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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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     | 1,229 views

    To explore the profound lessons of love, grace, and mercy from the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging us to embody these virtues in our daily lives.

    Good morning, church family. Today we're diving deep into a familiar, yet profoundly challenging passage from the Book of Luke. We’ll be looking at the narrative of the Good Samaritan, exploring "The Power of Love, The Obligation of Love, and The Challenge of Love." In the words of the great ...read more

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    Radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple

    Contributed by Mark Zorn on May 18, 2025
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    Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

    Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revelation 2:18-29 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 12, 2025
     | 545 views

    To the Church in Thyatira

    Revelation 2:18-29 To the Church in Thyatira 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. The Son of God as described here with His eyes like fire and whose feet are like bronze ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Mandate For The Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    jesus has set a mandate for His church to follow and fulfill

    A Mandate for the Church Matthew 9:35-38 December 31, 2000 Introduction I. The reality of a national mandate A. The political scene 1. This year’s election was at best unsettling and at worst a big joke 2. Political analysis brings out the question – Will George W. Bush have a real mandate for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Nailed To The Cross

    Contributed by Doug Sanders on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,015 views

    Jesus did not die on the Cross so that we can live a defeated life, Paul says that Jesus nailed all of that to the Cross

    Nailed to the Cross Col: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life, is listening to defeated Christians. We ether have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t over come. Or we have place so many added restrictions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Be Affected As A Person

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment.

    1. The Holy Spirit can be grieved in a way that He feels intense disappointment. Isaiah wrote, "Yet they rebelled and grieved the Holy Spirit. So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them." (Isa. 63:10) Ask the Lord to help you to avoid grieving the Spirit in anyway so as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Uses Various Channels To Communicate Christ's Message

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,652 views

    1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ's messages.

    1. The Holy Spirit is not limited to any channel in communicating Christ's messages. Dr. Luke wrote, "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Characteristics Of Real Fishers Of Men - Luke 5:1-12

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 21,695 views

    Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12

    Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12 Illustration:The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beauty Of Heaven

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,882 views

    So many good people are misguided as to the true beauty of Heaven

    The Beauty of Heaven Rev 21; 1,2 Introduction 1. Scripture distinctly reveals the fact that the world is not destined to remain as it is. 2. Nature reveals this as well in her constant rejuvenation; Summer-fall-winter-spring. 3. For the Christian no thought is more pleasing that the beauty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Wisdom Does The Bible Give Us On Human Cloning?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    An examination of 5 key Biblical principles to consider on the issues of human cloning and genetic engineering.

    The Bible obviously doesn’t use the words “human cloning,” but that should not lead us to believe that our Father has left us in the dark on this issue. This morning I want to talk about 5 important Biblical principles that we as Christians need to keep in mind as this debate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory On A Snowy Day

    Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 6,250 views

    Winning against unfavorable circumstances

    VICTORY ON A SNOWY DAY II Samuel 23:20 He went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in the time of snow. His name was Benaiah. He was ranked among David’s mighty men; among the warriors. This man was not a fair weather hero. I was reading about the mighty men in the 23rd chapter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn Off The Faucet

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    KEEP ALLOWING THE OLD MAN TO CREEP BACK IN.

    TURN OFF THE FAUCET GAL 2:20 JOHN 3:30 INTRO: JESUS “COME TO DESTROY THE WORKS OF DEVIL” A). THIEF COMES BUT TO KILL, STEAL, DESTROY (BRING BAD) B). DEVIL IS THE ANCHOR BEHIND THE SIN IN OUR LIFE, BUT IT IS LUST OF FLESH THAT TURNS INTO ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Ephiphany Ephiphany

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,281 views

    A look at the cost of our worship.

    An Epiphany epiphany Start with reading the passage – adding interpretation/teaching Debunk myths: Referring to the magi as “kings” – again not mentioned. Probably a poor translation at some time, or simply tradition that sounded nice – kings paying homage to the King of kings. Where did they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Few Good Men

    Contributed by Al Hughes on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,287 views

    There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart.

    A FEW GOOD MEN Acts 11:19-24 There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart. Luke 6:45— A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Things Everyone Knows About Satan (But That The Bible Says Are False)

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 398 ratings
     | 11,150 views

    Exploration of three common myths about the Devil.

    Introduction: There is a petition that every now and again comes into my hands. It states that Christians need to act quickly because a request is before the FCC from Madalyn Murray O’Hair and some atheist organizations that proposes to ban all religious broadcasting in America. "Act ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist