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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Traits Of Token Religion

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009
     | 2,907 views

    Just because someone attaches the word "worship" to a religious service, doesn’t mean that the term fits. This was often the case with Israel’s religous rituals. Sadly, it is often true of many church services in our day.

    The Traits Of Token Religion Text: Phil.1: 3-11 Intro: Today I want to focus on the thought mentioned in the second half of Philippians 1: 10. Paul tells the Philippians that he was praying that their love for Christ might continue to grow, resulting in knowledge, discernment, and sincerity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    The Lord's Care For Jerusalem

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,585 views

    The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel.

    The focus of this charter is the promises the Lord made to Israel. The burden of the word of the Lord is a prediction. It is like a weight that will be pressed upon the people, and will be very pressing to all the enemies of Israel, like the talent of lead in chapter five verses seven and eight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Appointing Those Elders Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,663 views

    Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

    INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tag, You're It

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,732 views

    The power of the New Covenant is in a MAN (Jesus). A man who touches. That touch has passed from man to man through the centuries, and now - you’re it! Who will you touch?

    You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. John 15:16 (NIV) The Game of Tag Is one of the oldest of games… Thrill of pursuit, of being pursued… There were times I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Famous Amos Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,693 views

    Israel was guilty of oppressing the poor and needy and perverting justice, despite ritually worshipping God in sacrifice and worship. Are our actions backed by an authentic heart? Are we displeasing God despite 'doing all the right things'?

    "Famous Amos" What can we learn from this shepherd and fig-tender - turned - prophet? Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ), March 13, 2011 Sterling C. Franklin Text: Amos 5:1-27 (Read Text) Opening Prayer This is a very serious message from Amos! What were the people doing? We see here in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus Heals A Man With Who Won't Shut Up! Mark 1: 40-45

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,476 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on the Jesus’ healing of a man with leprosy and His compassion.

    Mark chapter 1: Jesus has the power to heal a man of his leprosy, but He doesn’t have the power to keep him quiet! That’s the story of this reading today, isn’t it? Leprosy was the great scourge of those ancient communities, in a similar way to which AIDS has been a scourge in our own time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Old Testament Animal's Blood Purifies The Unclean

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2014
     | 2,998 views

    To show that no more rituals and sacrifices needed in the New testament because JESUS had done it already all for us by His crucifixion and all we have to do is believe Him and accept the LORD as LORD and SAVIOR.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you purified and made holy in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that no more rituals and sacrifices needed in the New testament because JESUS had done it already all for us by His crucifixion and all we have to do is believe Him and accept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Series Part 19 The Subject Of Worship John 4:19-24 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 2,271 views

    Man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage.

    The Subject of Worship, 4:19–24 (4:19–24) Introduction: man’s whole concept and approach to worship is changed by Jesus in this passage. 1. The woman was troubled (vv.19–20). 2. Fact 1: the place of worship is not what is important (v.21). 3. Fact 2: true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    An Unusual Conversion

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 98 ratings
     | 20,290 views

    In our text, let’s take a look at Saul, the kind of man he was and how he came to accept Christ. Saul was: 1- A mean man 2- A humbled man 3- A new man 4- A preaching man

    INTRO.- Did ever have a conversion experience? That is, being converted from the Cubs to the Cardinals? Or from Ford to Chevrolet? Or from McDonald’s to Burger King? Etc. ILL.- After moving here over four years ago, I started visiting Brother Elmer Schilly, who at that time was in the nursing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Revival (Section 3) What A Revival Of Religion Is (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 28, 2019
     | 5,571 views

    Religion is the work of man. It is something for man to do. It consists in obeying God.

    Revival (Section 3) WHAT A REVIVAL OF RELIGION IS (From Charles Finney’s Lectures) Theme Scripture Habakkuk 3:1 -2 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth. 2 O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    Don't Let Old Man Trouble Get You Down

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,731 views

    Encouragement while going through the troubles of life

    DON’T LET OLD MAN TROUBLE GET YOU DOWN Job 14:1 Trouble and prayer are closely related to each other. Prayer is of great value to trouble. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer. While prayer is but the voice of men in trouble There is great value in prayer in the time of trouble. Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Man Be Blessed That Feareth The Lord..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    Anyone can be a father but it takes a special man to be a dad. God’s Word provides the blueprint for the ingrediants that can make mere men great dads!

    Introduction Several boys were competing for "Who’s Dad Was The Greatest." when one, a son of a physician said to the others, "My dad’s a doctor and I can be sick for nothing..." Not to be out done, the youngest in the group said, "That’s nothing, my dad’s a preacher and I can be good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Go Away From Me, Lord; I Am A Sinful Man

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,235 views

    Redemptive Nature of God in our lives

    Last week I attended a seminar called “This Holy Mystery” the taking of Communion. One of the interesting facts that we discussed was the accepting of communion. In other words who can and who has the right to take communion. In the United Methodist Church we practice the open communion in that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Misconception 1:man Can Fellowship With God And Still Walk In Sin Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,818 views

    Can man fellowship with God yet still walk in darkness?

    Series: The Three Misconceptions of Man (1John 1:6-2:2) Misconception One: Man Can Fellowship With God and Still Walk in Sin (1John 1:6-7) Introduction: The Son of God has come to earth. This is the great testimony of John the Apostle. He came to earth so that man can have fellowship with His Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Heart Of A Shepherd - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,975 views

    Psalm 23 is often quoted at funerals. But this is not a Psalm about death... it’s a song about life. The life that only the good shepherd can supply.

    OPEN: I once read the story about a 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom. The class had been taking turns in front of the room answering the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This little boy stood up and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ