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  • Tim Bond avatar

    For Whom Do You Dance?

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,860 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

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    Acceptable Worship Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    Jesus confronts Pharisaic tradition.

    Acceptable Worshi) Mark 7:1-23 INTRO.: As we read the second through the seventh chapters of the Gospel of Mark, it seems to me there is a major emphasis on the controversy between the Pharisees and Jesus. The great expositor, G. Campbell Morgan, thought Jesus was intentionally confronting the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Generation

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,751 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

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Wisdom's Children

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,909 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
     | 4,475 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

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

    Contributed by Tim Harrison on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 15,738 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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  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Jesus--Our Hope

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,551 views

    Sermon encourages spiritual confidence in what we believe, who we believe, and in how we live as Christians.

    JESUS–OUR HOPE Jesus is our hope. When all seems lost, when the situation could not be worse–Jesus is our hope. Consider the perspective of the caterpillar. He has lived a lowly life–just crawling along, trying to make it from one point to the next. Suddenly he feels anxious. If something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Don't Cry" Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 13, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 20,611 views

    Just as Jesus restored hope to a mother who had lost her son through a miracle, so he can restore hope to parents who have or are in fear of losing their children today.

    May 12, 2002 Luke 7:11-17 ¡§Don¡¦t cry.¡¨ INTRODUCTION Some of you are familiar with the Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. Well, on one Mother’s Day, Calvin is pictured standing by his mother’s bed. "Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day card." "My, how sweet of you." she says. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Is Just Not Fair Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 47,181 views

    We run into problems when we try to impose our definitions of fairness on God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 17 When Life Is Just Not Fair. Luke 7:18-35 Do you remember when you were young what your mom always said as you went outside to join the neighborhood kids in some kind of organized game, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Went Ye Out To See?

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,572 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

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    How Jesus Conducted Funerals

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 26,372 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

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    What Happens When God Comes To Us? Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,562 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

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    Jesus In Action

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    And in this chapter the good Doctor records for us 4 encounters that Jesus had with 4 very different people...(

    "JESUS IN ACTION" LUKE CHAPTER 7 INTRODUCTION Before the world was created -- before man was ever formed by the hand of God. God the father; God the Son; and God the Spirit were together. They have always been....THEY WERE/ARE/WILL ALWAYS BE... When Moses asked God who should he tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Disappointment With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    Does following Jesus Christ faithfully mean we do not doubt Him, that we rarely feel the sting of disappointment?

    Disappointment With Jesus (Luke 7:1-35) Intro 1. I have often been disappointed in the Christian life and ministry. 2. New believer: faith could move mountains, family would be saved 3. I’d live a nearly perfect life filled with joy and spiritual victories¡K 4. Ministry: I’d put the principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Addressing The Proud Person As Jesus Would

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,827 views

    The Lord Jesus was the Master in approaching people at the point of their need. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual need.

    Addressing the Proud Person as Jesus Would (Luke 7:30-50) Illustration:The pride of your heart has deceived you. --Obadiah 1:3. As the story goes, Muhammad Ali looked up with that saucy grin of his and said in a slow, gravelly voice, "Superman don’t need no seatbelt!" Without missing a beat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational