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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When What God Asks Seems To Be Too Much Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 22, 2024
     | 1,267 views

    This passage challenges the self-centered "gospel of self-fulfillment" that is too often proclaimed today. What does it mean that God wants us to focus on the "gospel of kingdom fulfillment"?

    A HARSH STORY: God gives Ezekiel a task that overwhelms him. - Ezekiel 3:14-15. - 2 Corinthians 1:8-11; 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18. - This is a tough story and it’s going to lead us in this sermon to some difficult points. - We’ve been talking for the first two sermons in this series about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross: A Forethought Not An Afterthought

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    God did not give us Calvary to make amends for any mistake of His own in creating man. Let’s look at God’s presence in Calvary realizing it was a mission He sent His Son on that was purposed before the world was formed.

    The Cross “A Forethought Not an Afterthought” I. Introduction A. The Passion of the Christ 1. The cross and Christ are getting a lot of publicity these days. a.To the tune of 100’s of millions. b.That’s great because salvation comes only via ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Practical Faith For Real Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    Jesus was out to prepare His disciples for their greatest trial, His crucifixion. But He was also giving us direction to prepare for the realities of life.

    A Practical Faith for Real Life (Matt. 26:31-35, John 13:33-38, Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-38) 1. Students at Bible College/seminaries…lose track of the real world…There used to be an old saying, "It takes 10 years to get over seminary…" 2. In our church, we try to encourage an "honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Quit Feeding The Old Man

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 4, 2019
     | 6,635 views

    We all were born with a carnal nature. It does not matter how sanctified you think you have become, I must tell you that your " old nature" has not been eradicated. It is our ongoing task to keep him buried and "put under".

    Quit Sneaking Food to the Old Man We crucify and mortify our old Adamic nature, but he is not erradicated. That will only take place when we receive our glorified bodies. Eph. 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace Within Boundaries

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2022
     | 2,173 views

    The theme or our text is walking the extra mile, grace within boundaries.

    Grace Within Boundaries (Matthew 5:38-42) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2018
     | 4,464 views

    Chapter two of Galatians has been Paul’s biographical defense of his Apostolic authority and the Gospel. After he defended the truth of the Gospel against Peter’s hypocritical actions he explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone

    W. M. Clow, in his book: The Cross in the Christian Experience, summarized the true distinction between human true faith and religion. He said: “The deepest heresy of all, which corrupts churches, leavens creeds with folly, and swells our human hearts with pride, is salvation by works. “I believe,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Terry Jones avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,559 views

    Part 4 of the Series The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction. In this message Dr. Jones explores the reliability of Scripture as a defense to many of the claims made in Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code.

    Can Scripture Be Trusted Series - The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction Text: Luke 1:1-4 Leigh Tebing, Dan Brown’s fictional British Historian, had this to say about Holy Scripture: “’The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven.’ The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inseparable Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,627 views

    Because we are God’s elect, we have an impenetrable defense and we are secure in Christ. We cannot be separated from God’s love. This helps us to truly understand what Grace means.

    Inseparable (Romans 8:33-39) Intro 1. Separating Siamese Twins “Formerly Conjoined Twins See Each Other By KAREN MATTHEWS, Associated Press Writer NEW YORK - Six days after a delicate 17-hour operation that separated their joined heads, 2-year-old twins Carl and Clarence Aguirre were allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Answering His Critics Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,352 views

    Paul had his critics there in Corinth and in this last section of the letter Paul makes a strong defense against them. We learn some helpful things from Paul about dealing with our own critics.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about D.L. Moody, one of the most effective American evangelists of the 1800s. 1. Like all preachers, he had some supporters and some critics. 2. One day we went into the pulpit to give his sermon. 3. He looked down on the podium and noticed a note for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Tears And Joy Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 7, 2013
     | 7,258 views

    The wall of Jerusalem was rebuilt, but a strong defense wasn’t enough. After reconstruction comes reinstruction. Israel needed to be strong in the Lord, and for that to happen, they needed to be a “people of the book.” Exposition was followed by adorat

    In review, Nehemiah has asked the king of Persia for support to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, and in spite of regional opposition and threats, the project was successful. For the first time the people of Jerusalem were able to live normal lives without fear of attack. However, Nehemiah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Kill 'em And Bless 'em Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 21, 2011
     | 4,575 views

    Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding how we can genuinely fast, mourn, and pray for our enemies.

    Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/20/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: the police officer that wrote me a ticket for turning left into a parking space: rain on his head, and bless him, Lord. 2. Background to passage: David is again under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anti-Semitism Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2022
     | 2,404 views

    The British have a condescending saying: “How odd of God to choose the Jews.”

    The British have a condescending saying: “How odd of God to choose the Jews.” They sneeringly look down on God’s chosen people. Yet God’s choice is not odd. The Jews chose God. And through them came our Savior. Some people deny that Jesus was Jewish; the idea that Jesus was a Jew is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Paradoxical Saying Of Jesus: To Be Great, Be The Least Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 27, 2018
     | 14,761 views

    Jesus said many counter-intuitive, counter-cultural and against-common sense statements which emphasize the difference between worldly values and Kingdom priorities. This series examines how these very challenging statements applies to our lives

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Great, Be the Least Selected Passages To be truly great in life, seek to be the least! This has to be one of the most incredible, unbelievable, counter-intuitive, counter-cultural statements of all time. Essentially it is a statement that the way up in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Mislead & Misguided

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,849 views

    A SERMON GIVEN TO ENLIGHTEN THOSE LIVING THE LAW BY SELF - WILL AND NOT WITH THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD.

    MISLEAD & MISGUIDED INTRODUCTION WE ARE TO VENTURING OFF INTO A GOD GIVEN MESSAGE COMING FORTH FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. OUR MAIN THOUGHT IS PERTANENT TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WHEREAS JESUS INTRODUCED GOD’S NEW LAWS AND GOD’S NEW STANDARDS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE, IN ADDITION TO THIS HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider How Things Are Going For You

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,296 views

    Where are your priorities? Is it self or God? Is God’s House in ruin today?

    Consider how things are going for you? Are you working hard but not getting ahead? Are you making good money, but you don’t know where it all goes? How much time are you spending on/in God’s House? Do you realise that God controls all areas of our lives? Let us together fix the problem! See, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational