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  • John Telgren avatar

    Caricature Or Reality (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 15,021 views

    In order to pray, worship and serve God effectively, we need to understand who he is. This begins with an understanding that he is first of all holy. Only when we get a handle on his holiness can everything else fall into place.

    Do you know what a caricature is? You see them all the time when you pick up a newspaper. You often have political cartoons where the details are not true life representations. Prominent features are often exaggerated and non-prominent features are diminished or eliminated altogether. If you go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A World Condemned Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,645 views

    Before one can understand salvation, he must understand why we need it! Our series is named, Salvation Why? and How? Paul lays the foundation for his treatise on salvation in chapters 4 and 5. Mankind is hopelessly lost!

    Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 4: A World Condemned November 4, 2012 Romans 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION: • In our 1st three sermons, we were in the section of Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help For The Hypocrite

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 8,253 views

    As we better understand what a true Christian is, we’ll have a better understanding of what a hypocrite is. 3 distinctives of genuine Christians: Real Christians Are Forgiven Sinners, Are Not What They Used To Be, and Are Becoming What They Will Be.

    Help for the Hypocrite Matthew 23:23-28 Have you ever caught a salesperson in a lie? They tell you how much you need their car or product and how it will change your image, maybe even change your life! News channels often include investigative reporting on fraudulent, hypocritical business ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Caricature Or Reality (Part 1)

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017
     | 5,467 views

    In order to pray, worship and serve God effectively, we need to understand who he is. This begins with an understanding that he is first of all holy. Only when we get a handle on his holiness can everything else fall into place.

    Do you know what a caricature is? You see them all the time when you pick up a newspaper. You often have political cartoons where the details are not true life representations. Prominent features are often exaggerated and non-prominent features are diminished or eliminated altogether. If you go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Cares

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,042 views

    Have you ever felt like no one cares? That no one understands and does not want to understand? Well… Jesus Cares. Today we are going to look at a few emotions that Jesus had which show that He cares deeply about humanity.

    Jesus Cares Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan | October 22, 2017 Introduction: Have you ever felt like no one cares? That no one understands and does not want to understand? Well… Jesus Cares. Today we are going to look at a few emotions that Jesus had which show that He cares deeply about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Is Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,084 views

    The power of the cross is God’s power is focused like a laser here to save us sinners. You really cannot truly understand the cross until you understand how Jesus got there and what took place on the day He was crucified.

    We are going to spend three weeks focusing on the cross of Jesus Christ – to prepare our hearts for His resurrection. We are marching with Christ down the Via Dolorosa, or the way of suffering. We are entering the very heart of Christianity. It is Thursday, less than twelve hours from Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Trial Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,492 views

    Today, the civil phase begins. The story of Jesus’ trek between Gethsemane and Golgotha is known as the Passion. You really cannot truly understand the cross until you understand how Jesus got there and what took place on the day He was crucified.

    Johnnie Cochran was the famous defense attorney of OJ Simpson. Many of you will remember his closing arguments in that case, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit.” He was once asked whom he would have liked to defense. Cochran’s answer is telling: “Jesus is the person I would like to have defended. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Important Event In History: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023
     | 960 views

    We have a hard time seeing it’s significance. We have a hard time understanding why Jesus dying this day matters to us. I get that. I understand that we struggle to see why it matters to us.

    Every human being on planet Earth longs for a truly great leader, someone who is upright, incorruptible, someone who speaks the truth boldly, who is authentic, who is kind but firm, deep down we all long for that perfect leader. Sometimes we get glimpses of greatness like this in certain leaders, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Don't Worry [part 2] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2022
     | 1,706 views

    God gives us insight and wisdom through His word, which gives us understanding. The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 119:100, "I understand more than the aged Because I have observed Thy precepts."

    WORRY [part 2] INTRODUCTION The Philosopher said, "life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards." in life, particularly that of a believer, many things are encountered that are not understood right away. Sometimes not even until the end of our lives do we grasp an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Perfect Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,643 views

    God has a perfect plan for your life: 1. Be forgiven (vs. 8-12) 2. Be in His family (vs. 13-16) 3. Be His follower (vs. 17-18) How can we follow God? By giving Him reverence, by relying on His covenant, and by remembering His commandments to do them.

    God’s Perfect Plan for Your Life Psalm 103:8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 4, 2009 *We are here today all because of Jesus Christ! God’s Word tells us that Jesus is “The Almighty, The Alpha and Omega, The Author of Life, The Author of Salvation, The Bread of Life, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Husbands

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 27, 2018
     | 4,208 views

    Husbands have to honor their wives if they want their prayers to be answered or their offerings to be acceptable unto the Lord

    I found a scripture that could be of help to every husband and I thought I should share it with you. “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Wallace avatar

    When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,480 views

    Jesus' beloved friends had requested He come for their urgent need. But He didn't show up when He could have? What are we to think when God doesn't answer our prayers--there's only silence--and midnight passes?

    Boy, we live in some tumultuous times, don’t we? Earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A nuclear disaster there as a result. Uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt and Libya. Our nation involved in wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya. And wasn’t it only a few months ago that a huge earthquake ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Trust In The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 497 views

    Life is filled with moments of doubt. John the Baptist, a man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in a dark prison cell, questioning whether Jesus truly is the One he had been waiting for. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true.

    Go! And Trust in the Messiah Introduction: Life is filled with moments of doubt. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true. Today, we will explore a moment of doubt in the life of John the Baptist. A man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon # 4 - The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 974 views

    Jesus ushered in the Kingdom of God and revealed the deep truths about the same. As we allow God’s Kingdom to rule and reign within us, we will see tremendous growth and transformation in our lives.

    We read in Mark 4:30, "What shall we say the Kingdom of God is like?" asked Jesus. "What parable shall we use to explain it? (GNB) In this series of messages, we are studying in detail some of the questions that Jesus asked. While Jesus lived here on earth, though He is omniscient, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,570 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize that God is our strength, refuge, and shield, and through understanding and embracing this divine truth, we can transform our lives and strengthen our faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, I want to share a message with you that has been resonating deeply within my heart. It's a message of hope, resilience, and faith, derived from the very words of our Holy Scripture. It's about the divine truth that our God is Our Strength, Our Refuge, and ...read more

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