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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 6 - Matthew 10:5-6 - A Bigoted Woman, Dogs And A Second Chance! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 4, 2010
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    Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister describes a widow as a "BIGOTED WOMAN". Jesus calls a Samaritan woman A DOG. The Disciples are told to go ONLY to Israel. Is Jesus a Racist?

    Part 6 - Matthew 10:5-6 - A BIGOTED WOMAN, DOGS AND A SECOND CHANCE! Gordon Brown, Englands Prime Minister described a widow as a "BIGOTED WOMAN" recently. He meant it to be a private comment but was picked up by a microphone he was wearing. Mrs Duffy asked some questions to Mr Brown regarding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For Christmas Prepares Us For Christ.

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
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    If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army The prophet Isaiah hears a voice. The voice tells us about the coming of the Lord. C. THESIS: If we are to be ready for the coming of the Lord, we must listen to the voice. I. WHERE THE VOICE IS HEARD (v. 3) A. We hear it in the desert. 1. Quite often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Church Still Works

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 30, 2010
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    September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). I truly believe Lighthouse Baptist Church is a church that will stand the test of time – and here’s why…

    September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). Not only are we closing out a series of messages about the church, but we will be putting our faith, hope, and love into action by signing the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Faith

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012
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    Works prove our faith, not vice a versa.

    Real Faith June 3, 2007 Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Works prove our faith, not vice a versa. Focus Passage: James 2:14-26 Supplemental Passage: Ephesians 2:8-9 THE MESSAGE: Dear friends, do you think you'll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Righteous And The Wicked

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2013
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    Two distinct lifestyles. Two eternal destinies.

    THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED. Psalm 1:1-6. The Book of Psalms begins with a benediction. Psalm 1 then proceeds to declare who are the righteous and who the wicked, along with their separate destinations. PSALM 1:1. The blessing is literally, “Oh the happiness!” We are put in mind, of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Battle In The Desert

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2025
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    Our exemplar in spiritual warfare is Jesus Christ

    First Sunday of Lent 2025 Our Lord Jesus Christ was the Son of God. But He was, in human eyes, first the Son of Joseph and Mary, and since Joseph was a descendant of King David, their greatest king, Jesus was also called “Son of David.” That was important in Jewish eyes back in the first century, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Transformed By Truth: The Narrow Path To Life Matthew 7:13-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 9, 2024
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    Matthew 7:13-14 - the narrow path that leads to life - this teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual journey.

    Transformed by Truth: The Narrow Path to Life Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound message Jesus delivers in Matthew 7:13-14 about the narrow path that leads to life. This teaching challenges us to consider the choices we make and the paths we follow in our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "jesus Is Lord" Still Is A Revolutionary Affirmation

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 19, 2024
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    “Call him over,” Jesus commanded. Now the crowd changed its tune. "Take heart; rise, he is calling you."

    Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2024 Today’s Scripture lessons lead up well to what I believe is one of the three most important sentences in Mark’s Gospel. Two that immediately come to mind are at the beginning of the work, when Mark states his intention to prove that Jesus is the Son of God, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Complacency And The Path To Perdition

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2025
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    This may make you squirm a bit. But remember that the prophets had two missions: to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable.

    Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Course 2025 In today’s opening prayer, the Church celebrates God’s almighty power shown by Him pardoning sins and showing mercy, and we ask for abundant grace, God’s very life, so that we can hasten to attain His promises and be His eternal heirs. That sounds wonderful, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Favorite Names For Jesus In The Gospels Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
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    For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45).

    A. MATTHEW – KING 1. The key word is King or Kingdom. 2. Key verse. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him” (Matt. 2:2). 3. God was the Old Testament ruler of His people. “Thou art my King, O God” (Ps. 44:4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity Is A Transformational Movement Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 7, 2025
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    The source of Christianity’s power to transform cultures is found in followers of Christ who are connected to Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Karl Marx called Christianity “the opiate of the people.” He blamed Christianity for the lack of social progress as defined in his Communist ideology. But history proves otherwise. 2. Biblical Christianity has a transformational energy. “These who have turned the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thomas: A Jesus Follower Who Doubted Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
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    Faith leads to correct understanding of Jesus.

    A. WHO WAS THOMAS 1. Thomas was listed both 7th and 8th among disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-16). THOMAS – THREE NICKNAMES • Had a twin brother. Didymas means ditto, or duplicate, i.e., perhaps an identical twin (John 20:24). • Was from the tribe of Judah, or that was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From Jesus' Many Names Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025
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    Jesus has so many names so we may know Him better.

    A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 1:1-20 1. Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). • To know Him better • Self-revelation of His nature and work • To reflect God’s immensity • God the Father never gave His son a name He didn’t deserve 2. There are over 700 names, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of The Leaven Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 28, 2026
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    Jesus often used simple everyday things to teach deep spiritual truths. One such word is “leaven”. Leaven (yeast) is small, but once added, it spreads silently and changes everything.

    Key Scriptures: Matthew 16:6, Mark 8:15 Luke 12:1 1 Corinthians 5:7–8 Matthew 16:12 INTRODUCTION Jesus often used simple everyday things to teach deep spiritual truths. One such word is “leaven”. Leaven (yeast) is small, but once added, it spreads silently and changes everything. Jesus warned His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thomas: A Jesus Follower Who Doubted Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
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    A doubter makes decisions – not on intellect or emotions – but on their inner negative nature.

    A. WHO WAS THOMAS 1. Thomas was listed both 7th and 8th among disciples (Matthew 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-16). THOMAS – THREE NICKNAMES • Had a twin brother. Didymas means ditto, or duplicate, i.e., perhaps an identical twin (John 20:24). • Was from the tribe of Judah, or that was his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist