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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Freedom's Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 12, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,520 views

    If you want to be a better person, don't depend on a list; depend on the Lord.

    A couple of years ago (2014), Lowe's produced a commercial that shows a proud do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. Take a look (show Lowe’s Commercial, Ceiling Fan, 2014) After he proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Could Paul Be The ‘world’s Biggest Sinner’ When He Was So Religious? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2014
     | 4,122 views

    A look at how the greatest evil is often wears religious clothes and how we can avoid having that happen in our lives.

    A QUESTION: How could Paul be the “world’s biggest sinner” when he was so religious? - 1 Timothy 1:15. - This passage is interesting and sets up an obvious question: if Paul was so religious and so focused on pleasing God, how could he have been the world’s biggest sinner? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 23 – The Religious Classes Were Superficial And Acted Corruptly – Challenges – Greedy And False Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024
     | 470 views

    Living in a society where all is greed and false is not pleasant, but when this is worst among the religious class, it is especially wicked. Jeremiah faced this problem. The arrogance of today’s western world is almost unbelievable. Serious problems are addressed superficially.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 23 – THE RELIGIOUS CLASSES WERE SUPERFICIAL AND ACTED CORRUPTLY – CHALLENGES – GREEDY AND FALSE PART 23 - Jeremiah 6:13-15 CHAPTER 6 [A]. GOD LISTS SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE COMING DESTRUCTION IN JUDAH {{Jeremiah 6:13 “for from the least of them even to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unreligious Series

    Contributed by West Garner on Jul 8, 2019
     | 4,253 views

    As we walk through Romans Paul turns his focus to systematically deconstructing the religious system.

    THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED OUTLINE THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Mende avatar

    From A Fruitless To A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by David Mende on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,791 views

    This sermon talks about the danger of a barren spiritual life and exhorts God's people to live a fruitful life. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {The Roman Catholic Church was involved in terrible corruption during the Middle Ages. They sold something known as ‘indulgences.’ In other words, the Roman Catholic church sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Jones avatar

    The Ekklesia - The Movement: Lies, Innuendos And The Truth

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 2, 2019
     | 5,919 views

    Having ambition is good but when you use it to stand well in the sight of others and greed is in your heart, that ambition added with greed can lead to deceit and hypocrisy.

    The Ekklesia - The Movement: Lies, Innuendos and The Truth Acts 5:1-11 Text v. 4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Nothing infuriates us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,807 views

    As Jesus looked at the religious situation of his day, he saw that judging others had become a great religious problem. The Pharisees and scribes sat in the place of the critic. They were quick to pass judgment on those who didn’t live up to their expe

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: As Jesus looked at the religious situation of his day, he saw that judging others had become a great religious problem. The Pharisees and scribes sat in the place of the critic. They were quick to pass judgment on those who didn’t live up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • William Mouser avatar

    Elementary Fruits Of Repentence

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    Focusing on the preaching of John the Baptist, this sermon notes what he lays out as elementary fruits of repentence.

    Fourth Sunday in Advent Luke 3:1-17 “Elementary Fruits of Repentance” By this time during Advent – barely a week away from Christmas, I think everyone will understand something about preparing for the holidays. I know that at our house, we have been getting ready for visitors for well over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Uncovering Counterfeits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,209 views

    To discern true or false preachers, look beyond their apparel; look beyond their appeal; and look beyond their approach.

    How many of you have heard of the “five-second rule”? It’s the popular notion that food dropped on the floor and picked up within five seconds is “safe,” because bacteria need at least five seconds to transfer from the floor to the food. Parents sometimes apply the rule to pacifiers (after their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Becoming Peacemekers

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008
     | 1,720 views

    Jesus commended us to be peacemakers. How do we go about this?

    BECOMING PEACEMAKERS (Matthew 5:9) Pastor Eric J. Hanson In this article we shall explore one aspect of relating to others properly; that of being peacemakers. Peace is a great theme of the Bible. It is mentioned 412 times. Additionally peacemakers is mentioned 8 times, and peaceable 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W. Bryan Wheeler avatar

    Christ - The Only Way Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,813 views

    Religious Pluralism is wrong - Jesus Christ is the only way to God!

    ‘No Other Way, Truth or Life—but Jesus Christ’ Preached on October 7th 2001 Text: John 14:1-6 Intro: We are living in what some have called the post-Christian era, where, for most people, Jesus Christ has become totally irrelevant. People still have their religion, but, don’t talk to them about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Dying For A Lie: This Is Serious! Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    It is dangerous to pretend to be religious, but there are many great reasons to be a commited Christian.

    Dying for a Lie. This is Serious! Acts 5:1-11 Focus: The truth about Christianity. Ananias and Sapphira died for a lie. Will we live for the truth? We cannot take this lightly! But there are some great reasons to be a commited Christian. Background: The church is starting to face big ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim HBC avatar

    Responding To The Kingship Of Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,860 views

    Contrasting 3 different responses to Jesus... Herod, the Religious, and the Magi.

    Introduction They say there are 3 kinds of people: Those who MAKE things happen. Those who WATCH what happens. And those who WONDER what happened. And in our Bible reading today there are 3 kinds of people. Those who HATED what happened. Those who MISSED what happened. And those who LOVED what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    How Will We Be Judged? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,603 views

    True Christianity is not a religion but a relationship, but this does not mean Christians are not to be religious!

    The Bible, the Word of God, is clear, Jesus Christ: • who is God, became a human being • became a man fully obedient to God • performed many miracles • taught about God and eternal life • was crucified, died, and was buried • rose from the dead and spoke to over 500 people • ascended back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jesus' Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    Jesus frees from sin, despair, religious bobdage, death.

    Jesus’ Declaration of Independence John 8:31-35 INTRO.: Truth makes one free. What is freedom? Not leisure, license, anarchy. Opportunity: 1. To reap what we have sown and keep it, 2. To make our own decisions, 3to be the best that is possible for us. What is truth” John 18:38. Jesus’ answer: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ