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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Circumcision Of The Heart

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 26, 2021
     | 1,805 views

    It is not that belonging to the visible community of God’s people is unimportant. It is. But salvation is not won by any external associations. When we depend on such things, we become less than what God wants us to be.

    Alba 7-25-2021 CIRCUMCISION OF THE HEART Romans 2:25-29 There is that old saying, “Do as I say, not as I do.” That doesn’t really work does it? Lately we have had some politicians live by that motto. They gave various restrictions for their communities, but didn't live by them, themselves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of Religion

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 19, 2021
     | 4,660 views

    Religious traditions and rules can be harmful, or they can provide a framework for a heart transformed. The heart is transformed by the Holy Spirit.

    THE HEART OF RELIGION—Mark 7:1-23 If you would ask 100 people, maybe on a street corner of a university or in your neighborhood, “What do you think about religion?” What would you hear? Some people would politely say, “It’s not bad to be religious, if you are into that.” Some might be glad to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lost In The Crowd

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 24, 2006
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     | 6,838 views

    The actions of the crowd and Jesus’ response.

    Lost In the Crowd? John 12:12-18 April 9, 2006 There were 2 crowds there on the day Jesus came riding into Jerusalem on the donkey. 2 Crowds. 1 crowd was in Jerusalem for historical reason. They had come from all over to recognize the annual religious festival of Passover. 2,700,000 people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -Deformities Of The Heart And Hand Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,039 views

    The CLAWED FINGERS of their law system were DISTORTED AND MALFORMED and particularly difficult to uproot. It is not at all surprising that Jesus uses a man with a DEFORMED HAND to illustrate what needed to be done if ever they were to be healed of their D

    Part 3 - Matthew 12:9-14 -DEFORMITIES OF THE HEART AND HAND Yesterday, with the encouragement of my wife, I got rid of some THORNY WEEDS growing like trees in the back garden. The thorns were now like razor sharp nails and so it was difficult to get to the roots without punctures, scratches and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Act Two: The Older Son Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,572 views

    A man had two sons... Luke 15 tells us the powerful parable of being lost and finding the extravagance grace of God! The problem, the older son is just as lost as the younger one, but doesn’t know it.

    The Prodigal God Act Two: The Older Son Inspired by and parts based on Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” Luke 15: 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ’Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Almost Got Away With It

    Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on May 24, 2013
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     | 6,108 views

    We have tried to do it our way, not Gods

    WE Almost Got Away With It By Rev Stanley Baker Matthew 19: 16-24 We Almost got away with it Or should I say they almost got away with it Almost... is a sad word in anybody’s dictionary. It is right up there along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    To Fast Or Not To Fast, That Is The Question Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2012
     | 6,062 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 14 – 17

    Matthew 9: 14 – 17 To Fast Or Not To Fast, That Is The Question 14 Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Hireling Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2012
     | 7,969 views

    A study of the book of Judges chapter 17

    Judges 17: 1 – 13 The Hireling Now there was a man from the mountains of Ephraim, whose name was Micah. 2 And he said to his mother, “The eleven hundred shekels of silver that were taken from you, and on which you put a curse, even saying it in my ears—here is the silver with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don't Move Those Rocks!

    Contributed by John Crowe on Jul 25, 2016
     | 8,843 views

    A sermon focusing on Religious Freedom special thanks to, Joey Nelson, Bill Huth, Congresman Jack Kingston, Solomon

    Don’t move those rocks! Proverbs 22:28 July 24, 2016 River Bend Baptist Church INTRO: Turn in your Bible to Proverbs 22:28. While you are turning there; let’s start off a little differently today. I want to remind you of some wise saying of Solomon. Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    A Divided Household Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    Jesus is accused of being satanic

    23. Who is Jesus? February 06th, 2010 A House Divided In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. He made angels who are spiritual beings designed to serve, worship, and carry out the commands God. One of those created angels decided he did not like his lot, being subject to his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Things Worth Fighting For

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 23, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,904 views

    On this Memorial Day, we remember those that died for our freedoms. They died because they felt that there were things worth fighting for. Nehemiah tells us that there are things that are worth all of us fighting for.

    Things Worth Fighting For Nehemiah 4:11-14 (NLT) Intro: A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s your privilege." We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing The Right Thing The Wrong Way Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Oct 9, 2014
     | 8,270 views

    Today we are going to read the story about when the Pharisees caught a lady committing adultery and brought her to Jesus to see what He would do about this sinful situation.

    Right thing the wrong way Pt 6 Why religious people are dangerous Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our sermon series on ‘Doing the right thing the wrong way.” This has been an incredible sermon series and has really affected me and the way I go about representing God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    When Religion Loses Relationship Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 25, 2019
     | 8,684 views

    When Religion Loses Relationship Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019

    When Religion Loses Relationship Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019 Text: Luke 6:1-11 Note: The following is not a transcript. I only read Scripture and main point. The rest serves as a source of prepared thought that I hope to share more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The I Am Statements: Jesus Is The Light Of The Word!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 18, 2020
     | 4,192 views

    Jesus is the Light of the world, and He gives light in order to reveal the heart of the Father.

    The I Am Series - The Light of the World - John 8:12, 9:1-6 We’re continuing to meet online, as this is what we can do. Hopefully soon, the pandemic will lift and we’ll be able to meet again in person. And maybe, just maybe, for all the sadness we’re going through now, for all the isolation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Destiny Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    The story of the holy family and their encounter with Simeon and Anna, demonstrates how we can keep the Spirit of Christmas vital in our lives throughout the year.

    Luke 2: 22-40 “Destiny” INTRODUCTION Christmas 2008 is quickly fading. The radio stations, which have been playing Christmas music since early November, have switched to their normal fare. The paper for all of those brightly wrapped gifts has found its way into the trash. Batteries have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran