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  • John Beehler avatar

    There's Always Room For One More

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 11,700 views

    Hey, peacock, how broad are your phylacteries and how long are your fringes?

    There’s Always Room for One More 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, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Humility

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 27,487 views

    “But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” Matt. 23:11-12.

    Theme: Humility Text: Mal. 1:14, 2:8-10; 1 Thess. 2:7-9, 13; Matt. 23:1-12 God has a divine plan for each person’s life. This plan, however, can only be fulfilled when one totally depends on God and this is only possible when one lives a life of humility. It is humility that allows us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Order Of Respect

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    Respect and Honour are to be earned rather than to be demanded.

    The gospel passage Mt 23.1-12 speaks to the hearts of many people, especially, those who feel dominated and oppressed by others. Jesus turns himself harshly against those who try to put themselves up over others and lord over them. He is quite clear of the consequences of a social order that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Jesus Hates Series

    Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,837 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
     | 16,009 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

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Marks Of The Hypocrite Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    exposition on Matt ch 23 v 1 - 36

    THE MARKS OF THE HYPOCRITE Matthew 23 v. 1 - 36 The Hypocrite is an actor or pretender - and here is seen in the Scribes and Pharisees by:- 1. What they sought They sought the :- v. 1 - 5, (a) Admiration of men - v. 5 "but all their works they do for to be seen of men" (1) The rigour in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    O Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,724 views

    exposition on Matt ch 23 v 34 - 39

    O JERUSALEM Matthew 23 v. 34 - ch 24 v. 2 1. What weeping v. 37 "thou that killest the prophets" Note:- (a) The explanation of His grief it was because of :- (1) Their sin - "killing and stoning the prophets" (2) Their stubborness - "how often would I have gathered you as a hen gathers her ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Eight Woes Upon The Pharisees

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,741 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
     | 6,413 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
     | 4,998 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

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,239 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

  • Jerry Fenter avatar

    Jesus The Jilted Lover Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,628 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

  • Jim Miller avatar

    Let's Remove The Scarlet D

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    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

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Gnats And Other Annoyances

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,986 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

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    Christian Principles

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,112 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