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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    And Away We Go

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    A sermon that addresses a tough text... when God abandons us to our sin.

    And Away We Go Romans 1:24-32 Today I am going to preach a message that has gotten me in trouble before. In fact, once it caused me to lose my job. I know these things will not be easy to hear. I also know that my words may be misunderstood or taken out of context or may be used to draw conclusions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hero's Power, Position, And Person Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    When the religious authorities fail in their attempt to trip up Jesus with the Scriptures they descend to character assassination. They come dangerously close to eternal separation from God. How can that happen?

    No one could deny that Jesus was different than anyone who had ever walked the earth. The words He spoke rang true and reamed His opponents. His actions were unmatched—healing, setting people free from possession and disease. His enemies, the Jewish leaders of the day, tried to trip Him up ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When The Mountain Looks Too Big

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,760 views

    Sometimes we lose heart when the circumstances seems too great and vast, but we need to see and trust from God’s perspective and learn to rely on His bigger than life view of the situation.

    When the Mountain Looks Too Big Prairie Baptist Church – 1/10/10 A.M. Service Text: John 6:1-14 Key verse: John 6:13 - Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten. Premise: Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testing The Spirits-The Vision Of Ministry Of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,579 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Series B preached 5/10/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

    Easter 5A 1 John 4:1-11 “Testing the Spirits and The Vision of Ministry of OSLC” 5/10/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa In our Epistle reading for this morning, we hear St. John, the last living Apostle, tell the church of his day: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Big Teeth You Have

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    expounding on the Lord’s warning to beware of false prophets

    What Big Teeth You Have Text: Matthew 7:15-23 By: Ken L. McKinley (Read Text) Now the context of our text is the Sermon on the Mount. In verses 13 and 14 Jesus tells us that the road to destruction is broad, but the way of life is narrow, it is a narrow gate, and then He immediately give a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Who Do We Believe?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    How to tell the difference between a false prophet and a man of God.

    “Who do You Believe?” March 28, 2009 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Okay, You Have It - Now What To Do With It

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 27, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    Giving and sharing isn't meant to be limited to finances or material wealth.

    Mid-week Message/Devotion June 27, 2018 Mark 5:21-43 Okay, You Have It – Now What to Do with It You may be thinking; “Here we go again, another message about money and giving!” This reading certainly does address the giving of and from our resources. However, I want to talk about an aspect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Teach With Authority As Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 12,189 views

    How to Teach With Authority as Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29 - Jesus taught with authority and not like the teachers of the law.

    How to Teach With Authority as Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29 "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching. Because he taught as one who had authority and not as their teachers of the law." (Matt. 7:28,29) Quote:Behavioral studies show that if 2% of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 1: When Pain Comes

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,987 views

    Two kinds of pain. Physical pain. “Her pains came upon her” (I Sam. 4:19). Mental pain. “It was painful to realize the wicked purpose” (Ps. 73:16, ELT).

    1. The most obvious observation, pain hurts! 2. Definition from Webster, (1) “Localized physical suffering associated with bodily disorder or disease or injury.” (2) Basic bodily sensation, induced by noxious stimulus, received by naked nerve endings, characterized by physical discomfort and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 3: What To Do In Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,653 views

    “Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    "A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction Of A Disciple" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 13, 2009
     | 3,335 views

    Jesus is calling us to a higher standard.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 5: The Atypical Reaction of the Disciple Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction 1. Illustration: The teaching of the Sermon on the Mount is not - Do your duty, but - Do what is not your duty. It is not your duty to go the second mile, to turn the other cheek, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,850 views

    Jesus teaches us that the way to keep from murder is to deal with our anger before it gets out of control.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill Text: Matt. 5:21-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    What Mary The Mother Of Jesus Can Teach Us In Her Lifestyle

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 30, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,988 views

    There are I believe three important character traits that we as Christians would do well to adopt for ourselves in the character of Mary the Mother of Jesus 1. Her humility 2. Her commitment to God and 3. Her bravery.

    TSL 31-01-2016 Sermon I would like to focus on one short phrase this morning from our Gospel reading. And it is the personal words that Simeon says to Mary: 34 ……..And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Simeon has been prophesying about Jesus’s future ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Embracing The Transformative Power Of Jesus' Teaching: Insights From Capernaum Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,429 views

    Embracing the Transformative Power of Jesus' Teaching: Insights from Capernaum

    Embracing the Transformative Power of Jesus' Teaching: Insights from Capernaum Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 Reflection In the ancient synagogue of Capernaum, nestled along the shores of the Sea of Galilee, the air hummed with anticipation each Sabbath as the community gathered for sacred ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sermon: "teach Us To Made The Most Of Our Days"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 19, 2024
     | 1,441 views

    Moses had witnessed those who had lived many years, carrying the wealth and riches of Egypt, but they all died in the wilderness and failed to receive the promises of God. They were living on empty!

    Subject: "Teach Us To Made The Most of Our Days" Text: Psalms 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Introduction: Moses dealt with Israel for more than 80 years. Just think about all that has taken place in the last 50 years. During the last 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist