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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalam

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 27, 2021
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     | 6,750 views

    This is so well preached on that I would like to ask the question: Why did Jesus not tell the disciples the name of the owner/owners of the Donkey

    EMB 28-03-2021 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” Luke 21:28-44 Often there’s more to a story than meets the human eye. And our Gospel reading in Luke 21 is no exception. Indeed this is a story related in all four Gospels, which is unusual. We have the Synoptic Gospels Matthew Mark and Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Burning Heart Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
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    The story of Jesus' encounter with two followers the first Easter on a road; the excitement they received from his teaching of the Word and the message they shared with the Apostles.

    BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 8 Annual Sermons: Vol. 12 Sermon 4 Bob Marcaurelle: Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph Of Arimathea Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 19, 2022
     | 3,836 views

    Joseph of Arimathea was, according to all four canonical gospels, the man who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus after his crucifixion. The historical location of Arimathea is uncertain, although it has been identified with several towns.

    Joseph of Arimathea Venerated in Roman Catholic Church · Eastern Orthodox Church · Oriental Orthodox Church · Anglican Church · Lutheran Church and some Protestant Churches Canonized: Pre-Congregation Central shrine: Syriac Orthodox Chapel of Holy Sepulchre Feast: August 31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaningless Worship = Sins Unforgiven

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 25, 2018
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     | 7,375 views

    Sermon based on false Jewish traditions which they designed to "earn" God's blessings. Jesus challenges their theology of how to receive forgiveness. Includes a story about "team work in the ministry".

    In Jesus Holy Name August 26, 2018 Text: Mark 7:5,7,21,23 Pentecost XIV “Meaningless Worship=Sins Unforgiven” Mark records for us today another encounter with the Pharisees. Jesus was constantly being challenged by the Pharisees. They challenged His authority to heal on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 735 views

    This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's unwavering obedience, perseverance in trials, and fearless proclamation of the Gospel, as depicted in Acts 21:16-38. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and love, has called us together to share in His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn from His teachings. Today, we are going to look at a remarkable passage from the ...read more

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  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Preparing For The End Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,707 views

    In Paul's trip to Jerusalem we see that when God sends you a hardship He also prepares you to go through it.

    (The open illustration was taken from Sermon Centrals Illustrations database) Tony Campolo tells about the time he was asked to speak at a Pentecostal college. Before the service, eight men had him kneel so they could place their hands on his head and pray. Tony was glad to have the prayer, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Saved? Are You Sure?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2023
     | 3,081 views

    Jesus warns that there exists people who appear to be serving Him, though they are lost. Therefore, He challenges each person to ensure that He has been born from above.

    “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practising Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 1, 2017
     | 9,168 views

    Christians are commanded to make disciples. The process of discipleship includes: going; baptising; teaching. The responsibility devolves upon each follower of the Christ.

    “It happened that while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the inland country and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples. And he said to them, ‘Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?’ And they said, ‘No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.’ And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,034 views

    God offers us peace with him, with each other and peace from worry.

    It was dark and cold and the small group of men huddled around their fire to keep warm. In the social strata of the day, you’d have to say they were near the bottom rung. But still, despite their lack of education and social status they were aware of much more than the intelligentsia might have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Wrong With Halloween

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,814 views

    Halloween is a Satanic Holiday!

    ’WHAT IS WRONG WITH HALLOWEEN?" Thesis: Halloween is a Satanic Holiday! Material and information taken from the book “Halloween and Satanism” by Phil Phillips and Joan Hake Robie. TEXT: II Cor. 6:15-17 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial ? What does a believer have in common with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Leaders Succumb To Careerism.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,902 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: "When the leaders succumb to careerism."

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, Psalm 16 Title: ¡§When the leaders succumb to careerism.¡¨ This is a psalm of confidence. Its author shows a deep familiarity with prophetical, sapiential, and liturgical traditions, making it impossible to fix a date of composition. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Have A Permanent Establishment

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    This sermon talks about how the Gospel serves to give us an establishment in life.

    December 18, 2005 Romans 16:25-27 25 Now to him who is able to establish you by my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past, 26 but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings by the command of the eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How The Pharisees Got It Wrong

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 19, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,219 views

    In this topical sermon we are going to examine how the Pharisees missed it so badly by examining their history, their beliefs, and where they went wrong.

    How the Pharisees Got it Wrong Text: Matthew 15:1-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’re taking a little break from Ecclesiastes. We did last week so that I could talk to you all about how we might better serve God as a church. And tonight, I want to talk to you about how the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cleansing Shower Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 14, 2013
     | 8,408 views

    After David's confession of his sin, he asks God to purify and renew him.

    The cross is such an ironic symbol. In context, 2000 years ago, a cross was a horrible instrument of torture and death, it was feared and reviled, it was a punishment so dehumanizing that it was to be a major deterrent to crime, and those sentenced to death on a cross were humiliated and debased. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Promise Of Resurrection And Life Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,816 views

    Jesus proclaims His fifth I AM statement, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life" and explains the meaning of his declaration.

    The Promise of Resurrection and Life John 11:1-27 The time Jesus spent beyond the Jordan was short-lived and Jesus moves back into the area of Jerusalem in John 11, his death on the cross only days away. The rejection and hatred toward Jesus would not dim the unmistakable witness of the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist