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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Makes Us Become A White-Washed Christian?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 22, 2025
     | 278 views

    Is thy heart right with God?

    What Makes Us Become a White-Washed Christian? Luke 18:9-14 This is the story of two men who went to the temple pray. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon What Makes Us Become a White-washed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,523 views

    1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M SORRY”, AND “I LOVE YOU”. 3. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I DON’T LIKE CARRYING AROUND A BURDEN SO HEAVY AS BITTERNESS AND AN UNFORGIVING SPIRIT. 4. SO

    CBC THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS MATHEW 18: 21-35 INTRODUCTION: FORGIVENESS IS APPARENTLY A VERY DIFFICULT THING TO MASTER. IT SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST THING TO ACCOMPLISH. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #10 Understanding Love: The Role Of Mercy

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,467 views

    This is lesson #10 in UNDERSTANDING LOVE. What does God require? This lesson demonstrates how important MERCY is. We must renew our hearts of love and compassion because MERCY is needed.

    #10 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: MERCY BRINGS TOGETHERNESS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Illustration: I have two ice cubes frozen together, I have two pads of butter melted together. LOVE UNDERSTANDS THATTHE CONTINUATION OF LOVE HINGES ON MERCY... Hebrews 13:1 Let brotherly love ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Hindrances To Prayer

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
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     | 8,305 views

    The Children of God should always know the things which hinder their prayers. When they are avoided, results are guaranteed.

    The Children of God should always know the things which hinder their prayers. When they are avoided, results are guaranteed. Many factors are contributory to an unanswered prayer by God. Some of them are; 1. LACK OF HUMILITY “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 19, 2019
     | 4,954 views

    How many times have we missed the obvious because we had tunnel vision? This message today will focus on us asking God to help us see things through the eyes of Jesus.

    LUKE 7:24-50 INTRODUCTION: How many times have we missed the obvious because we had tunnel vision? This message today will focus on us asking God to help us see things through His eyes. I. JESUS DISRUPTS THE PHARISEES OPPOSITION A. Jesus vindicates John the Baptist, His cousin. 1. Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gary Smith avatar

    The Good Shepherd And The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,403 views

    This message talks about Jesus and how He is the Savior that came to seek and to save the lost.

    “The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep” TEXT: Luke 15:1-7 (Verses 3-7 Main Focus) Luke 15:1-7 (KJV) 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Sees The Good In Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,030 views

    God calls us from our sychamore tree and requests residence in our hearts.

    Text: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). In my mind, I picture Zacchaeus as being about 5 feet tall with dark hair, a little goatee, average size nose, thick eyebrows, medium to dark brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Wants To Be A Beggar?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    Are you poor in spirit?

    Matthew 5:3 Who Wants To Be A Beggar? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 15, 2004 “A man walked into the doctor’s office and said, “Doctor, I have this awful headache that never leaves me. Could you give me something for it?” “I will,” said the doctor, “but I want to check a few things out first. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Job 25:1-6 How Can Man Be Justified With God?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 4, 2011
     | 9,892 views

    And even today many people are trying to live good clean lives, righteous lives, thinking that if there is a God He’ll see their goodness and let them go to heaven, maybe He’ll see that their good out weighs their bad.

    JOB 25:1-6 HOW CAN MAN BE JUSTIFIED WITH GOD? 3-5-11 Today I want to talk just for a few minutes on the subject of “How can man be justified with God?” In “JOB” the oldest book of the Bible we find people even then were talking about this subject. In previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline For John's Question And Jesus' Reply Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 13, 2025
     | 104 views

    John the Baptist was in prison and was concerned: was Jesus _really_ the One Who was to come? He sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. They received a reply that seemed to satisfy everyone.

    An outline for John's question and Jesus' reply Introduction: Jesus had just performed two miracles by healing the servant (slave) of a Roman centurion (supervising 100 soldiers) and raising a dead young man back to life. Some disciples of John the Baptist heard of this and shared the news ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 23 – Clouded Prayer – Refuse And Rejects – John Newton – Israel’s Enduring Enemy - Chapter 3:44-46 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 8, 2025
     | 170 views

    Prayer that does not get past the ceiling; Israel will be restored; the remarkable story of John Newton (Amazing Grace); the off-scouring and refuse of the world; enemies’ mouths are against God’s people – Moab and Islam and their hatred – all these are considered here in this study.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 23 – CLOUDED PRAYER – REFUSE AND REJECTS – JOHN NEWTON – ISRAEL’S ENDURING ENEMY - CHAPTER 3:44-46 In the last four verses we were thinking about the personal aspect of the people in realising what God had done to the nation and why that had to happen. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Could God Love Someone Like Me?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2013
     | 6,795 views

    It was a scandal. Jesus was hanging out with some folk who were not well-respected. In fact, they were religious and social outcasts – and Jesus is not only eating with them, He is enjoying their company.

    9 September 2005 How Could God Love Someone Like Me? Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction As we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question. If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Lauren’s sports bar, “Goony Birds?” If you’re thinking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming To God In Humility PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 176 views

    True peace and acceptance come not from self-righteousness, but from humble, honest confession and receiving God’s mercy through Jesus Christ.

    Some of us came in today with a smile that hides a sigh. Calendars are crammed, minds are noisy, and hearts carry the kind of weariness you can’t quite name. You’ve been faithful, you’ve been trying, and you’re hoping heaven hears. Others of us slipped in quietly, feeling a little out of place, ...read more

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    Prayer That Pleases God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 8, 2015
     | 12,391 views

    Prayer that pleases God: 1. is humble prayer (vs. 9-13). 2. is heartfelt prayer (vs. 13). 3. is helpful prayer (vs. 14).

    Prayer that Pleases God Luke 18:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Have you ever prayed a prayer that seemed kind of silly looking back? Steve Brown told about a little girl who was praying when her dad walked into room. And he heard her say over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion, Reformation, Or Relationship

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,994 views

    What matters is not what religion you are or cleaning up your act. What matters is your relationship with Christ.

    Religion, Reformation, or Relationship Matthew 12:34b-50 Traditionally, on New Year’s Day, many people make resolutions. About 85% of those made are for some form of self-improvement. While most of those who make resolutions are sincere, only 8% ever achieve their goal. How many times have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist