Is Like Running A Race

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 42,844 views

    The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we wil

    Intro: The Christian life is often compared to everyday things, events, or practices. For example, Paul compared it to: Warfare (II Tim. 2:3); Boxing (I Cor. 9:26); Farming (II Tim. 2:6); Building (I Cor. 3:10); and Running (Heb. 12:1). In our text today, we will focus on the aspects of a race as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Be Enlightened And Then Teach The Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2015
     | 3,944 views

    We must understand the biblical text before speaking on it, and must do so with the mind of the Church.

    Thursday of 19th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About sixty years ago, it became popular in certain circles of Catholic scholars to call into doubt the stories of miracles in the Bible. This story in Joshua that relates how Joshua called on God to allow the Israelites to cross the Jordan ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic