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  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 3,964 views

    Why can't God ignore or excuse sin? Sacrifice of atonement (OT background). Righteousness through faith. God is "just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus."

    CROSS PURPOSES 3: Mercy and Justice Crosses are everywhere: Hanging on chains around people’s necks. Tattooed on people’s bodies. Surrounded by artificial flowers along the side of the road, where an accidental death occurred. Lined up in cemeteries, or on grave markers. Towering over churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Only Way To Salvation Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2021
     | 2,107 views

    Paul urges the Jewish legalists to believe the Gospel, highlighting their errors in having a zeal for God but without knowledge of the truth, trusting in their own righteousness and making excuses not to trust Christ for righteousness. Salvation is available to all who believes.

    Paul discusses the problem of Jewish unbelief from Romans 9-11. • He started off in chapter 9 telling us of God’s sovereignty and His purpose in election. • God has not failed when He chose Israel to serve His purpose in salvation, even though many would reject Christ. He would save a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The Man & His Wife...were Not Ashamed." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,889 views

    Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure. When are we going to admit that we are responsible for our sin actions rather than shift the blame as did the first couple of Genesis. Let’s examine the facts together!

    Introduction We’d all like to say, "It was their fault..." We’re always looking for someone else to blame. Blame shifting is what we do best. No one wants to accept responsibility for their own actions. It’s has always been, "Someone elses fault..." This isn’t something new either. It dates as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Love

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 231 ratings
     | 11,457 views

    Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

    You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Journey To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,423 views

    In the Journey to Jerusalem, we can see: 1)The Determination Executed (Luke 9:51-53), 2) The Discipleship Error (Luke 9:54-56), and finally: 3) The Diversion Excuse (Luke 9:57-62)

    The Journey of the Sri Lankan’s aboard the MV Sun Sea, now that they are being processed in Canada, continues to be an eventful one. Whether it is because they are of a particular ethnic group, a possible terrorists threat or seen a free-loaders, they have faced much public rejection and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Parable Of The Mina

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,867 views

    This is a sermon about dong more for God with what we have. No one is excused from working for God. This message is a challenge for Christians to do more and learning that they have been given the abilities, resources, gifts etc to do so.

    The Parable of the Mina Introduction: Ill. Once a man said, “If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family.” And the same man said, “If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaving God Out Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 1, 2017
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,924 views

    It seems like a no brainer for believers to include God in every aspect of life? So what would cause a believer to leave God out? Our Family Minister, Scott Jewell explores some of the excuses people use in this message.

    Read Hebrews 11:8-12 Each week, we have a group of ministers that meet over lunch to encourage each other and sometimes we plan sermon series together. This month we’re focusing on obstacles to healthy relationships. Last week, Jeff spoke about only giving the leftovers, today I want to discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lying To The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 4, 2017
     | 15,764 views

    If God killed every Christian who lied, the churches would be empty. This does not excuse lying, but it does acknowledge our fallibility. The message is a study of one couple that attempted to deceive God and what He did about their deceit.

    “A man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Great Supper Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 135 ratings
     | 20,363 views

    Jesus’ sense of humor shows up in a big way during some awkward dinner table moments, esp. when He talked about people and the excuses they offer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint template.

    Parable of the Great Supper Luke 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatSupper.html One of the chief Pharisees has invited Jesus over for dinner, and we’re gonna have some fun tonite! v. 1 “they watched Him” = laid a trap v. 2 this diseased man was deliberately planted so Jesus would heal him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2015
     | 15,634 views

    Hypocrisy! The bane of the church. The most common excuse for non-believers. But it is also something God HATES! So much that he struck down dead a Couple for it. This sermon examines 4 signs of hypocrisy, and what to do about it.

    Hypocrisy Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 1, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. [PROP: A BEAUTIFUL BOWL/PLATTER (LIGHT COLORED ON THE INSIDE). MAKE SURE OUTSIDE IS CLEAN AND INSIDE IS AS DIRTY AS YOU CAN MAKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Iva1 Beware Of Being Cheated By Philosophy And Empty Deceit Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 19, 2018
     | 4,654 views

    " For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:18-20)."

    10/4/18 Tom Lowe IVA1 Beware of Being Cheated by Philosophy and Empty Deceit (Col 2:8) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:8 (NIV) See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering Atheism

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2015
     | 4,170 views

    Militant anti-theism claims that religion is the root of all evil...yet this worldview presents an intangible definition of evil. The problem with atheism is moral, an excuse to live any way one pleases...while Christianity offers a clear view of life.

    “The fool has said in his heart, there is no God,” Psalm 14:1. Jesus warned against lightly calling people fools in Matthew 5:22. “Anyone who says 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of Hell.” A “fool” is not an unintelligent, dim-witted person. The term ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Does Not Throw The Clay Away! Try Again!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,243 views

    WE CAN NEVER GIVE UP ON PEOPLE. Seems, I can see farther than I can reach? We must love hard to love people and dream new possibilities. Marred clay? No excuses, try again.

    GOD DOES NOT THROW THE CLAY AWAY... TRY AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU CAN SEE FARTHER THAN YOU CAN REACH... BUT KEEP REACHING... Have you ever watched a western where the cowboy falls into QUICKSAND? The cowboys natural reaction is to kick and fight. The more the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Lessons From A One Talent Man

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 10, 2021
     | 2,525 views

    What do you do if you are a one talent man? God has given everyone at least one talent. 1. Don’t Hide it! 2. Don’t Excuse it! 3. Just use it!

    God is the creator of all things, even people. 1. Personality = Peter and Andrew 2. Ability = Talents 3. God cares about small = insignificant things about us. Matthew 10:29-31 What do you do if you are a one talent man? God has given everyone at least one talent. 1. Don’t Hide it! 2. Don’t Excuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 5: The Moses Story: "what Are You Doing In The Backside Of The Desert?"

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
     | 6,003 views

    Moses is in a condition of waste - Example of Stolen Identity & Misplaced Destiny. He's gone from highest to lowest; from cultured prince to rustic shepherd. He appeared content, but is depressed. God will find you in the backside of the desert and put you back on destiny.

    SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 5: THE MOSES STORY: WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THE BACKSIDE OF THE DESERT? 1. Exodus 2:11 Now it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out to his brethren and looked at their burdens. And he saw an ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic