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  • Ron Theis avatar

    A No Good Lying Fig Tree

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
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    A Warning to all those who APPEAR to be fruitful, but are not.

    A No Good Lying Fig Tree Matthew 21:17-20 INTRO A. No one likes A Liar! 1. There was a world renowned theologian and philosopher several years ago who used a story to illustrate this point. 2. It was a story about a monkey and a coon dog. 3. This world famous theologian’s name was Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unbent And Unbound Series

    Contributed by Yvi Martin on Jan 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    A sermon on the miracle of Jesus healing the bent-over woman

    A little over a decade ago, still somewhat early in our marriage, I was in seminary – we didn’t have any kids, Scott was working – life was simple, carefree! But we were first-time homeowners…and had had some recent plumbing work done on our 1940s Decatur, Georgia home. The contractor wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Protecting The Saints From Scams

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2024
     | 634 views

    Being aware of the tactics of financial scammers can help protect us from them, but we are also protected by the spiritual practices of faith, contentment, and humility.

    A. Today’s sermon is a unique one in that it is part sermon and part public service announcement. 1. I have titled the sermon: “Protecting the Saints from Scams.” 2. And that’s what I hope to do in today’s sermon – protect our church family from financial exploitation. 3. Our deacon of benevolence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    St. Michael And All Angels

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
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    Angels are God's agents sent to protect us from all harm

    This year, the official feast day of St Michael and All Angels fell on 29 September. It was the Tuesday which preceded the feast of St. Francis last Sunday; we did not get to celebrate God’s angels and talk about them. There are about six hundred references to angels in the Bible, but we seldom ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Michael Bird avatar

    Biblical Reflections On Faith In A Pluralistic World

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    This sermon evaluated the recent trends towards religious pluralism and attempts to construct a Christian response.

    BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON FAITH IN PLURALISTIC, POSTMODERN, POST-CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN WORLD MICHAEL BIRD INTRODUCTION We live in an age which is becoming increasingly hostile historical Christianity. This hostility emanates from a public mindset that is pluralistic, postmodern, post-Christian and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    War On Terror Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    What is the Biblical position Christ followers should have about war? And how does the current "War on Terror" fit into that position?

    SE100304 STOP THE WORLD 1. The War on Terror For the next 5 weeks, I’m supposed to teach on all the issues that divide our nation and are making this one of the most hotly contested and testy presidential races ever. And I’m supposed to do this, in a totally non-partisan way, totally objectively ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greedership: Ringing False Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    Looks at the causes and consequences of bad leadership, and the characteristics of bad leaders.

    Greedership: Ringing False The Productive Life, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 19, 2006 Last week we looked at Titus chapter 1, verses 1-8, where we see the qualifications that the Apostle Paul lays out for those who would aspire to spiritual leadership. (Explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Triumph Proclaimed!" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    Sermon 12 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit; 19 in which also He went and made proclamation to the spirits now in prison, 20 who once were disobedient, when the patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • David Owens avatar

    The Pursuit Of Happyness

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,939 views

    God knows best what will lead to our happiness. In this sermon I share a secular article that reveals research that proves that God knows best.

    Introduction: A. What is your secret to living a long, happy life? B. The story is told of a woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. 1. She said, “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look, what’s your secret for a long happy life?” 2. The man said, “I smoke three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Contentment In A Culture Of Discontent

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than greed will find contentment in living a life of trust.

    Title: Finding Contentment in a Culture of Discontentment Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than their cravings, will find contentment in living a life of trust. Introduction According to a study by a non-profit research organization, RTI ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Working Together Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,895 views

    In today's lesson we learn that since working alone is futile, we ought to work together with others.

    Scripture A New York Times article on people who are sick of too many hours at work tells the story of Diane Knorr, a former dot.com executive. “The first time I got a call way after hours from a senior manager, I remember being really flattered and thinking, ‘Wow! I’m really ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    Fearfully And Wonderfully Made

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,988 views

    This is a prolife sermon that tries to clarify arguments against abortion from Revelation and Reason.

    Introduction: A. This Tuesday, January 22, 2008, marks the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in our country. 1. Since then untold numbers of babies have been aborted. At a rate of 1.6 million a year, the total would be over 56 million. 2. This is not a topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    A Day Of New Beginnings

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 18, 2019
     | 4,717 views

    God is drawing people to Himself all the time from all kinds of backgrounds. In this sermon, we review the conversion stories of several famous people, and then look at the stories of two conversions in the Bible. If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation!

    A. Welcome to Friend Day. 1. Every year when Friend Day arrives, I get really excited, because I know that Friend Day is often a day of new beginnings. 2. We have seen many people over the years who experience a new beginning with God on or because of Friend Day. 3. Maybe today is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Thru Serving! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2019
     | 4,684 views

    Joy comes to those who serve others – It’s what happens when we imitate Jesus and do what he showed us to do!

    Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Kingdom Integrity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 11, 2019
     | 5,355 views

    How do you live in a culture that regards truth as relative? Jesus says, “Don’t swear. Just speak the truth.” But in order to do that, you must submit to Him!

    On the first day of school in a Peanuts comic strip, the teacher asks her class to write an essay about returning to school after summer vacation. Linus writes, “No one can deny the joys of a summer vacation with its days of warmth and freedom. It must be admitted however that the true joy lies in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free