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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 13 - Why Have You Done This? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 1, 2024
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    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

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

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 28, 2023
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    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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    One Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012
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    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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Kindness

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 22, 2021
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    The message encourages Christians to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in the development of kindness in their character. Evidence of biblical kindness in our lives is explored as well as Issues that undermine kindness.

    Today’s message is very simply entitled “Kindness.” Are you a kind person? The Pharisees of Jesus day were very religious, but they were not kind. Their attitude toward other people was condescending, arrogant, and condemning. This attitude came out in John 7. Jesus was at the temple teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    This Man Receives Sinners

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
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    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

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    Loosing Sight Of The Goal?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2006
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    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

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    Friendly Fire - When Church Hurts

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 4, 2008
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     | 40,279 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

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Engage And Connect

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2009
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    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

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    A False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 8, 2007
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     | 7,180 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

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Falling In Love With Jesus

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 29, 2008
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     | 7,807 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

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Simplicity Of The Gospel

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 25, 2011
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     | 9,653 views

    If we are not careful, we can be so tangled up in a long string of religious ideas and rules that we wind up confused and discouraged. Many things about Christianity and the Bible are very complicated, the Gospel is not complicated.

    Purpose: To explain the meaning of the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to commit (or re-commit) his life to spreading the Gospel and rejoicing in the resurrected Christ. INTRODUCTION: Life can get very complicated. An illustration of this is a traffic sign at an intersection of two superhighways ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    First Appearance Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2020
     | 4,509 views

    Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They need Pilate to give Jesus the death sentence, since the Jews no longer have that authority. Pilate interviews Christ and announces that he is innocent.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (31) First Appearance Before Pilate Scripture: Matthew 27:2,11-14; Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-38 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/13/2008 Time: Friday of Jesus’ Final Week Place: Jerusalem Jesus has been taken to Pilate’s palace by the religious leaders. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Identification Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 27, 2019
     | 11,661 views

    As Jesus talked with the woman at the well, He revealed much regarding worship. Through their conversation we discover there are two distinct types of worship - Religious worship and Righteous worship. All worship will fall into one of these categories.

    The Identification of Worship John 4: 19-24 This is a portion of a very familiar passage of Scripture. I’m sure that most of us have heard the account of the woman at the well many times. She was a woman who was shunned and rejected by those who knew her. She was an outcast of society due to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Warriner avatar

    Whatever Love Means

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013
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     | 4,157 views

    It is the most recognised word in any language, it is the subject used most commonly in literature, both fiction and non- fiction, it is the most common central theme for lyricists in secular and religious song writing alike and is responsible for selling

    On the 24th February 1981, our country and indeed the world was captivated by the official announcement of the engagement of our future king, Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer. When asked by journalists “Were they in love?” they both replied “yes”, actually if I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Universal Sin Problem For Humanity Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 4,590 views

    PAUL HAS SHOWN THE RELIGIOUS AND THE HEATHEN ARE ALL BOUND BY SIN IN ROMANS 1 & 2. IN ROMANS 3, HE GOES ON TO SHOW HOW ALL OF HUMANITY SHARES A COMMON PROBLEM OF OUR SINFUL NATURE & STATE

    Romans 3: Universal Sinfulness of Mankind 1. What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? a. Paul is going to address the benefit of the law and truth in our sinful lives. 2. Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. a. Psalms ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God