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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Righteous For The Unrighteous

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025
     | 233 views

    Jesus suffered for our sins, the righteous for the unrighteous. He took on what we deserved so that we could receive what we never could have earned nearness to God. And Christ made it possible, once and for all.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Righteous Unrighteous.” INTRODUCTION: This passage is one of those places in Scripture where mystery and clarity live side by side. It begins with crystal-clear gospel truth: Jesus suffered for our sins, the righteous for the unrighteous. It doesn’t get more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • George Yates avatar

    “happy Are The Hungry” Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 4,254 views

    The secret to happiness is to hunger and thirst for what is righteousness

    I. This week I did something which I have never done before, fasting when many others know I am fasting. A. When I have fasted before, it has been in secret following Christ’s teaching. 1. But whether we fast publically or privately, let me tell you, the hunger is a bit different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Snow avatar

    The Blessed List:: Cravings Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Michael Snow on Aug 20, 2008
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     | 6,736 views

    2nd in a 4 part series on the Blessings and Woes of Luke 6

    The Blessed List: Cravings of the Heart Luke 6 17-20a; 21a; 25a Dr. Michael Snow August 17, 2008 I want to begin this morning with a little quiz. I want to see if all of our contemporary advertising really works. See if you can identify the following products by their advertising slogans. Easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Engaging The Enemy, Part 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2018
     | 2,439 views

    Today we will look at the weapons for our good warfare

    A. Opening illustration: Priscilla Shirer story of the lack of invite to the critters under the boat. MacArthur list B. Background to passage: Interestingly enough, this is the church at which Timothy was dropped off. Paul has laid out a theological foundation for salvation, and practical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Zak Saenz avatar

    1 John 3:1-10 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Mar 14, 2025
     | 1,019 views

    1 John 3:1-10

    1 John 3:1-10 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. The world does not know those who believe in God and who believe in Jesus. They don't understand why ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • James May avatar

    Perezites Are In Your Neighborhood

    Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,100 views

    The spirits that drove the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perezzites and Jebusites to fight against Israel are still alive and well in the world and in the church today.

    Perezites Are in Your Neighborhood By Pastor Jim May “You are what you eat”, is a phrase that most of us have heard all of our lives. That’s a little unsettling when you think about the fact that we eat so much fast food and junk food. Medical science has spent many years researching the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Are We Told That God’s Thoughts And Ways Are Not Ours?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 18, 2025
     | 392 views

    God's ways and thoughts are unique in relation to the thoughts and ways of man.

    God's way is unique in relation to man's way. The Gospel is God's direction. It is not man-made. There is no way that any man could have ever come up with it or at any point devise it. Paul stated, “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Will A Good God Really Send Bad People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2011
     | 4,601 views

    One need do nothing in order to go to hell. Failure to receive the grace of God in Christ Jesus the Lord positions the individual against God and against righteousness.

    “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    A Vision Worth Sharing

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 14, 2023
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     | 1,158 views

    Romans 10 has three-fold moves in the chapter. Paul critiques legalistic righteousness, speaks to genuine righteousness residing in the soul, and points to visionary faith that comes through inspiring words. Paul says those who share the Good News have beautiful, pure feet.

    This past week there was a post on the Fort Gibson Forum. It had a picture of a pretty horse walking down a paved road. He/she had a saddle and bridal but no rider guiding him toward a worthwhile destination. Not sure where the horse was headed. Though he looked confident, his owner had to come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism And The Battleground ( January 11, 2015)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021
     | 2,293 views

    Being sealed by God's Holy Spirit does not make us exempt from temptation. We can only win over and against temptation by putting our faith in Jesus Christ who can help us to resist temptation.

    BAPTISM AND THE BATTLEGROUND Text: Mark 1:9-15 Mark 1:9-15  "In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  (10)  And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Power Of The Plumb Line

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,444 views

    A sermon emphasising the righteousness of God.

    The Power of the plumb Line Amos 7:7-8 Amos saw the Lord "standing on a wall." The wall is not identified, but it can be only one wall -- the wall of Israel's capital city, Samaria. The wall at Samaria symbolized Israel as a nation. Amos tells us that this wall "had been made with a plumb line," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Home For Christmas - Pt. 3 - Code #3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 16, 2020
     | 2,199 views

    Christmas is a special time of year! But do we know the code that could make Christmas feel like home rather than just a season?

    Home For Christmas Pt. 3 - Code #3 I. Introduction We are glad to have Buddy with us today. Buddy was raised by elves and so he thought he was an elf until Santa tells him his is a human with a human father. So, Buddy goes to NY to find his dad and in the process, he saves Christmas because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Strength To Stand-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2017
     | 3,733 views

    6 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-VI—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: NO OPENER Need: Courage—to stand firm for & in Christ—against the lost world’s direction. Confidence—knowing that we cannot compromise with the opponent. Perseverance—knowing that the Lord’s armor holds & protects thru every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Adornment That Attracts

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2013
     | 2,983 views

    A sermon to help men to recognize the divinely created differences between men and women.

    "The Adornment that Attracts" Pt. 2 1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    The Plumb Line

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,712 views

    Amos uses the Plumb Line as a metaphor to explain that both nation and the religious establishment are under judgment for being "out of line"; unrighteous.

    The Plumb Line by Charles Scott, Church of the Good Shepherd, Indianapolis Trinity 5 —Proper 10B July 12 2009 The Plumb Line Old Testament Reading Amos 7:7 THIS IS WHAT the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican