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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Qq & Aa Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
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    This morning we are going to see some truths that get to the heart of the religious establishment’s problem with Jesus: his authority.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:23-27: Last week of Jesus’s life. Follows Sunday’s prophetical and demonstrative entrance into Jerusalem, Monday/Tuesday’s indictment of the temple practices, the living parable of the cursing of the fig tree, and now he is teaching in the temple on Tuesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
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     | 544 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, its biblical foundation, and how it liberates believers from the constraints of religious legalism.

    Dear beloved, gather round, as we come together in fellowship, in unity, and in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the Spirit of God, to consider the profound power of faith. It is the golden thread that weaves through ...read more

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    Overlooking The Obvious PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 688 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of spiritual blindness, the emptiness of misdirected religious activity, and the necessity of recognizing and accepting God's divine intervention.

    Good morning, beloved, and welcome. We stand here today at the threshold of a divine revelation, ready to open our hearts to the wisdom of the Word. We are about to immerse ourselves in the sacred text of Luke 19:41-48, a passage that, like a mirror, reflects our human frailty and God's divine ...read more

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    Righteousness Through Faith In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 714 views

    This sermon explores the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, emphasizing the importance of righteousness through faith and grace, not works or religious credentials.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy and privilege to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to find nourishment for our souls from His Word. We are here because we have been called, chosen, and cherished by a God who is not distant and detached, but a God ...read more

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    Why Do You Come To Church? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,137 views

    Eighth in this series. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector reveals that I either come to church to impress God or to be impressed by God.

    Note: Since this message was presented in the form of a table that summarized the two reasons for coming to church some formatting may not look right. Let me begin with a question this morning. I don’t want to embarrass anyone, so I’m not going to ask you for a show of hands or ask you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Forgot Their Lunch? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,615 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 8: 11 – 21

    Mark 8: 11 – 21 Who Forgot Their Lunch? 11 Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. 12 But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Would The Thief Say?

    Contributed by John White on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    How would the thief answer God’s question of, "Why should I allow you into my heaven?"

    What Would The Thief Say To God? Luke 23:39-43 It has been said that there are no atheist in fox holes. Many stories and accounts have been written about those coming to Christ in the very last moments of their earthly existence. Anyone who has been in the ministry for any length of time has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Indicators Of False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,593 views

    Exposition of Gal 5:19-21, first of a two part message that continues the comparsion down through v 26.

    Text: Galatians 5:19-21, Title: Indicators of False Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Maddie’s testimony, Laurie’s testimony B. Background to passage: Paul is finishing out his teaching on the fact that correct theology (justification by faith) produces right living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Ultimate Sacrifice For All Seasons PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 774 views

    To explore the fulfillment of divine promises, God's intimate knowledge of us, and His unending love.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to share in the warmth of fellowship and the profound truth of God's Word. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Every one of us is here because God, in His infinite wisdom and unending love, has ...read more

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    Living By Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 9,104 views

    Living a life of faith

    Romans 4 - Living by Faith - 2/1/09 Turn with me this morning to Romans 4. Romans is a real letter to real people about a real question - the key question of life: How can a sinful man be made right with a holy God? Paul tells us we can never find right standing with God on our own. In chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Search Of The North Pole

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,175 views

    In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Long, O Lord? How Long? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,537 views

    Though the Lord shall judge the nation that practice wickedness, how shall we who follow Christ respond to the evil embraced and promoted within our culture?

    When the child of God sins, that child knows that God does not ignore that sin. Because He loves us, the LORD disciplines His people, and His discipline will not be pleasant. God’s discipline was never intended to be pleasant. Divine discipline is intended to impose … well, discipline! Indeed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fish And Spit

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    Response to the challenge of God’s call from an unrepentant prophet, Jonah.

    Jonah 2 “Fish and Spit: The Challenge in Jonah .” Can you imagine what it is like to be inside a fish like Jonah? He said in v.5 “seaweed was wrapped around my head” This is like sushi in reverse. All rolled up in seaweed, but thankfully not dipped in wasabi and soy sauce? Hey maybe that’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "They Made Light Of It"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    urging men to come to Christ now

    They made light of it” Matthew 22:1-14 Man has not much changed since his creation. That which was recorded in history as having been done by man centuries ago, might be written again, for "there is nothing new under the sun." The same class of men is still found (although, perhaps, differently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Explains Why All Things Must Be Made New Series

    Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,972 views

    This is an examination of Jesus’ words to the Pharisees and disciples of John concerning fasting and new wine.

    Jesus Explains Why Things Must be Made New Matthew 9:14-17 Introduction A little later John’s followers approached, asking, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees rigorously discipline body and spirit by fasting, but your followers don’t?” Jesus told them, “When you’re celebrating a wedding, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ