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Why Were The Religious Leaders So Blind About Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2021

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This passage speaks to the ignorant confidence that the religious leaders possessed. How do we avoid their mistake?

WHAT'S THE HEART OF THIS PASSAGE? The religious leaders had all that knowledge and yet they didn’t know God. - John 7:28d – “You do not know Him” - The religious leaders, of course, thought they were the epitome of knowledge and understanding. They loved the status they had among the people. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021

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Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 24:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Visionary View: Do People See 'the Image Of God' In You? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2023

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Explore the concept of a "visionary view" through the lens of reflecting the image of God in our lives. Do people see the image of God in you?

Visionary View: Do People See 'The Image of God' in You?" Introduction: Explore the concept of a "visionary view" through the lens of reflecting the image of God in our lives. Do people see the image of God in you? Let's dive into this topic using verses from the New ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Romans 3:23, Colossians 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon: God Will Remember You - By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Sep 3, 2025

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You may feel like you’re in Lo-debar forgotten, overlooked, or crippled by life’s circumstances. But take heart: the King is calling your name. He will remember you, lift you, and set you at His table.

God Will Remember You Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1–13 Introduction: Have you ever felt forgotten like everyone moved on and your name was erased from the hearts of those who once knew you? Sometimes life’s troubles, disappointments, or even your own failures can make you feel hidden. But let me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"David - The Price Of Success" Part 2 Of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 23, 2003

based on 25 ratings

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As we continue our series on the life of David, how does God spell Success? What’s His formula? God(Preparation + Opportunity) = Success Success is “Doing God’s will, accomplished God’s way, for God’s glory!”

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, May 25, 2003 “David – The Price of Success” Part 2 1Sam 16 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Review from last week: · Prerequisite for God’s blessing is being a person after God’s own heart! · Proof of having a Godly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Bible Church

A Surprise Visitor With A Surprise Message Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 19, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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Gabriel was the last person Zachariah expected to meet in the temple and Gabriel’s message was the least expected word from God that Zachariah thought he would hear.

How many parents do we have here today? Raise your hands. I met Phil and his wife, Linda when we lived in Vermont. They were DINKs. That was the term we used to describe people married where the husband and wife had a career and no plans to have children. DINKs was short for “double income, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 17, 2002

based on 134 ratings

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Just as we prepare for guests to come to our house, we must also prepare ourselves for Jesus to come.

Preparing for guests to come: clean and straighten the house, cook food, prepare drinks, dress appropriately Jesus is coming soon. How are you preparing for his arrival? John the Baptizer was sent to prepare the people of Israel for the coming of the Messiah. He called people to repentance. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Secret To Winning

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

based on 94 ratings

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God has a prosperous future for His children and each of us are to run the race set before us. The problem is that most of us don’t know or we forget that we’re in a race

Vince Lombardi once said, “Winning is a habit and so is losing.” God has a prosperous future for His children and each of us are to run the race set before us. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restored By A King Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 150 ratings

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Like Mephibosheth, all of us have been Crippled by a fall, sought by a King, found in a Far Country, saved for Another’s Sake, and restored to the King’s Table.

RESTORED BY A KING The example of Mephibosheth II Samuel 9 INTRODUCTION: Today I want to examine another story from the Old Testament, and --- as I love to do --- I have found another obscure character most people don’t know much about and rarely hear preached about in a sermon. We will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Feb 12, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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‘What will you do with the grace of God?’ He has offered you salvation, free and complete in every way.

Ide Congregational Church REPENTANCE PEACE ZECHARIAH 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION. The start of a series of studies going through the prophecy of Zechariah. Not an easy prophecy to follow through. Jerome wrote “… that most obscure book of the prophet Zechariah, and of the Twelve the longest …” Despite ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacred Essence

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 6, 2010

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Jesus is the divine Son of God; the Logos; the sacred revealed!

The Sacred Essence, Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Introduction G. Campbell Morgan, the well known pastor of the last century of Westminster Chapel, near Buckingham Palace, was once approached by a soldier who said he would give anything to believe that God would forgive sins, “but I cannot believe He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Mustard Seed And Yeast Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 21, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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We come full circle with the parables of Jesus. As we close this series, we are reminded the God’s Kingdom work starts small and seemingly insignificant but through God’s work becomes greater than we can imagine.

The Parables of Jesus The Mustard Seed and The Yeast Matthew 13:31-33 September 20, 2009 This week we will return to Matthew and look at two small parables that are connected together but give us two varying perspectives of the kingdom. These are the parables of the mustard seed and yeast. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Newborn King Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

based on 139 ratings

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There have been some people, because of their pedigree, who were destined for greatness the moment they were born. Such is the case with Jesus Christ, who surpasses them all in greatness and power!

The Second Sunday after Christmas Micah 5:2-5a There have been some people, who, the minute they were born, everyone knew that they were destined for greatness. In 1500 A.D. a baby boy was born that all expected great things from. His name was Charles, and his father was Duke Philip, the Duke of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Prophecies Of Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 8, 2003

based on 99 ratings

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The Birth of Christ is described as a sign by Isaiah, this sermon explores the fact that his birth was a sign of God’s power, God’s love and God’s faithfulness!

“Prophecies of Christmas” Isaiah 7:14 The Christmas story in the Bible begins earlier than you might expect, several hundred years earlier, in the Old Testament. One Old Testament prophecy after another promised the coming Messiah who would redeem the people of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It's Birthing Time

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jan 31, 2016

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This is a message of Grace & Salvation.

It’s Birthing Time Luke 1:5-13, 17 & 41-44, 56 Tonight your word is “It’s Birthing Time”. Tell someone it’s time for delivery We know that (John 1:1-5) says... "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The same was in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-56

Denomination: Charismatic

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