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  • Curtis Mathis avatar

    "just As He Said"

    Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Apr 24, 2022
     | 2,242 views

    Yes, Easter has passed…but I think I will remain here, at the tomb, yet a little longer…

    RED OAK BAPTIST Pastor Curtis Mathis 4/24/2022 – Sunday AM Matthew 28:6 “…JUST AS HE SAID… Introduction: Well, another Easter has come and gone, the baskets of goodies have been delivered, families have gathered, meals have been eaten, eggs have been hunted, and the peace lilies have left the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word Of Explanation Cleanliness

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    Defilement (vs.

    Defilement (vs. 11-14) A. Question about law & holiness 1. Does a holy vessel make holy that which it touches? No  2. Does an unclean person make the priest unclean? Yes C. Explanation about law & holiness 1. Holiness is not transferable 2. Contact with unholiness defiles 3. Sickness ö kiss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    What Doth The Lord Require Of Thee

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,179 views

    God has brought a charge against His people, and the charge is the same that He brings to us today. Their religion and their worship had become nothing but emptiness and meaningless rituals. All of it had become unrelated to their character and unrelated to their daily life.

    They were deeply religious. They were very faithful in performing the acts of worship, but they were empty and meaningless. They had no affect whatsoever on the character of those who worship and on their daily walk and activities. As we go through this life serving God, we need to be careful not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ark Baptism Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    Baptism is a ritual that points in several directions.

    Ark Baptism (I Peter 3:20b-22) 1. When it comes to church, some people cannot stay put. One balmy day in the South Pacific, a navy ship espied smoke coming from one of three huts on an uncharted island. ?Upon arriving at the shore they were met by a shipwreck survivor. He said, "I’m so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis King avatar

    Should Protestants Change Our Habits During Lent?

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,284 views

    What is the value of Lenten Rituals to Protestants?

    We could look to the time of Lent as traditional activities representing the death of Christ plus His resurrection, and return. This year, the 2018 Lenten Season began on February 14th – Valentines' day. For Lent that day is called Ash Wednesday and people, worldwide, gave up certain foods or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stale Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,500 views

    If you want to keep your relationship with Christ fresh and vital, don't focus on tradition and clean hands; instead, focus on scripture and a clean heart.

    Alan Kraft, in his book, Good News for Those Trying Harder, shares a story about a time when his wife borrowed his car and heard a CD he had loaded in the sound system. The song touched her. When she asked him about it, he was able to recite the lyrics, but had never thought much about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Traditions Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,738 views

    Rituals and traditions nurture of faith and prepare us for the coming of Jesus so that we can in turn prepare the world for Jesus' coming.

    Luke 24:28-35 “Traditions” INTRODUCTION During this season of Advent, we continue to focus on how we prepare ourselves, for the coming of Jesus, so that we can prepare the world. We have talked about caring conversations, spiritual disciplines, and service. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    United We Stand

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,578 views

    Unity can only be achieved through genuine Christian love and its three essential qualities: 1. Mutual concern 2. Mutual contact 3. Mutual contribution

    In the early days of World War II, Germany bombed England unmercifully. The British teetered near defeat as German planes dropped tons of bombs on London. The people of London urged the Queen Mother to send her children to safety in Canada. She replied by saying, “The children cannot go ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Best Till Now Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,197 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, and how it might apply to us today.

    Good morning. If you have your Bibles, please open up to John 2:1. We have been looking at the book of John. We are actually trying to get through the entire book of John. We are actually succeeded in getting through chapter 1, so we only have about 20 more chapters to go and we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    #12 Parties, Patches And Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 16, 2020
     | 6,960 views

    This message describes Jesus' response to the Pharisees because His disciples did not fast. The Pharisees opposition stemmed from a defense of the status quo. Jesus came to smash the status quo and create something new and superior.

    #12 Parties, Patches and Wineskins Series: Mark March 15, 2020 Chuck Sligh Several ideas and illustrations for this sermon were adapted from David Dykes’ sermon on SermonCentral.com, Old Whiners or New Wineskins. TEXT: Mark 2:18-22 – "And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Need A Refill

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,033 views

    As Jesus turns water into wine as a symbol of bringing joy, He specializes in re-filling life's empty places.

    Re-Filling Your Empty Life by Kraig Pullam John 2:1-2:1 One of my favorite movies of which I will boldly, blatantly and unashamedly admit is the sequel “Bad Boys II.” It is a funny/amusing/somewhat comical/quite insightful movie whether you like or not with Martin Lawrence (of which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    How Does The Empty Tomb Affect Me Today?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,496 views

    I share a couple important thoughts about how the Empty tomb, the resurrection affects us today as Christians

    The Empty Tomb and how it affects me today Pastor Glenn Newton April 3, 2005 Text: Philippians 3:10-14 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Went Out Full But Came Home Empty

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,992 views

    28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose

    I Went Out Full But Came Home Empty Pastor Ken Crow Ruth 1:21-22 (King James Version) 21I went out full and the LORD hath brought me home again empty: why then call ye me Naomi, seeing the LORD hath testified against me, and the Almighty hath afflicted me? 22So Naomi returned, and Ruth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Resurrection Impact: Peter & Thomas The Result Of The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,666 views

    Easter is not about celebrating Jesus crucifixion it’s about celebrating Jesus resurrection, our focus is not death it’s life. This sermon looks at the effect of the resurrection on Peter & Thomas and us.

    I want to take us on a journey back in time Back to Easter Sunday. Not last week, I want to take us back a couple of thousand years. I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning. Can you imagine Jesus followers waking up and remembering what had happened, remembering ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Coz von avatar

    The Hour Glass Is Almost Empty - Will I Make It?

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 17, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,038 views

    The last few grains of sand is slipping through the hour glass of time. Prepare to meet your God. The trumpet of the Lord is about to sound- Be ye therefor ready! I have loved thee with an everlasting love: Therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee

    You have never seen a sermon like this one before; please read it and reread it - over and over and over...... The content is just that important! You be the judge? Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational