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  • Joel Preston avatar

    Clean Hands Or Clean Heart? Series

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Jun 10, 2012
     | 12,570 views

    In this passage, Jesus is dealing with very religious people who allowed their traditions replace the authority of God’s Word. Jesus is not impressed with religious ritual or tradition, rather He is concerned with the condition of our hearts.

    The Gospel of Mark #18 – “Clean Hands or Clean Heart?” Mark 7:1-23 Intro – 1. ILL – A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,771 views

    A challenge contrasting the new life in Christ with the religious life that satisfy the most of mankind.

    JOHN 3:1-16 A NEW BEGINNING “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace And False Assurances Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 21, 2011
     | 3,884 views

    Religion is about a relationship, not adhering to a set of rules and placing our confidence in them or anything else.

    Grace And False Assurances Romans 2:17-24 I. The Jews False Assurance A. Have you ever received false assurances? 1. Imagine the child who receives false assurances from the parent who does not have custody but only visitation rights. 2. Dad promises to pick them up at a certain time or take them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Risen. He Is Risen Indeed!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,900 views

    What makes Jesus stand out from other great religious leaders?

    Swanton Novers 31-03-02 Stiffkey 20-04-03 He is risen. He is risen indeed. (Acts 10:34-43) One of the things that has really struck me is the number of churches here in the countryside - especially in Norfolk (England), where there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Dykes avatar

    Sabbath: Enjoy The Rest Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,178 views

    Who said Sunday is the new Sabbath? Roman Emperor Constantine did in 321 A.D. The Roman Catholic Church did. The Church of England did, and the Puritans did. But the Bible never did.

    INTRODUCTION The wife of a man who died assumed they had plenty of money so she gave him a very nice funeral and a fancy tombstone that said, “Rest in Peace.” However, when the estate was settled she learned he had wasted all their money on gambling and bad investments. This made her so angry she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Best Of Baptists-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011
     | 2,177 views

    1 of 3. The writer to the Hebrews described what was available in Christ Jesus to the religiously comfortable. A higher plane is available to the religiously comfortable or ’the best of baptists?’ For the Best of Baptists, there is a Higher...

    For The Best of Baptists-I—Hebrews 7:1-10 My great-grandfather Jesse Sherman/Shack behind them—Children in background-no one holding hands—No smiles—Wearing homemade shoes—Beside wife—Long white beard to center of his chest—Holding rifle—Dog at side/Learn a lot from the picture if know what to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Paul Imprisoned Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021
     | 1,521 views

    It is painful to learn that religious people join hands with wicked rulers, leaders, and those in power. So-called religious leaders indeed go to any extreme to trouble the saints for their survival.

    Acts 24:1-27 Paul imprisoned for two years under trial 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations 24:10-21 Paul defends his case before Felix 24:22-27 Politics of Felix Acts 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations The Jewish religious leaders, especially the High Priest Ananias with Tertullus, a lawyer, sailed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Ultimate Fighter Round #5

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,047 views

    The Galatians have made a wrong turn and were on a road that leads back to an eternal life of hopelessness. Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention.

    Paul has used rhetoric, satire, allegory and even abusive language to get their attention. He now turns, feeling confident that the last four chapters were sufficient to prove his point, to encouragement of these lost Christians coupled with a warning not to repeat these mistakes again. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Deacons: Servant Leaders

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    A call to deaconship is a call to serve. Deacons are called to minister to the body of Christ and not act as a ruling body.

    DEACONS: SERVANT LEADERS ACTS 6:1-7, 1 TIM 3:8-12 When Jesus came to earth He turned conventional theological understanding and religious hierarchy upside down. Before Jesus came places of position, power, and influence were sought after in the religious. As a matter of fact, those in places ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Sack Of Silverware

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,007 views

    Instead of living life by all the "rules" why not live life by the Spirit?

    February 3, 2002 17You must accept whatever situation the Lord has put you in, and continue on as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all the churches. 18For instance, a man who was circumcised before he became a believer should not try to reverse it. And the man who was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Desperately Avoiding Evil Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    This is the first is a three part sermon series on the Methodist Society General Rules.

    (This sermon is in text format, but are talking points and is intended to be expounded upon) This morning I was going to preach on avoiding evil – but then I thought, you don’t need that! Right? Some people don’t believe in evil, one man told me just over Christmas, that they didn’t believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    This Old House Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    This is the third sermon on the Methodist General Rules "By attending on the ordinances of God.

    On shows like PBS’s "This Old House", or "Trading Spaces" and with someone like Bob Vela as the host, we often see the renovation of old houses. Houses that are in need of repair; houses that are in need of being modernized; houses that just over time haven’t been given the attention that they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt.2: It's The Thought That Counts Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,489 views

    The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.

    The Laws of the Kingdom Pt.2 It’s the Thought that Counts Matthew 5:17-48 May 14th, 2006 Well, the King has returned and He is beginning to make His presence known to the people. We looked at the genealogy of this king, the royal and divine bloodline. We looked at the Herald of the King, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Promotion Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,255 views

    You can not be promoted until you learn the first rule of success.

    Someone said,"The first rule for success is to show up." Many people want the Lord to promote them in the things of God and to be honest it would work toward our favor however many lack the determination to follow through in achieving their God ordained destiny.Regardless of what others do you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,906 views

    The joy of knowing Christ is relational, not living by a code of conduct and set of rules.

    3/30/08 KNOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7-11 INTRO- GOOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene