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  • The Real Outcasts Series

    Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,817 views

     The tax collectors and prostitutes were not welcome by religious people. They were the lowest of the low.  According to the religious leaders tax collectors and prostitutes would have no part in the kingdom of God.  But in God’s eyes, who are the real outcasts?

    Intro to main points: The first son was rebellious but repented. The second son talked a good game but disobeyed his father. The command of the father was to work in the vineyard, therefore this parable is not only about salvation but also of Christian service. IN THIS PARABLE, JESUS TEACHES ...read more

  • Opposition From Without (Acts 5) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    THis is a study the waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts.

    INTRODUCTION: History of Opposition without: There were about 10 waves of persecution following after the Jewish persecution of the church chronicled in Acts. Nero (54-68) Domitian (81-90) Marcus Aurelius (161-180) Decius (249-251) thousands died for refusing to sacrifice to the imperial ...read more

  • Letter To The Smyrna Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 4,001 views

    Persecution is to be expected by the godly and enduring persecution can bring great spiritual good.

    Verse 8 – Jesus introduces Himself as being “the First and the Last, Who was dead, and has come to life.” The importance of this particular self-designation to the Smyrna Church of Christ will be seen when we have studied the challenges facing this congregation. Verse 9 ...read more

  • Turning Off The Tap Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 89 ratings
     | 30,125 views

    How can avoid being in debt? And is it all up to me, or is God involved in helping me accomplish that? And what is the significance of the debts all being forgiven at the Feast of Tabernacles?

    OPEN: Little Tommy told his mother he had decided what he wanted when he grew up. “Well, honey,” she responded “what’s that?” He said, “I’d like to have a million dollars, a big house, and no bathtubs.” “No bathtubs?” asked his mother. “Why not?” “Because,” he said,” when I grow up I want to be ...read more

  • Forgive Us (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,912 views

    In part one we will answer 2 questions... #1 Why should we ask God to forgive our debt? #2 When does God forgive our debts?

    “Forgive Us...” The King and His Kingdom OKAY – let’s do this... NOW - I want to start off our time this morning by reading several passages of Scripture... AND UNDERSTAND MGCC – there is no better way for us to begin our time of study this or any morning for that matter than by reading God’s ...read more

  • The Wee Little Man Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 31,878 views

    What made Zacchaeus become a tax collector? Why did Jesus appeal to him so that he would embarrass himself by climbing a tree to see Him?

    A man went for physical checkup and the nurse asked him how much he weighed. He held his stomach in and replied, "160 lbs." She got him on the scales, weighed him and said: "No, your weight is 166 lbs. The nurse then asked him how tall he was. Standing very straight he answered, "5 feet 10 ...read more

  • Stained Glass Maquarde

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector Jesus spells out how to get REAL with God.

    Stained Glass Masquerade Pastor Jeff Williams Luke 18:9-14 1-1-06 A Lying Lion Not many people know that Pastor Dick wanted to work for the zoo when he was younger. As a teenager, he bugged the manager nearly every day for a job. Each time the man would have to let him down easy. But one day, ...read more

  • What He Said About Spiritual Pride Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2019
     | 5,525 views

    In the story of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector Jesus does not compare their deeds... he compares their hearts.

    Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Spiritual Pride Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: In the story of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector Jesus does not compare their deeds… he compares their attitudes. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled an those who humble themselves will be ...read more

  • Introducing Matthew Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,821 views

    Introduction to the man named Levi the tax collector, converted at the call of Christ and named Matthew

    Introducing Matthew Turn to Matthew 9:9 I have decided to preach through the New Testament starting this year, if I can. Well, the first book in the New Testament is Matthew. I do not want to begin in chapter one, we will eventually. But I want to begin with the disciple named Matthew. In our ...read more

  • The Life Of The Kingdom Begins Now

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,373 views

    We are often guilty of limiting the Kingdom of God as being some future reality. But there is an aspect of the kingdom in the present. What foes this tell us.

    The Kingdom of God Begins Now Romans 13:8-14 In times of distress, we often dream of heaven. We cry out “Maranatha” (O Lord Come). We think of the millennium and a reign of the Prince of Peace while we seem surrounded by the noise of war. We await justice while we live in a world where justice is ...read more

  • Bear Witness Boldly Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 2, 2013
     | 4,711 views

    Persecution, boldness, our message, courage

    BEAR WITNESS BOLDY Revelation 10 & 11 (p 866) July 14, 2013 These two chapters can be hard to understand. How can they help me in my Christian Life… first notice the main characters: Read Revelation 10: 1-11, John is the featured character in chapter 10…but in ...read more

  • The Cost Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,706 views

    Scripture tells us that "everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." Jesus tells us that there is a blessing in the persecution. How can that possibly be? Includes a Communion Service.

    The Cost of the Cross - Matthew 5:10-12 - September 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #8 300,000. Folks, right now that’s nothing but a number to you. And as a number it does not convey any particular significance whatsoever. For that number to have any ...read more

  • Paying Off The Mortgage In God's Economy

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,731 views

    If our actions are debt, then thank God he’s our creditor!

    Title: Paying off the Mortgage in God’s Economy Text: Matt 6:12, 14-15, Leviticus 25:8-55 FCF: God wants our relationship to be predicated on forgiveness – He’s wiped the slate clean! SO: I want the congregation to understand that our slate is clean, and so I’m going to have a sin burning ...read more

  • Saved From God's Wrath Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 20, 2019
     | 3,991 views

    Jesus paid the debt from our sins that we could not pay.

    Today, Palm Sunday, we observe Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We remember what the people cried out that day: Matthew 21:9 (NKJV) Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’ ...read more

  • More To Being A Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    A look at the persecuted church

    A study of the Book of Revelation < The persecuted Church> #5 Rev. 2:8-11 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; [9] I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of ...read more