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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Something Smells

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 5, 2019
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     | 3,902 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 23: 13 – 33

    Matthew 23: 13 – 33 Whew, something smells 13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. 14 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Great Pretenders Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,783 views

    "The Great Pretenders" sermon is part of the Sermon on the Mount series talking about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and how they were acting out the part in their giving of alms, prayer and fasting.

    Sermon on the Mount “The Great Pretenders” Matthew 6:1-6 A father complained about the amount of time his family spent in front of the television set. His children watched cartoons and neglected their schoolwork. His wife preferred soap operas to doing housework. His solution was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Right Motive For Fasting Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 12,901 views

    The benefits of truly fasting are enormous, but there are also dangers. We can fast for the wrong reasons. This is the point of this passage of scripture. Jesus will council us on the wrong and right motives for fasting.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 13 The right Motive for fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Introduction Fasting means to abstain from food for some religious or spiritual purpose. A study of the practiced by Jesus and by the great leaders of the bible reveals what God means by fasting. Very simply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Norms Of Pure Religion Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025
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    The foundation of a pure religion is the Bible, not just hearing and considering its implications nevertheless acting in accordance with the LORD's Word.

    Theme: Pure Religion and its Norms Text: James 1:27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." Holy God expects this Holy Race with specific morals, spiritual practices, and a useful social ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Heart For The Lord

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011
     | 5,887 views

    Do the so called transparent barriers that we construct between ourselves and God’s word provide enough safety from God’s wrath?

    A Heart for the Lord Readings: Matthew 15:1-20 15:1-20pp -- Mk 7:1-23 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!" 3 Jesus replied, "And why do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Scandalized

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
     | 3,832 views

    They believed Jesus was a bad man. That is scary. How could one behold Jesus, hear him teach, witness his miracles, and then conclude that “He is possessed by Beelzebul”?

    Matthew 26:57-68 The Scandalized 2/29/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? Judas bears guilt. He is the disciple who betrayed Jesus into the hands of his enemies. Peter and the other disciples bear guilt. They did not defend their Lord. Judas represents ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 31, 2023
     | 2,194 views

    men's ministry on the topic of hypocrisy:

    I. Introduction A. Definition of Hypocrisy B. Importance of avoiding hypocrisy in our lives as Christians C. Brief overview of the sermon II. The Bible's Perspective on Hypocrisy A. Matthew 23:27-28 - Jesus rebukes the religious leaders for their hypocrisy B. James 2:17-18 - The danger of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What’s Up With Worship

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,733 views

    DO WE COME TO CHURCH BECAUSE IT’S A HABIT? WE COME BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO. THE END RESULT IS THAT THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT, NOT WHAT WE ARE DOING AT THE EVENT. SO, WE SLOWLY AND INCREMENTALLY SLIP INTO A “GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS” KI

    WHAT’S UP WITH WORSHIP INTRODUCTION: TRADITIONALLY, EVERY SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH OUR FAMILY OUT TO DINNER. THIS EVENT HAS BECOME HABITUAL; IT IS EXPECTED. IN FACT THERE IS ALMOST A MUTINY IF THERE IS EVEN THE HINT OF NOT GOING OUT. THE PLACE IS NOT IMPORTANT, THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT. SOMETIMES, JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loyalty: Do You Know Where Yours Is?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 10, 2015
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    Time reveals a person’s loyalty. Today we must apply much precaution to whom or to what we are loyal to! Most people do not deeply reflect as to why, or from where, they get their loyal convictions to someone or something, be it a friend, sports team, political party, or a religion or church!

    Loyalty: Do You Know Where Yours Is? Capt. Kelly Durant 10-11-15 Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 2. Don’t disloyal people make you angry? ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Satan Uses Religion

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2022
     | 2,040 views

    Satan uses hypocrisy, fratricide, and self righteousness to misdirect and misfocus the Christian (Adapted from a book by Joe Beam called "Seeing the Unseen")

    HoHum: Does Satan go to church? I know he does. Yes, the spiritual forces of evil are here but mostly they work through people. Imagine Simon Peter’s surprise when this happened: “Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling-block to me; you do not have in mind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bad Religion SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 816 views

    An exposition on Matthew 23:1-25. Christianity is not about making converts to dogma but making converts to love.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a journey that will take us through the winding roads of faith, the valleys of doubt, and the mountains of revelation. We are here to embark on a pilgrimage through the ...read more

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    The Scandalized Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jan 7, 2013
     | 5,062 views

    Who is responsible for Jesus' death? Consider the men who plotted and carried it out.

    Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? Judas bears guilt. He is the disciple who betrayed Jesus into the hands of his enemies. Peter and the other disciples bear guilt. They did not defend their Lord. Judas represents those whose purpose in life is merely to get ahead, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do Unchristians Find Us Unchristian?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,465 views

    Christ-like Christians are a blessing to God and a delight to others.

    Title: Do unChristians Find Us unChristian? Text: Luke 13:10-17 Thesis: Christ-like Christians are a blessing to God and a delight to others. Introduction The story of “The Trojan Horse” comes to us out of Greek mythology. It is the story of how the Greeks laid siege to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call No One Father.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2017
     | 5,775 views

    Yet Paul refers to himself as a spiritual father.

    31A Best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs tells about a lady from Texas named Mae who confessed to doing something that was quite embarrassing. She says that a few years ago she and her husband invited a couple to their home for dinner. The couple brought a pot of tulips as a gift. She says the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Discover Purity Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    Jesus told us that outward behaviour wasn't the only thing but it is still an important thing

    Things were beginning to escalate. Up to this point Jesus had been criticized locally for some of his teaching but now they were bringing out the big guns. The news of Jesus and his preaching was spreading throughout Palestine; remember last week I mentioned that the news had reached Herod in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan