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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011
     | 3,674 views

    Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

    Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcoming The King

    Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011
     | 5,956 views

    Palm Sunday text that teaches that we must expect to encounter the risen Christ this day and even find Him in the most unlikely of places and faces.

    “Welcoming the King” – Matthew 21:1-11 There is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Royal Wedding. I realized that there are many people only a few years younger than myself who have no memory of the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. We Americans have always had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pretenders

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,679 views

    Without dissimulation. That simply means open, transparent, and honest. Whether is be in love or business, that is what God expects from us in all of our dealings.

    PRETENDERS Gibeonites --Joshua 9 motivated by fear pretension cannot be equated with love. The deceit was used to make a league with Israel. The vow was unwise, but it was considered official and had to be honored. A wrong relationship now has become obligatory and thus, will have its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,273 views

    We may come to Jesus hoping and expecting for a particular need to be met; but he also wants to meet a deeper need - the cleansing of our heart.

    2 Kings 5.1-14 & Mark 1.40-45 Just Words???: Cleansing Just Words: Cleansing Scripture Text: Mark 1.40-45 INTRODUCTION His name was Naaman. He was a leader; …a valiant-soldier; …a warrior. He was a great-man, who commanded the respect of everyone who knew him. But, he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The "Pentaristics" Of Jesus' Disciples

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 13, 2014
     | 4,033 views

    Disciples have been defined as disciplined followers but what does Jesus expect as the attributes of those who He really considers His disciples?

    Jesus Christ on different occasions identified five characteristics that should typify His disciples and they are what I refer to as "Pentaristics". Disciples have been defined as disciplined followers but what does Jesus expect as the attributes of those who He really considers His disciples? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is It Really Legalism?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
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     | 4,721 views

    In many modern churches, legalism is no more than acknowledging that the Lord has given to His Church a body of legislation that He expects to be taught and obeyed.

    During my decades of Christian ministry, the terms “legalism” and “legalist” have progressively been bandied-about within modern churches and their preachers/pastors. These terms have, primarily, been used to describe and condemn those Christians and churches that believe that there is more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discussing The End Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 25, 2018
     | 8,428 views

    What will the sign of the end be? What can we expect during that time? The disciples asked questions such as these and Jesus provided answers in the Olivet Discourse.

    Discussing the End Mark 13: 1-8 Following a time of intense debate within the Temple, Jesus and the disciples departed Jerusalem and made their way to the Mount of Olives. As they sat there on the mountain, having a clear view of the city below, Jesus gave the Olivet Discourse. The message Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Grace Toward People You Can’t Stand

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 16, 2013
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     | 3,423 views

    A look at the personal resentments that we hold onto as well as how God expects us to change to see those people the way He does.

    WHAT GOD BELIEVES: We want God’s actions to line up with our pre-existing beliefs. - We want God to work within the confines of our pre-existing beliefs and values. We don’t want to have to go through the hard work of changing what we think and believe. - We want to love God and be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enemy Within

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014
     | 7,245 views

    The end time is here. The Church is expecting the return of the Lord. So, there is a battle going on.The last battle of the end time is inside the church.

    THE ENEMY WITHIN Friend,You are welcome to THE TRUMPETER. Remember, It is a moment we are sharing the UNDILUTED word of God, preparing the saints for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. We sincerely thank God for the people that have been following this preaching of the word of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What My Dad Should Not Have Taught Me

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009
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     | 3,851 views

    How we as adults reflect on our past sin influences the children in our lives, to expect censure or approval when they sin in similar ways.

    What my dad should not have taught me Genesis 26:1-12 My father has told me many stories. Most of them took place before he became a Christian, because I can remember his life since then. Some of these stories have elements of sin in them. My father and all fathers must ask this question: Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #6 ‘along The Road Of Joy To Rejection Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,504 views

    We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes in and expectations of Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection.

    Mark 11:1-11 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes and expectations in Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection. A SERMON FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009 (Palm Sunday). Journeying with Jesus through Lent #6 ‘Along ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Father’s Gifts Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 8,370 views

    God calls us to bring our prayer requests to Him in expectation, but not to take Him for granted. As such his model for prayer is to Ask Seek Knock

    Message:- Lord’s Prayer Series Matthew 7:7-11 Our Father’s Gifts From the moment God came to Abram … who will became Abraham … and God said to Abram “Leave Haran and go to the land of Canaan”; from that moment the Israelites became a special nation with many special privileges Not because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Favor To Face Life's Pressures Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 11, 2015
     | 9,154 views

    What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Find out in this sermon from the book of Daniel.

    Intro: What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Everything that we see in the book of Daniel is Daniel trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. Being carried off to captivity 900 miles from where he was born and raised. Placed in a foreign country and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One True God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 8, 2019
     | 3,925 views

    Continuing our series on Christianity 101, Pastor John teaches why God is real, what He is like, and what He expects of us.

    One True God? Christianity 101 Series CCCAG September 8h, 2019 Intro: Most of you know I got saved while working in an electronics factory and sometimes my job had me moving around a lot to different departments. One morning I got told I was going over to the testing area to test and fix some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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    This sermon explores Simeon's unwavering faith in God's promise, encouraging believers to hold onto God's promises with expectancy and live out their faith actively.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I trust you are all in good spirits and eager to partake in this nourishing feast of the Word of God. Today, we are going to focus our hearts and minds on a passage from the gospel of Luke, a passage that is both profound and enlightening. It is my hope and ...read more

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