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  • Davon Huss avatar

    He Is Jealous For Me

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2012
     | 3,249 views

    A sermon on Romans 12:1 that I preached on the evening of January 1. (Outline taken from Kurt Lindgren at http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-gift-for-jesus-kurt-lindgren-sermon-on-christmas-86677.asp)

    Introduction: Matthew 2:11: On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. Wise men still give Jesus gifts today. Thesis: Romans 12:1 shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Facade PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 487 views

    Explores cultivating a deep, authentic relationship with God, prioritizing His preeminence, and finding joy in His presence, away from public performance of faith.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to gather here today, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared hunger for the divine word of God. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the irresistible pull of God's ...read more

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    Christians Are Such Hypocrites! Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,195 views

    This message looks at the overall theme of Matthew 23: hypocrisy.

    CHRISTIANS ARE SUCH HYPOCRITES: Hypocrisy is not practicing what you preach. - Matthew 23:3. - This is major accusation from Jesus. Here is Matthew 23, it shows up in vv. 3, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29. - There is a lot of truth to the accusation for the way we behave as the church today. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Face Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    Abraham illustrates Paul’s belief in salvation by faith.

    Introduction: Did you have any childhood heroes? Who were they? What was it about them that made them a hero to you? One of my heroes was Captain James T Kirk of the starship Enterprise. It was his ability to command and direct that fascinated me. Heroes are human examples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Grace's Foundation Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 7, 2011
     | 4,575 views

    This sermon gives an introduction to the Book of Romans and clues one in to Paul's reason for writing, setting the stage for his discussion of God's grace.

    Grace’s Foundation Romans 1:1-7 The book of Romans is a monumental work. It was in the reading of the phrase “the just shall live by faith” in 1:17 that the German reformer Martin Luther’s heart was stirred against the practices of the Roman Catholic Church. He went on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus #1: Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,572 views

    Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. In His parables, we find wisdom for living our daily lives. In the parable of the farmer planting seeds, we learn the importance of guarding our hearts.

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #1: GUARD YOUR HEART INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTE: “Who was Jesus? He was a storyteller. He told stories. He was the world's greatest storyteller. Ask him a question; he'd answer with a story. Give him a crowd of people listening intently; he told them ...read more

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    A Country Divided Cannot Stand

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,698 views

    unless we work together we will never see the Kingdom of God

    Mark 3:20-35 Dear Lord, may your words be heard in our ears, felt in our hearts, and carried in our souls. Amen Just about every family has that one family member who is a little different from everyone else. This is the person who, at family reunions, everyone talks about to others, or rolls ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    A Gracious Call To A Social Outcast Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 25, 2021
     | 2,893 views

    So many people today feel like they exist more than they live, thinking that everything in this world is against them and that no one cares. Matthew, the tax collector, is just such a case. It turned out that Jesus had a plan for him, and for you as well.

    Jesus' compassion for people is evident as we progress through this Gospel. This display of Divine love is recorded by Matthew and Luke as well. The Lord Jesus is not the exclusive property of any group or man- made religious system. Nobody can mold Him into one particular behavior to suit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    85. Revelation 20 - Hell And The Super-Righteous Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,900 views

    There is no place in heaven for those who think they are morally, spiritually or intellectually superior to others and thereby contradict the very nature of Jesus Christ.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 85 - REVELATION 20 - HELL AND THE SUPER-RIGHTEOUS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Babel Revisited

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    We revisit Babel when we place other things before God, seek other ways to God and trust in our own ambitions

    BABEL REVISITED TEXT: GENESIS 10:8-11, 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Words are powerful. Words can be negative. They can kill, maim, abuse, and ridicule. Do you remember hearing about the missionary kid (MK) who committed suicide? He wrote a suicide note to his parents saying that he could no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paid In Full: Matthew Series

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,508 views

    During this series we will look at seven people who came in contact with Jesus, met the penetrating eyes of Jesus, responded to the offer of Jesus, and were made new by the transforming power of Jesus. Matthew the tax collector saw his sin debt paid in fu

    INTRODUCTION TO SERIES AND SERMON (from pulpit) False gods – the gods people make up – despise sinners. But the one true God loves sinners (Manning, Ragamuffin Gospel, 22). Brennan Manning, author of The Ragamuffin Gospel says, “Whatever our failings may be, we need not lower our eyes in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Keys - Persistence Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,759 views

    Please forgive me for stating the obvious, but persistent prayer is hard work. It drains us. It is hard, but it is eventually worth the effort.

    Prayer Keys - Persistence “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” Luke 18:1 Have you seen that cartoon with the pelican having a frog for dinner? His dinner is not agreeing with him. In fact, his dinner is violently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humble Pride

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,818 views

    Humility recognizes that what I am and what I can ultimately be is by the grace of God. The result is humble pride leads to eternal confidence.

    Humble Pride Luke 18:9-14 (New International Version) 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10¡§Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Motivates You

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,469 views

    Adopting certain attitudes will motivate us to more faithful service.

    WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? GALATIANS 6: 11-13 INTRODUCTION What is it that motivates you each day? Maybe you work for someone else. What motivates you to get up and go to work? Perhaps it is the paycheck you know you will receive or that you know your family has needs. Maybe your parents instilled in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Forgives Sin, But. . . Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2024
     | 701 views

    Jesus remains focused on His mission. Note that He doesn’t say something like, “well, these guys are products of their environments.”

    Saturday After Ash Wednesday 2024 Jesus was in conflict with the Jewish religious leaders of His time pretty much all the time. The other day we heard in Mark that Jesus told the disciples to “beware” of the “leaven” of the Pharisees and the Herodians. Today Jesus is having dinner with His new ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic