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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Jesus Uncut

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021
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     | 3,527 views

    A preacher is very much like a traffic engineer. And the preachers of Jesus’ day were routing the traffic right off a washed-out bridge with no warning. For real love always stands against deception.

    While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table. The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner. And the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Examining The Heart Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2022
     | 2,085 views

    With Examining the Heart, the law brings 1) Inward Conviction (Romans 2:17-20), 2) Outward Failure (Romans 2:21-24) and requires a matching of the 3) Inward to the Outward (Romans 2:25-29).

    Romans 2:17–29. 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Good Citizesn Make Good Citizens

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
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     | 6,424 views

    Good Christians make good citizens because they are saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit.

    A Good Christian makes a Good Citizen Matt: 22:15-22 “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s” During the upcoming election period when we have to choose between a candidate who thinks he knows it all and one that knows nothing. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 1, 2025
     | 140 views

    Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

    “Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Todays Scriptures: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Embracing Change — Making Room For Pure Religion Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025
     | 318 views

    Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. But in the Kingdom of God, change is often the doorway to growth. The Church has always been called to adapt—not by compromising truth, but by shedding old forms that no longer serve the mission.

    Sermon 1 “Embracing Change — Making Room for Pure Religion” Authentic Worship, Missional Evangelism, and the Call to Genuine Relationship Key Texts: • James 1:27 • Matthew 4:19-22 • Acts 10:34-35 • John 4:23-24 • Matthew 28:18-20 Change Isn’t a Threat—It’s a Call Change is never easy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    In The Beginning... God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 245 ratings
     | 45,410 views

    What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?

    Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Thinking Like Jesus Does”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

    Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus! The Giver Of Abundant Life Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010
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     | 9,310 views

    John desired his readers to know and understand that Jesus brought to this life a 'new wine' that would change their lives forever, and for us today the book of John reveals that not only did Jesus come to die for our sin, but He also came to bring unspea

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2002, edited August 2010 Date Preached: August 29, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM – Lord’s Supper Service) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Recognizing and Responding to the Living Word Title: The Giver of Abundant Life Text: John 2:1-11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John Series Part 10 Revelation 1: Creative Power Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2021
     | 2,345 views

    This was the first miracle Jesus performed. It demonstrated His very purpose for coming to earth: to reveal the creative power of God. He had the power to create and produce what was needed to meet man’s need.

    John Series Part 10 Sermon Start of Division 2 of John I. THE WITNESSES TO THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, 1:1–51 Sermon Part 1 Jesus the Living Word: The First Witness of John the Apostle, 1:1–5 Sermon Part 2 Jesus the Light of the World: The Special Witness of John the Baptist, 1:6–8 Sermon Part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Giving Up To Gain Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    In order to find true salvation we will need to give up on the things that we thought would get us to heaven and claim our place in heaven through Jesus Christ and be blessed by His presence.

    Giving Up to Gain Philippians 3:4-11 Intro As we travel down the pathway of life, we all have at one time or another lose sight of reality. Times will come when we have to take a step back in order to see the whole picture before moving forward. Saul of Tarsus, believed in his heart that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Of The Sabbath - Servant Of Mercy - Matthew 12:1-21 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 3, 2025
     | 484 views

    JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and compassion over condemnation. JESUS redefines true Sabbath rest, corrects legalistic distortions, and fulfills the Servant prophecy with a ministry of gentle justice and mercy.

    2025.05.04.Sermon Notes. Matthew 12.1-21 LORD OF THE SABBATH-SERVANT OF MERCY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 12:1-21, Mark 2:25-28, 1 Samuel 21:1-6, Hosea 6:6, Mark 2:27, BIG IDEA: JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Gripe About Methods

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,738 views

    Concern over "trends" in ministry need not be scary to us, it’s biblical for methods to change in order to reach the lost.

    The Gripe About Methods, Chorus on Overheads By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver June 2000 Singing choruses nothing new, but why is this “trend” in most churches to sing form the overhead instead of having a book, i.e. a hymnal? - Ask someone at PBC. Will the Bible disappear also? Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joe La Rue avatar

    Jesus: The Fulfillment Of The Old Testament Law For Us

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    A consideration of the nature of the Old Testament law, and how Jesus fulfills it for us.

    TITLE - Jesus: The Fulfillment of the Old Testament Law for Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 5) TEXT - Matthew 5:17–19 DATE PREACHED - February 22, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 (ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Death And New Life In Baptism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022
     | 1,825 views

    Paul emphasizes the theological importance of Baptism in this part of the Scripture. The painful death of Christ on the cross and his powerful resurrection experience was compared were to our baptism.

    Romans 6:01-14 Death and New Life through Baptism Paul emphasizes the theological importance of Baptism in this part of the Scripture. The painful death of Christ on the cross and his powerful resurrection experience was compared were to our baptism. Our baptism is not equal to his Baptism. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Disciples On Fire Like The Burning Bush Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2022
     | 886 views

    Jeremiah’s God was not a center of vengeance, but of love for His people, Israel.

    December 18 of pre-Christmas Novena The “O” antiphon we heard before the Gospel, which will be repeated during our Evening Prayer later today, prays: “O Adonai, [sacred Lord] of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai: O come, stretch ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic