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How To Separate Ourselves From The Sins Of The Pharisees

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 22, 2004

based on 25 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Encounters: Simeon And Anna Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 31, 2004

based on 71 ratings

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This is about Simeon’s and Anna’s encounter with Jesus in the Temple.

We’ve been looking at God encounters: Abe, Jacob, Moses, Gideon, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. They pointed to the Messiah (Christ). We turn now to encounters in the NT; encounters with Christ. Outside of the shepherds, this is the first one. Read Luke 2:21-38. Verse 21 was eight days after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Voices"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2005

based on 26 ratings

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Listening to the voice of Jesus.

John 10:1-10 “Voices” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Voices, voices. There are voices all around us. I was in the drugstore last week when I glanced down at the magazine rack in the check out line. I believe ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

A Man Sent From God

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 14, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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John the Baptizer is an example of the kind of man God calls.

GJ Branham Nashville A/G Jun. 27, 2004 "A Man Sent From God" Jn. 1:6-8, 15, 19-27 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simon Of Cyrene

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 17, 2005

based on 49 ratings

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There are at least 4 things the cross did for Simon.

“Simon of Cyrene” Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 9-18-2005 Matthew 27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Mark 15:21 “And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 7,667 views

Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 26, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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Stephen had rights - he could have walked away from the confrontation with the Jews - but as a Christian he had responsibilities. The challenge is how to balance these

Acts 7:51-60: Stephen Story: 26 Christians were executed at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who was to die for his Christian witness along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the evening before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Anglican

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 7,290 views

On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary – A Symbol Of Trust

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 5, 2005

based on 145 ratings

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Mary can teach us to trust God with reckless abandon

– adapted from Caught in a higher love by Carolyn Baker Alexander the Great, one of the greatest military generals who ever lived, conquered almost the entire known world with his vast army. One night during a campaign, he couldn’t sleep and left his tent to walk around the campgrounds. As he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Who God Can Use Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 6,700 views

Examining the qualifications of one who God can use - study of Mary.

Luke 1:26 - 38 – Who God can Use When Milan Cathedral was finished, in the vast throngs of people assembled to witness the dedication was a little girl who was heard to cry out in childish glee, as she pointed to the great building, "I helped to build that!" "What!" exclaimed one of the guards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

When Do We Praise God? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

based on 4 ratings

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Can we praise God as Mary did?

Luke 1:39 - 56 ¡V When do we praise God? Well here we are ¡V the last day of November. Tomorrow is the first of December and the wild run down to Christmas. Many call it the silly season for good reason I might add. We spend so much time worrying about what has to be done. Report cards at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 15, 2004

based on 116 ratings

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How we can learn from Mary Magdalene’s example

MARY MAGDALENE – JOHN 20.1-18 Over the past year one of the major best sellers has been a book called the Da Vinci Code. The book purports to be genuine history of a secret which the Christian church has tried to suppress for nearly 2000 years – namely that Jesus did not die on the cross but was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christ The King Is Our Good Shepherd

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 22, 2004

based on 45 ratings

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PENTECOST LAST / CHRIST THE KING(A) - Christ the King is our Good Shepherd who searches for and rescues sinners.

CHRIST THE KING IS OUR GOOD SHEPHERD EZEKIEL 34:11-16 -- November 21, 2004 – Last Sunday of End Time / Christ the King EZEKIEL 34:1-16 11" `For this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will search for my sheep and look after them. 12As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

4 Things John The Baptist Had That We Need

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 26, 2004

based on 118 ratings

| 11,654 views

John was described by Jesus as the greatest man ever born of woman. He had certain qualities that we as Christians need to have in our lives.

4 Things John the Baptist Had that We All Need Matthew 11:11; Luke 3:1-19 I. He Was More Interested in Testimonies that Titles (Luke 3:1-2) A. God will always desire a testimony over a title • Moses vs. Pharaoh • Elijah vs. Ahab & Jezebel • Mary Magdalene vs. Herodias B. A Testimony Will Outlast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Of Bethany Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004

based on 20 ratings

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The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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