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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Rejecting Jesus Or Handling Him With Care

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 12, 2022
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    Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. It happens to all of us. How could a single Palm Sunday Celebration cause the religious leaders to be jealous, and envious of Jesus? What causes men to reject him?

    Sermon: Rejecting Jesus Instead of Handling Him with Care Scripture: Luke 20:9-20 “Now Jesus turned to the people again and told them this story: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and moved to another country to live for several years. 10 At the time of the grape harvest, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022
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    The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

    John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Worshipping The Snake

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 30, 2023
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    We Evangelicals are as susceptible to idolatry as are every other religious group. We don't identify our idols as opposed to Christ's rule, but they are idols that cause us to stumble, nevertheless.

    “In the third year of Hoshea son of Elah, king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of Zechariah. And he did what was right in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Consistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
     | 318 views

    Prayer is not just a religious routine; it is the lifeline of a believer. Jesus taught us in Luke 18:1 that men ought always to pray and not to faint. Consistent prayer is the key to accessing divine power, guidance, and breakthrough.

    THE POWER OF CONSISTENT PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: James 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Daniel 6:10, Acts 12:5, Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is not just a religious routine; it is the lifeline of a believer. Jesus taught us in Luke 18:1 that men ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Zechariah #16: Superficial Religion Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 27, 2022
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     | 2,720 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 7:1-6 explores the issue of the inner motives behind our service to the Lord. How many people go to church, give their money, fast, etc. and are baffled by God's lack of response. Why is there so little power in the church? The text addresses all that.

    Intro Our text today is in Zechariah 7. Last week we examined the capstone of the eight visions.i The crowning of Joshua, the High Priest, was a symbolic act prophesying Messiah. Unlike any other, Messiah would be both priest and king. All the promises of God are yea and amen in Him.ii The eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    One Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012
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     | 7,084 views

    As many search for the ”One Thing” the meaning and purpose for their lives I want to point us to the “One Man” who can reveal to us what that “One Thing” is for each of us. That One Man is Jesus!

    Series: One Thing Illustration: I watched years ago the movie “City Slickers” were one old cowboy and a city slicker are discussing what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy hold his ginger up and says, “Life is about one thing and one thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid The Worst Woes In Life - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 28, 2023
     | 1,900 views

    1. Don’t keep people from God’s Kingdom. Help them go in! (vs. 13). 2. Don’t be greedy. Be generous! (vs. 14). 3. Don’t make people worse. Make them better! (vs. 15). 4. Don’t treasure gold. Treasure the things of God. (vs. 16-22). 5. Don’t be satisfied with less. Strive for God’s best. (vs. 23-24).

    How to Avoid the Worst Woes in Life - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 23:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 28, 2023) MESSAGE: *In this chapter you will hear the strongest words of condemnation Jesus ever spoke during His ministry here on earth. Eight times Jesus called these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 13 - Why Have You Done This? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2024
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     | 864 views

    When the men on the ship realized that Jonah was the cause for their serious predicament they asked him, ‘Why have you done this?’ May we as children of God not do anything that will dishonor God and be a hindrance to those outside the church.

    We read in Jonah 1:10, Then the men were terrified. They knew that he was running away from the LORD, because he had told them. They asked Jonah, "Why have you done this?" (GW) The prophet Jonah who received the word of God to go to Nineveh, disobeyed God, and undertook a voyage on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Loosing Sight Of The Goal?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,637 views

    How easy is it to loose sight of the goal? I set up a portable basketball goal in the sanctuary to illustrate my point. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the midst of doing their religious duties? Stay focused on the goal.

    LOOSING SIGHT OF THE GOAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As I start to preach, I have some men carry a portable basket ball goal into the front of the sanctuary and set it up. We discuss who are we going to trust to take a shot and make a basket and not harm our pretty lights? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    This Man Receives Sinners

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
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     | 4,969 views

    The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

    The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    A False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,070 views

    The devil does not mind a person having a faith, going to church, being religious, doing deeds of service, using Christian vocabulary as long as that person does not experience saving faith in Jesus Christ and His merits.

    A Close Look At A Phony Acts 8:9-25 FALSE HONESTY Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Engage And Connect

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2009
     | 3,703 views

    Paul was accused by Jewish Christians of watering down the Christian message ... making it more appealing to Gentiles (non-Jewish Christians). Paul preached that many of the religious laws observed by the Jews for centuries did not need to be followed.

    “Engage and Connect” Galatians 2:1-10 Last week: Role of Christianity in society under great pressure Influence of Christianity being eroded from our society. i.e Laws (Judeo Christian) Public places, In the name of tolerance, Christians told to yield to other beliefs Prayer (Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Friendly Fire - When Church Hurts

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 40,044 views

    People are going to church seeking something only to be hurt by the religiosity of a religious system. When you have been hurt in the church what must you do. I have been attacked by friendly fire.

    “Friendly Fire” “When Church Hurts” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Jeremiah 20:9 “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Falling In Love With Jesus

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,669 views

    When faced with a barrage of questions from the Sadducees, Pharisees and Herodians. They asked political, religious, and ethical questions. However, the master Jesus answered the life question. What is the most important commandment of all. Love God a

    Intro: What a question! What is the most important commandment of all? What is the most important thing that God has said to us!! What you must know is that the Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees had not stopped with the law of God. There were 613 laws that were to be observed. 365 of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    True Love

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Mar 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,990 views

    True Love is not a religious experience, as some Christians want to convince us. Love is part of our Nature and we need to cultivate it in order to have a real relationship with God. Without love life has no meaning.

    True Love is not a religious experience, as some Christians want to convince us. Love is part of our Nature and we need to cultivate it in order to have a real relationship with God. Without love life has no meaning. Today we will learn what God has to say about it. Let's start at 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist