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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Judging The Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,251 views

    It is good for Christians to judge--the right way. The modern understanding of "do not judge" is merely relativism. If there are no rights or wrongs, naturally one cannot judge. But there are rights and wrongs, and there is a right and wrong way to judg

    Judging the Right Way: Every Christian’s Calling (Matt. 7:1-6) Note: If you are interested in more information about interpreting the Sermon on the Mount, please consider my book, "The Midrash Key" (by Ed Vasicek) available through Amazon.com Intro --Review Persons of Trinity, Golden Rule, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    This Man (Sermonette)

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 19, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 192 views

    To discuss the theme, "This man." Who preached and taught with authority, whom neither the rulers nor the people could find fault with, it was this man who offered one sacrifice for Sin, for all, forever, and sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on High.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. This Man: "Spake with authority." 2. This Man: "Done nothing amiss." 3. This Man: "Offered one sacrifice." Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will be on "This Man." Who spake and taught with authority and not as the scribes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What God Expects When We Mess Up

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,929 views

    The believer and unbeliever alike have responsibilities when it comes to dealing with sin in their life.

    WHAT GOD EXPECTS WHEN WE MESS UP? LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Young Johnny was reared in a fine Christian home. When he was only nine years old, his father took him into his office one day and explained the gospel message of Jesus Christ to him, and young Johnny accepted Christ as his Savior. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marah Is Not The End Of Life's Journey. Series

    Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 51,502 views

    At one time or the other we all come to a place of Marah (bitter).but then bitter or better, is really our choice. We cannot choose what comes to us, but we can choose how we respond to it, and that is what determines whether we become bitter or better.

    MARAH IS NOT THE END OF LIFE’S JOURNEY. “And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they [were] bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? And he cried unto the LORD; and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking At Our Mess And Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,630 views

    The phrase "in the middle" appears early in Genesis, late in John, and late in Revelation. The connection between the three speaks to an amazing title for the cross of Jesus.

    “Looking at Our Mess and Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus?” Genesis 2:4-9 - [There is a verse that needs to be quoted in the outline.] SERIES SET-UP: There are significant parallels between the beginning of Genesis and the end of John. - Genesis 1:1; John 1:1. - Romans 8:19-22. - This is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Miracles And Signs.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,630 views

    Lack of faith makes us carnal.

    MORE MIRACLES AND SIGNS. Mark 8:1-26. We have had occasion before to comment on Jesus’ compassion (cf. Mark 6:34). Now we see it in relation to another hungry crowd of worshippers, who had been willingly following Jesus for three days (Mark 8:1-3). How like us the disciples were, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Jesus Is The Reason --- Period Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 23, 2012
     | 4,636 views

    Christmas has become more focused on fellowship, family, giving gifts, and Santa Clause than the birth of Jesus but God is OK with that because He desires your attenetion for more than a season.

    Show the video “Christmas Connection 2010” I was reminded this week that Christmas is fast approaching when I got up for work the other morning. The living room was rearranged so that the couches are now facing each other rather than the TV. Every year this is the first step toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    What Are Fruits?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014
     | 3,829 views

    To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at the fruits before judging the person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets. IV. TEXT: Matthew 7:16 (Amplified Bible) 7:16 You will fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Army Of Light In Retreat: What Went Wrong? Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,672 views

    I sense timidity, exhaustion. Why do you look so tired? Why do you look so stretched? You appear as one who lacks hope.

    I sense timidity, exhaustion. Why do you look so tired? Why do you look so stretched? You appear as one who lacks hope. Have you no hope? Have you lost it somewhere? Has hope run off and hid itself? Is it running from you, just out of reach? Many walk in a trance, rigid, furled brows, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    My Heart Is Fixed In 2006. Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,427 views

    A believer is to be like a tree planted near a river of water. We must reach deep to draw from the water of God’s written word while also reaching up toward the Son to hold on to a spoken word from God.

    My Heart is Fixed in 2006 My mission in 2006 is to assemble a body of believers. Believers walk by faith, not by sight. Believers trust in the Lord with all their heart and lean not to their own understanding. Believers believe! It sounds like a simple task but most people have been trained by ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Real Resurrection Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2016
     | 4,656 views

    We must stay in the game, even when we are tired or frustrated by results unseen.

    Thursday of 10th Week in Course I can’t ignore the remarkable juxtaposition of the first reading and psalm with the weather events of the past weeks. The northern kingdom of Israel was the richer of the twin Hebrew nations, rich in agriculture, mining and trade. The kingdom of Judah was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Paul Davidson avatar

    Our Eagerly Awaited Hope

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,492 views

    An Advent message - The evergreen Christmas tree represents our eagerly awaited hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord

    (Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Do you know what month it is right now? Yes, it’s December! What special holiday do Christians all over the world celebrate in December? Christmas! Do you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    "I Thirst” Jesus Is Thirsty. Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 12, 2022
     | 5,122 views

    Jesus was also showing us that what we need when things get to their worst is a thirst to overcome our dry faith.

    Sermon Good Friday 2022 Seven Last Words “I Thirst” Jesus is Thirsty. This may appear overly simplistic. The temptation is to take these words and interpret them in some overly spiritualized manner. We might equate “thirsting” with Christ’s call to “hunger and thirst after righteousness” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Return Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 1, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,184 views

    In the Parable of the Fig Tree Jesus taught that one can tell what is coming by watching the signs. As surely as one can discern the approach of summer by the leafing of a tree, so these signs announce the nearness of the kingdom.

    LUKE 21: 24-29-33 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE RETURN OF CHRIST / THE FIG TREE [Romans 8:18-25] The portion of Jesus’ discourse we are looking at this morning entails what is to be after the time of the Gentiles has been fulfilled in respect to Jerusalem. The heavens will be observably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Alive - But Not Productive

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,940 views

    This sermon examines why Jesus cursed the fig tree, and what that means for followers of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION A while back, I visited an old family friend. This person had not seen me for a long time. Let me reenact our encounter (place and then slowly take off cap). The reason why my friend’s voice trailed off at the end is because my afro had taken an extended vacation. Oh mind you, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist