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  • Steve Malone avatar

    To Judge Or Not To Judge Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,775 views

    In this text Jesus is like "when it comes to judging others the world and the religious do it this way, but I say to you do it my way"

    “To Judge Or Not To Judge, Now That’s A Really Good Question” Matthew 7:1-6 OKAY - I want to start off our time together this morning by reading 2 passages of Scripture, and then I will pray us into our time of study. The first passage is in Luke 18 beginning at verse 9... To some who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by David Parks on Oct 3, 2020
     | 6,539 views

    If you are going to follow Jesus, you must, by faith, be willing to step out of the safety of your comfort zone and "do something religious."

    IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: 1. John Ortberg is an exceptionally talented writer who can catch your attention with his titles. 2. One book was Titled Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them. 3. Another one is Titled, If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Memory Of Christ, More Than An Ordinary Memory Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 31, 2024
     | 451 views

    The one commandment that Christians have kept, religiously, over the twenty centuries of the Church is “This is my Body. . .This is my Blood. . .do this in memory of Me.”

    Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ 2024 The 20th century English priest and convert, Msgr Ronald Knox, used to say that if you go over all the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ, you find instructions for leading an exemplary Christian life, including the Ten Commandments and the rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2023
     | 1,943 views

    If Christmas has become a "cultural" holiday, This message looks at what happens when we try and take out all of the religious elements.

    Have you noticed that every year, people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” and then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men, let alone the Christ Child. Now, I may be a little overly sensitive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    The Power Of Life In Abundance Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 14, 2023
     | 2,560 views

    Many spiritual and religious traditions have studied the power of life in abundance. It refers to the idea that life is about survival and thriving and experiencing joy, love, and fulfillment.

    THE POWER OF LIFE IN ABUNDANCE written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 14, 2023 "The thief does not come except to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life and that they may have it more abundantly." John 10:10 INTRODUCTION Humans are unable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking Close With God Daily Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
     | 429 views

    To walk closely with God daily is not a religious routine, but a personal and intentional lifestyle. It involves a continuous, living relationship with the Lord marked by love, obedience, fellowship, and dependence.

    WALKING CLOSE WITH GOD DAILY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 6:8 Supporting Texts: Genesis 5:24, Amos 3:3, Psalm 63:1, Galatians 5:16, John 15:4-5 INTRODUCTION: To walk closely with God daily is not a religious routine, but a personal and intentional lifestyle. It involves a continuous, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Resurrection Sunday: Jesus Is Alive Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 18, 2025
     | 5,359 views

    Resurrection Sunday is not a mere religious occasion—it is the celebration of the greatest victory in the history of mankind. It is the day we declare without shame or apology that Jesus is alive!

    RESURRECTION SUNDAY: JESUS IS ALIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 24:1–7 Supporting Texts: Romans 6:9–10, Revelation 1:18, John 11:25–26, Acts 2:24, 1 Corinthians 15:3–8 INTRODUCTION: Resurrection Sunday is not a mere religious occasion—it is the celebration of the greatest victory in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 744 views

    God values mercy and compassion over religious rituals and rules. As followers of Jesus, we are called to extend mercy to everyone we encounter, regardless of their circumstances.

    Hey guys! Ever wondered what gets God really pumped? What makes Him say, 'Yeah, that's what I'm talking about!'? Well, today we're going to dive into that. Spoiler alert: It's mercy. So, what's mercy? Think about when you're playing a video game, and you're totally crushing your friend. You could ...read more

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    The Works Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 679 views

    This sermon explores the importance of faith in Christ as the foundation of our righteousness, rather than adherence to religious law, as illustrated in Galatians 2:11-21. Key

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to be with you once again, in this sacred space where our hearts unite in worship, our souls find solace in His presence, and our spirits are nourished by His Word. Today, we turn our gaze upon a passage that is a treasure trove of wisdom and ...read more

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    Listening To Unchristian America

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,861 views

    Christianity has an image problem. What can we learn from how those outside the church see the church today. I use Jesus criticism of religious leaders to cause us to think.

    I have used sermoncentral along with other resources in this message. James White’s Critical Times email was a starting point. I also referred to Kinnaman’s book. LISTENING TO UnCHRISTIAN AMERICA October 28, 2007 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 15:1-12 The Church in America HAS AN IMAGE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Separate Ourselves From The Sins Of The Pharisees

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,463 views

    Jesus gives us a challenge He gave about the Pharisees. He wants us to show mercy and love to those who need salvation, not just go through the motions of our own religious beliefs

    How to Separate Ourselves From the Sins of the Pharisees Jesus said to them, "Be careful and on your guard against the leaven (teaching, corruption, hypocrisy) of the Pharisees and Saducees." (Matthew 16:6) Jesus said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the eyes of men. But God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preach The Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,099 views

    To qualify as worship, our corporate religious activities must include sound preaching. To fail to include this vital aspect of worship is to condemn our congregations to an insipid presence in the midst of a hostile world.

    “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Yeasty Beasty Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 26, 2024
     | 871 views

    Jesus uses yeast as a symbol to talk about hypocrisy.

    M16: THE YEASTY BEASTY M16: LEAVEN THAT’LL KEEP YOU FROM HEAVEN Matthew 16:5-12 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION… My First and Only Breadmaker (p) When Kelly and I got married in 1998, we had a wedding registry like all couples do nowadays. A wedding registry, if you do not know, is a list from various ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tinman Mentality:burned Out, Burned Up. Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    We use the TinMan of the Wizard of OZ for this study. Often life has a way of bringing us to being burned out and burned up in our Christian duty. We must walk with passion and compassion.

    THE TIN MAN MENTALITY, BURNOUT AND BURNED UP. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts! Joel 2:13 And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sheep And The Goats

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,580 views

    This is a sermon for Christ the King Sunday (Sunday before Thanksgiving) on the parable of the sheep and the goats.

    Christ the King Sunday 2005 Sunday before Thanksgiving 2005 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A man urgently needed to get to town. So he went to a neighbor who happened to be a pastor and asked to borrow his horse. The pastor obliged but told the man that there were some special instructions required for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist