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  • Jerry Fenter avatar

    Jesus The Jilted Lover Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    Jesus loves us even when we reject his love for us.

    Portraits of Jesus Matthew 23 I. The Jilted Lover A. See His Love (Matt. 23:37) i. Jeremiah 31:3 ii. Hosea 11:1, 3-4 iii. John 3:16 B. He died for the Pharisee, too C. Feel His Rejection i. John 1:10-11 ii. Hosea 11:2 Lesson: We can be religious, and still reject Jesus. We can be moral, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let's Remove The Scarlet D

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
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    An appeal to extend Christ’s ministry of reconciliation to the divorced and remarried children of God.

    LET’S REMOVE THE SCARLET D Matthew 23.4 "They tie up heavy loads and put them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them." INTRO: Let me say up front that I believe that marriage is meant to be a permanent covenant between one man for one woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You A White Washed Christian Or Are You Covered By The Blood Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,263 views

    This sermon is meant for any one that might be struggling with their salvation and is on the edge of being a hypocrite!

    (Sermon By: Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks of Lyons, Georgia) PRAYER: My Father, God above. Thank You for Your eternal love. Thank You for my personal relationship with You and for Your will as it will be done in my life. Thank You God for the Prayer of Serenity which is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,895 views

    So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

    So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gnats And Other Annoyances

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    So often little things become important and important things seem to be left unseen.

    Matt. 23:24 - 24“Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel! During the summer of 1970, a certain individual worked for a road construction company that was rebuilding U.S. highway 90 along the Mississippi gulf coast. This, follow- ing the devastation of hurricane Camille the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Heart's Condition?

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 206 ratings
     | 22,255 views

    This sermon deals with the inward condition of a person’s heart and the outward results it will bring.

    What’s Your Heart Condition? In 1998 459,841 people or one in every 5 deaths in America were attributed to Coronary Heart Disease. It is amazing what the Lord has allowed the medical field to learn about the condition and repair of hearts. It is very interesting to watch a Dr. take a vein from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Principles

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here.

    CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTRODUCTION: These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here. I. LOVE Love is defined as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Build Your Temple!

    Contributed by James May on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,694 views

    God gave King Solomon the requirements for the presence of God to dwell in the Temple at Jerusalem. Those same requirements pertain to the presence of God in the Temple of our hearts.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 13,864 views

    the 8 woes of sin as displayed by the Pharisees in Jesus time. They profess to be the only guide in religion, but are blind to truth and practical Christianity. They strain at gnats and swallow camels.

    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees Marks of a Pharisee Matthew 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: Matthew 23:2 a [Moses’ seat] Twenty-one Characteristics of Hypocrites 1. They demand respect as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:

    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees By Pastor CG Marks of a Pharisee Matthew 23:1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Matthew 23:2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat: Matthew 23:2 a [Moses’ seat] Twenty-one Characteristics of Hypocrites 1. They demand ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Faces Of The Stranger Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    Let’s talk about what makes it difficult for us to form community, and in so doing, we will also find an explanation for the turmoil our world is seeing and has always seen.

    The Faces of the Stranger Pastor Jim Luthy I’ve really wrestled this week whether to return to our series on community or to talk about the recent attacks on our nation. On one hand, we are being asked to return to normal, whatever that means, and these messages on community are meant to equip us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Jesus Hates Series

    Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    This message was designed to direct the audience’s attention to one of the things Jesus hates most in man’s character - hypocrisy

    What Jesus Hates? Part 2 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 17, 2002 Last week we discussed “Who Matters To Jesus”. Despite how the world gives value to the attractive, outspoken & impressive people, Jesus seemed to have a different value system. As we watched Him move throughout Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bragging Rights

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 256 ratings
     | 15,707 views

    A sermon showing the need for one to be humble.

    Bragging Rights By Ian Biss 2/17/02 Intro . . . A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,983 views

    Everybody has to learn to deal with disappointment.

    Dealing with Disappointment 1. Don’t “Dis” me man. Means to dishonor. In modern terms. 2. Most of us know the absolute horror, embarrassment, frustration and pain of disappointments in our lives. 3. The word Disappointment means to disgrace or (by impl.) put to the blush:-confounded, dishonoured. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Who Are The Real Heroes?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    Jesus said, "Whoever would be great let him become a servant to all." Matt 23:11 Most of us would like to do something noble or great. Perhaps have our names in lights... Outstanding speakers, renowned scientists, business tycoons, and athletes who seem t

    Jesus said, "Whoever would be great let him become a servant to all." Matt 23:11 The Lord evaluates us on the basis of how well we are serving Him, His purposes and His kingdom’s expansion and righteousness. However: Most of us would like to do something noble or great. Perhaps have our names in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational