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    Getting Serious About Sin 03

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023
     | 941 views

    This is one of a series of messages about sin andhow we need to take sin seriously as a follower of Christ

    GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT SIN PART 3 SIN AND FORGIVENESS MATTHEW 12:22-34 INTRODUCTION: OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS WE HAVE TAKEN A LOOK AT SIN. WE HAVE EXPLORED SIN AND SEEN THAT SIN IS A VIRUS, AND A MEAN ONE AT THAT. AND THIS VIRUS OF SIN HAS NO CURE THAT MAN CAN DEVISE OR CREATE. THIS VIRUS OF SIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Up Our Cross

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 14, 2024
     | 587 views

    The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and will be delivered from its enemies at the coming hour of trial upon the world. Take up your cross and do the same.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to welcome you to this moment of shared faith, a time of communion in the Word of God. We gather here, not merely as individuals, but as a community united by the love of Christ, a love that transcends our differences and binds us together as one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Out There! Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    If we are to take the words of Jesus seriously, we must understand the way God thinks - or at least understand how differently God thinks from us.

    Following Jesus, part 6 God is Out There! Wildwind Community Church November 6, 2005 Isaiah 55:9 (MSG) 9 "For as the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work, and the way I think is beyond the way you think. We have a hard time grasping how God thinks. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Not Just Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016
     | 6,420 views

    Jesus continues the teaching of the Third Commandment by demonstrating that God's name and integrity is to be upheld, and we are to take the issue of swearing and blasphemy seriously by controlling our language.

    Message Matthew 12:22-32 “Not Just Sticks and Stones” Let’s do an “Eavesdropping Accuracy Test”. I’ll tell you a phrase and you try and think what sort of person would use such a phrase. • “We may refuse or reduce a claim, or cancel this policy, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Power To Heal

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    Examing four healings that take place in Matthew 9:18-34

    You think you have problems Rick Cato tells the story of Mathieu Boya: “Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, Boya set off an unbelievable series of events. The shot, described as ‘a glorious slice,’ hit a bird, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Precious Lord, Take My Hand

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2020
     | 8,632 views

    Jesus shows His true color in the Transfiguration

    2.23.20 Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James; and he led them up onto a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured in front of them. His face was shining like the sun. His clothing became as white as the light. 3 Just then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    As Jesus Prayed

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,664 views

    This sermon takes a in-depth look at ’The Lord’s Prayer’ and relates it to us as believers.

    Scripture: Luke 9: 29-31 Luke 11: 1-4 Sermon - As Jesus Prayed… Good morning, I’m glad to be here again to bring the Word of God. I hope it will be meaningful and you can take from it something that you can think about this week. There was pilot calling to the tower… Pilot to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Death Of Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 29, 2013
     | 5,463 views

    Taking a look at what it meant to be forsaken by the Father and what Jesus meant by saying, "it is finished".

    THE DEATH OF JESUS John 19:28-42 1) Forsaken (Matt. 27:45-49). “Later, knowing that all was now completed…” What had happened? Three hours of darkness. This could’ve been the result of God’s provision of an eclipse. I don’t know why exactly but it’s been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-3(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 23, 2024
     | 559 views

    3 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

    IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-III—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The death, burial, & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in those facts, is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’, heaven bound, ministers in God’s Kingdom, & a vital part of the body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Worship God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 16, 2022
     | 3,832 views

    Psalm 100 shows how seriously worship was taken in Old Testament times. That in itself is enough to tell us we should take worship seriously today. There is a back and forth rhythm to this Psalm.

    Do you need to learn to do something new? How will you learn? You could read a how to book. You could watch an instructional video on the internet. But if you want to know how to worship God you should spend time in Psalm 100 the divinely inspired how to worship guide. Psalm 100 Shout for joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take A Far And Close Look At The Baby In The Manger

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2020
     | 3,298 views

    John shows us the Word made flesh to live and die for us.

    12.25.2020 John 1:1-5, 9-14 When the first Star Wars movie came out, it was rather unique in that it started with a scrolling dialogue describing what had happened prior to the movie, so you’d at least have some clue as to what was going on and be able to follow along better. The same thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go! And Take The First Step Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 517 views

    What it means to Go! And take the first step of faith, especially when the path is unclear.

    Go! And Take the First Step of Faith Opening Prayer Gracious Father, As we gather around Your Word, we ask that You ignite our faith. Help us to trust You even when we cannot see what’s ahead. Speak clearly today. Challenge our comfort. Confront our fears. Convince us to step forward in obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take Off Your Mask

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 4, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,371 views

    Written in 2020, this message applies to all fear; but especially addresses fear of the Corona Virus. Fear is part of the human condition; but our fears would cease if we would place our hope in Jesus Christ, instead of our false securities.

    I’ve entitled our sermon for this morning, “Take Off Your Mask and Be Unafraid.” All of us want to feel as though we have a good handle on life and that nothing ever shakes us; but in reality, we are fearful creatures. So, what are some common fears we might see? Well, some people fear growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting In A Tough Teaching

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2019
     | 4,288 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' four teachings here: taking sin seriously, rebuking, forgiving, and serving. This sermon applies the text at each point, and does so in a Gospel approach.

    “Just climb up, sit down, let go, and enjoy, honey!” Lainey’s father to said to her. Little Lainey had recently learned how to swim, and was now standing on the ladder of the water slide, frozen in fear. Lainey had just started jumping into the pool, and then would frantically dog paddle back ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Jesus Goes To Vegas"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,584 views

    A sermon about taking the love of Christ into the world.

    "Jesus Goes To Vegas" John 4:4-42 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist