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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Case Of Judging Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    This is part of the Sermon on the Mount series dealing with what Jesus said about not judging.

    Sermon on the Mount “The Case of Judging” Matthew 7:1-5 While waiting for a plane a woman entered a gift shop to buy herself a magazine. While she was there she also bought a package of cookies. She then sat down to wait for her plane. A gentleman came and sat one seat away. He soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How To Have A Spiritually Productive Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,999 views

    Here is a sermon that I used at the end of a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. 1. Develop a Strong ROOT System 2. Eliminate The PROBLEMS 3. Prepare For PRUNING 4. Wait For The HARVEST

    How To Have A Spiritually Productive Life We come now to the last sermon in this series. We have been looking at the fruit of the Spirit. We have looked at: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Now I want us to look at the last phrase of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessed Merciful

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 7,174 views

    MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I WOULD DARE SAY IN THE CHURCH. MERCY AND FORGIVENESS IS SOMETHING THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SHOWERED ON US, BUT DON’T ASK US TO DO THE SAME FOR SOMEONE ELSE. IT’S NOT IN OUR NATURE.

    THE BLESSED MERCIFUL PSALM 103 MUCH OF JESUS’ TEACHING IN THE BEATITUDES EITHER COMES DIRECTLY FROM, OR IS CLOSELY RELATED TO THE OLD TESTAMENT. SUCH IS THE CASE WITH THE BEATITUDE WE ARE STUDYING TODAY CONCERNING THE MERCIFUL. MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Throw Your Cloak Aside

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,955 views

    IT'S TIME TO TRADE IN THE CLOAK OF BLINDNESS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. YOU CAN FIND IT AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS.

    THROW YOUR CLOAK ASIDE MARK 10: 46-52 SOMETIMES THE MOST INSIGNIFICANT OF DETAILS, CAN BE PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT TO THE CONTEXT OF THE STORY. WE MAY QUESTION WHY THE WRITER INCLUDED THEM, ONLY TO FIND OUT LATER THAT THESE DETAILS ARE OF VITAL IMPORTANCE. SUCH IS THE CASE FOR BARTIMAEUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Case Of Judging Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    This is part of the Sermon on the Mount series dealing with what Jesus said about not judging.

    Sermon on the Mount “The Case of Judging” Matthew 7:1-5 While waiting for a plane a woman entered a gift shop to buy herself a magazine. While she was there she also bought a package of cookies. She then sat down to wait for her plane. A gentleman came and sat one seat away. He soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God Wants To Hold Your Hand

    Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 3, 2019
     | 13,714 views

    There are many times when we need the loving, lifting, leading hand of God to hold our hand.

    Whether or not you are, or were, a Beatles fan, at one time, or, more probably, many times, you have heard the song, “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” “Oh yeah, I’ll tell you somethin’ I think you’ll understand When I say that somethin’ I want to hold your hand I want to hold your hand I want to hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Man Who Disappeared

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 17, 2019
     | 7,773 views

    The Spirit gave Philip a supersonic ride for over 20 miles. Why? Because he'd been obedient to win an African dignitary who became a missionary to Ethiopia! To the Eunuch, Philip was a servant of God who disappeared without a trace!

    THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED Acts 8:27-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a professor of preaching who demanded that his students come up with catchy sermon titles. He said, “They must be so engaging that someone riding by the church on a bus, and seeing the sermon title, should be impelled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Nothing Shall Stand Against You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,816 views

    Even the 1960 movie "Inherit The Wind" mocked this miracle. Skeptics have long maintained that the world would be torn apart if the earth stopped rotating and the Sun stood still. Find out why those skeptics were wrong.

    The U.S. Civil War was the most devastating in American history. From 1861 to 1865 – the War dragged on for four long years. Part of the reason it lasted so long was that Union Generals would delay and postpone and stall, saying that they were so outnumbered they needed more time to prepare. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Buying Your Own Ticket To Hell

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,223 views

    Nobody really wants to go to Hell. Its very name conveys the ideas of “dread” and “punishment.” As strange as it sounds, one man in Scripture did buy his own ticket to Hell. Possibly some of you are in the process of buying your own ticket there.

    BUYING YOUR OWN TICKET TO HELL Jonah 1:3; 2:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A young boy from down south attended Sunday school for the first time with his grandparents who lived up north. He was so excited he couldn’t wait to tell grandma about the lesson. 2. "My teacher taught us all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God's Family

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 7, 2020
     | 4,448 views

    As we continue to look at our purpose, this week we look at what it means to be part of God's family. We will look at this for 2 weeks.

    First Baptist Church God’s Family March 8, 2020 A woman was about to pay for the items she was purchasing, when she opened her purse the cashier noticed a television remote control in her purse, so she asked, “I don’t mean to be nosy, but, do you always carry a TV remote in your purse?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Any Idea How Much God Has Paid To Set Us Free; Free To Do What?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2016
     | 4,623 views

    To whom to we go is a great answer to a very difficult question, it sounds almost defeatist, but it is really a revelation so strong that it will change your life so that we are no longer slaves to this word, belonging to another.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and St John’s in Girvan Ayrshire, Scotland on the 26th August 2012; both churches being Scottish Episcopal Churchs in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: 1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Memorial Service For A Firefighter

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
     | 30,144 views

    I preached this message for a young firefighter, age 40 who died suddenly.

    MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR KEITH WISNOWSKI Good morning. I want to welcome you today as we come together to celebrate the life of Keith Wisnowski. On behalf of the family I want to say thank you for so many things you have done to support them this week. And for this wonderful crowd here today the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Clunked Over The Head By The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,615 views

    A sermon for Pentecost Sunday (preached the day after the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle) unpacking the gifts of prophecy, healing and tongues

    ............................................................ Yesterday Bishop Michael Curry stole the show at the Royal Wedding - with the power of his sermon. Apparently according to the BBC there was an ipad in front of him but to the BBC’s astonishment he didn’t even refer to it. A friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Friend Named Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,755 views

    The following sermon outlines 7 reasons why Jesus Christ is our very best friend!

    A FRIEND NAMED JESUS Hebrews 4:14-16 This is a world that is interconnected with everyone. No longer are religious or political groups local but global in perspective. For example, when I was growing up I heard very little about the other religions such as Islam, Buddhist and Hinduism. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help For Hopelessness

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
     | 5,748 views

    Ways to cultivate compassion. The greatest benefit of compassion is hope both for others and for ourselves.

    HELP FOR HOPELESSNESS Matt. 9:1-12; 14:14; 20:34 Mk. 1:40-42 John 14:12 Gal. 6:2-6 1 Sam. 16:7 If you’ve ever been on a roller coaster, then you may remember that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you’re on that first big drop. It’s very much like when you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed