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  • Stephen Wright avatar

    So Near And Yet So Far (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 11, 2005
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    7 explanations of this passage. Why I rule them out, but with important truths that we can learn along the way.

    The other options As I said last time I came across 7 explanations of this passage. Having given some reasons for my choice, I want to look at the other options today. In part this is to explain why I rule them out, but there is also an important element of truth in most of them and I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    They Brought The Colt To Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 4, 2013
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     | 3,859 views

    To see ourselves as the young colt coming to JESUS, paying homage to JESUS and letting JESUS reign and rule over her.

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you paid homage to GOD, the SON lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To see ourselves as the young colt coming to JESUS, paying homage to JESUS and letting JESUS reign and rule over her. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:7 (Amplified Bible) 11:7 And they brought the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Qualifications For God’s Kingdom

    Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014
     | 5,220 views

    Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

    The Qualifications for God’s Kingdom Text: Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Introduction: I. Allowing Christ to Live Over You - It’s need to give up to the control or influence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Religious Rebels (Joseph And Nicodemus) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    #2 in series, about 2 guys who broke free from religion’s rules and traditions, to serve Jesus.

    John 19:38-42 – Were You There? #2 – Religious Rebels (Joe and Nick) As we continue through our pre-Resurrection series, or our Passion series, we come to 2 unlikely heroes in the mix. Last week, we examined the lives of the religious leaders, and how their adherence to the rules combined with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008
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    Often unable to distinguish between our wants and our needs, our selfishness rules the day and leads to conflicts and quarrels.

    Me, Myself and I TCF Sermon July 20, 2008 Think for a moment about some of those things that really annoy you. You’re in a line of cars where the road narrows down to a lane. You’ve been inching forward, but there are others, perhaps several others, who zip by you in the outside lane and move ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,084 views

    A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

    You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Rewards Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2019
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    God's desire is to reward us not give us rules. He wants to show us how to be blessed.

    Note: Much of my studies have come from Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Matthew 6. Title: God’s Reward Theme: To show that God wants to reward His children but we must do it His way. Text: Matthew 6:1 - 24 Review Sacrifices and Rewards – Blessed are those Rash Decisions – Anger, Lust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Weird Sunday Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 14, 2014
     | 4,254 views

    As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow before the sovereign rule of the Kinjg of grace.

    Title: Weird Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Thesis: As followers of Christ we honor him by submitting to his absolute authority and bow to his sovereign rule in all things. Introduction Show YouTube Clip Marionettes: No More Wires! Direct TV Commercial I am with the guy whose response to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than The Cry Of A Desperate Man SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 990 views

    The experience of anyone struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit’s help.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we come together today, we are drawn to a topic that is as old as humanity ...read more

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    Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021
     | 2,760 views

    The Bible says that our love for our enemies is proof that we are believers in Christ.

    One of the more famous stories in all of literature comes from the earliest parts of our Bible. Cain and Abel, the children of Adam and Eve, are in conflict Cain actually murders Abel. God quickly confronts Cain with these words: “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping Others As Jesus Helped Others

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 6, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,482 views

    The “little ones” Jesus refers to are frequently the scapegoats or victims in our society. They are the powerless, the weak, the hurting, the abused, the abandoned, the elderly or children, and they are often the easiest targets for our wrath.

    A successful man known for his generosity was driving his new car through a poor part of town. A boy tried to flag him down. The man didn’t want to get involved, so he pretended he didn’t see the child. As he slowed for a red traffic light, he heard a loud crash. Someone had thrown a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Pulling The Weeds Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 206 ratings
     | 57,400 views

    Following a list of rules and regulations will never lead to spiritual vitality. Grace demands that we avoid judging others according to our standards.

    Pulling the Weeds of Legalism Almost every state in our nation still has laws on their books that would surprise most people. For instance, In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or ride in a public ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Another Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 7, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,699 views

    Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man made from a

    “Another spirit” Numbers 14:13-24 Joshua 14:6-15 Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Be Anxious For Nothing Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 51,930 views

    Don’t let anxiety rule over you, but through prayer, supplication and thanksgiving bring your requests before God.

    Be Anxious for Nothing Philippians 4:6-8 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Lent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 13,917 views

    Dealing with the healing of a blind man Jesus confronts the bad theology of the Pharisees. Jesus speaks of love and healing in the face of legalism and rules.

    4 Lent A John 9:1- 41 10 March, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Words, words, words! There is a long-standing university class exercise where you are to take a long piece of work and capture the meaning in a sentence or two. These 41 verses might be summed up as, “A man is healed, people found it hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran