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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Where Are Our Priorities?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019
     | 6,582 views

    If we are offered grace, it is a sin to not offer it to others

    Luke 16:1-13 As you might have noticed, we have been hearing a lot of parables from Luke in the last few months; this is Year C in the revised common lectionary. . . the year of Luke. And Luke seemed to concentrate on Jesus and his parables as teaching tools for his disciples and anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Many Rebellious People Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,123 views

    1- Rebellious people are deceptive talkers 2- Rebellious people are false teachers 3- Rebellious people are lazy gluttons 4- Rebellious people are corrupt opponents

    INTRO.- ILL.- After it was disclosed that President George H. Walker Bush banned broccoli aboard Air Force One, the nation was embroiled in "broccoli discussion." Remember when? As broccoli growers dispatched 10 tons of the vegetable free to Washington, the President reiterated his distaste with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lure Of Popularity

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 24, 2019
     | 6,231 views

    King Ahaz was like many immature American Christians, who are lured by the world's deceptive popularity and prosperity, not knowing their decision will bring about their downfall.

    THE LURE OF POPULARITY 2 Chron. 28:22-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men went into a greasy spoon restaurant in England and each ordered a bowl of soup. When they got their soup, each had a fly in their soup. 2. The first man, an Irishman, just picked it out, threw it away, and kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom From This Evil Generation

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    We live in troubling times... Sin is ever-present with immorality seemingly on the rise. There are many religions seeking to address the problem, but their solutions are amiss. Christians in the first century A.D. found themselves facing similar

    Introduction We live in troubling times... Sin is ever-present with immorality seemingly on the rise. There are many religions seeking to address the problem, but their solutions are amiss. Christians in the first century A.D. found themselves facing similar circumstances... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall Be The Sign?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,602 views

    A necessary but warning word from the Lord about the times before His coming.

    WHAT WILL BE THE SIGN? TEXT: Mark 13:1-13 Mark 13:1-13 KJV And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! [2] And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Emperor's New Clothes

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 2, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    The Emperor in this story made the mistake of appearing before his people thinking he was covered when in reality he was naked. We can’t make the same mistake in appearing before God without the clothes provided for us by Jesus Christ

    Emperor¡¦s New Clothes How many of you kids know the story, ¡§The Emperor’s New Clothes¡¨ by Hans Christian Andersen „X What¡¦s the story about? „X The Emperor in the story was a vain man whose main focus in life was to dress in these elegant clothes and show them off to his people. „X Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The End

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 6, 2015
     | 7,623 views

    A sermon to warn folks to be careful about listening to those who would claim to know the end of time.

    "The End" Matthew 24:1-51 Matthew 24:1 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Victorious! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,102 views

    Faith to Stand (part 6) Unlock the mystery of the incarnation to see how Jesus overcame Satan’s deceptive temptation and discover how you too can be VICTORIOUS!

    · Perhaps you have seen them at the mall or at your favorite discount store. None of them will be hard to find; retailers want you to buy these impulsive gift items. With catch phrases like, “One size fits all” or “The perfect gift for everyone Santa’s list” we are led to believe that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jacob, The Deceiver Deceived

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 5, 2024
     | 1,224 views

    Jacob deceived his father Isaac for the Blessing. And after working 7 years for Laban’s daughter Rachel, he received her sister Leah as his wife. The deceiver has been deceived. You shall reap what you sow.

    2024.08.04.Sermon Notes. Jacob the Deceiver Deceived William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Jacob deceived his father Isaac for the Blessing. And after working 7 years for Laban’s daughter Rachel, he received her sister Leah as his wife. Key Verse: Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Gender Identity And The Biblical Perspective Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 30, 2025
     | 291 views

    This message seeks to reaffirm the biblical view of gender identity, warn against the deception of modern ideologies, and offer hope to those struggling with confusion through the truth and love of God.

    GENDER IDENTITY AND THE BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:27, Deuteronomy 22:5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 19:4-6, Romans 1:24-28, Psalm 139:13-16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Isaiah 45:9 INTRODUCTION: In recent times, society has witnessed a growing wave of confusion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Satan's Forces Unmasked Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 12, 2015
     | 9,250 views

    Be aware of Satan’s tactics; but don’t be afraid, because our Heavenly Father protects those who are His.

    In his book, Influence, Robert Cialdini tells an interesting story about the owner of a jewelry store who was having trouble moving some of her merchandise. Specifically, she had a lot of turquoise and silver Native American jewelry. Now, the jewelry owner had tried every conventional sales trick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Evidence For Jesus' Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,659 views

    This sermon examines the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection. There are three evidences: (1) The Empty Tomb, (2) The Resurrection Appearances, and (3) The Transformation of the Disciples.

    Scripture How do you know that Jesus is alive? Christians claim that Jesus is alive. Today, I would like to show you the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection. Let’s read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 14-15a, 17: "1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Waiting For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 1,325 ratings
     | 604,893 views

    In the Gospel of Luke, we come across two characters who make their appearance in the final acts of the Christmas drama. One is a man named Simeon; the other is a woman named Anna. They don’t appear in any nativity scenes or in many Christmas cards, but

    Waiting for Christmas Kids have a hard time waiting for Christmas. Here are some actual letters that were written to Santa: Dear Santa Claus, When you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry you can use our phone and order a pizza to go. Dear Santa, I want a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    The Last Words Of St. Peter: Transfiguration

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,259 views

    St. Peters' last words about the Transfiguration before his death. Luke 9:29 reveals that Jesus' appearance was not merely some luminous glow but more deeply means that as he predicted his death he appeared to be more resolved and determined.

    “The Last Words of St. Peter” Transfiguration “They didn’t tell anyone what they had seen until long after this happened.” Luke 9:36 “We have seen his majestic splendor with our own eyes.” 2 Peter 1:16 Intro: When Thomas Edison invented the first light ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Doubting Thomas

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,250 views

    Thomas helps us to understand what Jesus was teaching His disciples during His post resurrection appearances. Those who loved him on the earth had to learn to live without the physical appearance of Christ - the actual seeing, touching, and hearing him.

    Doubting Thomas John 20:24-31 "Doubting Thomas." refers to one of the disciples of Jesus who is often associated with one word: doubting. He is seen as a natural pessimist, a man very liable to take the despondent hopeless view of the future and see the darker side of everything. . ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God