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    True Worship In The Religious World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,234 views

    Explore the themes of true worship, the dangers of insincere worship, and the necessity of forgiveness.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We're diving deep into the Word today, looking at a powerful passage in Luke that explores some very profound themes: the power of true worship, the cost of a fake worship, and the need for forgiveness. In the words of A.W. Tozer, "Worship is no longer ...read more

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    A Harsh Indictment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 30, 2014
     | 4,548 views

    Living for Christ means that we live FOR Him, in everything we do. Sitting in judgment of others, hoping to prove ourselves superior, is SINFUL, and is exactly what the Pharisees thought they could do to Jesus ... and He calls them on it.

    A Harsh Indictment Mark 7:1-7, Isaiah 29:13, Joshua 24:15 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Easter Egg

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    The empty tomb of Jesus is God’s ultimate Easter egg!

    The Ultimate Easter Egg Luke 24:1-12 March 31, 2002: Easter morning Introduction Recently, an article was published that revealed the secrets of hidden “surprises” in computer software and video games. Programmers add these surprises to give the programs an added appeal. Some of the examples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Beyond The Passion

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,901 views

    Beyond the Passion there is an empty tomb but what does that mean to us?

    Luke 24:1-12 Beyond the Passion He was dead, and with him died all of their dreams, all of their hopes everything they believed in. They had given everything to him, their past, their present even their future and up until three days ago it seemed like a pretty good bargain. All he had wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "From Chaos To Redemption"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,230 views

    The God of Creation takes empty lives and gives them purpose.

    Genesis 1:1-5 “From Chaos To Redemption” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The first 5 verses of the Bible inform us that God brought Creation out of chaos. And chaos is a word that we--as Americans--understand in a way that we never have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rescurrection From The Dead

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,261 views

    An Easter Sermon about no need for a gravestone because the "tomb is empty"!

    I. Used Tombstone...Real Bargain (1) Dr. Paul Stuckey is pastor at Grace United Methodist Church in Dayton, Ohio. He tells the story of an eye-catching ad in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, newspaper’s classified section. Big, bold letters advertised "Used Tombstone. " The ad’s text read as follows: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Heart And Home

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    Without an authentic relationship with God, we are left empty and detached

    Heart and Home Psalms 101:1-2 Question? What is the most important part of a house? At first you might say the foundation, the heating system or the plumbing. • But the most important part of a house is the home. • And the most important part of that home is the hearts of the people who live ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Right Kind Of Full House

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,999 views

    Message regarding Jesus’ teaching about a spiritually empty house.

    The Right Kind of Full House Matthew 12:43-45 July 23, 2006 Introduction How many of you know what a “full house” is? And no, I don’t mean the TV show from the 80’s and 90’s. It’s okay to admit that you know that it’s a poker hand! And I won’t even ask how you know! Honest! In poker, a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Resurrection Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2013
     | 6,762 views

    Easter Sunday message of the hope that we have in the empty tomb

    Resurrection of hope John 20:1-18 Introduction- He is risen (response- He is risen indeed) Hope is a powerful word. With it you are able to endure great stress and look past many hard situations. Without hope you crumble and lose vision. To those that put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Compassion: 'the King's Reply'

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,889 views

    God wants us to care about whats happening to others in our world

    By Garrett Edwards Every year around this time, people start thinking about what kinds of things they will be willing to sacrifice for world vision’s 40 hour famine. People, churches, youth groups, schools, businesses, if they are so inclined, ask for a little booklet from world vision and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Three Faiths Of Easter

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,440 views

    When John, Peter, and Mary all came to the empty tomb, they exhibited three types of faith that are present in many people today when they face and look into the empty tomb of Jesus.

    The Three Faiths of Easter John 20:1-18 View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/stream/ Or on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6pvasBS2go Have you ever noticed how much running there is in the Bible? There’s so much that sometimes it leaves me breathless ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Rush Of Communion

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 4, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,826 views

    Holy Communion is more than a ritual. Communion is a time of Remembrance; A time of Unity; a time of Self-Examination & a time of Hope.

    The RUSH of Communion 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 & 11:23-32 Do we rush through Holy Communion or do get a "RUSH" when we celebrate Holy Communion? Let's take a look at what Holy Communion is all about. We know the different names: Holy Communion – Lord’s Supper – Eucharist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And See The Scapegoat: Christ Our Substitute - Leviticus 16:7–8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 318 views

    Hidden among the laws, rituals, and sacrifices of Leviticus, we discover some of the clearest pictures of Jesus Christ in all of Scripture.

    Go! And See the Scapegoat: Christ Our Substitute - Leviticus 16:7–8 Leviticus 16:7–8 (NLT): “Then he must take the two male goats and present them to the Lord at the entrance of the Tabernacle. He is to cast sacred lots to determine which goat will be reserved as an offering to the Lord and which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Higher Standard

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    The standard of holiness has never been lowered, and the need for grace never more seen.

    A Higher Standard Matt. 5:20, 48 I’d like to be a track star. How cool would it be to stand before a roaring crowd that has stood to its feet because I set a new record in high jump! And I could do it, you know—if the record for high jump stood at two feet. Unfortunately for me, the record is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacrifice: The Ultimate Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,020 views

    Christ was the ultimate sacrifice.

    Tonight we are kicking off our new series – “SACRIFICE” – sounds a little morbid for a back to school series, even to me … but here’s where we are at! Tough topic … so let’s start with a little fun … Things You Don’t Want to Hear During Surgery •Better save that. We’ll need it for the autopsy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God