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  • Erik Estep avatar

    The Slow Fade Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,591 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

    “The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    "Woe To You": Avoiding The Pharisees’ Mistakes About Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 4, 2025
     | 412 views

    Jesus' criticism of the religious leaders provides several insights into what genuine faith is supposed to look like.

    WRONG WAY: Jesus rejected the Pharisees’ approach to faith. - Luke 11:37-38. - Jesus gets invited to dine with a Pharisee and He goes. That in itself is interesting: Jesus is engaging with those who are His most vociferous enemies. - Why did He do that? I think there are at least a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Jephthah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 1,061 views

    Jephthah was a man of faith and courage, but his story is overshadowed by the tragic consequences of his rash vow. His leadership brought victory to Israel, but his lack of wisdom in speech led to unnecessary sorrow.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JEPHTHAH – JUDGE WHO MADE A RASH VOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. Judges 11:30-31 "And Jephthah made a vow unto the Lord, and said, If thou shalt without fail deliver the children of Ammon into mine hands, then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Living Up To Religious Expectations.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen.

    Year A Third Sunday in Advent December 16th, 2001 Matthew 11: 1-11 Heavenly Father empower us to accept Jesus on his terms and not expect him to change to fit our preconceptions of God. Amen. Title: “Living up to religious expectations.” The Baptist, in prison, sends his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Breaking Out Of Religious Identity Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,252 views

    Without realizing it, we can try to contain the eternal God of the universe within the boundaries of our comfort and control.

    Breaking Out of Religious Identity Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 22, 2012 Intro Today we are going to engage a problem that can quietly be at work in every life: the unconscious tendency to become attached to forms of religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Religious Rebels (Joseph And Nicodemus) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,670 views

    #2 in series, about 2 guys who broke free from religion’s rules and traditions, to serve Jesus.

    John 19:38-42 – Were You There? #2 – Religious Rebels (Joe and Nick) As we continue through our pre-Resurrection series, or our Passion series, we come to 2 unlikely heroes in the mix. Last week, we examined the lives of the religious leaders, and how their adherence to the rules combined with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Turner avatar

    Spiritual Fruit Or Religious Nuts?

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,935 views

    Lessons from the Withered Fig Tree

    A sign posted outside a church on Highway 110 outside of Tyler, Texas once read, “God is looking for spiritual fruit not religious nuts.” Unfortunately, religious nuts abound everywhere, but in and out of the church, but spiritual fruit is rare. The importance though of bearing spiritual fruit in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Stokes avatar

    Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 14,342 views

    This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

    Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Attributes Of God - Leader Of Leaders To The Most High

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,995 views

    Praises for the attributes of God as the Leader of leaders to the Most High God

    330. Leader of Leaders– I praise you Lord for being the highest leader of all leaders. Thank you Lord for the promise, “But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ.” (2 Cor. 2:14) I honor you Lord for causing me to follow you so you can make me a fisher of men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Crossing The Line Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 4,883 views

    Jesus angers religious leaders

    Jesus Crosses the Line Show Video Clip - JN 8:34 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know you are Abraham's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Laser? Consider Stupidityas A Lack Of Focus

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2016
     | 3,921 views

    I use a candle, a flashlight, and a laser. We studer George A. Custer's mistakes that lead to 275 needless deaths. The lesson is priorities and focus.

    LASER? CONSIDER STUPIDITY AS A LACK OF FOCUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use 3 items at the close of this lesson... 1. A CANDLE 2. A FLASHLIGHT 3. A LASER HAVE WE EVER CONSIDERED WHAT WE ARE BUILDING? AND HOW WE ARE BUILDING? Use to lady's would sew dresses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Fighting With Revived Courage

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,953 views

    Your giants appear with revived courage in moments when you are to weak to fight for yourself...

    Fighting with revived Courage 2 Samuel 21:15-22 2 Samuel 21:15 Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint. 21:16 And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Take Courage In Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020
     | 5,654 views

    Our past experiences, our past victories give us the confidence that we can sail through. But in reality every time the sailing needs proper guidance and metrological advice. Know the secrets of your life voyage.

    Text: Acts 27:21-26 Theme: Keep up your Courage Introduction: The Lord is Good; His love endures forever. I praise God for this opportunity to meditate and share the Word of God with you all. We continue to ponder the hope amidst despair. God does communicate with us through many passages and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    One Man's Courage Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,016 views

    Joseph of Arimathea demonstrated the courage to step-out and be counted for Christ.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 67 “One Man’s Courage” Luke 23:50-56 “The evangelist Billy Sunday use to tell of a professing Christian who got a job in a lumber camp that had a reputation of being very ungodly. A friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Religious Intolerance In Our Time

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,151 views

    We live in a restless, violent, ever changing world that moves in unknown directions every day. We were witness to this sad reality this past week when those victims at Virginia Tech lost their lives.

    Religious Intolerance in our Time. Acts Chapter 5:17,41 The Apostles Persecuted 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed