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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Preparing Your Heart For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 17, 2020
     | 5,439 views

    What does true repentance look like? This message is based on John's ministry against a backdrop of political turmoil and religious oppression.

    Introduction We’ve spent the last few months leading up to Christmas and the birth of Christ talking about how the world was being prepared by God religiously and geopolitically for the arrival of Christ. We saw prophetic fulfillment and covenantal fulfillment through the coming of Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    #52 Scribes And The Widow’s Offering

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 4, 2021
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     | 6,372 views

    Which are you more like: the scribes or the widow who gave God her last two coins?

    #52 Scribes and the Widow’s Offering Series: Mark Chuck Sligh August 29, 2021 TEXT: Mark 12:38-44 – "And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, 39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Country Club To Church: The Membership

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 11, 2008
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     | 4,390 views

    The church is looking more like a country club with every year, this is a call back to service instead of being served. We are not on a religious vacation, but a spiritual journey.

    COUNTRY CLUB TO CHURCH: THE MEMBERSHIP THEME: OVERCOMING A ME ATTITUDE FOR A CHRIST ATTITUDE TEXT: PHIL. 3:1-11 Feeling the hot sun upon me is heavenly. Walking to the pier to eat an ice-cream cone is one of the simple pleasures. Reading a great book as I hear the consistent waves in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,587 views

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2015
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     | 4,800 views

    “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” He is talking to Pharisees and Sadducees, who were very religious but also very distant from God. Many of us here this morning could easily claim to be very religious, but if we are. . . .

    25-Aug-05 Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life? Matthew 3:7-11 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Mercy Instead Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022
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     | 3,473 views

    The Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with tax collectors. They thought they were better than Matthew, as they went around acting holy. Outward show doesn’t determine a person’s relationship with God. It's about the heart.

    This morning I am going to touch on the subject of “hypocrisy.” It’s difficult to preach on this subject matter because none of us are without some form of hypocrisy in our life. Jesus told us not to point out the splinter in our brother’s eye until we have removed the log in our own eye (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call To A Collapsing Country

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 25, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    This message deals with the futility of religious activity apart from obedience to God, and the similarities between the conditions of Israel during the days of Jeremiah and the churches of today.

    Call To A Collapsing Country Text: Jer.8: 1-12 Intro: The nation of Israel had enjoyed God’s blessings in an unprecedented way. God had personally chosen them to be His people from among all the peoples of the earth. According to the Scriptures, this was not due to any special attractiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010
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     | 11,191 views

    This is the final message from the series "Close Encounters". This is also a good message for a World Missions emphasis. The outline is 1-Isaiah's Upward Look, 2-)Isaiah's Inward Look, and 3-)Isaiah's Outward Look.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 16 – THE PROPHET ISAIAH This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series, entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS and we’ve been talking about the lives of some of the greatest in the Word of God and seeing how they have had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And it’s been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church 12 Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,169 views

    The Church is needed by us all and the Bible gives 12 reasons why we all need The Church. These 12 can be broken down into three focuses of God – Upward – Inward - Outward.

    Open with video for Father’s Day: Series: The Church Sermon: The Church 12 pt 2 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:23-25: 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith To Heal Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
     | 8,470 views

    The key to faith is in Jesus. His presence with the disciples is what matters. His call is to keep trusting, to keep focusing on him rather than on outward circumstances. Don’t be afraid, just believe.

    If you were here last week you may remember that I asked whether you have trouble believing that God still intervenes in the world in a miraculous way. Well, a similar question arises today. Not whether you believe that God can answer your prayers, rather do you believe that he will answer your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Death From Christians Perspective Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 22, 2021
     | 3,235 views

    Some deaths people treat as a “tragic end”, but for some deaths, people say “well-earned rest”. Our judgments are not true because those are based on outward known deeds. Death reveals mysteries.

    Message for Memorial Day – Theme: DEATH in Christian Perspective Text: 1 Corinthians 15:56 The Diagnosis A woman accompanied her husband to visit a doctor. After his check-up, the doctor called the wife into his chamber. He said, "If you don't do the following, your husband will surely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Lion Of Judah Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 22, 2026
     | 34 views

    Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him; for I don’t see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but I looks on the heart."

    January 24, 2026 Samuel was devastated by Saul’s choices and grieved for many months. Finally, Yahweh sent Samuel a message: "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Holiness In Worship Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
     | 676 views

    Worship is the highest form of reverence and adoration we can give to God. Holiness in worship is not only about the outward acts, such as singing or kneeling, but it is also about the condition of our hearts and the purity of our intentions.

    Title: HOLINESS IN WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:28 “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” Supporting Texts: John 4:23-24 Romans 12:1 Psalm 29:2 Psalm 99:9 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Anointing Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,155 views

    God often chooses unlikely people, seeing beyond their outward appearance and focusing on their hearts. He does this to display His power through our lives as we walk in the anointing and gifting of the Holy Spirit.

    God tells this prophet, Samuel, to go to Bethlehem and anoint one of Jesse's sons as the new king. Samuel sees the oldest son, Eliab, and thinks, "This guy looks like king material." But God's like, "Nope, I don't look at the outside; I look at the heart." So, none of Jesse's seven sons present ...read more

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    Why Worship Jesus?

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 6,158 views

    With so many religious options available, why worship Jesus? Why look to Him only? A message for Palm Sunday.

    Palm Sunday April 8, 2001 What a spectacle it must have been. A grown man on a donkey is treated to the reception of a king. That’s how Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Surrounded by a crowd who shouted Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. They wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ