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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Did God Complain To His People?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 840 views

    Micah depicts a court here. God's people are on trial where God is the judge and the people are told what is expected of them.

    The book of Micah was written to God’s people, the children of Israel in the Northern Kingdom, and of Judah in the Southern Kingdom. It was written to warn them of the coming judgment from God but to also for them to repent. Throughout the book of Micah, the need for peace and justice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Relationship Not Ritual PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,056 views

    Explore the supremacy of Christ over rituals and regulations, emphasizing the importance of a genuine relationship with God rather than adherence to human commands and teachings.

    Good morning, family! Today, we’re going to be diving into the book of Colossians, specifically chapter 2, verses 16-23. We'll be exploring three important themes: the supremacy of Christ, the futility of rituals, and the power of relationship. A.W. Tozer once said, "The most important thing about ...read more

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    Sola Fide PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
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     | 589 views

    To emphasize the importance of humility and faith in our relationship with God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we’re going to delve into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Luke that really gets to the heart of what it means to be justified by faith alone, and the humility required of us as believers. I'm reminded of a quote by John Stott, a respected theologian, who ...read more

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    Faithless Piety

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Sep 1, 2023
     | 1,298 views

    Jesus did graciously proclaim the truth, but He also very strongly confronted those who twisted and perverted the truth. He pulled no punches when correcting those who intentionally used the word of God toward their own ends.

    Faithless Piety Luke 11:20-44 Have you noticed that there are many people who picture the Lord Jesus’ earthly ministry as one of performing good deeds and miracles, while gently teaching love and peace and being surrounded by women and children? Well, you know, that’s only part of the picture we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Religion's Favorite Sin

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    the danger of hypocrisy

    Intro: one of the classic, I Love Lucy shows was the show where Lucy and Ethel traded places with Ricky and Fred; one of the funniest parts of that show was when Ricky put a whole box of yeast into his dough and it overflowed the oven. Yeast is a powerful substance, just a little is needed to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Real Relationship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,762 views

    Jesus doesn’t invite us to practice a religion, but to participate in a relationship.

    In this series, we want unbelievers to understand that Christianity is not a religion. The way of religion is about impersonal rules, while the way of Christ is about a personal relationship with God. But we also want believers to understand that Christianity is not designed to be lived as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Debt And Devotion Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    God absorbs a debtor’s default.

    Introduction Read Luke 7.36-50. Pray. So bad people need big forgiveness; as a result, when they meet Jesus, they love him much. Better people need less forgiveness, and so love little. The woman was bad, “a woman of the city,” “a sinner.” To state it crassly, a streetwalker or prostitute. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prismatic Gifts 1 Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 6, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,940 views

    Foundational teaching re:Spiritual Gifts

    Intro As part of his project for the 1997 Greater Idaho Falls Science fair, freshman Nathan Zohner urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide." Many were shocked to learn there was no regulation of it, despite the following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tragedy Of Lost Opportunity

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,036 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon

    LUKE 19:28-44 “THE TRAGEDY OF LOST OPPORTUNITY” A) From all outward appearances, Palm Sunday was a triumph! * Christ was riding into the city like a King ... The crowds were praising God and honoring Jesus! * Then, at the top of the hill, Jesus stopped ... He looked down and saw spreading before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woe To The Hyprocrites!

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,049 views

    Jesus’ stinging tirade against the hyprocrites and heretics is a righteous condemnation of false religion.

    I get worked up about a lot of things. I get worked up when they change the words to old hymns that are favourites of mine. I get worked up at umpiring and refereeing decisions – perhaps not as much as St. George supporters, but worked up nonetheless. I get worked up when Damien takes the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    “jesus And The Truth About Sin” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 25,950 views

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees defective view of sin.

    A Study of the Book of Mark Sermon # 24 "Jesus and the Truth About Sin" Mark 7:14-23 In our study we have seen how the Pharisees had elevated their oral traditions to a position of equal or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #12 Parties, Patches And Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 16, 2020
     | 6,910 views

    This message describes Jesus' response to the Pharisees because His disciples did not fast. The Pharisees opposition stemmed from a defense of the status quo. Jesus came to smash the status quo and create something new and superior.

    #12 Parties, Patches and Wineskins Series: Mark March 15, 2020 Chuck Sligh Several ideas and illustrations for this sermon were adapted from David Dykes’ sermon on SermonCentral.com, Old Whiners or New Wineskins. TEXT: Mark 2:18-22 – "And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trouble With Tradition Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,733 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' confrontation of the traditions of the Pharisees.

    THE TROUBLE WITH TRADITION Mark 7:1-13 You have probably heard about the man who was confused by the way his new bride baked a ham. Before putting it in the oven, she took a knife and trimmed off both ends of the ham. The husband asked, "Why did you do that?” The wife answered, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make The Cut

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,979 views

    In God's vineyard we all get cut, and as Christians to bear fruit we sometimes have to make cuts that prune us and cultivate us in order to become more productive christians

    You know it seems like Jesus always knew how to put things into perspective, He would teach and use words and examples of things used in everyday life so that people would better understand what He was talking to them about, and the way Jesus taught certainly got folks to thinking. You know what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Practicing Christian Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 3, 2023
     | 1,963 views

    Jesus Christ spent his time during this week teaching his disciples and the crowd about certain important aspects of the pietism, true life in Christ. Preach the Word, Practice the preaching be a man of real rank.

    Passion Week. Mathew 23:1-12: Be a Practicing Disciple Introduction: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. On this holy week’s meditations, we would see three chapters before the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. There are eight woes that stand in contrast to the eight beatitudes (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist