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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Disregarding Tradition And Taboo (Matthew 15:1-39)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 20, 2025
     | 131 views

    In this chapter, we read about the Lord Jesus’ encounter with the Pharisees yet again, and of His mercy to a Gentile woman whose daughter was possessed by a demon.

    Coming from Jerusalem, the Pharisees asked Jesus why His disciples did not perform the traditional ritual of washing one’s hands before eating. This ceremony had been established by the “elders” and had nothing to do with hygiene alone, but was instead an elaborate ritual that involved not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Banquet

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,329 views

    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

    Jesus’ mission was to establish the Kingdom of Heaven (Matt) or God (Mk/Lk) . Perhaps the difference in terminology can be attributed to Matt felling uncomfortable as a sincere Jew writing the Divine Name of God. Even today the Jews write G-d. G-ttesdienst in the Riehener Zeitung. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Being With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,518 views

    If we will spend time with Jesus, we can boldly go and do His will, facing anything that comes our way.

    Being with Jesus Acts 4:13-22 Intro: Matthew 19:26 says, “With God all things are possible.” The disciples spent 3½ years with Jesus, the very Son of God. Jesus told them, “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). Jesus had always accurately represented His Father to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 390 ratings
     | 44,129 views

    The story of Joseph gives us a model for forgiveness!

    “When Life is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 9 “Dealing With Forgiveness!” Genesis 45:1-20 “Simon Wiesenthal lost 89 relatives in Hitler’s death camps. He has devoted his life to finding Nazi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Demands Complete Obedience

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
     | 2,062 views

    God has given us different talents because God has different jobs for each of us to do.

    Most of us understand that, but what many do not seem to understand is what God has called them to do and equipped them to do, HE EXPECTS THEM TO DO! Our desire should be as Christ's. He said in John 4:34, "...My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Demands Complete Obedience

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
     | 2,230 views

    God has given us different talents because God has different jobs for each of us to do.

    Most of us understand that, but what many do not seem to understand is what God has called them to do and equipped them to do, HE EXPECTS THEM TO DO! Our desire should be as Christ's. He said in John 4:34, "...My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    The Judgmental Giant Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    This Giant beats us down with legalisms, we defeat him with LOVE. Find your Jonathan.

    The Judgmental Giant. 1 Samuel 18:1-16 She is always checking her mirrors, studying the faces of the other drivers, she is keeping an eye out for him. She knows he’ll come after her again. The message on the machine “Nothing will keep you from me.” I am your husband, till death do us part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Following Jesus?

    Contributed by Samuel Bass on Apr 23, 2018
     | 12,389 views

    A reminder that while the trend today is to follow various celebrities, your life is not completely full until you follow Jesus.

    These days everyone is following someone else. It seems people are fascinated with the lives of others. Celebrities who only need one name like Oprah, Ellen, Beyoncé, Denzell, JayZ, Kanye and the Rock only need one name they’re so popular and have thousands- sometimes millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Returning As A Baby

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2019
     | 2,883 views

    there is more to this season than Christmas.

    Not Returning as a Baby: an Exposition of Revelation 19 It’s Christmas time again. At least here in America, the malls are packed. People are searching for the right gift. The manger scenes and light displays are on the front lawn. It is a time we are excused for eating too much. It is a time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Make A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 1,682 ratings
     | 768,404 views

    We have all made mistake and bad decision in life, let this sermon show you how to make a fresh start in life.

    HOW TO MAKE A FRESH START Preparing for the New Year Isaiah 43:18-19 (NCV) How many of you here this morning, “ would like to have a fresh start in your Christian life? ” Many of us here this morning have made many mistakes in our lives as Christians. We have experienced many setbacks and failures ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    God Has A Place For You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 12,962 views

    There is much work to be done in God’s Kingdom. There is a place for every Christian to serve.

    Matthew 9:35-38 (GWT) 35Jesus went to all the towns and villages. He taught in the synagogues and spread the Good News of the kingdom. He also cured every disease and sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were troubled and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Halfhearted Revival

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 13,131 views

    If we follow our usual priorities we will never see revival in our hearts and in our churches.

    I’ve noticed that Melissa and I have two different approaches to clothes shopping. Melissa will take out the garment and closely inspect the material and look it over a few times to see if it has any flaws or defects then finally after a close scrutinizing inspection she will give the price tag a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    A Pattern For Evangelizing Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,607 views

    The only duty of the church that can’t be better done in heaven is evangelism.

    A PATTERN FOR EVANGELIZING ACTS 5:17-42 What is the only duty of the church that can’t be better done in heaven- evangelism. Now some have the mistaken idea that witnessing can be simply one’s lifestyle without words. I would agree that our lives need to be a witness; however, mere lifestyle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Waite avatar

    When Jesus Came

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,891 views

    Isaiah 35 describes 6 things that would happen when the Messiah came.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 35 When Jesus Came... I. Empty lives were filled (vv 1 – 2) A. We “always” have an excuse. 1. Fear of failure keeps us from trying. 2. Fear of success keeps us from doing our best. 3. Procrastination is a learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    "Brother In Trouble, Needs A Real Friend On The Double”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,571 views

    All of us are charged to have loving concern for our brethren. To serve as their keeper is a great duty, which is strictly required of us, but it is generally neglected by us. Those who are unconcerned in the affairs of their brethren, and take no care, w

    “Brother in Trouble, Needs a Real Friend on the Double” The Language of Cain - “Am I My Brother’s Keeper” Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: Genesis 4, we have account of the first recorded trial. Long before there was a court room or human jury, God Himself sits as Judge; for he is the God to whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist