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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 9 - Commandments Over Traditions Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,034 views

    Often the traditions of men have overtaken the commandments of God and thereby, many have missed the true intentions of God’s commandments. May we heed the voice of the Holy Spirit and truly honor and please God in all that we do.

    We read in Matthew 15:3, He answered them, "Why do you break the commandment of God because of your traditions? (GW) As we continue to study the questions that Jesus asked, we realize that all of them were deep and thought provoking. In the above mentioned question there are two important ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Functional Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2022
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     | 2,565 views

    Hebrews 11:6 tells us "it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him."

    Functional Faith He personally carried our sins in His body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By His wounds, you are healed. (1 Peter 2:24) Here is a controversial statement "Everyone has faith." Every person in this world has faith in something or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sacrificial Giving Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 23, 2023
     | 2,313 views

    These two are pleasing sacrifices to God. The fruit of the lips, the fruit of the hands. Both are outward expressions of the inner heart. The words of the lips and the deeds of the hands have come from the bottom. Your inner heart is expressed through your outer face.

    Text: Hebrews 13:15-21 Theme: Sacrificial Giving Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Illustration: Today, I would like to leave with you three spiritual principles based on Hebrews 13:15-21. The pleasing sacrifices, pleasing lives, and pleasing works of a believer in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Humpty Dumpty / Seize The Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 50 ratings
     | 31,646 views

    Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day. Updated June 2022.

    Do you remember as a child ... listen to ... or reading nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. See how they run. They all ran after the farmer's wife Who cut off their tails with a carving ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Defying Ungodliness-1(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2024
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    1 of ?? The apostle Paul made it plain that defying/standing against the world was a defining characteristic of God’s people. Defying ungodliness is expected of God’s people. But How do God’s people Defy Ungodliness? Christians defy ungodliness thru their...

    DEFYING UNGODLINESS-I—Romans 12:1-2 OR--DEFIANCE—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: Supposedly a true story!: Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican businessman & political adviser enlisted Democratic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By Faith

    Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,274 views

    True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our own inability and the Lord’s ability.

    SERMON by Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III Living By Faith Romans 1:17 Text "The just shall live by faith" True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Offering That Was Never Accepted

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,437 views

    Offering is a vital part of Worship: Giving an offering is an ancient act of Man and has become and integral part of Divine Worship. Not all offerings are Acceptable and God-pleasing. They become only Acceptable when we render them to God according to H

    Title : THE OFFERING THAT WAS NEVER ACCEPTED Text : Genesis 4:3-7 …Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:.. But unto Cain and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    American And Muslim Lust And Adultery

    Contributed by Eric Kramer on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,301 views

    A quick look at the differences between lust and adultery in America and in Muslim countries. No copywrt, feel free to edit or add too however you like. I am not an expert, so please forgive and bring to my attention any mistakes. Thanks.

    We can learn several lessons from the Muslim world, from their mistakes and from their successes too. One such mistake and success is adultery, one of The Ten Commandments. The muslims take lust and adultery very seriously. Compared to some of us Americans they follow Jesus’s command better ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "How To Talk To God"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,820 views

    I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow?” She doesn’t have a dime in her pocket...

    Title: “How to talk to God” Introduction: This is part two from last week’s message on the “Might of the Widow’s Mite.” I want to preach on verse 45. Please note that there is no verse 45 in Mark chapter 12. But, if you meditate on the text, you have to wonder, “What ever happened to the widow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - Grand Final Victory! Choose Me! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,654 views

    Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What is it that will win the game and bring victory? A BONE CRUSHING, COMPETITIVE MOMENTUM, A WIN-AT-ALL-COSTS, FAN PLEASING POWER that SHOWS-NO-MERCY, and that’s

    Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - GRAND FINAL VICTORY! CHOOSE ME! Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What are the characteristics needed for those chosen to be the warriors of this battle? What is it that will win the game and bring victory? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Task Of The Servant Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 74 ratings
     | 34,073 views

    Jesus tells of 3 servants who were given valuable "talents". Why was the Master in this parable pleased with the first two servants, but angry with the 3rd? And how did the "value" of those talents effect the decisions of each of those three men?

    OPEN: Does anybody know what is the highest mountain on earth is? (Mt. Everest) This mountain is located in the Himalayas on the borders of Nepal and China. And because it is the highest mountain on earth, it is a popular destination for mountain climbers. But you need to have a lot of money to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Use Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 378 ratings
     | 85,064 views

    Why are we suppose to serve the Lord? Many reasons are given in scripture. 1- We serve because it’s what Jesus did 2- We serve because it demonstrates love 3- We serve because it pleases God

    INTRO.- Everyone serves someone or something and of course, it should be the Lord. Not money and not some other person. ILL.- When Irving S. Olds was chairman of the U.S. Steel Corporation (1940-52), he arrived for a stockholders’ meeting and was confronted by a woman who asked, "Exactly who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James McCullen avatar

    When Is It Right To Pronounce A Curse Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    Paul pronounced a curse on false doctrine and guides us to know when that action is correct. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get

    WHEN IS IT RIGHT TO PRONOUNCE A CURSE? Gal 1:6-9 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is {really} not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Walk The Walk And Talk The Talk Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,795 views

    Some walk the Walk but don’t talk the talk. Some talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. This sermon encourages one to get it together. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

    TALKING THE TALK and WALKING THE WALK 1 John 1:6 -7 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and {yet} walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son ...read more

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    Walking As Jesus Walked Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,356 views

    Our walk can develop to be a walk more and more like Jesus. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is textual in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

    Walking As Jesus Walked # 1 1 John 2:6 He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. NKJV 1 John 1:6-7 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other