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The Temptation Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Luke 4:1-13

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2019

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The season of Lent is supposed to remind us of the 40 days of Jesus temptation in the wilderness. How should we observe it?

The Temptation of Jesus: An Exposition of Luke 4:1-13 We now come to the first Sunday of Lent, a 40-day time, excluding Sundays, for reflection and repentance. These 40 days commemorate the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness where He would be tempted three times by Satan. It is a time where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From A Fruitless To A Fruitful Life

Contributed by David Mende on Dec 11, 2017

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This sermon talks about the danger of a barren spiritual life and exhorts God's people to live a fruitful life. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {The Roman Catholic Church was involved in terrible corruption during the Middle Ages. They sold something known as ‘indulgences.’ In other words, the Roman Catholic church sold ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Removing Relational Roadblocks Part 2 -- Internal Roablocks Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 22, 2003

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The sixth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

(Please see note at the end of this message) REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS PART 2 INTERNAL ROADBLOCKS Colossians 2:8,21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When Sherry and I lived in Pottstown, we shopped at the ShopRite Supermarket I town. In fact I would say that at that time ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-23, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 2 Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Dec 14, 2006

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How will i be clothed when he comes again

Advent 2 Romans 13.11-14 ‘Waken up!’ If you are not a morning person you must really hate those words. If you just love that feeling of rolling over and going back to sleep then to hear those words, accompanied by the duvet being pulled back must really rank up there as the worst way to start the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Meditation On The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Dan Funk on Aug 23, 2014

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I believe Jesus is drawing our attention to the father and his compassion and joy in order to give us a a deeper understanding of the nature of God and His Kingdom; of our calling to be instruments of His life-giving compassion, and to share in His joy.

We heard in today’s Gospel reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and I am sure most of us have read and heard it numerous times. And we all perhaps have lost count of the sermons we have heard on this parable. You may be wondering what on earth I can say on this that is new or unique. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

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Celebrating the the prize of independence and freedom before the reality is in hand.

Independence Day This weekend many people are celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Many have taken extra time off from work and are traveling. Some are taking a special opportunity to visit family. Others just stay home and perhaps watch the John Wayne marathon on TV. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Futility Of Labor" [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

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Passing the baton. Establishing proper motives

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 19, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Futility of Labor” Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 Many competitive sports are designed for the individual athlete [e.g., snow skiing, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Worldliness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 29, 2025

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One of the greatest challenges confronting the modern believer is the subtle pull of worldliness. In every generation, the spirit of the world seeks to compete with the Spirit of God for the attention, affection, and loyalty of the believer.

THE COST OF WORLDLINESS – Why Friendship with the World is Enmity with God By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 4:4 “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tree Of Knowledge And The Tree Of Life

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jan 6, 2025

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God did not forbid Adam and Eve to eat the fruit from the tree of life in the garden. However, once they ate of the forbidden tree of knowledge of good and evil they were driven out of the garden and cherubims and a flaming sword were placed to keep the way of the tree of life. Why was this done?

THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE AND THE TREE OF LIFE (by brother Tarran Dookie) THE COMMAND AND THE CONSEQUENCES Gen 2:8-9 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:8-9, Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Search For True Happiness

Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2004

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The search for true, lasting happiness and fulfillment in life always ends with finding Christ as Savior. The happiness that the world offers is fleeting and false.

The Search for True Happiness by Pastor Jim May In today’s church, more than ever before, it is so easy to go after things that we believe will bring true happiness. But what we often find after we have obtained what we sought after is most often far less than what we thought it would be and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abiding In Jesus' Reformation Words

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 25, 2009

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A sermon preached at an area Reformation Sunday worship service on 10/25/2009 at Elk Horn Lutheran Church, Elk Horn, Iowa. It uses Jesus’ words of the text as Jesus’ "reformation words" for the people of his day, Martin Luther’s day, and today.

Historically, Lutherans have taken the last Sunday in October and set it aside as “Reformation Sunday”, where we give thanks to God for the life and work of Martin Luther and other reformers of the church in the 1500’s who brought back to light the truth of the Gospel. It’s a day where it’s very ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Dealing With The Enemy! Part 3

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

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While preaching this series, I found more and more people beggining to step out and find they had some spiritual authority in Jesus Christ. And they degan to deal with the issues in their lives.

Dealing with the enemy! Part 3 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Ephesians 6:11 .... stand against the wiles of the devil. The word ¡§wiles¡¨ in the Greek is ¡§methodia¡¨ - ¡§ To follow up and investigate by methods and a settled plan, plan crafty tricks, schemes.¡¨ Ephesians 4: 18- 18 They are darkened ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Ephesians 4:18-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking The Super Out Of Supersize Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Dec 17, 2003

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This Message deals with Gluttony. It is the seventh message in the Seven Deadly Sins Series.

Proverbs 20:1 (NKJV) 20 Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise. The Bible describes this style of living as wanton living, living in the land of excess. We are that type of people; enough is never enough. Gluttony is taking more ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:2, Philippians 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoying Sunday - The Right Way

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 11, 2002

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As believers who celebrate the Lord’s Day, we can learn from what God told Israel about the Sabbath and how you and I can enjoy the Lord’s Day the right way.

ENJOYING SUNDAY THE RIGHT WAY ISAIAH 58:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In Isaiah 58 we see God speaking concerning the religious activity of the children of Israel during the Babylonian captivity. He addresses and gives stern condemnation of their religious forms and ceremonies calling for genuine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Characteristics Of Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 25, 2004

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Failure to exude the wisdom from above leads to impurity, pickiness, harshness, unapproachableness, mercilessness, fruitlessness, wavering and dishonesty. True wisdom is pure, peacable, gentle, entreatable, merciful, fruitful, steadfast, honest that evide

Nine Characteristics of Wisdom from Above (James 3:17,18) "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle); it is willing to yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straight forward; impartial and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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