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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    The Rejection Of Jesus And His Sermon By His Own People.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2016
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    Jesus delivered a sermon to his own people. They did not like it. Why? This sermon affects us, and shows us that we are God’s voice here on this earth to spread his Gospel.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 31st January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 1:4-10 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 Psalm 71:1-6 “Please be seated, and join me in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    64. Law And God's Holy People Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
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    The New Covenant produces the genuine righteousness the old law failed to do in God’s holy people

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 64 - LAW AND GOD'S HOLY PEOPLE 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 beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 1 (Matthew 6:1-15)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 13, 2024
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    Our look at the Sermon on the Mount continues as we read about Jesus' teachings on good works, the importance of authentic prayer, and the futility of worry.

    Matthew 6 teaches about the life of faith that should characterize a true follower of God. In this chapter, Jesus stresses the importance of proper motives about giving, prayer, and fasting; three common and legitimate ways to practice righteousness which can become easily compromised due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 2 (Matthew 6:18-34)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2024
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    This is a continuation of the teachings of the Lord Jesus gives in His "Sermon on the Mount" as written in Matthew 5-7.

    After the Lord Jesus presented the "model prayer" (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of time as an act of worship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Take Part In God's Worship At His Tabernacle Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 22, 2003
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     | 8,586 views

    We will see the Man-ward side of worship at God’s first dwelling place with man and glean an understanding of God’s original and eternal intent of HIS Tabernacle with man.

    People’s Part in Worship at God’s Tabernacle People take part in using the Alter People are able to come into God’s presence in the Courtyard People able to bring God oil for the lampstand DBF Sunday Sermon, 2/23/03, Exodus 27 We in Dillingham are part of Bristol Bay, which is part of the South ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Desire Is To Dwell With His People Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015
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    In the ancient past, God protected Israel with a pillar of fire by night/cloud by day while they were in the wilderness. The pillar/cloud were both tangible manifestations of the presence of God, Shekinah Glory.

    Manifest Presence Series “God’s Desire Is To Dwell With His People” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) January 7, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Isaiah 4:4-6 (NASB) 4 When the Lord has washed away the filth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Tell Some People Anything Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2004
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     | 19,720 views

    This passage contains one of the most tragic but repeated statements in all Scripture: "We will not listen to God..." Why did the Jews say it and how can we avoid the same error in our lives and in our churches?

    OPEN: A young boy, about eight years old, was at the corner "Mom & Pop" grocery store picking out a pretty good size box of laundry detergent. The grocer walked over and, trying to be friendly, asked the boy if he had a lot of laundry to do. "Oh, no laundry," the boy said. "I’m going to wash my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can A Good God Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 19, 2002
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     | 9,906 views

    Questions: 1. What is hell like? 2. Is hell forever? 3. How can a good God send people to hell?

    It is captivating to watch the movie industry and their fascination with spiritual issues — twisted as they may be at times. There are any number of films dealing with angels, the spiritual world, and even heaven and hell. One of the most graphic of these was the film Ghost starring Patrick ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
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     | 15,009 views

    Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Lessons Learned From God's People - God Is Faithful! Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,907 views

    If there’s one thing we can learn from God’s dealings with the Israelites, it’s that God is FAITHFUL.

    TEXT: Various TITLE: TOPIC: God’s faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 17, 2009 PROP.: God is faithful to His promises and his people and he shows his faithfulness through his power, his plans and his purposes! INTRODUCTION: Our sermon series is called: “Lessons learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can A God Of Love Send People To Hell?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 12, 2018
     | 2,991 views

    How Can a God of Love Send People to Hell? – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). God of Love. • (2). God of Holiness. • (3). God of Justice. • (4). God of Forgiveness. SERMONBODY: Ill: • You probably know the old story of the primary school teacher, • Who saw one of her pupils drawing a picture with a crayon, • Unable to figure out what the picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Would A Loving God Really Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 10, 2006
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     | 4,311 views

    4th in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

    THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 4 “Would a Loving God Really Send People to Hell?” Matthew 10:28 and John 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: A church that was seeking a new Pastor asked their top two candidates to preach a trial sermon and gave them the same topic and same text. The topic? Hell. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Faithful Soldier Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,006 views

    What we can learn from a Centurion about being people who ’amaze’ and please Jesus that we may commit to be like that ourselves to His pleasure and glory!

    Series: Jesus’ Unexpected Heroes “THE FAITHFUL SOLDIER” Sunday, September 6, 2009 AM Perth Bible Church Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: As we launch a new series, I would like us to consider what does it mean to be a hero? What does or doesn’t make someone a hero in your eyes? Would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Benjamin Utomo avatar

    The True Meaning Of Christmas

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 11, 2024
     | 1,068 views

    Is Jesus pleased with the Christmas that are celebrated everywhere? Many people celebrate Christmas but do not know the true meaning of Christmas. John 3:16 shows the true meaning of Christmas.

    Every December, hundreds of millions, even billions of people around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. Throughout history, no one's birth has been celebrated as widely as Jesus. In general, we are happy when friends remember and celebrate our birthdays. Do you think Jesus is happy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Pivotal Question About Fasting Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,631 views

    Fasting that pleases God is examined and the blessings considered.

    A Pivotal Question About Fasting (Fifty Days of Consecration #6) Isaiah 58[1] 4-24-05 I. Our text this morning in Isaiah 58 pivots on a question raised by God’s people. It is perhaps a question that has crossed your mind at one time or another. We’ll talk about the question in a moment. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic