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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Rich Little Man"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2010
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    In Luke 19:1-10 Jesus’ willingness to be present to Zacchaeus ends up being an act of evangelism. His encounter with his Savior changes his life. Is there ever anyone beyond the reach of God’s grace. The answer is "No!"

    Luke 19:1-10 “The Rich Little Man” By: Ken Sauer, pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Poor Zacchaeus! He wants to see Jesus but he can’t. He’s a small man, and he can’t see through the crowd. So, he climbs a tree. Poor Zacchaeus!... …or is he? Luke tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gene Haraldsen avatar

    What Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jan 23, 2009
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    The Resurrection should challenge our thinking and decision process about what is the most important truth and experience in life to pursue.

    Read - 20:1-15a "Who is it you are looking for? What a question – immediately after His miraculous Resurrection, immediately after overcoming the death sentence of the world’s most powerful government, Jesus responds to Mary Magdalene’s question with one of his own, “Who is it you are looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Let The Spirit Tame Your Tongue James 3:7–12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2025
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    Words matter. In a world full of noise, God calls us to be voices of truth, grace, and love. James reminds us that the tongue—though small—holds immense power. Our words have the capacity to praise God or to curse people.

    Go! And Let the Spirit Tame Your Tongue James 3:7-12 James 3:7-12 (NLT): "People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ears To Hear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing the cost of discipleship, which requires great commitment, sacrifice, and a willingness to listen and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the topic of the cost of discipleship. In the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, "When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die." Following Jesus is not an easy or comfortable path, but rather one that requires great commitment and sacrifice. Our ...read more

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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Do We Ask Less From God Than He’s Willing To Give?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2013
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    This message looks at the healing of the paralytic and asks why we settle for less than God's best when we ask from God. It then looks at four examples of how we do similar things today.

    - We want to begin with something that stands out early in the story: the fact that they obviously come for physical healing, but Jesus responds to the man by saying that his sins are forgiven. - Why would Jesus do that? Was He unaware of what they’d come for? (Obviously not.) Was He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Time

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 16, 2009
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    Today we see the ’Body of Christ’ showing disinterest in every matter that is important to God, being discouraged with everything that is going on around them and being dissatisfied with life as a whole. It is now time for certain things to happen in the

    Opening illustration: Pressures, demands, expectations and tasks push in from all sides and assault our schedules. Do this! Be there! Finish that! Call them! It seems as though everyone wants something from us ~ family, friends, employer, school, church, clubs etc. Soon there is little left to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From The Temptations Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 25, 2023
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    The first Adam was tested by Satan and was defeated. The New Adam, Jesus, faces three temptations from Satan and is victorious. We can learn what was really behind those temptations to live sanctified lives!

    TEMPTATION! WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH OUR HUMAN NATURE AND SIN, WE KNOW THAT “HINDSIGHT IS 20/20!” YES, IT IS EASY TO SEE SIN FOR WHAT IT IS WHEN WE ENCOUNTER AND DEAL WITH ITS EFFECTS FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD. WHAT IS NOT SO APPARENT IS HOW WE GET TO THIS POINT. WHEN LEFT UNTREATED AND IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Kingdom Service And Promotion

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2025
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    This message is a prophecy (Word from the Lord) delivered at our church that explains who we are in the kingdom of God and our responsibilities as its citizens.

    As I was thinking about this message, the Lord laid on my heart a prophetic word delivered at our church several years ago titled “Kingdom Service and Promotion.” When I look at the Church as a whole, especially those in leadership positions, I understand why this prophetic word floated up in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Ptak avatar

    "So, What Are You Waiting For?" Series

    Contributed by Scott Ptak on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    Series of three sermons about living life with passion toward God, our families and our friends.

    Stonebriar Community Church Rev.Scott Ptak Sermon Outline November 10, 2002 “So, What are you waiting for?” Introduction One of the things I’ve long realized the potential for, but have recently felt in my own life on an ever-growing scale, is my disconnection and waning passion regarding some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Prescription Strength

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 1, 2004
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     | 12,164 views

    When you are sick you go to the Dr. Here is the prescription. You can only get this from the Dr., not over the counter. Go see Dr. Jesus.

    “Prescription Strength” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Chronicles 7:14 Everyone will agree that we are living in perilous times. If we look at the Bible as a time line beginning with Genesis as day one and Revelation the end we see that 2nd Timothy puts at very near the end. 2nd ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Explosion Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 22, 2007
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     | 6,900 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:1-13 about the moving of the Spirit of God on Pentecost

    Text: Acts 2:1-13, Title: The Explosion of the Spirit, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/27/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Read portions of the accounts of the Great Awakenings in the 1730’s from Edwards B. Background to passage: As you know the disciples have been waiting and praying for 10 days on the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Who Died For Me

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 20, 2009
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     | 10,854 views

    Transfiguration of Our Lord: On the mount of transfiguration we are given a glimpse of the divinity that has been encased in human form. As we contemplate this, we must conclude that our Lord - the One Who died - is True God.

    For the last month and one-half, we have been in the season of Epiphany. During Epiphany the identity of the little child whose birth we celebrated during the Christmas season, is fully revealed. Ephiphany culminates on Transfiguration Sunday - today. Today we remember the awesome event that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Prayer Matters Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 14, 2019
     | 6,848 views

    We see the hearts of Godly men - Ezra and now Nehemiah - mourning with the people for their sin and praying for the restoration of Jerusalem and the glory of God.

    Let me paint the BIG PICTURE again: • First group of returnees came back with Zerubbabel in 538BC (50K). • After much opposition from the Samaritan locals in the land, they managed to rebuild the Temple. After a gap of 57 years, Ezra came back with 2nd group (5K). • Found out that the people had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Get Lit.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 13, 2022
     | 2,232 views

    The world’s longest-lasting light bulb has been burning in a Livermore, California, fire station since 1901. That’s 121 years that the bulb has been in operation with over 1,000,000 hours of use.

    Getting Lit. 1 John 1:1, 5-7AMP The world’s longest-lasting light bulb has been burning in a Livermore, California, fire station since 1901. That’s 121 years that the bulb has been in operation with over 1,000,000 hours of use. As Paul Harvey would say, “Here’s the rest of the story.” The bulb ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Cramer avatar

    Putting The Lord First. Changing Our Daily Habits. Matthew 6:33

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2024
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     | 1,003 views

    Making changes in our habits is a good thing. WE have to lean on the Lord to do so.

    This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the same. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational