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How Not To Do

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

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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

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

6 A Fully Known Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025

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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

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Being Deceived?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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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

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judas Iscariot: A Fraud

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 7, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-25, John 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is Narnia Christian?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005

based on 3 ratings

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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

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Religious Or Spiritual?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 28, 2008

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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

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Leaven Bread

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

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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

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019

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“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

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Catholic

Sleeper Awake

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Apr 3, 2023

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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

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisees And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

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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

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 11, 2024

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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

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Anglican

God's Greatest Desire Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2006

based on 15 ratings

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In this message we will see that God’s greatest desire is to draw neaer to us.

God’s Greatest Desire Drawing Nearer (1) AS YOU KNOW – tonight January 18th is the very first meeting of River Run’s Deeper Impact service… AND – let me tell you, I am pumped, stoked, excited, and jazzed about what God is going to do in our lives individually and collectively as we seek to go ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“it’s Time To Get Up”

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

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1 Thessalonians 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober..

“It’s Time To Get Up” “Need sleep to live, some kills” Judges 16:19 And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Purifying Fire (Zephaniah) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2025

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If you want to be clean in the face of God’s purifying judgment, genuinely seek the Lord, patiently wait for the Lord, and joyfully sing to the Lord.

If you have a stainless-steel refrigerator, you know it’s very hard to keep clean. But what if you owned a stainless-steel car? That’s what worried Matt McClure even before he purchased his brand new $100,000 Tesla Cybertruck. He spent hours researching the internet for tips on keeping the ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-18, Zephaniah 2:1-15, Zephaniah 3:1-20, 2 Peter 3:10, James 5:7-8, 1 John 3:3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Choose Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 13, 2002

based on 33 ratings

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Sermon 2 of 7 on Ephesians 5-6. This was preached on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2002

Choose Wisdom Today we honor Mothers. We do so for a variety of reasons. Mostly we do so because of their love for us and because of their wisdom. They aren’t always wise! Consider Mrs. Monroe who lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. She came home one afternoon from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21, James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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