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  • David Petticrew avatar

    John: The Trial

    Contributed by David Petticrew on May 11, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    A look at the trial motiff in John, where we are the ones on trial to see whether we accept or reject Jesus.

    At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. "Isn’t it true," he bellowed, "that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?" The witness stared out the window as though he hadn’t hear the question. "Isn’t it true that you accepted five ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    Christians need to realize that they are forgiven to an extent beyond what they can imagine, a realization that is a bit frightening but which also overwhelms us once again with grace.

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile / Luke 23:33-43 Proper 29, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 25 November 2001 November 25th 2001, the last day of the church year. Next Sunday we begin a new year. Once again we begin anticipating the reception of God’s promise of Immanuel, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,902 views

    Real Deal Christians have confidence in the message of the gospel

    “Jesus: the Real Deal” 1 John 1:1-4 Copyright October 15, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John This morning we begin a new series in a letter from John (not to be confused with the Gospel of John). John, of course, was one of the disciples of Jesus to the first century ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Not To Do

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,403 views

    Talk about the results, the relationship, and the rewards of fearing the Lord (Material adapted from Bob Deffinbaugh at: https://bible.org/seriespage/5-psalm-34-fear-lord)

    HoHum: One man said, “I fell off a 6 foot ladder last summer. It was the most spectacular SPLAT ever. Talk about a perfect way to teach how not to do something! No roll. No slap. Just a flail, a yelp and a splat. Thankfully I didn't get hurt.” Reminds me of AFV where we are shown how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discipline For Restoration Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    The primary reason for discipline in the church is to restore the offender both in his fellowship with God and with the church

    Introduction “How Not to Attract Visitors to the Church” would make a fine essay title critiquing the three part sermon series we are in. Consider the titles: Discipline by Admonition, Discipline for Restoration, and Discipline for Purity. It is doubtful that people looking up our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    6 A Fully Known Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025
     | 149 views

    Living a fake life has its consequences, and one is leading other people astray. Could we have created a deity of Jesus--an idol only of Jesus, but actually do not know the real Jesus? Counterfeit Jesus, faith, and gospels have been around since the resurrection.

    I read this story about a Chinese boy who wanted to learn about jade so he went to study with a talented old teacher. This gentle man put a piece of the precious stone into his hand and told him to hold it tight. Then he began to talk of philosophy, men, women, the sun and almost everything under ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Being Deceived?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Has anyone ever deceived you? Has anyone ever pretended to be someone they were not? Has someone told you they would do something when they had no intention of doing so? 2. As pastor I have often felt deceived. By person making vows and promises and with in days or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,829 views

    To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons

    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud Matthew 26:14-16,20-25 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons. For a little over one a half years, I worked in the fraud department at Capital One credit cards. Part of my job was to detect fraudulent application, high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Narnia Christian?

    Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,090 views

    Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

    CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Religious Or Spiritual?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    This week the texts seem to revolve around the idea that you can’t be "religious" but not "spiritual". It sounds like that tired line, "I’m spiritual but not religious". In the Gospel reading, I think it is interesting how Jesus heals both someone who wou

    In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who has come to call sinners home. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Up to 10 percent of the world’s population that does not attend church on a regular basis describes itself as “spiritual, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Leaven Bread

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
     | 4,543 views

    Something we don't want in our life.

    What our Lord is trying to get across to us. "What does the meal represent?" Very likely many of them would think back to the very first time the phrase "three measures of meal" appears in the Scriptures. It is in Genesis 18. Abraham was in his tent by the oaks of Mamre one day and he looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pharisees And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,196 views

    The foundation of character is a personal concern for one’s sin.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sleeper Awake

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 3, 2023
     | 1,680 views

    With all the things going wrong in the world, how can a Christian be ignorant of it? It's time to arise and be the servant Jesus has called us to be.

    Sleeper Awake! Scripture Reference: Jonah 1:1-5 Preached at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on February 26, 2023 Delivered by John Daniel Johnson See the video of the sermon at www.mountzionfamily.com. This is merely an outline, the Spirit speaks during the actual message. Jonah 1:1-5 Now the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019
     | 8,938 views

    “When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it. In the meantime, you can praise Him in the hallway.”

    If you never get a no, then you aren’t taking enough chances. But the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain. This is why rejection hurts so much (neurologically speaking). Patience under disappointment is one of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    In The Garden Of Surrender: Jesus' Despair And His Acceptance Of God's Will

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 11, 2024
     | 533 views

    In this moment, we see a side of Jesus that resonates with all of us—the side that feels pain, fear, and even the desire for a different path. Yet, in this same moment, we also see the ultimate example of surrender and faith as Jesus submits to His Father’s will.

    Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to reflect on one of the most poignant and human moments in the life of our Savior: His time of despair in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this moment, we see a side of Jesus that resonates with all of us—the side that feels pain, fear, and even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican