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  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Prayer In Time Of Need In Truth And Justice, For All Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 18, 2019
     | 3,578 views

    Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we pray for Christ’s sake, to heal us in our distress in trust and disbelief

    PRAYER IN TIME OF NEED IN TRUTH AND JUSTICE, FOR ALL by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 18, 2019) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” Matthew 6:13, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Paul Explains Himself

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 22, 2026
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    A first person take as if from St Paul on what it means to experience forgiveness. This was first preached in July 1999 at St John's South bank as a sermon on Romans 8, then preached again in 2026 at St Gabriel's Acton for the Conversion of St Paul

    Played on a recording: Voice 1: They say forgive and forget, but after what she has done, I’ll never forgive her. Voice 2: That sort of monster: he deserves to die Voice 3: They call it a life sentence – but after ten years he’ll be out. What about our Mary? They can’t bring her back. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Testing God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    examines the second of Jesus’ responses to the temptaions of Satan

    Testing God Matt. 4:7 INTRO.: this week and next I want to continue my treatment of the three responses of Jesus to the temptations of Satan. There are a few things interesting to know about the temptations of Jesus. First, they were instigated by the Spirit of God. V. 1 That being the case, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Settling Our Accounts

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023
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    We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 30th Sunday Year A -- Love Of God And Neighbor

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2020
     | 2,611 views

    He was not asked for a second-place commandment.

    It is the story of the courtship of Moses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the great German composer, Felix Mendelssohn. Moses Mendelssohn was a small man with a misshapen, humped back. One day he visited a merchant in Hamburg who had a lovely daughter. Though Mendelssohn admired her greatly, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Deliberately Staged Demonstration Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
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    Main thought: This morning we will look at the set up for a confrontation between Jesus and the rulers and authorities, as well as the Jewish concept of a Messiah who would bring deliverance from Roman oppression.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:1-11: Jesus has been moving toward Jerusalem for some time now. He has come down from Galilee on his final approach. From Jericho (their last stop), it would have been a 6-8 hr walk uphill covering 15 miles and over 3000’ of elevation. He had predicted his death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whom Does Jesus Call? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
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     | 99 views

    Jesus calls ordinary, flawed people to follow Him, offering transforming grace and acceptance that overcomes our failures and invites us into a new story.

    If you’ve ever felt passed over, mislabeled, or just plain tired, take heart. Jesus has a way of walking into ordinary places and turning them into holy ground. He steps into tax booths and kitchens, into cubicles and carpools, into hospital rooms and waiting rooms. He sees what others miss. He ...read more

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    Short Of Stature And Morals-But Saved

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2008
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     | 1,815 views

    Zacchaeus was hated and misanthropic, but salvation came through the obedience of faith and the call of Jesus.

    Tuesday of 33rd Week in Course Lk 19: 1-10 Jericho is the oldest city in the world, as near as archaeologists can determine. Today it’s a dusty little Palestinian village a short drive away from the Dead Sea. The town would be dead, too, if it weren’t also the lowest city in the world, at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Saved By Faith Or Lost In Unbelief? Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Sep 28, 2020
     | 4,607 views

    Paul is hammering home the fact that salvation is not of works but by belief.

    Saved by faith or lost in unbelief? Romans 4:9-25 There were three guys discussing their obituaries and one asked, “What would you like people to say at your funeral?” One of his friends thought for minute and said, "I’d like them to say ‘He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christianity Is Really About?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 11, 2024
     | 431 views

    John is trying to tell the folks what religion is and what living right is all about.

    Luke 3:7-18 Our text tells us what it not about and what Christianity is about? 1. Its not about so much of simply saying forgive me but it is about Repentance8 Therefore, bear fruits worthy of repentance • Jesus tells us it’s Time to produce better fruit • It’s about changing our self from old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Meeting

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 21, 2016
     | 10,442 views

    This is a sermon calling us to repentance from a better than thou attitude of the Pharisee

    When we look at the text today we see that Dr. Luke made no bones about who Jesus was addressing in this parable. Jesus was telling this parable to the high and mighty, holier than thou folks. He was addressing the religious folks that acted like they were just a little better than everyone else. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    When you go out on a limb, Jesus won’t leave you hanging, but you have to let go.

    Out on a Limb A Sermon on Luke 19:1-10 As the story goes, a man had fallen between the rails in a subway station. The people were all crowding around trying to get him out before a train ran him over. “Give me your hand, give me your hand!” they shouted. But for all their effort, the man would ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Overcoming A Positive Self Image

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,459 views

    Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

    Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Significance Of The Three Trees?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 11, 2023
     | 1,600 views

    Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one was a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

    John 1:45-51 – One Man Under A Tree Nathanael – Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Three Trees

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 29, 2022
     | 2,198 views

    Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

    John 1:45-51 Nathanael One Man Under a Tree Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible