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  • Doug Fannon avatar

    How Can You Escape The Condemnation Of Hell? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 22, 2018
     | 4,356 views

    Jesus asked the question to the Scribes and Pharisees who were going through life filling squares and never having the heart right with Him.

    Today we are starting a new sermon series entitled: The Questions Jesus Asked. Jesus had a way of asking questions to which He fully knew the answers. The question Jesus asked where for our benefit, not his. Jesus being divine, He is all knowing, so in a sense, His questions are rhetorical. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    56. The Holy Spirit - Builder Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 10, 2018
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    The Holy Spirit is building a temple constructed of God's people, “living stone” by “living stone” to be God’s dwelling place.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 56 - THE HOLY SPIRIT - BUILDER This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Divine Providence Part 4 - Justice, Mercy, And The Plan Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 10, 2018
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    Justice and Mercy are polar opposities. Then how does God's plan for salvation satisfy the demands of both?

    This is Part 4 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as time permits. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Neighborhater - Pt. 4 - Room In The Pool Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019
     | 3,633 views

    Neighbors. There are good ones and then those we wished would move. Have we become Neighborhaters? Can’t we get along?

    Mr. Rogers Sound Track plays in dark - Lights Come on Pastor Enters from Stage Door and lip syncs to track Room in the Pool I. Introduction Nostalgia. Fond childhood memories. Wholesome. Meek. Soft spoken. A super hero in disguise. His uniform was colorful sweaters and sneakers. He used his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon Of Woes

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Feb 12, 2019
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    If Jesus stood in your pulpit today, what sermon would He preach?

    Sermon of Woes Matthew 23:13-33 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. 14 [Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Loving Othrs Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 31, 2018
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    Loving God with all our heart, mind, and soul and loving others like yourself. We cannot love like that without God working in us.

    Prayer- Introduction- Good morning, we have been in a series “Love worth finding” We have looked at loving God and God loving us. We have looked at living our lives directed by the Holy Spirit of God helping us and leading us and empowering us to live the life that God intended for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Woes To Unfaithful Church Leaders

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 14, 2018
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    Jesus’ stern warning to the Pharisees in Matthew 23:13-39 is also important for church leaders today. A Year D sermon.

    It is such a privilege to be a church leader, especially in kind and loving churches. It is a grave responsibility to feed God’s sheep and guide people that we are privileged to call our friends, on their journey to eternity. Overseers of churches are far from perfect, but some mistakes are worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where's Your Worth? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2013
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     | 63,184 views

    Where do you find your "self-worth"? Is it in God, or in yourself? The Pharisees looked for their importance in themselves and ended up robbing God of His glory to gain their own. How can avoid the traps that ensnared these highly religious leaders?

    OPEN: "Sometime, when you're feeling important Sometime, when your ego's in bloom Sometime when you take it for granted, You're the best qualified man in the room. Sometime when you feel that your going, would leave an unfillable hole, Just follow this simple instruction, and see how it humbles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stirring Time Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jan 7, 2014
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     | 10,089 views

    HAVE YOU EVER RAN ACROSS PEOPLE WHO SAY ONE THING AND DO ANOTHER. OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO SAYS DON’T DO AS I DO, DO AS I SAY. LET’S GET PERSONAL OR HAVE YOU SAID ONE THING AND DONE ANOTHER. THAT IS SO MESSY. JESUS HAS GIVEN US A SOLUTION HOW NOT TO BE

    STIRRING TIME COMING MATTHEW 23:25-26/MARK 7:13,21 MANUSCRIPT BY MINISTER KERMIT REAVES HAVE YOU EVER RAN ACROSS PEOPLE WHO SAY ONE THING AND DO ANOTHER. OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO SAYS DON’T DO AS I DO, DO AS I SAY. LET’S GET PERSONAL OR HAVE YOU SAID ONE THING AND DONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help For The Hypocrite

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    As we better understand what a true Christian is, we’ll have a better understanding of what a hypocrite is. 3 distinctives of genuine Christians: Real Christians Are Forgiven Sinners, Are Not What They Used To Be, and Are Becoming What They Will Be.

    Help for the Hypocrite Matthew 23:23-28 Have you ever caught a salesperson in a lie? They tell you how much you need their car or product and how it will change your image, maybe even change your life! News channels often include investigative reporting on fraudulent, hypocritical business ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What’s Up With Worship

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
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    DO WE COME TO CHURCH BECAUSE IT’S A HABIT? WE COME BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO. THE END RESULT IS THAT THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT, NOT WHAT WE ARE DOING AT THE EVENT. SO, WE SLOWLY AND INCREMENTALLY SLIP INTO A “GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS” KI

    WHAT’S UP WITH WORSHIP INTRODUCTION: TRADITIONALLY, EVERY SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH OUR FAMILY OUT TO DINNER. THIS EVENT HAS BECOME HABITUAL; IT IS EXPECTED. IN FACT THERE IS ALMOST A MUTINY IF THERE IS EVEN THE HINT OF NOT GOING OUT. THE PLACE IS NOT IMPORTANT, THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT. SOMETIMES, JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    How To Face A Hypocrite?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 6, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hypocrite? We've been all a hypocrite at one time or another. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Facing a hypocrite IV. TEXT: Matthew 23:3 So observe and practice all they

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hypocrite? We've been all a hypocrite at one time or another. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Facing a hypocrite IV. TEXT: Matthew 23:3 So observe and practice all they tell you; but do not do what they do, for they preach, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Ditchin' Religion

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2012
     | 5,398 views

    A sermon about how believers should not allow religion to dictate their lives, but how Christ should live through them.

    Text:, Title: Ditchin’ Religion, Date/Place: NRBC, Carver Baptist Church, 3/11-12/12, PM A. Opening illustration: Quote from Not A Fan, page 25, about stadiums with enthusiastic fans, but no interested in the pain of following. Have a brief discussion on how we describe the best Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Writing Off The Future

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2014
     | 6,096 views

    Teaching Christian values without bringing our children to faith in the Risen Son of God, condemns them to eternal death. The Pharisees stand as a beacon warning Christians not to succumb to the lure of presenting Christian values.

    “Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idol Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014
     | 7,869 views

    Idols we worship. Part 3 of 3.

    Idols - part 3 Matthew 23:1-28 July 20, 2014 Well, today, we are going to end our 3 week look at the idols we have in our lives. Of course you don’t need to be reminder what today is. It’s Selfie Sunday! You need to know what I look like, just on the happenstance that you forgot! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist