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  • Bryan Fink avatar

    Luke And Compassionate Christ Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
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     | 5,775 views

    To remind people that Christ had a heart for those outside the religious ones.

    [S] If someone asked you to tell them about the Jesus you know, what would you tell them? And would what you tell them resemble the Jesus revealed in the gospels or would Jesus resemble someone else? We’re in the third week of a series entitled “Jesus as They Knew Him.” A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas Series

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,057 views

    Celebrate Christmas like Jesus would. viz. without the religious trappings.

    Would Jesus celebrate Christmas? Christmas is possibly the most religious time of year. It is a time when people who don’t usually think much of Jesus, find themselves humming Carols and they even go to church. Christmas is classified as a religious holiday. holiday noun 1 an extended period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bob's Legacy

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 9, 2015
     | 6,658 views

    Don't just be religious. Make your life a spiritual quest.

    Bob’s house was well built, by which I mean that his life was well-grounded. That’s what the Bible means – at least, most times – when it talks about building houses. We saw in Proverbs where it says, “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fanaticism Taken Too Far?

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 22, 2019
     | 2,156 views

    A Good Friday talk from the point of view of Jesus and religious fanaticism.

    Fanaticism Taken Too Far? Israel Folau (an Australian Christian sporting personality) has been in the news lately for expressing unpopular views—for quoting an unpopular part of the Bible on his personal Instagram page. Is his belief in heaven and hell fanaticism taken too far? Is Australian Rugby ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Raising Of Lazarus And The Plot To Kill Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022
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     | 1,700 views

    Religious leaders resisting the 'signs' of Jesus' authenticity.

    THE RAISING OF LAZARUS AND THE PLOT TO KILL JESUS. John 11:38-57. 1. The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:38-45). Far from being unable to prevent death (cf. John 11:37), Jesus was about to overcome death in what was to be the seventh and final significant ‘sign’ (prior to Jesus’ own death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Call On The Lord Who Is Near - Psalm 145:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 233 views

    God is near, not to the perfect, not to the religious, but to all who call on Him in truth.

    Go! And… Call on the Lord Who Is Near - Psalm 145:18 Opening: The God Who Is Closer Than You Think There are moments in life when God feels distant—when prayers feel like they bounce off the ceiling… when the darkness seems thicker than the light… when circumstances scream: “God has forgotten ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding The Mistake Of Lying Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2008
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     | 5,200 views

    Ananias and Sapphira found out what a big mistake lying really is. Hopefully we can also learn to avoid that mistake.

    Introduction: A. Today’s lesson completes the series we have been in called “Avoiding Life’s Biggest Mistakes.” 1. I hope and pray that the series has been a blessing to you! 2. The last topic in our series is “Avoiding the Mistake of Lying.” B. You’ve probably heard the old story of the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Example Do You Set For Your Children's Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2016
     | 7,946 views

    What does it mean when we say, “We engage to religiously educate our children.” This is not saying that we will educate our children in religion. It says we will religiously educate.

    Last week we learned that the Gospel is all that matters. I hope we all left here with that thought embedded in our hearts so that everything in our lives will revolve around the Gospel. Well today we’re going to go a step further with that thought as we think about the message we send to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wdjd

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    We don't have to guess what Jesus WOULD do... we know what he DID.

    What DID Jesus Do? 1 Peter 2:21 I was recently sitting in a preacher meeting and I noticed that Kevin James was wearing socks with “W.W.J.D.” printed on them. I have seen other people wearing bracelets, hats, key chains, t-shirts, and other items with the “W.W.J.D.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    Watching A Screaming Child

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 6, 2006
     | 2,357 views

    God watches as Jesus sceams out in pain. But he watches his son die. Why?

    WATCHING A SCREAMING CHILD THEME: GOD’S SACRFICIAL LOVE IS BEYOND UNDERSTANDING. Most parents are proud of their children. Recently, Charity was on a trip with Gabrielle to West Virginia. On the trip Gabrielle said Apple. Charity called me immediately. You may not think that saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Uncut

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021
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     | 3,585 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

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Getting Real Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2014
     | 9,181 views

    Don’t pretend to be better than you really are. You could end up worse than you were; and besides, you don’t have to fake it to make it with God.

    A cowboy walked into a Texas bar, ordered three bottles of beer, and sat in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finished them, he came back to the bar and ordered three more. The bartender told the cowboy, "You know, a bottle goes flat after I open it. It would taste ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    17th Sunday After Pentecost. September 15th, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    Year B, Proper 19

    Proverbs 1:20-33, Psalm 19, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 116:1-9, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-38. A). THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,069 views

    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Disgusted Or Delighted? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
     | 12,741 views

    A stark contrast between religious hypocrites and a faithful woman. The religious show-offs were mostly interested in what they could GET out of life. And the poor widow as interested in all she could GIVE.

    INTRODUCTION My younger brother, Dan, and I are a lot alike. He serves as a Minister of Education and Senior Adults at a church in Conway, Arkansas. One thing we have in common is that we both have a sense of humor leaning toward puns and groaners. You’ve endured plenty of my groaners through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist