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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Divisions, Sins, And Signs (Matthew 12:22-37)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 26, 2025
     | 147 views

    The clash between Jesus and the Pharisees intensified during the time of His public ministry. He rebuked and condemned them for their hypocrisy and unbelief, warning them of the eternal consequences.

    After healing the man with the withered hand (12:9-14), the Lord Jesus continued His work of healing the sick and teaching the Word. Now the people brought before Him a man who was not only demon-possessed but also suffered from blindness and the inability to speak. Jesus immediately cast out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Spiegel avatar

    Unify- Forgiveness Over Blame Series

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015
     | 4,593 views

    A unified church can be a powerful influence in the community so naturally our enemy love to create offenses to cause division. Forgiveness as Christ forgave us is a powerful defense against those schemes.

    Walgreen’s – (life doesn’t give you lemons but there is still lemonade) Since we don’t live in perfect, there’s Walgreens… The truth is there was a time we lived in perfect and will one day be returned there but it is hard to find here on earth. Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    Horizontal Or Vertical Divide

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 18, 2023
     | 1,040 views

    God doesn't divide between us horizontally, that's what we do. God divides between us vertically. Saved or not saved. In Christ or not in Christ. He shows no favoritism, and we shouldn't either.

    Horizontal or Vertical Divide James 2:1-13 Many years ago when Terri and I were living in Bowling Green, KY, we were members of a very large church for a while. This church was so large that they had two of everything—two Sunday morning worship services and two Sunday School services. Now, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Use The Bible To Win Spiritual Victories Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 31, 2013
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     | 5,578 views

    This sermons gives practical advice on how to use the offensively (offensively as in offense and defense). What does it mean that the Bible is the sword of the Spirit - our one offensive weapon in the armor of God.

    [Skit idea: A guy talking big (“saved by God, power of Holy Spirit, etc.,” he has a sword of the Spirit) then when an enemy comes and engages him in battle, he cowers, girl-screams, hops backward in retreat, head tucked down, blindly and wildly waving his sword around in the general ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. avatar

    ‘united We Stand Divided We Fall’ (Mark 3:22-27) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Jul 28, 2016
     | 10,617 views

    A expository sermon series on the book of Mark.

    The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 3: ‘United We Stand Divided We Fall’ Mark 3:22-27 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor March 22, 2015 I think everyone likes to be part of a family, an organization, something where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Sweep Around Your Own Front Door

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014
     | 13,150 views

    Sometimes I feel more like a volunteer fire fighter than a pastor. We spend much of our time outing unnecessary fires created by gossip. Thank You Robert Mckenzie from "Good Shepherd Baptist Church" for the original messsag

    We used to have an award that we gave out each month at the VW dealer, where I worked as shop foreman. It was called the “Crybaby” award and it was a baby’s pacifier mounted on a piece of wood. We gave it to the technician that griped and complained the most, each month. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 14 - Stay United, Prayerful And Obedient Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 3, 2024
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     | 598 views

    Jonah’s disobedience brought untold troubles on all the crew aboard that ship. The church too must be wary of those who are divisive and must strive hard to maintain unity, integrity continuing in prayer and being obedient to God.

    We read in Jonah 1:11, Then they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?" For the sea was raging and growing more tempestuous. (AFV) The events that preceded this verse were that the ship on which Jonah voyaged was faced with a severe tempest. The mariners ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Loving Your Rights Or Your Right To Love Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 22, 2009
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     | 2,772 views

    What distractions keep you from being an effective witness for Jesus Christ? One of the chief distractions is focusing on the minor differences between us, instead of building each other up in love. Paul takes this topic head-on in Romans 14.

    We’ve been talking about making ourselves available to become like God and be used by God in his Great Story. Have you ever had an important task to do—a paper to write, an assignment at work to complete, a check book that needs to be balanced? As you set yourself to that task, the phone rings, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,181 views

    If we want to get along we must lose our arrogant attitudes and live for the Lord alone.

    Disagreeing Without Being Disagreeable Romans 14:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill 9/19/10 I thought you might want to know why I didn’t preach the last two weeks. I’ve been busy putting hot-air hand dryers in the rest rooms. After installing them I decided to remove them because when I went into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Bolin avatar

    Unity

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,705 views

    A cry for unity in the local body.

    Good morning. How is everyone this morning? Thank each of you for being here. I would like to ask you a few questions this morning. I would like to quote to you some sentences and you tell me if they are in the Bible. "Money is the root of all evil." 1 Timothy 6:10 "Do unto others as you would ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Two Ways

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,649 views

    The same crossroads that mankind had to choose from in Paul’s day are still with us today. The world is standing at the crossroads today, Will people choose the path of human justification and self-righteousness or will they take the path of God’s mercy

    The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 11Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand. 12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Deborah Westbrook avatar

    You May Already Be A Winner

    Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,742 views

    Realizing you are God’s child comes with reassurance and responsibility.

    John 15:16-17 “You May Already Be a Winner” Jan 20, 2008 There is a historical account of the preparations for one of Napoleon’s famous battles. As Napoleon was talking to a group of his high ranking officers, his horse, standing nearby, spooked and bolted. A quick thinking private, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Fire To The Earth

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    We must be willing to be set "on fire" with the gospel of Christ Jesus to accomplish all Christ calls us to do.

    Luke 12: 49 – 56 Fire To The Earth Intro: Anytime you get a group of people together, there is going to be a difference of opinion. That is not always bad! For example: raise your hand if you think it is more important to clean the house than to mow the lawn? / Raise your hand if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Where The Rubber Meets The Road Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2010
     | 6,794 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 3:1-9 regarding carnality and immaturity that was causing division in the church

    Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Title: Where the Rubber Meets the Road, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell some story about being stuck with a needle, maybe that one about the needle going all the way through my hand…and say what they always say, “OK now, just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Is He The Christ? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,479 views

    If Jesus’ authority to not only interpret the Sabbath but also to work on the Sabbath indeed comes from God, then Jesus is making a messianic claim. This claim opens the way to questions concerning His origins—divine origins. Is He the Christ?

    JOHN 7: 25-36 IS HE THE CHRIST? The force of Jesus’ argument with the authorities seems to impress many in the audience who are either residents of the city or pilgrims in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. Thus a shift in subject springs from Jesus’ last answer. If Jesus’ authority to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist