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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Trust And Obey God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2024
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    Jesus tells parables to warn the religious leaders not to remain in their unbelief and disobedience. We are called to believe and obey God. We obey Him because He loves us.

    Matt 21:33-46 TRUST AND OBEY GOD We just read a parable by Jesus this morning – the parable about the evil tenants. • If you take a look at what He said before and after, you will notice that Jesus spoke THREE parables in a row. • The first one was the parable of the two sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Obey Regardless Of The Consequences Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023
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    Jesus came so that we could have a really good life. But to have that good life, we have to listen to Jesus and do what he says. When we obey Jesus no matter what happens, we will face hard times and suffering, but we will also experience God’s presence and provision.

    Jesus told his friends that he was going to suffer, be killed, and then rise again. They didn't get it because they thought the Messiah was supposed to be invincible. But Jesus was showing them that suffering and death were part of God’s plan. Imagine if you had a piece of coal. It's black, dirty, ...read more

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    Obeying God's Commands PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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    The importance of unquestioning obedience to God's commands and aligning our lives with His will, as disobedience leads to consequences and rejection from the Lord.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Word of God that teaches us about unquestioning obedience to His commands, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of aligning our lives with His will. C.S. Lewis once said, "The ...read more

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    Pay Attention To Your Ministry

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012
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    Hold in high esteem the call of God in your life

    Take Heed To The Ministry Col 4:17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. To hold in esteem or respect take into account; consider. To take care of Ministry-attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively aid, (official) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus The King: Paying The Bill!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 12, 2017
     | 7,585 views

    Jesus The King: Paying the Bill - Matthew chapter 17 verses 24-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Jesus Declared as King: • Matthew chapter 2 verse 2: • "Where is he born to be KING of the Jews". • Matthew chapter 4 verse 23: • "Jesus went throughout Galilee...preaching the good news of the KINGDOM, • Matthew chapter 21 verse 5: • "Your KING is coming to you riding on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "We Must Pay Attention"

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
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    The danger of drifting away.

    Introduction 1. Illus...Dr. Howard Hendricks Classroom tactics from “the Seven Laws of the Learner”, by Bruce Wilkinson. Wilkinson was his student and he set out to test his mentor & favorite prof. by looking out the window during class time. Dr. Hendricks would do whatever it took to keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    We Must Pay The Price Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2019
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    we must discern as families how to respond to the attacks of secular culture, and use our assets, out time, talent and treasure, to restore beauty to our worship, teach religious and moral truths to our communities, and do everything we can to show goodness to the world–to become saints.

    Epiphany 2018 The Cost of Discipleship When we compare the stories we have been reading in St. Luke’s Gospel with the reading today from St. Matthew, we are tempted to wonder if this is a story about two different families. On Christmas day we see Mary and Joseph being turned away from every inn ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Shhhh...here Comes The Preacher

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018
     | 4,345 views

    Two instructions given to the church regarding the elders that Timothy would appoint

    Text: 1 Tim 5:17-20, Title: Shhh, Here Comes The Preacher, Date/Place: WHBC, 9/2/18, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Explain the structure of leadership in the church regarding a plurality of elders and deacons. Timothy, being an apostolic delegate, would appoint and help the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "our Generous God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2020
     | 3,876 views

    A sermon about God's equal justice and love.

    “Our Generous God” Matthew 20:1-16 Remember when Jesus was Crucified, He was executed with two thieves, one on His left and one on His right. One of the thieves asked Jesus: “remember me when you come into your kingdom,” and Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    There Are Somethings Worth Fighting For PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 958 views

    The Christian virtues of the power of prayer and praise, the strength of a persistent will, and the reward of faithful endurance.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I hope this day finds you filled with the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful story from 1 Samuel 1:13-22. It is through prayer and praise that Hannah communicates with God, expressing her deepest desires, ...read more

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    Daniel: The Pay-Off Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,298 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

    Daniel: The Pay-off of Prayer Daniel 6:1-6:28 In his book Deep Thoughts, Jack Handey writes: There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Pays Temple Tax Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,364 views

    Part 15:The Great Commission - Jesus Pays the Temple Tax.

    The Great Commission Part 15 – Jesus Pays Temple Tax Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” April 20th – Walker Spriggs April 27th – Deacon Kurt Ulman May 4th – ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Pure Hearts Pay Off

    Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 3, 2021
     | 3,149 views

    it doesn't matter how we look, it's what is inside us that counts

    We had a large Cottonwood tree in our back yard on Hill Street. It was a good 50-60 feet tall. Several similar trees over 60 feet tall had fallen and we were getting concerned. We decided that it was time for it to go. An arborist didn’t think it necessary to do more than trim it, but he cut it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chill Out & Pay Attention

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,992 views

    Don’t sweat the small stuff. Focus on what’s really important.

    Chill Out……….. What does it mean to trust? Webster: Basic dependence on someone or something, a belief that something will happen or someone will act in a prescribed way. If I were to ask any one of you, most of you would say that you trust God. But sometimes that’s not easy. Trusting ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,592 views

    This sermon is for Black Heritage Sunday, looking at the role of people of color in the Bible.

    There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget NLF February 27, 2003 Psalm 105:1-7 Philippians 3:1-14 I received my tax bill on my house at the beginning of the month one June or July. I knew it was my property tax bill, so I intended to pay it at the end of the month with all my other bills ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed