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  • Mark Jones avatar

    Don't Forget The Bread

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,633 views

    The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! Prelim thoughts, key concepts: “Leav

    Don’t Forget The Bread A Lesson from, Mark 8:11-21 parallel in Matthew 16:1-12 The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Disappointment And Discontentment Of Expectations Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,451 views

    Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment that you live with.

    The Disappointment and Discontentment of Expectations Matthew 16:1-12 Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living For The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 13, 2012
     | 5,635 views

    Live for the will of God and not for our own sinful pleasures.

    Introduction “What does God want me to do?” “Why has he put me in this school…in this dorm, this job, this neighborhood?” “I’m surrounded by people who give me a hard time? Why?” “What is it that I am suppose to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Human 'ifs' And Reasoning Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,146 views

    How often do we try to bargain with Jesus or become legalistic in our walk with Christ. We must learn that we cannot bargain with God and that love is the first and most important characteristic and function of the church.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 10, 2011 Date Preached: March 13, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Human ‘Ifs’ & Reasoning Sermon Text: John 7:1-53 [ESV] – emphasis on v.5-8 6Jesus said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disciples Prayer

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 3,346 views

    The Disciples Prayer (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 6 verses 1-15. Ill: Sir William Osler who was the professor of medicine at Oxford University, • Had a class full of students before him; • And wanting to emphasize the importance of observing details, • He reached down to his desk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    You Know... It Don't Come Easy!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 3, 2013
     | 5,615 views

    The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God's table.

    Title: You Know It Don’t Come Easy Text: Luke 14:7-14 (14:1-6) Thesis: Unlike arrogance, Godly humility plays well in the mind of God and the public eye… (but) The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God’s table. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Phillips avatar

    Woe

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    Jesus tells us not to be like the Pharisees.

    WOE MATTHEW 23:1 39 MATTHEW 23:1 12 Pharisees Exposed 1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, 2 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; 3 therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    No Ordinary Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,698 views

    Explores the true essence of worship as a divine connection and spiritual communion with God.

    Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to our sacred gathering today, a blessed opportunity to come together in unity and fellowship, bound by the love of our Lord. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our minds are ready to absorb the divine wisdom that awaits us in the holy ...read more

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    "Heart Talk" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,239 views

    Second in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    On Saturday, June 22, 2002, the scheduled game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field was cancelled because of an eerie discovery. The Card’s ace pitcher was found dead in a Chicago hotel room. Thirty-three-year-old Darryl Kile, who wore num¬ber 57, had been a major ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,628 views

    Overcoming prejudice by learning to see the way God sees, to treat others the way you want to be treated, and acknowledge and accept the differences.

    We are all susceptible to this problem – prejudice. We look at people with coloured glasses. • We find it hard to relate to people who differ from us. It can be cultural, racial or simply some preferences. • It is based on a preconceived notion. We can’t run away from it. Anyone can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Curses The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 37,313 views

    Jesus curses a fig tree as an acted out parable of the Jerusalem church leadership

    Jesus curses the fig tree The Setting –Jesus enters Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, the first day of the week. He is met with great celebration. Last week we talked about the crowds cutting down branches to lay along the road like a red carpet, others even put their coats on the path ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Ditchin' Religion

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2012
     | 5,555 views

    A sermon about how believers should not allow religion to dictate their lives, but how Christ should live through them.

    Text:, Title: Ditchin’ Religion, Date/Place: NRBC, Carver Baptist Church, 3/11-12/12, PM A. Opening illustration: Quote from Not A Fan, page 25, about stadiums with enthusiastic fans, but no interested in the pain of following. Have a brief discussion on how we describe the best Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Judgment Against Lawyers And Pharisees Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2017
     | 5,979 views

    Today’s lesson is about the conversation between Jesus and a certain Pharisee that took place during dinner. Jesus says many of those things to the Pharisee and his guests that He will say to them later in the temple. Jesus is consistent in what He says

    Judea Lesson: Judgment Against Lawyers and Pharisees (Micah 6:8) Luke 11:37-54 Jesus was a dinner guest in the home of a Pharisee, but He did not flatter His host or the other guests by avoiding the truth. He exposed their hypocrisy and condemned them for their sins (Matt. 23). They ruined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hated For Healing Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 26, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    The opposition Jesus faced continued as He sought to reveal Himself as the Christ. Sadly they failed to see Him for who He really was. Many today deny and oppose the Gospel, but we must remain committed to share!

    Hated for Healing Mark 3: 1-6 Our text today, once again finds Jesus in the synagogue on the Sabbath. While there He performed a great miracle. Unfortunately, this marvelous act of grace is overshadowed by the suspicion and animosity of the Pharisees. Our studies in chapter two revealed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Door Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 14, 2024
     | 1,462 views

    While doors can symbolize opportunities, protection, mystery, and invitations to form new friendships, a door that represents God's will for our lives signifies drawing closer to Him in faith.

    I am the Door John 10:1-10, 9:13-34 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Doors are powerful symbols that represent a myriad of meanings to different people. To the adventurous, courageous, inquisitive, bold, and daring, a door signifies an entrance into a new realm brimming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist