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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Taking Heed To God's Word Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2022
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     | 3,041 views

    The evidence of our Christian sincerity is demonstrated in the way we treat one another. God's word to His people is that we would love our neighbor as ourselves. Zechariah confronts this matter with a reminder of Israel's historical experience.

    In Zechariah 7 a delegation came from the Jews in Bethel asking the question: “Should I mourn and fast in the fifth month, as I have done for so many years?”i During the 70 years of exile in Babylon, the Jews had been observing four fasts in memory of the destruction of Jerusalem. The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Compassion Of Christ – Matthew 9 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 15, 2025
     | 308 views

    Despite the continued opposition of the religious leaders, JESUS continues to fulfill his mission and show compassion for those in need. Dealing with Sin and Sickness, and our calling to not only follow HIM, but to help bring others to HIM. The LORD of the Harvest call you, "Help Wanted"

    BIG IDEA. OPPOSITION INCREASES, HEALING MINISTRY CONTINUES. Despite the continued opposition of the religious leaders, JESUS continues to fulfill his mission and show compassion for those in need. Dealing with Sin and Sickness, and our calling to not only follow HIM, but to help bring others to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Breakts The Rules Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    In the story of Jesus healing the paralytic, we see the love of the man’s friends and the love of Jesus coming breaking the rules in order to change lives.

    Matthew 9:2-7 “Love Breaks the Rules” INTRODUCTION What is love? Love is a popular word in the English language. Perhaps its popularity has led to its over use and its loss of meaning. Certainly “I love spaghetti,” means something very different from the, “I love you,” that we whisper to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Avoiding Anger: Doers Of The Word, Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 26, 2021
     | 2,505 views

    Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021, FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B, While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word.

    Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B text James 1:17-27 While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word. Throughout this series, we are reflecting on how well ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,590 views

    With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

    Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Another Thanksgiving Sunday?

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 18, 2008
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    It is a tradition to celebbrate Thanksgiving Sundays and Harvest Festivals in our Churches. The Lord had given detailed instructions to Moses about these rituals or Liturgy. However, what do all these rituals mean to us? Do they have any significance in t

    Another Thanksgiving Sunday? There are some books of the Old testament that are rarely read. Deuteronomy is not too bad. Many of us would have browsed through the book of Deuteronomy some time or the other. However, I am not sure how much each of us will score if we do a Bible Quiz on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012
     | 8,863 views

    We see how Jesus transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest deliverance of God’s people, into a new ritual to commemorate and give assurance that the sacrifice he was about to make would bring about a far greater deliverance.

    Introduction Last week we studied the “last supper” that Jesus had with his disciples. We noted how Jesus was in control of the events that were leading to his sacrifice as the Passover Lamb. This morning we will see how he transformed a ritual, meant to commemorate the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Obedience Is More Than Sacrifice PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,343 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's will over rituals and sacrifices, highlighting the need for a genuine, heartfelt commitment to God.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to share in His Word, and to grow deeper in our understanding of His will for us. Today, we find ourselves drawn to the profound book of 1 Samuel, specifically to chapter 15, verse 22. The ...read more

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,281 views

    Through Christ, the Right Way is Revealed--the way to peace, joy, and eternal life.

    2. When Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery returned with their report—they opened wide the opportunities of the in the American Frontier. The westward expansion encouraged many people to direct their dreams and passions toward a new land. 3. There was a young man by the name of Jedediah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding God In Us

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 4, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,078 views

    The Second Sunday of Advent.

    Finding God in Us Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 40:9-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Mark 1:1-8. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us begin our reflection listening to the Gospel according to Mark (Mark1:1-18): “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Will You Accept This Call?

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    Since we are made righteous through the gospel, our call to belong to Jesus Christ includes serving the gospel.

    You are called to belong to Jesus Christ. You are called to a life of obedience to God, to a life of serving the gospel of God. How will the call to belong to Jesus Christ affect your life? What will influence your service for the gospel when you experience the salvation that comes from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Will Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 648 views

    This sermon emphasizes trusting in God's divine guidance, rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks in all circumstances as we navigate life's challenges and decisions.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a day of joy and blessing as we gather together in the house of the Lord, united in spirit and purpose. We are here to seek the face of God, to hear His voice, and to align our lives with His divine will. Today, we are not just sitting in a church; ...read more

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    "The Gate Is Still Narrow"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 3,229 views

    This is not a full sermon. It is a devotional to be used in your Bible study/discussion group. But the message is timely.

    “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Paganism & The Occult

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    This was the introduction of a presentation to a High School youth Rally at our church. I followed this up with material from a book written by Erwin Lutzer and John DeVries on Satan’s Evangelistic Strategy for this New Age which teaches about "the lie"

    Youth Rally Presentation on Paganism and The Occult Ed Skidmore, April 17, 2004 Intro: Today the hot new attraction in the religious world among many young people is the cluster of religions often called Paganism or Neo-paganism. Inspired by interest in things “Gothic”, certain rock music, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Age--A New Relationship Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,022 views

    Jesus cleanses the temple, signifying the destruction and raising of the temple of his body.

    John 2:13-25 “A New Age—A New Relationship” INTRODUCTION According to Hollywood there are two ways to start a war. You can send in the Seal Teams and start it covertly, or you can do start it with a show of force; a blitzkrieg. This was Hitler’s trademark in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran