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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Defiled Religion, Defiled Hearts"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,059 views

    God is concerned with true worship from the heart, not outward observances.

    “The Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, unwashed. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Worship Beyond Walls

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 15, 2025
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    Worship is more than the songs we sing in church; it is a lifestyle that extends beyond the physical walls of any building.

    WORSHIP BEYOND WALLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:20-24 Supporting Texts: Acts 16:25-26, Hebrews 13:15, Romans 12:1-2, Psalm 34:1, Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: Worship is more than the songs we sing in church; it is a lifestyle that extends beyond the physical walls of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Touch Of Jesus

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 26, 2021
     | 3,648 views

    Mark is challenging the reader’s mind. Do you need more proof that the "rule of God" has arrived in Jesus? It is the story of Jairus' daughter and a healing. When Jesus returns He will touch us and reunite our body and soul. Philippians 2:30-31

    In Jesus Holy Name June 27, 2021 Text: Mark 5:28, 41 Pentecost V Redeemer “The Touch of Jesus” (read the text) Each Sunday in our journey through the Gospel of Mark, we know that Mark is asking his readers to answer these questions: Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Baptism Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,725 views

    Baptism explained from a Methodist theology

    Why Baptism Romans 6:1-11 Since the beginning of time, water has played a significant role in the lives of human beings. It has determined where people lived, impacted how and where people planted crops. And it has had a role in the religious life of people as well. In he Old Testament, water was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    "resurrection Realities"

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 5, 2021
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    Based on Matthew 28:1-10 & other selected Scriptures - Sermon focuses on 4 realities that the resurrection confirms & assures.

    “RESURRECTION REALITIES” Matthew 28:1-10 FBCF – 4/4/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – “It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming” video The truth that we celebrate today is the truth that sets us apart from all other religions. The message of the resurrection is central to the Gospel. Without this life-changing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 308 ratings
     | 57,410 views

    The heart of our problems are deeper than superficial behaviors. Before we can change, we need our hearts to be changed.

    Why do people treat each other so badly? Why do spouses break their wedding vows? Why do people act out in violence and hatred toward others? Why do racism and hate crimes still exist in our world? Why are people filled with greed? Why do we act with treachery and deception toward each other? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Philippians 3:1-6

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
     | 832 views

    Philippians 3:1-6

    Philippians 3:1-6: The Point | Our joy comes from Jesus not circumstances. Paul appreciated his relationship with Jesus; perhaps this is because his relationship with Christ began when he (Paul) was at his worst. He did not deserve or could never earn the grace that God gave him. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Without Faith, It Is Impossible To Please God

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 2, 2026
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     | 256 views

    Faith is not optional, but an essential commodity in the kingdom of God. Without it, we can not fellowship with God.

    Without Faith, it is Impossible to Please God Study Text: Hebrews 11:6 Introduction: - Faith is the currency of the Kingdom. In God’s economy, nothing functions without it. - Many people are busy in church activities yet are not pleasing God because activity without faith does not attract ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-Of-The-Ordinary

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2010
     | 2,247 views

    Easter sermon about doubting the resurrection of Christ.

    Luke 24: 1 – 12 Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-of-the-ordinary. Intro: A man was walking down the street one evening when he spotted a neighborhood boy down on his hands and knees inching along the sidewalk underneath a street light. The man asked, “Billy, what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What God Wants On Sunday Morning

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,432 views

    We are incurably religious, thinking that if we use the right formulas, we will be acceptable to God. But God wants our personal involvement and our investment in understanding Him.

    Our most persistent sin is that we are religious. Of all the sins that men and women commit, of all the wrongheaded directions we take, of all the wayward wanderings on which we go, none is more persistent than this: that we are religious. As someone has put it, we are incurably religious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Over Satan

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,690 views

    Actually, there are many who think that there isn't any such being as Satan - that he is a product of our imagination, sort of like Santa Claus, only evil.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ezekiel 28:14-17; Isaiah 14:12-14 A. This morning I'm starting a short series of sermons about Satan & Satanism, & it is proving to be a difficult series to prepare. The reason it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Righting The Religious Rut Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    4th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    RIGHTING THE RELIGIOUS RUT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 5 PSALM 63:1-8 INTRODUCTION: (Faith Story - Beth Rampleberg) Thank-you Beth. Did you catch the words and phrases in Beth’s faith story? “Obligation,” “knowledge in my head but not my heart,” “something was missing,” “emptiness,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Is The Way

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 163 ratings
     | 14,446 views

    to know that no matter what is going on in your life jesus is the only way.

    JESUS IS THE WAY George Crumbly April 16, 2006 AM Easter Sunday Humphrey UMC John 14 I prayed for a message for this Easter Sunday. Easter is a very special time for the Christian. We do not keep Easter in commemoration or in remembrance but as a CELEBRATION!! If we’re not careful Easter will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Dawning Of Messiah’s Mission Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,307 views

    Jesus ministry to serve and ransom mankind was not spontaneous, but well-orchestrated –as we see in today’s text. We can see at least three persons or categories involved in the early stage of his ministry.

    The Dawning of Messiah’s Mission (Mark 1:1-11) 1. The Church Father Iraneus,before 200 A.D., “Matthew also issued a written Gospel among the Hebrews in
their own dialect, while Peter and Paul were preaching at Rome, and
laying the foundations of the Church. After their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heaven Is A Marriage Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 24, 2013
     | 4,731 views

    Marriage is about the union of two hearts, and in Heaven it is the marriage of Christ and His Church. If we do not see ourselves connected/united to Christ in a covenantal relationship, we will fail to grasp the nature of life after death.

    In Revelation 21, John the Apostle sees Heaven as “a bride dressed for her husband.” The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 5 compares the union of husband and wife to that of Christ and the church. We are the Bride of Christ. It’s been said, regarding Heaven, the Bible provides the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational