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    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025
     | 154 views

    Jesus took a very firm line in today's Gospel reading about how we shopuld walk the talk

    Jesus hates Hypocrisy Our Gospel reading today shows clearly that Jesus hadn’t read Dale Carnegie’s book How to win friends and influence people Because the way Jesus spoke to the Scribes and Pharisees in this passage was tough and he wasn’t out to make friends that day The setting is a meal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Strange Things Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025
     | 346 views

    As Jesus ministered in the region of Galilee, He did some things that some thought to be strange. As a result they glorified God!

    A few years ago, there was a series release on streaming services called “Stranger Things.” The series took place in a small town where strange events were happening - supernatural encounters, weird creatures, fissures into things that seemed like a mirror image of our world. It was truly filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love At First Sight Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 26, 2024
     | 767 views

    John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope. Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. Today we want to see the Love that Jesus inspired in others - as an infant and even today.

    LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT LUKE 2:21-40 Introduction In December we have observed the Advent Themes of Hope, Peace, Joy. -John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope -Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. -Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. -Today we want to see the Love that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sadducean Marriage Problem

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 5, 2016
     | 6,767 views

    The reason this story is recorded by Luke is because it goes to the heart of the Christian faith

    Luke 20:27-38 Illustration: As Vice President, George Bush Sr. represented the U.S.A at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev's widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Mark Of A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2013
    based on 27 ratings
     | 90,866 views

    Jesus said we should love one another. But why bother to tell us to do it? Shouldn't it come naturally to us? Apparently not. So, what do we need to understand in order to obey this command that Jesus gave us?

    OPEN: Several years ago there was an Olympics held in Seattle Washington. And the special event that was talked about for years afterward was the 100 yard dash. Lined up on the starting line were 9 contestants, waiting for the gun to go off. At the gun, the started their run… kind of. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Mountain With God Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 31, 2025
     | 706 views

    Throughout the Bible, the motif of the mountain has been instrumental in the lives of God's people. Here in Luke 6, Jesus ascends the mountain to pray - giving us an example and an invitation.

    Mountain Top Experiences Throughout the Bible we find a motif or a theme of mountain experiences. Mountains in the ancient world were seen as places where the things of heaven and things of earth intersected. In Scripture we find mountains as a places where surrender happens, where communion with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Out For These Dads

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008
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     | 2,752 views

    Many parents have kidded themselves into thinking they were teaching their children right when they told them what to do, but never did it themselves. The child picked up all the vibes that were coming through, and did just like the parents did.

    Opening illustration: THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, after her mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Out For These Dads

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 572 views

    A GOOD FATHER IN ONE OF THE MOST UNSUNG, UNPRAISED, UNNOTICED, AND UNAPPRECIATED HEROES IN ALL HUMANITY.

    Opening illustration: THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, after her mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Twelve Years Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 27, 2025
     | 513 views

    A lot can happen in twelve years. In Luke 8:40-56 we learn of two different groups of people who had completely different experiences and yet encountered Jesus in profound ways.

    Solomon Northrup was born around 1808 in New York to a former slave. His father, who eventually married a woman of mixed ethnicities, had been emancipated in the will of his deceased owner. They had two sons who were born free. Solomon took after his father in learning how to work the land, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,250 views

    We are not to ask who is our neighbor; we are to be a neighbor.

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? (Luke 10:25-28) 25On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thanksgiving Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,061 views

    Even if we think we have nothing else to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, we can be thankful for God’s grace.

    The Thanksgiving of Grace Text: Lk. 17:11-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: It’s Thanksgiving Day & the aroma of roast turkey fills Charlie Brown’s house. Snoopy, outside, lying on top of his doghouse, smells that aroma, & he is thinking, “It’s Thanksgiving Day. Everybody eats turkey on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Simple Acts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
     | 1,631 views

    What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth.

    What do we know about the birth of Jesus? It may be easier to list what we do not know about his birth. Because no date is given we do not know when he was born. We don’t know who was with him at his birth. My guess is Joseph and Mary were in a house with his relatives (who were also descendants of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Why Not To Sleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,296 views

    Exposition on Acts 20:1-16 regarding the ministry of encouragement and edification that Paul had to the early church

    Text: Acts 20:1-16, Title: Why Not to Sleep in Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/1/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Just in case your boss catches you asleep at your desk, be ready to blurt out one of these excuses: *They told me at the blood bank that this might happen. *This is just a 15-minute power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The King Is Coming Again Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,616 views

    We need to get ready for the coming of King Jesus.

    The King Is Coming Again Text: Luke 19:28-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Impacting The Body Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2009
     | 5,213 views

    Exposition of Acts 21:16-26 about how Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem was used to build up the church in three ways

    Text: Acts 21:16-26, Title: Impacting the Body, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about when Bailey Smith created such a stir at SEBTS, B. Background to passage: the third missionary journey of Paul’s ends here in Jerusalem. And when he arrives, as usual, his presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist