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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    In Search Of The North Pole

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,182 views

    In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Lying Tongue

    Contributed by James Dina on Jul 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
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    A lie is something false said with the intention to deceive. When we lie, we are speaking Satan’s native language. It’s music to his ears. Speak the truth in Love. Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

    A LYING TONGUE “The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” (Proverbs 12:19) The tongue is one of the smallest organs of the body; a world of evil among the parts of the body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Jesus’ Authority Challenged Again Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    Jesus is again challenged by yet another faction of the religious leadership of His day, this time the Sadducees come calling and they have a ’fool proof’ question that will stump this man they deem as a hinderance to the Kingdom of God...Oh how wrong the

    Luke 20:27-47 Another challenge to Jesus’ teaching October 20, 2010 Set the stage: Jesus has entered Jerusalem and has been proclaimed Messiah by the people and the religious leaders were furious with Him about His refusal to silence their proclamation about Him. They demanded Him to have them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    God's Word Or Ours?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    Religious traditions are dangerous. We can easily be satisfied by them. Passified by them so that we go to sleep and do not follow God's call. May God deliver us!

    Matthew 15:1-20 has been a key passage to point out the danger of vain worship by following man made traditions instead of God's word. I have often heard this passage applied to the activities that we do in our church services, but Jesus' application is actually much broader. So just what is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Walk Of Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,846 views

    Jesus always confronted religious actions that hindered the walk of a true believer. In our society we are called to walk in His example

    THE FORWARD WALK– PART ONE “THE FORWARD WALK OF CONFRONTATION” MATTHEW 21:12-13; MATT. 23:4-34 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter.  Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs  Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Watch Them Dawgs" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,763 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to WATCH-OUT and AVOID churches and religious leaders who are only concern about their outward appearance.

    1 Samuel 16:7 (KJV) 29 January 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Churches and religious leaders who are only concern about how believers “outwardly look” should be avoided. REFERENCES: 1 Sam 13:14 – KJV (But now thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,556 views

    Jesus teaches the religious leaders, that what we believe about him does make a difference, he is both Christ and Lord.

    This morning we finish our series on Jesus’ “Teachings on the way to the cross,” because we are almost to the cross. This coming Thursday night is Jesus’ arrest and the morning of Good Friday is Jesus’ crucifixion. Next Sunday we gather for the most important day in the calendar for us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    An Incomplete Job

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,394 views

    This sermon encourages listeners to move beyond shallow religious ritualism and to allow God to touch the inner man and deal with the sin in the heart.

    Introduction: (To introduce this sermon I played a short video clip showing a man washing his truck. The truck is parked in front of a house in the driveway. As you watch the video the man is meticulous in his washing. He covers every inch of the truck. He polishes the chrome. He washes every wheel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

    Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Generosity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,637 views

    Generosity isn’t something religious fanatics do; it’s a lifestyle of sharing Christ’s love that enriches the giver.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes ”Generosity” Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I worked for a Colonel who wasn’t very generous with advice. I’d go to his office, seeking guidance, only to leave empty-handed. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Come And Have Breakfast

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    Jesus calls us to relationship, to sabbath-rest. When will we realize this is not about religious or ’spiritual’ activity? We are called to BE not DO.

    Introducing Sabbath The sweetest sounding words that my wife ever speaks to me are very powerful. They arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that doesn’t pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    An Insufficient Religion

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    Prominent psychologists have referred to man as being "incurably religious". The Bible supports this view. There is no shortage of religion in the world but there is a shortage of truth.

    AN INSUFFICIENT RELIGION "For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the covering so narrow that one cannot wrap himself in it." Isaiah 28:20 Prominent psychologists have referred to man as being "incurably religious". The Bible supports this view. There is no shortage of religion in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Wicked Tenants Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,288 views

    This parables is about Israel, Israel’s response to the kingdom message of Jesus, and the consequences from a lack of response by the religious leaders and then the people.

    The Parables of Jesus The Wicked Tenants Matthew 21:33-46 June 14, 2009 This week we are going to examine what many consider to be a very complicated parable: the parable of the wicked tenants. This is a parable about Israel. It goes along with similar themes to the parable of the two sons and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Connecting The Messianic Dots

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 2,711 views

    Here is one of the most gracious revelations of Jesus to the religious leaders of His day. God is a revealer of the truth, and we need to listen.

    Passage: Matthew 22:41-46 Intro: Have you ever helped a small child do a connect the dots puzzle? 1. pretty easy if you can count. 2. but small children need help to understand the concept, and then with that help they can complete the puzzle. 3. Jesus has been under attack in the days ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,172 views

    Some say that religion is merely moral rules to control behavior, Jesus transcends religious rules to address a deeper spiritual need.

    Introduction Some people have said that religion is the development of myths and stories to provide moral principles to control human behavior…to create moral rules in order to control social behavior. There are certainly some destructive tendencies that social groups would want to contain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational