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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -Deformities Of The Heart And Hand Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,283 views

    The CLAWED FINGERS of their law system were DISTORTED AND MALFORMED and particularly difficult to uproot. It is not at all surprising that Jesus uses a man with a DEFORMED HAND to illustrate what needed to be done if ever they were to be healed of their D

    Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -DEFORMITIES OF THE HEART AND HAND Yesterday, with the encouragement of my wife, I got rid of some THORNY WEEDS growing like trees in the back garden. The thorns were now like razor sharp nails and so it was difficult to get to the roots without punctures, scratches and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon 4 - We Will All Be Changed Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 958 views

    The apostle Paul employed a farming illustration to explain how our heavenly bodies will be different and so much better than our earthly bodies. Consider the difference between the seed that is planted and the plant that results.

    A. Today, I want to start with the story of a young boy who came home from worship and Sunday school with a question for his mom: “Is it true we come from dust and after we die, we return to dust?” 1. His mother said, “That’s right, son. Does that concern you?” 2. The boy hesitated, but then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trampled Triumphant (An Ash Wednesday Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2025
     | 506 views

    The beginning illustration is a about a fern that won't grow because of its soil. Like the fern in the soil of hardened clay, we need a new beginning in the soil of God's grace!

    THE TRAMPLED TRIUMPHANT Text: II Corinthians 5:20b – 6:10 2 Corinthians 5:20-21  So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.  (21)  For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Danger Of Spiritual Backsliding In Leadership Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 286 views

    The story of Manasseh reminds us that leadership carries great influence—either to bring a nation closer to God or to turn it away. It also illustrates the dangers of spiritual regression and the consequences of ignoring God’s covenant.

    THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL BACKSLIDING IN LEADERSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 21:1-26 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:9-12; Hebrews 10:26-31; 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; Romans 1:21-28; Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 21 is one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Judah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Great Refusal Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Feb 7, 2026
     | 121 views

    This sermon analyzes Moses' deliberate choice to reject his royal status and the temporary pleasures of sin, illustrating that true faith calculates the reproach of Christ as greater wealth than all the treasures of the world.

    Introduction: The Prince Who Walked Away Most people spend their entire lives trying to get what Moses was born with. He had it all: the finest education, unlimited wealth, political power, and the prestige of being the adopted grandson of Pharaoh. He was a prince of Egypt, living in the lap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Harvest Time! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,154 views

    Recognize the lostness around us, understand our surroundings, and feel the urgency to participate in God's work, as illustrated in John 4:27-42, where a Samaritan woman's testimony led many to believe in Jesus.

    Good morning, family! You know, it's so easy to get caught up in our own bubbles that we often forget to look at the broader picture. We may forget to see the lostness, to truly know our surroundings, and to feel the urgency of involvement. Today, we're gonna dig into John 4:27-42, and I pray that ...read more

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  • Pat Cook avatar

    Do You Need Help Praying? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,540 views

    #7 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This is about prayer, how it is a challenge but it’s worthwhile too. And the Spirit helps us to do it. Lots of good illustrations from other sources.

    Romans 8:26-27 – Do You Need Help Praying? An unknown Confederate soldier wrote these words: I asked God for strength that I might achieve. I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked God for health that I might do greater things. I was given infirmity that I might do better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Memorial To Our God

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    Man has always made a great deal of memorials. A walk through any cemetery will illustrate the fact that people want to be remembered and people want to remember them. We need to make a memorial to our God.

    MAKING A MEMORIAL TO OUR GOD. Exo 13:3 And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: . A. Man has always made a great deal of memorials. The Pharaoh of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 11,544 views

    ...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

    Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Profitable Faith. Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,135 views

    Some people do not see any benefits from being a Christian. Our faith is profitable, and we need to be able to share that in convincing manner. In this passage James gives some illustrations concerning a provable faith.

    A Profitable Faith. James 2:14-26 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-2.WPD {14} What use is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? {15} If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, {16} and one of you says to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Great Catch Series

    Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    The fourth sermon in the Lenten Series "The Signs of John." In this sermon we look at the fishing trip the disciples took after the resurrection and focus on how Peter’s reaction illustrates the change in his and Jesus’ relationship.

    Large Catch of Fish I. Introduction A. I’d like to start out this evening with a passage from another Gospel that recalls a similar incident between the disciples and Jesus B. Luke 5:1-8 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Don't Be An April Fool

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,550 views

    God wants the repentant sinner to give his/her life to him. This message preachers to the people of God encouraging them not to be like those who procrastinated as illustrated in Jesus’s great parable on the wise and the foolish.

    (25:1) "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto ten virgins, which took there lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom". (25:2) "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." (25:3) "They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them. (25:4) "But the wise took oil in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Heart For Souls

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible!

    INTRODUCTION: To often, we only look at this passage of Scripture as an illustration of God’s judgement on sin. When we look a little closer, we find an example of one of the greatest missionary hearts ever found in the Bible! Abraham cared about people that no one else would have cared for. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Fighting The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 16,496 views

    ATTENTION: MEN ONLY!!! This message written for a men’s audience will challenge men to finish what they have started and not allow the diversionary tactics of the enemy to prevail. Old Testament characters are used to illustrate spiritual diversion and

    Message: FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT & FINISHING THE RACE MEN’S RETREAT 2004 PASTOR BOB INTRO: Men are in spiritual crisis these days. Women are more active in Church than ever. Where have all the men gone? Why are Men Missing In Action? M.M.I.A. Let’s face the facts men, we’ve dropped ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Scott Sharpes avatar

    Close To The Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don't Have To Be.

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,356 views

    During those last days of Christ, there are many who were close to the cross, yet chose to be far from Christ. Asks the questions, "How close am I?" Powerful closing illustration: True Story

    Title: Close to the Cross, But Far From Christ? You Don’t Have to Be! 03/2004 West Side Text: Matthew 27:29-56 and Luke 23:26-29 A.M. Service Purpose: Asks the question: How Close Am I? ******************************************************* Introduction: A. Open with personal comments about Mel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene