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  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Jesus, Cause & Effect

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 5, 2010
     | 11,557 views

    This sermon unpacks the effects of Jesus ministry whilst in Samaria.

    John 4:27 -42; Jesus , Cause & Effect of the Gospel Cause and effect refers to the philosophical concept of causality, in which an action or event will produce a certain response to the action in the form of another event. • And so it is true when it comes to Jesus & the gospel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scandalized Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jan 7, 2013
     | 4,972 views

    Who is responsible for Jesus' death? Consider the men who plotted and carried it out.

    Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? Judas bears guilt. He is the disciple who betrayed Jesus into the hands of his enemies. Peter and the other disciples bear guilt. They did not defend their Lord. Judas represents those whose purpose in life is merely to get ahead, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    If You Can't Deliver Then Don't Advertise!

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 410 ratings
     | 53,734 views

    It’s time for the those who are in the Body of Christ to start living up to the Word of God...!

    IF YOU CAN’T DELIVER, THEN DON’T ADVERTISE! MARK 7:5-9, 20-23 (v. 1-23) As I grow and progress in my walk with the Lord, I’ve have uncovered and discovered some startling news concerning the church... I have found there to be some inconsistencies in the body of Christ… I have found there to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Year C. In Defense Of The Pharisee And Tax Collector

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 25, 2025
     | 107 views

    Jesus indicates that the Pharisee's virtue was destroyed by pride, but he certainly was objectively living a good moral life.

    Let’s see what the Pharisee did right, and the tax collector— The Pharisee prayed- 'O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity --greedy, dishonest, adulterous -- or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week, and I pay tithes on my whole income.' Jesus indicates ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A New Covenant Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2008
     | 8,588 views

    A Communion meditation warning us against substituting ritual for relationship.

    MATTHEW 26:26-29 A NEW COVENANT “As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is my body.’ And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tale Of The Two "I” Exams (Sermon Theme Adapted From John Beehler)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    The Tale of the Two “I” Exams 1) “See me, God? I’m not like him.” 2) “Save me, God! I’m not like you.”

    When is the last time you had an eye exam? Eye care experts recommend that we should have our eyes checked every one to three years depending on age, risk factors, and physical condition (allaboutvision.com). Regular eye exams are important because experts estimate that one in four school-age ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mercy Not Sacrifice

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,324 views

    Today, let us be reminded by the words of Jesus, "But go and learn what this means: "I DESIRE MERCY AND NOT SACRIFICE." For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance." (Matthew 9:13 NKJV)

    Mercy Not Sacrifice, Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction There is the story of the man who came down from the North Carolina Mountains. He was all dressed up and carrying his Bible. A friend saw him and asked, "Joe, what’s happening? Where are you going all dressed up like that?" Joe said, "I’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    I Saw The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 18,946 views

    The Pharisees tries to turn out the light. Jesus simply turned up the wattage.

    Question: How many Episcopalians does it take to change a light bulb? Aswer: TWELVE - one to do the work and 11 to serve on the committee. Question: How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? Answer: THREE - one to convince the light bulb to change and 2 to carry the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dykes avatar

    Show Me The Money! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,293 views

    Jesus' response to the Pharisees and the Herodians when they tried to trick him with a question about taxes.

    INTRODUCTION Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr. starred in the 1996 movie, “Jerry McGuire.” Tom Cruise played a sports agent with only one client. Cuba Gooding, Jr. played an NFL receiver who made the line, “Show me the money, Jerry! Show me the money!” famous. In our passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Snake Handling And Sabbath Keeping Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013
     | 4,504 views

    John the Baptist called the Jewish leaders, snakes. Today the Jews accuse Jesus of breaking the Sabbath by healing a paralytic man at what was probably a Temple to the Greek snake god of healing named Asclepius

    Introduction Last week we finished up the double story of the Samaritan woman, and Jesus teaching the disciples who were on a save Jesus mission to a Samaritan village to get food. Perhaps it was the same village that the Samaritan woman had returned to tell the elders about Jesus. If so, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Be Real"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,033 views

    A sermon about authenticity.

    Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    Is Your Prayer Good Enough?

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    The Pharisee made a show of his prayer with his arrogance. But the tax collector understood that the heart of prayer must be humility. We have something to learn before we kneel down to pray.

    There was a little boy who was kneeling by his bed with his mom to say his nighttime prayers. He began to shout to the top of his lungs, “Dear God, I’ve been real good this year so please let me get a new bicycle for my birthday.” His mom said, “Johny, God is not deaf; you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Part-Time Christians

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,044 views

    We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between.

    Part-time Christians November 6, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:23-28 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John A. Peck avatar

    Some Profound Heresies

    Contributed by John A. Peck on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,001 views

    On the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, a clear look at some distorted teachings on Atonement and Salvation are presented, one by one, and a brief look at the therapeutic nature of Atonement.

    Some Profound Heresies Luke 18:10-14 Today, I’m going to teach you some profound heresies! In today’s Gospel, we have two men. This is a short, but important parable. First, the Pharisee. The Pharisee begins his prayer “O God, I thank you that I am not like other ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Problem With Religion That Looks Good Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,154 views

    This message looks at the problems that come with living your life to impress others.

    A LIFE GOAL: Live your life so that people will say good things at your funeral. - The Pharisees were doing things for an audience of people. - Key phrase is v. 5a – “done for men to see” - Three examples: a. Phylacteries and tassels. - These were things talked about in OT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist