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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Tensions Of Choices Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2015
     | 7,503 views

    At every turn Jesus faced down the tensions of his choices... and did the right thing to the glory of God and the good of others.

    Title: The Tensions of Choices (Someone introduced me to DQ Orange Julius Smoothies this week… Text: John 12:220-33 Orange, Strawberry Banana, Berry Pomegranate, Mango Pineapple. Oh, the inhumanity!) Thesis: At every turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rolling Away The Reproach

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,372 views

    The use of sacraments at a turning point in the Church's life.

    ROLLING AWAY THE REPROACH. Joshua 5:1-12. The exodus generation of Israel had not been circumcising their sons during the forty years of their wilderness wanderings (Joshua 5:5). So after the death of that whole generation (Joshua 5:4), and even on the threshold of the land which the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Towards Sanctification.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 11, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 331 views

    God has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:7).

    TOWARDS SANCTIFICATION. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8. As Paul approaches the subject of “sanctification” (cf. 1 THESSALONIANS 4:3; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:4), he encourages his readers on their “walking” and “pleasing God” so far; but also “beseeches” and “exhorts” them “in the Lord Jesus” to “abound more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Certainty Of The Promise

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    God’s delays are not denials. God will not fail to fulfil that which He has promised.

    THE CERTAINTY OF THE PROMISE. Genesis 15:7-21. The priest-king Melchisedec knew God Most High, maker of heaven and earth (Genesis 14:18-19). This same God had led Abram out of his father’s house, and now identified Himself as “the LORD” - the One who was, and is, and continues to be (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enough Grace To Go Around Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,004 views

    God's grace is not an exclusive grace... it is an all inclusive grace that knows no barriers.

    Today is the Third Sunday in Lent. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. Today Jesus teaches us that God’s grace knows no barriers. Title: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Appeal For Deliverance.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 283 views

    The prayer of a soul in distress.

    AN APPEAL FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 143:1-12. Who are we going to turn to in a time of distress? For the believer, it can only be the LORD. We know that the LORD has helped us hitherto (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12), and that He is ‘a very present help in time of trouble’ (cf. Psalm 46:1). PSALM 143:1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Friday: Behold Your Mother... Series

    Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 10, 2023
     | 1,749 views

    Jesus Only Speaks a few words while he is on the cross...this short sermon looks into what Jesus was going through during that time of sacrifice and pain...and what he says to the few disciples who witnessed this horrific event and the last words of their Rabbi...

    There are only a few things that we have recorded of what Jesus said from the cross…and it’s interesting to note, because as I was preparing for today, I was trying to wrap my head around the things Jesus was going through at the time…of course there is absolutely no way for me to do this, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    From Jesus' Side Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 6, 2025
     | 348 views

    This is a sermon series for the six Sundays of Lent. I am using a wooden "Tau" cross on the platform and some examples of the instruments of torture the Romans used - a large spike, scourge/cat of 9 tails, spear, and crown of thorns. There is a teaching sheet below the sermon.

    Series: Jesus’ Blood for Me “From Jesus’ Side” Romans 5:12-14, 18-19 Pastor John Bright Romans 5 “12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned— 13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Absolution Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 24, 2010
     | 5,236 views

    Can we heal? Or are we already?

    Concordia Lutheran Church Lent 5, Wednesday, March 24, 2010 By His Stripes: Healing Wounded Relationships Forgiveness and Absolution † IHS † May you realize the incredible grace of God our Father, paid for by Christ’s suffering and death, convince you that He has cleansed you from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Woman At The Well

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,862 views

    How one woman's encounter with Jesus changed her whole community.

    THE WOMAN AT THE WELL. John 4:1-42. 1. THE OCCASION (John 4:1-4). Jesus had been preaching in Judea, and His ministry was proving to be even more successful than John the Baptist’s. The religious authorities were somewhat disturbed at the number of converts that the disciples of Jesus were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Sundays To Easter: The End—but It Wasn’t Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 20, 2021
     | 3,296 views

    The Lord Jesus Christ had been sentenced to death by crucifixion. Once He died, most people believed that everything died along with Him. But it wasn't--three days later, He arose from Joseph's tomb, ALIVE!

    Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ had been betrayed and arrested in the garden of Gethsemane, as all four Gospel writers describe in their works. What happened next is an attempt to get rid of Jesus by any means necessary in the minds of the religious leaders. It’s a sad commentary that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Graduation Sunday: How Do I Make A Difference? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 5,411 views

    The average life span for an American in recent years is just a little over 78 years. If you’re average, high school seniors have 60 more years to live – if you’re average! Think of this way: you’ve completed your first quarter. What will you do with your life?

    We continue to explore the New Testament book of Colossians together. This morning I want to speak on this subject, “How Do I Make a Difference?”. You can find a link to our sermon notes in the chat and a communication card. If you’re new with us, please take a moment by telling us a little about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My House Is Not An Emporium: An Exposition Of John 2:13-25

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 11, 2019
     | 4,929 views

    What happens when religion becomes a business?

    My Father’s House is not an Emporium: An Exposition of John 2:13-25 Jesus had just finished His first sign which was the turning of water into wine. This He had done in response to His mother’s request. When we sntudied the passage, we had to deal with the cryptic statement: “My time has not yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sunday – “triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem” Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 62,744 views

    A look at the last week of Jesus' life.

    Sunday – “Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem” (Matthew 21:1-11) 1st in a Series on “Passion Week” Introduction: Are you being true to who you are? Have you found your purpose and meaning in life, and are you fulfilling all that God has created you for? Are you filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Palm Sunday 2021 - Fomo: Fear Of Missing Out

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 23, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    This message examines the crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem and then in just a few days, cried out for His crucifixion. What drove them to make such a change? What drives us to do the same?

    Palm Sunday 2021 FOMO: Fear of Missing Out Scripture: Mark 11:1-10; Mark 15:7-15 Welcome back New Light – it’s a blessing to be able to worship in this place together once again! Today is Palm Sunday, the day we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem before His crucifixion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational