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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Pride Of The Godless Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,112 views

    Sodom was guilty of six sins and the first on the list was "pride". What is it about pride that makes God so angry and how can we avoid that sin?

    OPEN: A man told of driving West Texas highway. There were no cars in sight and he was going about 70 mph when suddenly, as he went over a crest in the road, he could see up ahead a huge hawk feeding on a rabbit who’d been killed by a passing vehicle. Now ordinarily, what do you think a bird would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tests Of Real Religion Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,509 views

    Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

    JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inside-Outside Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 6,002 views

    The condition of your heart is what determines your status with God, not the rituals and traditions you follow.

    Introduction Have you ever asked someone a question and found you had touched a raw nerve? The other person swells up with emotion and then unleashes a tirade. “I’ve had enough of people asking me…” “You want to know my opinion? I’ll be glad to give you my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Flesh Vs Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    Part One of Symbols of the Covenants Series. A look at what it means to be under the old and new covenants based on Galations 4:21-31.

    Flesh vs Spirit I. This morning I want to begin sharing with you some thoughts on the Covenants, Symbols of the Covenants. Often people come to us and say you Adventists, don’t you realize we are under the new covenant now. The old covenant was for the Jews. In our history ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,988 views

    Christ placed a higher empahsis on the condition of our hearts than on external appearances.

    Sermon-Blessed are the Pure In Heart-Matt. 5:8 Read Sermon on the Mount Pray Cleaning room as kid-outward cleanliness-stuff it in closet & under bed etc. (still do that), not really clean just hiding the junk That’s the point Christ is trying to make in the verse we are looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    He Is The King Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,223 views

    Followers of Jesus Christ must be more concerned with God’s “main things” than with side issues.

    Who Is This Jesus? 17. He is our King of Righteousness John 18 Don Jaques March 12/13, 2005 MAIN IDEA: Those who persecuted Jesus were more concerned with ritual cleanliness than with pleasing God with their actions. It is easy for religious people to get fixated on certain smaller parts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rivers Of Living Water

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025
     | 241 views

    Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, this sermon elaborates on Jesus's passionate invitation for the spiritually thirsty to find satisfaction in Him transforming him into a conduit overflowing with the Holy Spirit's life.

    Introduction: A Cry That Cuts Through the Noise Our passage today transports us to a crowded, noisy, and thirsty city: Jerusalem. I want you to truly picture the scene, because the context makes Jesus's words explode with meaning. It was the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles. For a week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Let's Give It Up For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,221 views

    Are you really ready to say, "Everything the Lord says I will do?"

    “The Charge of the Light Brigade: Let’s Give It Up for Jesus!” Ex. 24:1-8; Lk. 9:57-62 & 14:25-33 Life is filled with contracts. There are contracts between management and employees, between nations, between provider and buyer, and even between husband and wife. All of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,179 views

    The parable of the lost younger son in Luke 15:11-16 teaches us about the consequences of sin.

    Scripture We are studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. William Barclay says, “There is no chapter of the New Testament so well known and so dearly loved as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Best Guest Yet Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    First in a series dealing with weddings in the bible, this sermon looks at Jesus attending a wedding and his first miraculous sign of turning water into wine.

    A June Wedding: The Best Guest Yet John 2:1-11 June is the month of matrimonial bliss for brides everywhere. Open the Sunday “Living” section of the newspaper and you encounter the many faces of blissful brides adorned in their nuptial best accompanying the announcement of their recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    In this parable Jesus contrasts the old faith of Moses to the new faith of Christianity

    Parable of the Good Samaritan – 11 Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem to face his impending death and resurrection • On the way they stop at a Samaritan village but they reject Jesus because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem • What is interesting is the disciples response to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Attentive Relationship Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,941 views

    God is giving the Hebrews a way to build and stay in relationship with Him. This two pronged approach from God, building a relationship and weeding out things that will hurt that relationship is effective for us today as well.

    Have you ever lost your driver’s license? Isn’t it a traumatic event? I have lost my driver’s license several times over the years and each time it made my life difficult. For all practical purposes I lost my identity. I couldn’t write a check – stores will not take a check without proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Where Does Revival Begin? Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,412 views

    Where does revival begin? Purpose: Let’s understand that revival begins on the inside. Plan: Let’s discuss revival in Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.

    Prelude Where does revival begin? Purpose: Let’s understand that revival begins on the inside. Plan: Let’s discuss revival in Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Traditions without Heart (Mark 7:1-4) Mark 7:1 One day some Pharisees and teachers of religious law arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. 2 They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    God's Design For Marriage: Defending The Biblical View

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,769 views

    Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way:

    Jesus Christ was once asked about marriage and divorce. He replied in this way: “Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Miracles Change Lives

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,685 views

    If we want to experience a miracle, we must first invite Jesus into our lives. Jesus was invited to the wedding at Cana. If Jesus had not been invited to that wedding the miracle would not have taken place.

    MIRACLES CHANGE LIVES Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim church 27:07:2003. John 2:1-8 1 The next day Jesus’ mother was a guest at a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal