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  • Steven Cook avatar

    What Went Ye Out To See?

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,590 views

    This sermon deals with the 3 questions that Jesus asked the religious pharisees and scribes that looked for fault in him. They provide us an interesting study of today’s world as well.

    “What Went Ye Out for to See?” Luke 7:24-28 Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Luke 7:24-28 B. Background of John the Baptist – (John 1:6-8; 15-18) (John 1:19-34) C. Concerned about the ministry of John the Baptist, the Jewish leaders sent men to investigate. D. Many today are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    How Jesus Conducted Funerals

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 26,395 views

    The example of the Master in being a comfort to people who have suffered loss.

    Actually, Jesus never had to conduct a funeral. No one ever died or stayed dead in His immediate presence. That’s because He is the resurrection and the life! (John 11:25) He did, however, come to the aid of those in sorrow over death, and by so doing left a great example for those of us who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    For Whom Do You Dance?

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    John the Baptist is one person who recognized the person to whom he was answerable. He only lived for God’s sake!

    I’m not sure how many of you have seen the most recent Star Wars release that came out a couple of years ago now, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. If you did, I have no doubt that one of the supporting characters caught your attention. His name was Jar Jar Binks, and he was, in my eyes the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ben Bannister avatar

    When We Doubt

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    What should we do when we doubt God and how does He respond to that doubt when we bring it to His attention?

    Text: Luke 7:18-35 ETS: John sends messengers to Christ. ESS: God does not get angry over honest doubt in the life of a believer. OSS: God’s children will not be afraid when they doubt him. PQ: What does God do when we doubt? UW: Actions Introduction: I. Who is likely to doubt God? A. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Offended In Christ

    Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,135 views

    Are we too easily offended by the anwers that Jesus gives?

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dykes avatar

    The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 30,524 views

    The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.

    Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Hadley avatar

    This Generation

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,776 views

    In some ways, what was a parable for them, becomes for us an historical lesson. We look back to see that wisdom was indeed exonerated by a growing kingdom that could not have been through force or the means of men. And we see that when we pout and stam

    THIS GENERATION Luke 7: 31-35 To what then can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to each other: ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge and you did not cry.’ "They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    The Gift Of Disillusionment

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    Even amidst life’s harships, confusion, and pain, we can discover a new and clearer vision of Christ Jesus as the Messiah.

    THE PERSON WHO HAS NEVER TAKEN THE RISK OF HAVING TO TASTE WHAT IS BITTER HAS NEVER REALLY KNOWN THAT WHICH TASTES SWEET. THE HUMAN SPIRIT IS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ENORMOUS DISCOMFORT, INCLUDING THE PROSPECT OF DEATH, IF THE CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE SENSE. MANY MARTYRS, POLITICAL PRISONERS, AND WAR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tim Harrison avatar

    If God Is Just, Why Isn't Life Fair?

    Contributed by Tim Harrison on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 15,786 views

    Staying Anchored to God through the Storms of Life

    Title: If God is Just, why isn’t life Fair? If you have your bible, I want to invite you to turn to Luke 7:11 We’ve heard it all our lives – we’ve probably even been guilty of saying it Now Children, play fair Hopefully the concept of fairness was instilled in us by our parents and our ...read more

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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Wisdom's Children

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,939 views

    God’s wisdom is vindicated thru her children.

    WISDOM’S CHILDREN—Luke 7:24-35 A traveling salesman who was in a terrible rush, drove up to the only bridge across a wide but lazy river/The bridge had been washed out by a recent storm & the water was murky/The salesman stops his 4X4 at the water’s edge & notices a local(a very short man) sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Sure Identity

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    How is Jesus’ identity discovered?

    A SURE IDENTITY—Luke 7:18-23 A CARD YOU WILL NEVER SEE IN HALLMARK "You are such a good friend that if we were on a sinking ship and there was only one life jacket.... I’d miss you heaps & think of you often." The card revealed the true identity of the recipient’s ‘friend’. Jesus’ identity as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    What Happens When God Comes To Us? Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,626 views

    God does come to us. He comes with divine retribution, meaning he comes to make things right for us and with us. I want to give you three good reasons to be ready.

    What Happens When God Comes to Us? Isaiah 35:4-7 Pastor Jim Luthy "Be strong." "Don’t be afraid." "Your God will come." These were the encouraging words that the Lord instructed Isaiah to tell the people who were floundering in the wilderness of judgment and exile. James also encouraged us: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1down? Why Am I Here? Did I Miss It?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    Must read! We look at John the Baptist and the battle that tried to hinder his full touch of Jesus’ hands. I may not understand today, but I have to press on and try again!

    DOWN? WHY AM I HERE? DID I MISS IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you can preach this sermon with out tears, please don’t preach it! I have an OSCAR THE GROUCH, remember he lives in a garbage can? On the side of Grouch’s garbage can, it says: UNWELCOME TO GROUCH LAND? And a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    God's Purpose For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 61,745 views

    If you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say?

    What’s your purpose in life? What I mean is that if you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say? Richard Leider said “The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose”. Washington Irving said “Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes”. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    "The Unrepentant Pharisee & The Repentant Sinner Woman”

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    Back in the days of our text it was customary in Israel that when an invited guest would come into the house of the person that invited him, that it was a respectable thing to do in giving the honored guess a kiss on the cheek to show honor and as

    “THE UNREPENTANT PHARISEE & THE REPENTANT SINNER WOMAN” LUKE 7: 29-31==32-50 12-06-08 Back in the days of our text it was customary in Israel that when an invited guess would come into the house of the person that invited him, that it was a respectable thing to do in giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist