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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 1 - Matthew 12:1-3 - Jesus Broke The Law! Why Can't I? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 15, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,247 views

    In Matthew 12:1-2 isn't Jesus just IGNORING parts of the law that He doesn't like? Is He walking to the EDGE of the law to explore where the BOUNDARIES really are? Is He the kind of person who would drive past a policeman just over the SPEED LIMIT or leav

    Convenience, Legalism, Stealing, Disciples, Jesus, Sabbath, Needs, Illegal, Boundaries, Purpose, Law, Matthew 12, Commandments | report PART 1 - MATTHEW 12:1-3 - JESUS BROKE THE LAW! WHY CAN'T I? Not long ago I witnessed an ACCIDENT. A car ahead of me pulled out of it's lane into a bus lane and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Our Faith Fails Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,925 views

    Part five focuses on how what we believes directly impact our faith using the story of Naaman.

    When Our Faith Fails Part 5 Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19; Introduction: This morning I will conclude my series titled “When Our Faith Fail”. This morning we will examine the last faith equation which states: Faith + Right Beliefs + Actions = Right Results.” In this equation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It’s The Last Hour Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,442 views

    It’s the last hour - recognize, remember, remain. 1- It’s the last hour - recognize the enemy 2- It’s the last hour - remember you’re united 3- It’s the last hour - remain in Christ

    INTRO.- It’s the last hour. I don’t like the sound of these words: THE LAST HOUR! ILL.- Three buddies die in a car crash, they go to heaven to an orientation. They are all asked, “When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tolerance - 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
     | 4,070 views

    A false gospel is damning and must be rejected! Watch out for false prophets... By their fruit you will recognize them.

    Dakota Community Church July 25, 2010 Tolerance – Part 3 We live in an age of tolerance. An Issue of Definition Tolerance has come to mean the acceptance of every viewpoint as equally true and valid. True tolerance means treating with integrity dignity and humility a person whose opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Deceptive Delicacies Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,851 views

    If we're going to remain vital in our churches and in our own spiritual lives, we must watch out for the false doctrine of self-help spirituality and instead feast at the table of God's Word along with exercise in the gym of good works.

    Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young lady who loved playing practical jokes. She had just graduated from a gourmet cooking class. So at an elegant student reception in a physician’s home near Miami, she decided to put her new cooking skills to the test. She took dog food and put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What A Big Catch Of Fish!

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,599 views

    Jesus was still teaching the disciples lessons - even after the tomb. Here, he teaches a lesson using a miraculous catch of fish.

    VERSES 1-3 Jesus was still trying to teach the disciples a lesson, even after His death. Jesus was going to leave the disciples in charge of His work and His mission here on this earth. After the events of Christ’s death, some believe that Peter returned to fishing because he felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Are Blessed

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,970 views

    The beatitudes: 1. Are often misinterpreted. 2. Help us to be like God. 3. Are not promises for the present, but guarantees of our future.

    We Are Blessed Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are those who have gone through a divorce. Blessed are those who cannot pay their bills and may be facing bankruptcy. Blessed are those who have just heard that they have a terminal illness. Blessed are you when you have been fired from your job. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rev. #57-17:1-3 Religious Babylon Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 22, 2010
     | 3,522 views

    Last time we talked about the origin of Babylon and saw from the Bible that it’s roots are from Gen. 10:10 to do with a man named Nimrod. 10And the beginning of his kingdom was Bab-el,-later called Babylon. REVELATION 17 is telling us about the reli

    Rev. #57-17:1-3 RELIGIOUS BABYLON 6-5-10 Last time we talked about the origin of Babylon and saw from the Bible that it’s roots are from Gen. 10:10 to do with a man named Nimrod. 10And the beginning of his kingdom was Bab-el,-later called Babylon. REVELATION 17 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    Jesus has told us in His own words: He is the only true light leading to salvation!

    The Light of the World In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about the greatness of Abraham. This is what Jesus said: John 8:58 (NASB) Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road Less Travelled

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,939 views

    This sermon compares the narrow road that leads to life with the broad way that leads to destruction.

    Title: The Road Less Traveled Text: Matthew 7:14-15 Date: September 6, 2009 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Children’s Sermon: Good morning boys and girls. Show a Tom Tom GPS and ask them if they know what it is? That’s right it’s a GPS and if you aren’t sure how to get somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Show Us The Father

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,940 views

    The disciples asked questions of doubt, but they would 'get it' later

    “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.” 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not come to know Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Signs Of The End Of The Age

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 5,186 views

    Signs of the end of the age (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 21 verses 5-38. Ill: • A friend once asked Isidor I. Rabi, a Nobel prize winner in science, • How he became a scientist. • Rabi replied that every day after school his mother would talk to him about his school day. • She wasn’t so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,416 views

    As Jesus disciples, we are to influencers not the influenced.

    A Messiah of Influence Text: Matt. 5:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Historian Philip Schaff, described the overwhelming influence which Jesus had on subsequent history and culture of the world: “This Jesus of Nazareth, without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    God Is Not A Capitalist Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,400 views

    This is the first in a 7-part series on the Parables. The Parable of the 11th Hour Work was told to describe God as a Landowner unlike any other.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,755 views

    In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

    Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

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    Denomination: Other