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Hardened Hearts Grieve The Lord

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 6, 2022

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Jesus heals a man with a withered hand and upsets the religious leaders.

Hardened Hearts Grieve the Lord Mark 3:1-12 Good Morning, In 2015, the Washington post reported that roughly 22 million Americans, which is 8.9 percent of the adult population, have impulsive anger issues. A Christian is said to be in a love relationship with Jesus. When we truly love someone; we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Rebel With A Cause Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

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Throughout the Gospel of Mark, we see a growing opposition to Jesus from the Pharisees and the other religious leaders of the day. To understand that, we need to look at the religious landscape Jesus ministered in

Jesus, the Rebel With a Cause Throughout the Gospel of Mark, we see a growing opposition to Jesus from the Pharisees and the other religious leaders of the day. To understand that, we need to look at the religious landscape Jesus ministered in. In Jesus’ time, there were three sects of Jews ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Measure Up To God's Standard? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

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Jesus will teach us tonight that as his disciples we still must follow the rules, so tonight we want to see how we measure up to God’s standards or rules.

Introduction The biggest cop out for spiritual failure and the most common excuse for deliberate sinfulness are these words "I’m not under law but under grace!" and with those seven words we seek to absolve ourselves of any spiritual responsibility we might have for our behavior. And when we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Snooze You Lose

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

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Christians stuck on a hamster wheel of religious activity

Snooze You Lose "The Lord will raise up against you a nation from afar, from the ends of the earth, that swoops down like an eagle, a nation whose tongue you do not understand; a nation of stern visage, that shows neither respect for the aged nor pity for the young... They will besiege you in each ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:49-52

Denomination: Catholic

The Kingdom Of God: "The Kingdom Way Of Life”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 18, 2024

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In our study we’ll see what does the Kingdom Living look like? The Kingdom of God isn’t about religious observance or a set of rules for moral behavior. Rather, it’s about righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. Join us on this final leg of our journey.

The Kingdom of God “The Kingdom Way of Life” Romans 14:17 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC7a1HLYj-0&t=20s Throughout our series on the Kingdom of God, we’ve been considering that the Kingdom of God and its message differs from everything humanity has ever known, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, Romans 14:14-19, Proverbs 26:27

Denomination: Foursquare

Just Like Dad, Conduits Of The Power Of God, Part 5 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

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We are just like our heavenly father who pours his life and power through us. We rule earth as he rules heaven.

Just like dad! Conduits of the power of God Part 5 Review… 1. More battle are lost by lack of prayer, than by anything else. Prayer is a spiritual exercise Prayer is an art to be learned Opening… 1. The best compliment you can give me is the tell me my children are just like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21

Denomination: Mennonite

Getting Along Together Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 9, 2008

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Jesus gives his followers rules for the community to live by. They are good rules as we strive to live our Christian lives together in ministry and fellowship

Matthew 18:15-20 INTRODUCTION For the last several Sundays, we have been seeing examples of great faith and discussing how such faith applies to our lives today. In the story of Jesus beckoning Peter to walk on water, we learned that great faith involves getting out of the boat. The story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Lame Man At The Pool Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 17, 2008

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Don’t let religious traditions become more important that people.

The religious leaders did not ask, “Who healed you?” but rather, “Who told you to do this on the Sabbath?” They were more concerned about a broken rule than a miraculous healing. According to the Pharisees, carrying a mat on the Sabbath was work and was therefore unlawful. It did not break an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

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If the beast destroys the religious system to establish his own system of worship, what will happen to all the wealth the false religious system has accumulated?

Last week we saw the rise and fall of the great harlot, the false religious system that will exist during the tribulation. We saw the influence of this religious system and how she controlled and was supported by the Antichrist. We saw her influence on all nations and kings. We also saw her fall as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005

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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

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians Overview Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

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Freedom comes from God’s grace, not man’s rules of order

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26, Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Your Problem Is The Problem Of Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

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The reason we like traditions, whether it’s washing your hands or dressing up for church, is that it is something we can do outwardly and feel good about ourselves.

INTRODUCTION Part of this message is about traditions. Why do we do the things we do? Sometimes we do them because we’ve always done them the same way and we never questioned the reason. Growing up, I had exactly the same breakfast every morning: two fried eggs, bacon, grits, and toast. And the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Kingship Of Jesus

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Dec 28, 2008

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Contrasting 3 different responses to Jesus... Herod, the Religious, and the Magi.

Introduction They say there are 3 kinds of people: Those who MAKE things happen. Those who WATCH what happens. And those who WONDER what happened. And in our Bible reading today there are 3 kinds of people. Those who HATED what happened. Those who MISSED what happened. And those who LOVED what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do All The Good You Possibly Can Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 11, 2007

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This is a sermon based on the Second General Rule of the Methodist Societies.

(This sermon has text, but are talking points and was expounded when preached). What if you were the woman Elijah asked for help 1 Kings 17:8-16)? Ill: In my own life, that when I wasn’t helping, didn’t seem to be many there when I needed help. But when I was a generous and caring person… The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

To Give Or Not To Give?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

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Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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