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  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Wee Little Man

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,815 views

    A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost Year C.

    When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” -Luke 19:3-5 Have you ever stayed at someone else’s house before? Of course you have. Even the younger ones in our families have probably spent the night at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Go And Learn What This Means

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,690 views

    We all have a perception of ourselves and others that can often be greater (or lesser) than how others perceive us to be. Most important, however, is our ability to practically learn of God’s TRUE perception of our lives.

    Go and Learn What This Means Theme: Walking as ones in need of being healed from our sins. INTRODUCTION A. Our lives are full of perceptions: 1. How we perceive ourselves. 2. How we perceive others. B. A number of people (with honest hearts) realize – when confronted – the need to be saved and want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017
     | 3,577 views

    What is best remembered about each disciple?

    A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated with Rome. b. They inflated the taxes. c. They used soldiers to enforce ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twelve Ordinary Men - Matthew & Thomas - Fill In The Blank Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,678 views

    This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study of Matthew & Thomas from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

    Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Matthew and Thomas I. Matthew the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    I want the Church to grow but do I want people my friends don’t want?

    I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Galatians 2:11-14 Norman Cates tells the story of a guy who prayed every morning: "Lord, if you want me to tell someone about you today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Missional Meals

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016
     | 3,431 views

    Eating food to the glory of God on a mission

    Introduction Food pays an important part of our mission here at The Gateway. Leadership team starting thinking through our core values - our ways in Christ, everyone said FOOD first! Gospel of Luke 1/5 sentences is somehow related to a meal. Jesus either going to a meal, coming from a meal, having ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Hard Message Of Change

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 2, 2021
     | 3,365 views

    Sermon for the first Sunday of 2021

    “A Hard Message of Change” Luke 3:7-9 A sermon for 1/3/21 Pastor John Bright Luke 3 “7 Then he said to the multitudes that came out to be baptized by him, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Looking In God's Mirror

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jul 27, 2021
     | 5,393 views

    James compares the Word of God to a mirror because you look into a mirror to be able to see yourself in effort to make changes to your appearance. Looking in the Holy Scriptures is like looking in a mirror. It reveals to us as God sees what’s in us.

    James 1:22-24 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get The Fresh Start You Need

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 20, 2011
     | 9,766 views

    How to get the fresh starts we need: 1. Rush to meet Jesus (vs. 1-4). 2. Joyfully receive the Lord (vs. 5-6). 3. Rededicate yourself to righteous living (vs. 8-9). 4. Keep resting in the grace of God (vs. 7 & 9-10)

    Get the Fresh Start You Need Luke 19:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 21, 2013 (Updated from sermon "New Year -- New You" preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 13, 2008) *Sometimes height makes a difference. I like the story Gene Jennings told about a high school ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Most Desires

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 12, 2023
     | 1,106 views

    A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

    June 11, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 What God Most Desires Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mercy: The story is told of a mother who approached the powerful ruler ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 29,109 views

    I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jaeyoun Chang avatar

    Activities Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 11, 2026
     | 82 views

    The ministry of Jesus Christ with John the Baptist testifying about Jesus Christ.

    Introduction The coming of the Son of God to this world in human form is a decisive event in saving sinners. Anyone who believes in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, will be saved and will go to heaven, but if anyone rejects and does not believe in Jesus Christ, he or she will be eternally destroyed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Truly And Sincerely

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    How honest is your faith? This sermon takes a look at the sincerity of our faith and why often others question the sincerity of many so called Christians.

    Bob Woodward Carl Bernstein won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the Watergate scandal back in 1973. The New York Times calls Bob Woodward the most famous investigative reporter in America. And as an investigative reporter, the one thing Bob Woodward is above all else, he is a trained ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    What Do People Do About Their Sin

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 4,785 views

    OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION, WHEN THERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER AND IT IS DIFFICULT.

    WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ABOUT THEIR SIN LUKE 3:1-20 OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION. OUR ANSWERS HAVE RANGED FROM DOING NOTHING, TO BOASTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leap Of Faith

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,138 views

    The point is the shepherd. The point is the shepherd who risks and seeks and perseveres and celebrates.

    LEAP OF FAITH LUKE 15:1-7 #FATHERSDAY2022 INTRODUCTION https://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/despicable-me/leap-of-faith (1:51) This scene is from Despicable Me (2010, Universal Pictures). The animated movie is about Felonious Gru, a super-villain who adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ