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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Moving To The Head Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 33,505 views

    Jesus hated pride and used the Pharisees to highlight the evils of that sin. But why would God hate pride, and how would I know if I suffer from it?

    Last Sunday we introduced the “Upside Down Teachings of Jesus”. The teaching of Jesus that just don’t make sense to most people. Today’s sermon will continue that theme by focusing on Jesus’ teaching: “the Last shall be First, and the First shall be Last”. OPEN: When my dad first married my mom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Writing Off The Future

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2014
     | 6,137 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

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Idol Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014
     | 8,030 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

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    Judging The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019
     | 4,528 views

    You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you judge the Scriptures rather than being judged by them

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When I Think I'm Better Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,288 views

    You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you think you’re better than other Christians

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Prayer For Saving Grace Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 17, 2020
     | 2,921 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, the love of God is with us, for without His love, there is no us.

    Prayer For Saving Grace by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 17, 2020) “But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Witnessing To The Culture Of Death Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 7, 2020
     | 2,252 views

    We must work and pray, as St. Benedict told us to do. Work for the spread of the kingdom in our families and communities, and vote as a Christian must, for godly men and women who will resist the culture of death and legislate for life, peace, and goodness.

    Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Lent 2020 For our first reading today, I have chosen to begin earlier in the first chapter of Isaiah than the Lectionary suggests, and to add the verses the Lectionary omits. The Lenten readings take a great deal of the very long prophecies of Isaiah, but they omit ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Defining Dad

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,315 views

    For Mother's day I listed some traits that defined Mom. Now it's Dad's turn. On Mother's Day I said although these traits define Mom, Dad can have them too. Likewise, the ones I'll be highlighting for Dad can be seen in Moms too, they're just more characteristic of Dads.

    DEFINING DAD For the Mother's day sermon I listed some characteristics that defined Mom. Now it's Dad's turn. I mentioned in my Mother's Day sermon that although these characteristics define Mom, that doesn't mean that Dad doesn't have those characteristics too, they're ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rest In The Ruins Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,582 views

    This sermon looks at rest, the importance of rest, and the types of tiredness we can have, and how Christ satisfies them with His rest.

    I want you to think of a time in your life when you were exhausted. That moment when the tank was empty, you were depleted, and you had nothing left to give. Think of that time. Think of the most tiring day, or season, in your entire life. Recall the feelings and emotions. For me, the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Viii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2021
     | 4,333 views

    Olivet Discourse is examined as the relationship of the rapture to end-time events is analyzed. Exegetical challenges found in Matthew 24 and the parallel passages are discussed. This study focuses on Matthew 24:1-14.

    We have been seeking to answer the question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period. This is the eighth message in the series. In this session we will begin an analysis of the Olivet Discourse. The Olivet Discourse is Jesus’s prophetic message recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Becoming The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 10, 2021
     | 2,671 views

    Watch out for fakes! Whether we're talking about counterfeit products from the internet or people, the results are similar. We're disappointed, angered, distrustful. Fake stuff doesn't live up to our expectations. Become the "real deal."

    Authentic: Becoming The Real Deal   • Fake Rolex in NYC for $50. (real deal is anywhere from $10-$15K USED) That street corner Rolex will eventually turn your wrist green and quit right after that. • If you shop online at all, chances are good you’ve bought counterfeit or fake ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Spiritual Leadership In The Church And In The Home Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,781 views

    God has created men and women with equal status and value, but with different roles. God has given the primary role of spiritual leadership in the church and in the home to men. God has very high expectations for the kind of leadership men employ in the home and in the church.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two police officers who responded to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. 1. When they arrived on the scene, they found a father, mother and two children who were all unconscious inside the wrecked car. 2. After the ambulances arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Sincere Faith: An Exposition Of Matthew 23:1-12

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 24, 2020
     | 3,528 views

    It is all too easy to play the hypocrite. Sermon for Proper 26, After Pentecost, Year A

    Sincere Faith: An Exposition of Matthew 23:1-12 Everyone wants to feel important. People want to display their titles and achievements. Everyone wants to have a lot of followers on social media. People want to become influencers. Not only does it bring prestige, but it can also be quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Humility Or Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2020
     | 2,557 views

    As followers of Christ Jesus, we should be more concerned about the orientation of our heart and lives than we are about outward appearances.

    Humility or Hypocrisy Matthew 23: 1 - 12 Intro: A story is told of a Texas rancher who met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The 2 men talked about their land & the dairy farmer told the rancher that he operated his farm on 125 acres. The Texan, not to be outdone said, “Yankee, that ain’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Tyranny Of The Experts

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    A study of the danger posed when experts assume control over a society, over a community, or over a church. The message is a call to participatory Christianity.

    “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 shoulders, but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist