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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Defiled By The Tongue

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,446 views

    Things we hear can defile us and make us unfit for Divine service, even as the Jews were not able to enter the promsed land because of the fear the words of others brought.

    Defiled by the tongue Text: Matthew 15:10,11 Proverbs 15:4, "A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit." In the OT there were many rules and instructions that if one broke one of them, they didn’t lose their salvation but they would be in a state ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,753 views

    His return is certain – it will happen. It is imminent – that is, it could happen at any time. It will be sudden – like a thief in the night. Luke 12:40 tells us that we need always be ready so that His return will not catch us off guard.

    “Be Prepared” Luke 12:35-43 Lord Baden Powel, the founder of scouting gave the Boy Scouts their motto: “Be prepared”. What he was seeking to do was to instill in his scouts a readiness for any emergency. The scout should never be taken by surprise. He is always to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Save The Date Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 490 views

    This morning we will see how God deals with three kinds of responses to the offer of salvation.

    Background to passage, Matthew 22:1-14: the third parable in a trilogy of direct assaults in his two-day confrontation with the religious leaders of Jerusalem at the beginning of the last week of his life. Opening illustration: I get official invitations to events at UT with the College of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Invited

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,555 views

    A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Guests and the Wedding Feast

    21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 23 Matthew 22: 1-14 "The Invited"   1* ¶ And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2* "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, 3* and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Esther Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 21, 2023
     | 3,414 views

    God is not done writing our stories. We may not have chosen to be in the circumstances we find ourselves in, but if we hang on - if we choose faith and trust - knowing that if it is not good yet, it’s because God is not done yet, then one day we will see our lives from His vantage point.

    Bible Stories ESTHER Romans 8:28 April 22, 2023 The book of Esther is a true narrative. The story begins in the third year of Xerxes the Great (Ahasuerus), who was King of Persia from 486-465 BC. Xerxes threw a 6-month long feast to honor the officials, princes and nobles that made up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God’s Master Plan

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 2,222 views

    God has a plan for all of mankind, and in that plan we can be rewarded or we can be cursed...the choice is up to you.

    God’s Master Plan And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing The Baton Series

    Contributed by David Moore on May 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,791 views

    This sermon deals with the importance of training called men to continue the ministry of the gospel from generation to generation, and the need to respond positively when Jesus calls.

    Passing the Baton Aim: To show the importance of training called men to continue the ministry of the gospel from generation to generation. Text: Mark 3:7-19 Introduction: It has been some time since I was last at Alton Towers or any theme park, come to that. Like most people the older I get, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Way To Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
     | 9,030 views

    As we close this series out today, we will see why we can say Jesus is The Way To Eternal Life. In this message, we will be considering those passages which use the expression "eternal life" to mean a future hope which will be realized after this life o

    Jesus - The Way To Eternal Life TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Over the past number of weeks, we have considered how Jesus is truly The Way to all good things: He is The Way to a better life (by correcting misconceptions and teaching us to seek new goals); He is the Way to forgiveness of sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    A parable about Israel and Israel’s response to God’s kingdom. God has sent us an invitation. Will we respond? Will we respond appropriately?

    The Parables of Jesus The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 June 28, 2009 This is considered by many scholars to be an extremely difficult parable. Some see the parable of the great feast or great banquet in Luke 14 as a parallel account. While there are several similarities such as the open ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Called

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    A sermon intended to help people see that they are not here just to be saved, but to serve. We have a purpose that needs to be fulfilled in this present world.

    Called 1Corinthians 1:1-9 Broadway play: Spider Man: Green Goblin has Spider Man in his grip as they fight atop the Chrysler Building in NYC. It is hundreds of feet to the ground. The Goblin says to Spider Man, “Look down there Spider Man. What do you see? Look at all those people. They look ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Your Position In Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 7, 2022
     | 3,552 views

    The priesthood of the believer. We all have positions of priests. We all have direct access to God. And it goes on. Christians are God’s own people. You are a special possession of God.

    Do you remember the television show called Fantasy Island? For a fee of ten thousand dollars they would arrange a weekend of your fantasy to come true. That sounds pretty good. But God can do better than that. He will give you beyond what you ask or think. Not for a weekend but for a life and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confession

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    In these verses we find that the people did not understand the depth of their sins. They did not turn from their idols, regret their sins or pledge to make changes (vv. l-2). It seems that they thought God’s wrath would only last for a few days. Little di

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In the washroom of his London club, British newspaper publisher and politician William Beverbrook happened to meet Edward Heath, then a young member of Parliament, about whom Beverbrook had printed an insulting editorial a few days earlier. “My dear chap,” said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedoms Responsibility

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,712 views

    In a few days, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate our freedom as Americans and to reflect upon what it means and what it cost for us to be free men and women. Those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ have a

    Romans 8:1-11 “Freedom: A unique responsibility” In a few days, our nation will celebrate Independence Day. It is a day set aside to celebrate our freedom as Americans and to reflect upon what it means and what it cost for us to be free men and women. Those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Mobilize People For Action

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,846 views

    Too many people are worried about things being done right that they neglect doing the best things. Few lay people think that they have what it takes to be used of God as those who are professionally trained ministers. However, God equips everyone uniquely

    How to Mobilize People for Action (Eph. 11-13) "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believers Have All The Elements Of Success If We Will Only Use Them 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,070 views

    Too few people realize that God has given us everything we need for successful living in Christ Jesus. Most people assume that success is found through special connections, special methods or clever skills. Success is a favorable or satisfactory outcome o

    1. Too few people realize that God has given us everything we need for successful living in Christ Jesus. Most people assume that success is found through special connections, special methods or clever skills. Success is a favorable or satisfactory outcome or result it is the fulfillment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational