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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Conflicts, Confession, And The Cost Of Discipleship, Part 1 ( Matthew 16:1-12)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 21, 2025
     | 210 views

    In this chapter, the Lord Jesus will yet again confront the Pharisees and Sadducees for their religious hypocrisy and Peter will confess that Jesus is the Son of God, which is the rock upon which the church will be built.

    After feeding the 4,000 residents of the Decapolis, Jesus and His disciples traveled to the region of Magdala near the city of Caesarea Philippi. It is here where the Pharisees and Sadducees came together for the specific purpose of bringing down Jesus. Their mutual contempt for Him had woven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, And Thomas - Faith, Doubt, And Devotion (Matthew 10:3)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 24, 2025
     | 543 views

    These four men make up the second group of apostles who were chosen by the Lord Jesus to preach the Gosepl These four men came from backgrounds of devotion, doubt, and isolation, yet Jesus chose them to be His followers commissioned to present the Gospel to the world.

    The names of Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, and Thomas are listed after the inner circle of Peter, James, and John. Jesus called Philip personally, showing that He is the “seeking Savior”. Philip was from Bethsaida, the home of Peter and Andrew. These men had probably known each other all their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divisions, Sins, And Signs (Matthew 12:22-37)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 26, 2025
     | 354 views

    The clash between Jesus and the Pharisees intensified during the time of His public ministry. He rebuked and condemned them for their hypocrisy and unbelief, warning them of the eternal consequences.

    After healing the man with the withered hand (12:9-14), the Lord Jesus continued His work of healing the sick and teaching the Word. Now the people brought before Him a man who was not only demon-possessed but also suffered from blindness and the inability to speak. Jesus immediately cast out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    May They Be One As We Are One.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 20, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 10,818 views

    Year C Seventh Sunday of Easter May 27, 2001 John 17: 20-26

    Year C Seventh Sunday of Easter May 27, 2001 John 17: 20-26 Title: “May they be one as we are one.” At the Last Supper Jesus prays for the future of the Church. Chapter seventeen constitutes the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in the Gospels. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Following Christ In The Marketplace

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    A message dealing with living out your love for Christ in the world.

    Following Christ in the Marketplace Various Scriptures June 22, 2003 Introduction It¡¦s a fact of life that many, if not most of those who call themselves Christians are very sincere about their love and relationship with God on Sunday mornings. But it¡¦s also a fact of life that many of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life Defined

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,747 views

    What is the real purpose of life - Paul gives the answer in Philippians 1:21

    Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – March 18, 2007 (All Scripture quoted is from the NIV unless otherwise noted) LIFE DEFINED Text: Philippians 1:12-30 INTRODUCTION How does one define life or can anyone really define life? Webster defines “life” this way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Your Faith Is Under Attack Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 41,899 views

    Victory strategies from Jesus when your faith is under attack.

    We’re in the series on "Loving the Life You Live." Life isn’t always easy but there are some great strategies in the Bible for dealing with the hard times. Today we’re going to cover what to do when your faith is under attack. What do you do to love life when you’re going through a testing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Significant Signs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,904 views

    Have you ever been told to grow in grace and knowledge of God but not given practical steps to do so? Seven signs or steps to spiritual growth

    Intro: From Jeff Hana; the TOP TEN WAYS TO TELL IF A CHURCH IS SPIRIT-FILLED 10) You have to assign numbers to people who want to share their testimony in worship 9) As the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ushers have to empty the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Live A Holy Life? Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,623 views

    Peter urged followers of Christ to live a holy life for these four reasons 1 - Because God is Holy, 2 - Because God is Judge, 3 - Because of Our Redemption, 4 - Because of Purification.

    Q: What comes to mind when I say the word, “Holy?” A: Stained Glass Windows, A Pastor, A Church, Christians from 2,000 years ago, Those “really good Christians” who never miss a single service, God? Dr. Charles Stanley’s Life Principles for 1 Peter 1:13-25 2. Obey God and leave all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Common Salvation And Contending Earnestly For The Faith - Jude 1 Verse 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 10, 2022
     | 2,778 views

    Jude was setting out the points of our common salvation, when the Holy Spirit urged on him the importance and urgency to defend that salvation. That overtook him, and he asked the readers to “contend earnestly” for the faith. He appealed to them to do that.

    OUR COMMON SALVATION AND CONTENDING EARNESTLY FOR THE FAITH - Jude 1 verse 3 MESSAGES IN JUDE – MESSAGE 2 Jude 1 v 3 {{Jude 1:3 “Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you, appealing that you con-tend earnestly for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Land Of The Free, Church Of The Brave

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
     | 2,713 views

    Philemon

    LAND OF THE FREE, CHURCH OF THE BRAVE (PHILEMON 1) One of the most fascinating slave stories known lately is that of Oney (also known as Ona) Judge. Judge was one of George Washington's slaves until she managed to escape. Judge was born into slavery at Mount Vernon, and she traveled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Secret Of True Happiness

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 34,031 views

    The psalmist uses the contrasting illustrations of a tree and chaff to share the Secret of True Happiness, telling us what it is, where it’s to be found and why we need it.

    THE SECRET OF TRUE HAPPINESS If the mythical man or woman in the street was asked what he or she longed for most, I expect the answer, in many cases, would be “happiness”. Jesus had something to say about this in His great Sermon on the Mount when He said: “happy”: "Blessed are ... the poor in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Am An Optimist

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 23, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    1. I serve a God who is in control. 2. I stand on the promises of God. 3. I will outlive this world.

    There have been several things in the news lately that have caused concern for Christians and other people who have a sense of morality and values. One has been the alarming victories the radical homosexual cause has had in our courts and the effect it is sure to have on our families. It now ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Christ Succeeded Where Adam Failed.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,590 views

    Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.”

    Year A. First Sunday of Lent February 17, 2002 Romans 5: 12-19 Title: “Christ succeeded where Adam failed.” Paul has been making the case that all humanity has been under the curse and suffering the consequences of sin. He sees sin as having two dimensions. There is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dealing With Perfection (Itus)

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    Does God expect to much...do we?

    Dealing with Perfectionitus by Randy Croft How many of you like to make mistakes? When you mess up a recipe or business transaction, are you harder on yourself than you should be? Do you allow yourself to make mistakes? In some areas of our world, we must have 100% perfection. 99.9% ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational