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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Jesus Paradox Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2015
     | 5,021 views

    Jesus shows us the way to please God ... for Jesus the way up was down!

    Title: The Jesus Paradox Text: Philippians 2:5-11 (Mark 11:1-11) Thesis: Jesus shows us the way to pleasing God. For Jesus the way up was down! Introduction A paradox is something that is contrary to expectations, existing beliefs or perceived opinions. It is a statement that appears to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Gracious Master / The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Unjust Manager

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 53 ratings
     | 37,300 views

    This parable is deeply embedded in Middle Eastern tradition and culture, and it is to that culture that interpreters should turn.

    By the fourth century the parable of the unjust manager ..... which we read today ...... and the parable of the prodigal son were separated by ..... a chapter division. If the monks who established those divisions ...... had kept the two parables in the same chapter, ....... The entire history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Branch Of Motherhood (Mother's Day 2022 Version)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2022
     | 2,474 views

    How can we relate Mother’s Day to today’s text, John 15:1 – 8? We can relate Motherhood to today’s text by thinking of Motherhood as a branch on the Vine that Jesus is talking about. John 15:1 - 8 echoes Ezekiel 19:10.

    THE BRANCH OF MOTHERHOOD Texts: Ezekiel 19:10 & John 15:1- 8 Ezekiel 19:10  Your mother was like a vine in a vineyard transplanted by the water, fruitful and full of branches from abundant water (NRSV). John 15:1-8  "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where Can I Put My Stuff?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 1, 2024
     | 2,763 views

    A sermon about priorities.

    “Where Can I Put My Stuff?” Luke 12:13-21 In a monologue, a comedian talks about our obsession with the accumulation of material possessions, and the modern anxiety for which it is both the cause and result: “You got your stuff with you?” he asks his audience. “Guys have stuff in their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    So, You Want To Teach Or Preach The Word Of God

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 14, 2024
     | 819 views

    Do you have what is needed to preach or teach the word of God? If not, then you need to become well educated.

    So, you want to teach or preach the word of God James 3:1 – 12 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Warning about teaching] 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Part 4 - Sacred Grace Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,984 views

    The incredible story of Jonah and the depth of God's grace

    Pastor Brad Reaves (c) 2019 Grace Community Church, Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com view this sermon in its entirety at https://youtu.be/qP3QJ00vx4Y The Gospel is only 'Good News' in the context of Bad News A man got a call from his doctor, "I have some good news and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Three Crosses Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020
     | 8,415 views

    Palm Sunday Message: Three Crosses stood at Calvary. On either side of the Cross of Redemption was the Cross of Rejection and the Cross of Reception. What side of the Cross of Redemption are you on?

    Today is Palm Sunday and we’re all under the order of our Governor to stay home and keep our distance from one another. That is why we are putting this service online so you can still worship with your church even though we are physically separated. I hope you all are still trying to stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sanhedrin Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,138 views

    Moses and the Israelites were commanded by God to establish courts of judges who were given full authority over the people of Israel

    The Sanhedrin The Sanhedrin (Hebrew:'sitting together,' hence 'assembly' or 'council') was an assembly of either twenty-three or seventy-one elders (known as "rabbis" after the destruction of the Second Temple), appointed to sit as a tribunal in every city in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confronting Modern Pharisees: A Call To Christian Liberty

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,503 views

    Pharisaism is alive and well in the 21st century. Who are these people who would take away our liberty in Jesus Christ? An overview of a central Christian doctrine.

    Confronting Modern Pharisees: A Call to Christian Liberty Galatians 5.1-14 INTRO. The Apostle Paul wrote, "You have been called to liberty." Exactly what did he have in mind? What is Christian liberty, this thing to which all Christians have been invited? Responses to this important question have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 123 ratings
     | 33,340 views

    The text reveals several problems that the disciples had to deal with, they are not only problems they had to face, but are problems that have plagued the church all down through the centuries.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 24 “Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced” Luke 9:11-17, 28-32, 37-42, 46-52 Jesus had revealed that the following him will involve a radical change of perspective. The life of a disciple is different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why House Church?

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 12,685 views

    Priscilla and Aquila are not unknown figures in the NT. They are heroes of the first century church. Their house church was not a substandard church, but a church that was everything that God intended in the New Testament church.

    Scripture Romans 16:5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Why am I talking about house churches? Because I think all believers should start churches that meet in homes. You may ask if I understand who are the people that I am talking to. We are nursing students and medical staff you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Sentence With No Appeal" Pt 1 By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,372 views

    Satan has persuaded mankind for centuries that there is no future punishment, no final accounting before God. That lie can now be fully exposed. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction Satan has persuaded mankind for centuries that there will be no final accounting before God. i.e. There will be no future punishment for anyone. Today we have an answer for this, "It’s a lie and don’t believe it!" He would have everyone to believe and it’s to his advantage, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jeepers Creepers Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    Do some ungodly people creep into the church? They did in the first century. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

    Jeepers; Creepers! Jude 1:4 4 For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for this condemnation, ungodly persons who turn the grace of our God into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. (NAS) Introduction Many years ago there ...read more

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    Phoebe: An Example For Our Time

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 33,144 views

    Phoebe offers us a first-century example of what a Christian should be. Paul uses three key words to describe her: Sister,Servant, and Saint!

    Phoebe: An Example For Our Time by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Scripture Reading: John 13:12-15 It’s amazing today how many church growth schemes people have come up with. The Willow Creek Model, the Purpose Driven Church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Keeping Fixed On Jesus--Part One Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    Effective disciples and relevant Churches in the twenty-first century must always “keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.” This is a two-part series on Hebrews 12:1-3.

    Keeping Fixed on Jesus—Part One --Hebrews 12:1-3 Today we begin a two part series on one of my favorite passages of Scripture. Effective disciples and relevant Churches in the twenty-first century must always “keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.” My hobby is running. I began running in the summer ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist