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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Jesus' Negligent Disciples Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012
     | 6,081 views

    This passage presents the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant religion.

    Introduction We’ve noticed that, while Jesus has gotten off to a great start amazing everyone with his teaching, healing and exorcising of demons, he has also started to create controversy. He first seems like he has all the markings of a special man of God – maybe a prophet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Picture Of History

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 4, 2015
     | 5,413 views

    This passage wasn't written to scare us, it was written to comfort us.

    REVELATION IN PICTURES: A PICTURE OF HISTORY Revelation 6:1-17 This is one of those passages in the book of Revelation that scare most people; I can’t really blame them because there are some frightening things here: Four horsemen bringing war, famine, disease, depression and death; Images ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ongoing Mockery Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2017
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     | 6,234 views

    This passage describes the mockery of Jesus. Are there ways that we mock Him today?

    SUCH SELF-CONTROL: Jesus shows remarkable restraint in the face of ugly mockery. - Mark 15:16-20. a. The mockery. - The scene is hard-breaking: the sinless Son of God being mocked by the Roman soldiers. - We see injustice in the world today and it pierces our heart. We deeply know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Fruit Do I Bear?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 4, 2023
     | 1,185 views

    In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about the fruit in people’s lives.

    False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious however who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Equality With God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
     | 4,958 views

    In this passage, Jesus will give us 9 proofs that He is equal with God.

    As Christians, we need to face the claim of Jesus that He is equal with God. We went into detail about this in chapter 1 but again we are faced with this claim tonight. How could Jesus make such a claim? Because Jesus gave us proof after proof of His claim which clearly verified this claim. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King Saul Goes Trick Or Treating

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 22, 2024
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     | 1,062 views

    This passage is a warning not to step outside God’s guidance when stressed.

    KING SAUL GOES TRICK OR TREATING 1 SAMUEL 28:1-20 #halloweeniscoming INTRODUCTION “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat. If you don’t, I don’t care, I’ll pull down your underwear.” "Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat, not too big, not too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Who Can Make The Impossible Possible

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 22, 2025
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    This passage describes an impossible event in which God makes things possible.

    Title: The God of the Impossible Theme: God can do the impossible if we believe it is possible. Text: 2 Kings 6:1 - 7 . . . MADE THE IRON FLOAT. — 2 K I N G S 6 : 6 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, "See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Fruit Do I Bear?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
     | 1,067 views

    In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

    False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    John Series Part 19 The Subject Of Worship John 4:19-24 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 2,200 views

    Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage.

    The Subject of Worship, 4:19–24 (4:19–24) Introduction: man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage. 1. The woman was troubled (vv.19–20). 2. Fact 1: the place of worship is not what is important (v.21). 3. Fact 2: true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Divide Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 2, 2025
     | 207 views

    There is a remarkable difference between heaven and hell as we see here in this passage.

    Title: The Great Divide Theme: To show the difference between heaven and hell. Text: Luke 16:19 – 31 Note: This message is part of a series I called the DNA of a Christian. It covers essential doctrines that Christians need to believe. It makes us who we are. In this message, although I leaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Church Dress Code Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016
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     | 8,553 views

    The context of the passage is about how Christians within a church body are to relate to one another.

    Colossians 3:12-13 Church Dress Code 1/4/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction One of the many things I like about my wife is that she simplifies my life. Each day, when I go to my closet, I find the set of clothes that I will be wearing that day. Isn’t that great? I know that I will wear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Celebrate Easter When You're Living Good Friday

    Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,471 views

    It’s a word about how to hold on when it’s difficult to hold on. A word with three or four very real biblical strategies of what to think on and how to think during those difficult times when you are waiting on the power of God.

    HOW TO CELEBRATE EASTER WHEN YOU’RE LIVING GOOD FRIDAY I have heard dozens of Easter Sermons over the course of my life, and I have delivered many Easter Sermons myself. Each year the preacher tries to find that clever, unique way of articulating the Easter message. Sometimes they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Sermon I’ve Never Wanted To Preach

    Contributed by John Newton on Aug 8, 2022
     | 1,377 views

    There are few (if any!) passages in the Bible more challenging than Hebrews 10:26-31...

    Aside from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, I wonder if anyone here this morning can tell me what may have been the most famous sermon ever preached… I don’t have any statistics to back me up, but I am certain that one of the top contenders has to be a sermon delivered to a congregation in Enfield, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Jochebed - A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 11, 2014
    based on 17 ratings
     | 109,248 views

    Can you think of anyone else in the world that has more potential for a positive influence on a child than a mother does? Jochebed was a godly mother who by faith let go and let God in the life of her son Moses.

    Jochebed - A Woman of Faith Exodus 2:1-8 Behind every great man is his mother. Someone imagined the mothers of these well-known sons making the following comments: Mrs. Morse: “Sam, stop tapping your fingers on the table--it’s driving me crazy!” Mrs. Lindbergh: “Charles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 616 views

    Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. There is a significant difference between acknowledging who He is and trusting in what He says.

    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe in Jesus Introduction: Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. But the real question is: Do we not only believe in Jesus but also believe Jesus? There is a significant difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal