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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Following The Parade Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011
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    Jesus entry into Jerusalem marks him as a revolutionary--a threat to the Romans and Jewish authorities, and the door to an abundant life for his followers

    Matthew 21:1-11 “Following the Parade” INTRODUCTION As we enter into Holy Week and reflect on the passion and suffering of Jesus, many of us have difficulty understanding why the authorities executed Jesus. We see his compassion for the common people—healing the sick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Palm Sunday Hosanna

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 16, 2011
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    Jesus didn’t come to save you from your circumstances. He came to save you from your sins. Even though the people were looking for a Lion King to come save them from the Romans, Jesus came as a Lamb to the slaughter so he could really save them.

    A Palm Sunday Hosanna Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 26, 2011
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    The biggest mistake a person can make is to reject God's grace.

    A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Text: Matt. 21:33-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am.- John Newton 2. What is grace? a. We talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Messiah's Story About Obedience Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2011
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    True obedience is based on action not words.

    A Messiah's Story About Obedience Text: Matt. 21:28-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I used to have problems getting my son to clean his room. I would insist that he, "Do it now," and he would always agree to do so, but then he wouldn’t follow through – at least, not right way. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Welcoming The King

    Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011
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    Palm Sunday text that teaches that we must expect to encounter the risen Christ this day and even find Him in the most unlikely of places and faces.

    “Welcoming the King” – Matthew 21:1-11 There is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Royal Wedding. I realized that there are many people only a few years younger than myself who have no memory of the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. We Americans have always had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Instead Of Playing It Safe"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 21, 2011
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    A sermon about being the Church God means for us to be.

    Jeremiah 7:1-11 Matthew 21:12-22 “Instead of Playing it Safe” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Do you notice any similarities between what Jeremiah had to say about the Temple and what was going on there, and what Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    True Repentance

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2011
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    “Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the Kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him: but tax collectors and harlots believed him: and when you saw it, you did not after

    Theme: True Repentance Text: Ez. 18:1-4, 25-32; Phil. 2:1-13; Matt. 21:23-32 Many people today think that by saying they believe in Christ and go to Church makes them a Christian. But as the saying goes sleeping in a garage does not make you a car. To become a Christian you need to repent and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 24, 2011
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    “What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

    Theme: Producing Fruits of the Kingdom Text: Is. 5:1-7; Phil. 3:4b-14; Matt. 21:33-46 In recent years it has become evident that the focus of many people in the world is no longer on Christ. Even in so called Christian nations Christ is being denied again and again in spite of constant reminders ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Authority Of Jesus In Our Lives. Series

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 24, 2011
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     | 9,703 views

    Jesus authority superceded all authority in heaven and earth. Unlike the chief priests and elders, who chose to challenge Jesus, we are to bow down to his authority and let His Most Excellency rule our heast, minds and souls.

    THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS IN OUR LIVES - BY REVEREND MATTHEW OLANREWAJU It has been coming! It has been coming for a long time, the only surprise here is the fact that the Pharisees, Chief priests and the elders had held on for so long before running out of patience with Jesus. I mean, for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Will To Believe

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 25, 2011
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    Faith is a decision, and a more reasonable decision than unbelief.

    I have always been amazed that some astronomers gazing into the vast universe find it impossible to believe in God. After all, they more than anyone else understand the vastness of space and the intricate balance that keeps it all in place. Likewise, I never could understand why scientists ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is God A Tiger Parent?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2011
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    Ideally, when a Christian's profession and practice meet... it's a match.

    Title: Is God a “Tiger” Parent? Text: Matthew 21:23-32 Thesis: Ideally, when a Christian’s profession and practice meet… it’s a match! Introduction The meat of our story today is about a father who had two sons whom he asked to work in his vineyard. Adrian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authority Issues Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,525 views

    The religious leaders questioned Jesus' authority. We know Jesus has authority, but does he really have authority over us?

    Matthew 21:23-32 "Authority Issues" INTRODUCTION God is a God of abundance and diversity. Looking around the worship area, it is obvious that we are very different people. We like to make things easy, though, so we often condense our diversity down to the basic essentials and say that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Tyranny Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011
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     | 7,222 views

    We claim our kingdoms and possessions and call them "mine." God lays claim to all and calls us to acknowledge it as his.

    Matthew 21:33-46 "The Tyranny of Mine" INTRODUCTION Two friends were walking in the forest one day when suddenly they stumbled upon a large grizzly bear who decided that they looked like a good snack. The two started running away when all of a sudden one of them stopped. The other said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Celebration And Praise During Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011
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    Message about the celebration on Palm Sunday. Why the Pharisees were upset at Jesus

    Title: Celebration and Praise During Palm Sunday Theme: To show how to praise, and people who praised on Palm Sunday Text: Matthew 21:1-12 Read this Between Matthew 21:11 & 12 Luke 19:39 And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples." 40 But He answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unreal

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 12, 2011
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    Sometimes things are beyond our capability to comprehend.

    Matthew 21: 33 – 46 / Unreal Intro: 30 Years ago, Stephen Watt was a Wyoming State Trooper on patrol when he stopped a car suspected of being involved in a bank robbery. Suddenly a bullet pierced the windshield and hit Stephen in the eye. The perpetrator came to the car and shot Stephen 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed