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  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul Sees The Lord Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 31, 2017
     | 8,746 views

    It was a little more difficult to preach in Samaria, because of the ancient traditions and prejudices of long standing which were expressed in the familiar words, “Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans” (John 4:9).

    February 26, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson III.B.1: Paul Sees the Lord (9:1-9) Scripture 1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wash Your Hands Or Heart?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2018
     | 14,350 views

    Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters?

    Scripture: Mark 7:1-23 Title: Should You Wash Your Hands or Your Heart? Theme: Righteousness and Rituals This sermon deals with what really matters - how do we deal with all the rules, rituals and traditions we find in our churches? What really matters? INTRO: Grace and peace this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Empty Chair

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2020
     | 4,858 views

    Every thanksgiving there is an tradition of leaving an empty chair for an unexpected guessed. Jesus expects us to do that to the hungry, thirsty, to the prisoned one. We are to help the least, lonely, lost, leper, and the other.

    Matthew 25:31-46 The Empty Chair " -- for the least, the lost, the lonely, the leper, the "other"? 1. This week we will celebrate Thanksgiving • Thanksgiving is the day we set aside nationally to remind us to say "thanks" for the bounties God has heaped upon our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christmas Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Donald Macon on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 32,156 views

    Simple candlelight service for incorporating the Advent Wreath for non-liturgical/non-traditional denominations. This version targets single adults in the area of Hope but can be modified for the best use of your particular congregation.

    Prelude "O Come All Ye Faithful" - vv 1, 2, & 3 Invocation The Advent Wreath The use of the advent wreath goes back many generations. The term is derived from the Latin word ad ventum, meaning "to come". Though different worship traditions give different symbolic meaning to the candles, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Martyr’s Cry Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 22, 2010
     | 5,846 views

    Anything old is seen as negative, traditions that once served as a backbone of stability are discarded as hindrances, leadership positions are going to innovators and rebels and the voice of time tested truth is exchanged for the noise of cultural demand.

    Dakota Community Church Church History Sunday - 1 August 22, 2010 The Martyrs Cry Introduction Today we will start the first of a series of messages that will be spaced out, Lord willing, over the next few years approximately once every three to four months. My goal in creating “Church History ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Good Tidings Of Great Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,903 views

    The traditional theme for the Third Sunday of Advent is Joy. This sermon, originally prepared for that Sunday, is based on the Angel’s message to the Shepherds in Luke 2, "I Bring You Good Tidings of Great Joy."

    Good Tidings of great Joy --Luke 2:8-14 What would be your response if you suddenly had an encounter with one of heaven’s angels? Angels are super beings; they are more powerful and intelligent that we are, but they are not omnipotent and omniscient like God. Therefore, it is only natural for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Content Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 30,260 views

    Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms & traditions can replace God’s presence and power. God here show the way out & the way back.

    Revelation 3:1-6 The CONTENT CHURCH [Matthew 22:1-14] Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms and traditions can become so ingrained that they continue on and become void of Holy Spirit power. Good actions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Greater Than Moses Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,411 views

    For the writer of Hebrews is was important to get across the point to his Jewish brethren that Jesus was greater than Moses. The people were stuck on the past and their traditions, and had missed the Messiah who was right there in their midst.

    Jesus Greater than Moses Hebrews 3:1-16 Intro Up to this point the writer of Hebrews has been doing his best to convince the non-believing in the area of the necessity of receiving Christ. The people are still stuck on their traditions and some see Jesus as equal to, or less than Moses. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,667 views

    Paul continues to address the church by dismissing the very traditional of circumcision; stating the importance coming from Deut 30:6 that declares it is our hearts that must be changed, not just our physical bodies!

    Romans, Part 6 Romans 2:17-29 Introduction - This letter is given to the believer who is interested in growing in Christ - It is not a rebuke, but an education from Paul who is living in Christ - He is encouraging the church to grow; to seek; and to obey God’s will - Religion is not about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

    [Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Righteousness Is Apart From Works Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,164 views

    Abraham was righteous before God. But what was the grounds of Abraham's righteousness, faith or works? The answer of Jewish tradition was works, but Scripture says Abraham's righteousness was by faith. Paul proves that the doctrine of justification by fai

    ROMANS 4: 1-8 RIGHTEOUSNESS IS APART FROM WORKS In the preceding paragraph (3:21-31) Paul has been proclaiming a righteousness from God, and therefore valid before God, because it does not in any way depend on human merit. He stated that the Law and the Prophets, or Holy Scripture, had already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ezra Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 9, 2022
     | 3,946 views

    Jewish tradition has long attributed authorship of this historical book to the scribe and scholar Ezra, who led the second group of Jews returning from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezra 7:11–26).

    Ezra Ezra was a Jewish scribe and priest. In the Book of Ezra, he is called "Ezra the Scribe" (sofer) and "Ezra the Priest" (kohen) and was a Jewish lawyer and teacher who was very wealthy. Ezra was an individual with his own ideas on many issues; he strongly disagreed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pointing To The Horizon Of Beauty; Inviting Others To The Banquet Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,582 views

    The following sermon was preached at Mass at the end of a Society of Catholic Priests Training Day, "Catholic Evangelism for All Christians: Resources from the Anglo-Catholic Tradition for sharing our faith".

    The mass this sermon was preached in the middle of was the experimental children's liturgy "The Nursery Rhyme Mass" though the sermon itself is an adult sermon ................................ Mother Sandra Millar in her talk earlier said “Sometimes we act as if the good news of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Andronicus And Junias Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 7, 2022
     | 3,359 views

    Andronicus and Junia successfully brought many to Christ and demolished many temples of idolatry. The tradition holds that they were capable of performing miracles, by which they drove out demons and healed many of sickness and disease.

    Tom lowe 1/7/2022 Title: Andronicus and Junias Andronicus and Junia successfully brought many to Christ and demolished many temples of idolatry. The tradition holds that they were capable of performing miracles, by which they drove out demons and healed many of sickness and disease. Andronicus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Carols (4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,507 views

    The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. In Luke 2, Simeon sings about the revelation, redemption, and rest that comes through the birth of Christ!

    Christmas Carols (Simeon) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/20/15 For the past few of weeks, we’ve been delving into the Carols of Christmas. In honor of all the Carols we sing at Christmas time, I thought I’d start off today by playing a little game. I’ll quote a line from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church