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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Who Needs Mercy/ Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,545 views

    God is a God of mercy, we too need to show mercy to others.

    INTRODUCTION  I heard about a wife, who had a terribly rough day with her 3 small children, all day and they had been terrible. Her husband got home about 5:30 that evening and before he could sit down, she lit in on him about the children’s behavior...He came back, with, she’s home, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Lord Of The Sabbath ( Matthew 12:1-14)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 23, 2025
     | 600 views

    In this chapter, Jesus teaches the true meaning of the “Sabbath” and how it is to bring glory to God, not to be used as a religious weapon. The hostility towards Jesus was starting to grow.

    Before we undergo any further study of this chapter, it would be helpful to understand the concept of the “Sabbath”. According to the fourth commandment (Exodus 20:8), the Sabbath was set aside as one day in seven to cease from labor and take a rest from all unnecessary activity. Exodus 31:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Challenging Legalism Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,918 views

    This is the 17th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#17] CHALLENGING LEGALISM Luke 6:1-11 Introduction: The Pharisees were an important religious group in ancient Judaism who followed many laws and rules. The Torah, which is the 1st 5 Books of the Bible, has 613 commandments. The Pharisees added even more rules and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Politicians Will Not Save Us

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2024
     | 780 views

    Every few years something happens to remind us we should never put our trust in princes, or politicians, but only in our Lord, Jesus Christ.

    Friday of the fifteenth week in course 2024 (7/19) It’s not possible for me to read the Scriptures today and ignore what happened just a week ago in Pennsylvania. I do believe that God, perhaps through angelic suggestion, arranged things so that the bullet missed the candidate’s head by a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Jesus Answering The First-Century "karens" He Encountered Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2025
     | 239 views

    All of them were survivors, in the strict sense, each party with its own quirks. The Pharisees stood behind the Law.

    Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2025 Have you ever wondered just why it was that the Pharisees, who seemed to be everywhere Jesus went, were such prigs? These days we might even call the “Karens,” although I’ve known real Karens and they weren’t so judgmental as the Pharisees. I think the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Lord Of The Sabbath - Servant Of Mercy - Matthew 12:1-21 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 3, 2025
     | 707 views

    JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and compassion over condemnation. JESUS redefines true Sabbath rest, corrects legalistic distortions, and fulfills the Servant prophecy with a ministry of gentle justice and mercy.

    2025.05.04.Sermon Notes. Matthew 12.1-21 LORD OF THE SABBATH-SERVANT OF MERCY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 12:1-21, Mark 2:25-28, 1 Samuel 21:1-6, Hosea 6:6, Mark 2:27, BIG IDEA: JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "the Bad Habits Of Jesus"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 29, 2024
     | 1,186 views

    PC controls our culture, and values. Harrison Butker stood against a self righteous culture at a personal cost. Jesus confronted PC Pharisees regarding the "Sabbath" rules. quotes from Leonard Sweet, Ken Bailey (Jesus thru Middle Eastern Eyes)

    In Jesus Holy Name June 2, 2024 Text: Mark 2:23-24,27-28 Pentecost II Redeemer “The Bad Habits of Jesus” Each Sunday in this liturgical calendar year our gospel readings are from the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    What’s In Your Cup?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 29, 2025
     | 3,612 views

    This message looks at the believer and what he/she should be filled with.

    Tun with me to 2 Corinthians 1. We are going to read the first part of verse 4. “[God] Who comforteth us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble.” In one of his messages last year, my brother read an illustration from “Barbara O’Neill Health Tricks” that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    How Important Is The Sabbath?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 175 ratings
     | 14,065 views

    What role should the Sabbath play in our lives?

    In 1981 the movie, Chariots of Fire, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This Hollywood film told the true story of a devout Christian, Eric Liddell, in a very positive way. I want to just show you a clip of the film. Eric has decided he must forfeit his chance to run in the 200 meter dash at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Teaching The Bible Part 4 Of Matthew Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,750 views

    Continuing Series.References or refereeing from one scripture to another is an important part in learning exactly what a verse means. Once you are used to looking up references, it will be easy for you to understand.For ages 19 to 50+

    Teaching the Bible. Part 4, of Matthew. By Rev. A.R.Smith References or refereeing from one scripture to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Because I Said So

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,814 views

    Don’t let your “sacred cows” keep you from experiencing all that God has for you.

    When you were a kid, didn’t you hate it when your parents said "no" to something – and when you asked "why?" they just replied: "because I said so." "Well, who died and made you God?" you thought, but never dared utter. As a parent I have tried to always give a reason – however lame it might be – ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Gino Cascieri avatar

    "Have Ye Not Read"

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    This message look at each of the instances where our Lord uses the expressions “Have Ye Not Read” or “Have Ye Never Read.”

    “Have Ye Not Read?” Text: Matthew 12:1-8 Intro: The title our message comes from verse 3 of our passage where Jesus says to the Pharisees, “Have Ye Not Read.” Ten times in the gospel accounts and six times alone in the Gospel of Matthew Jesus uses either the expression “Have Ye Not Read” or “Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Clark avatar

    Servants Of God: Pattern For Living

    Contributed by Andrew Clark on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,405 views

    Learning biblical living from the servant songs of Isaiah.

    Matthew 12:1-28/Isaiah 42:1-4 The Servant of God: a pattern for living. By Lieutenant Andrew Clark, The Salvation Army. The wonderful book of Isaiah was written some 600 or more years before the time of Jesus, yet in chapters 40-55, we have what are called the servant songs: songs about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Pre-Eminence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,380 views

    exposition on Matt ch 12

    THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST Matthew 12 v. 1 - 21 Notice :- 1.The Pre-eminence of His worship v. 1 - 8. we see here the attack of the Pharisees (a) The source of the attack v. 2 "the Pharisees" who were devout legalists (b) The subtletly of the attack v. 2 "plucking corn was unlawful on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Religious Knowledge Give Us Insights Into The "Heart” Of God.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 27, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 8,186 views

    Epiphany of our Lord - January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12

    Epiphany of our Lord January 6th, 2002 Title: “Religious knowledge give us insights into the “heart” of God.” Matthew 2: 1-12 In the time of King Herod, Magi, Gentiles from the east, follow a star that leads them to Jesus, whom they recognize as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran