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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Misplaced Zeal

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 6,088 views

    We are impressed with zeal. Certainly the Jews of Jesus day had tremendous zeal; passion for what they believed. But zeal and passion can easily be focused on the wrong thing.

    Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Intro: We are impressed by zeal, passion 1. see our Mormon friends riding their bike es 2. on way to seminary, remember seeing a Moonie selling candy bars in the freezing rain. 3. we even have a grudging admiration for zeal that causes a radical Muslim to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,826 views

    Some wrong answers, and the right answer, to the most important question of our life. Truths revealed by God versus a misplaced zeal.

    WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? Matthew 16:13-23. The most important question in the whole of our life concerns the Person of Christ. Who is He? What is He to us? Our answer to this question will determine what we believe, how we live, and where we will go when we die. 1. Jesus asked, “WHO DO MEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Zeal Or No Zeal? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 466 views

    This sermon encourages maintaining spiritual fervor and passionately serving God, despite challenges, to strengthen faith and deepen our relationship with Him.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred assembly where we gather beneath the banner of God's love to seek His wisdom and guidance. We are here today to fan the flames of our faith, to fuel our fire for the Lord, and to fervently follow God's Word. We are not here to merely warm our hands by the fire ...read more

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    Misplacing Jesus

    Contributed by Eddie Corne on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 177 ratings
     | 15,827 views

    You don’t know you misplaced something until you need it. Have you taken your fellowship with Jesus for granted?

    Misplacing Jesus Luke 2:41-52 Have you ever misplaced something? You knew you hadn’t lost it, you just could not find it. Maybe it was your wallet, a pen or your car keys. You know what I’m talking about. What do you do when that happens? First off you don’t know there’s a problem until you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Misplaced Desire Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
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     | 4,945 views

    Being in lust is like eating eye candy and playing in the pig pen. God can help us overcome our misplaced desires for someone else.

    Misplaced Desire Responsible Love with Others Part 5 Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harry J. Colegrove avatar

    Misplaced Jesus Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,297 views

    Second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke. Mary & Joseph discovered that their son Jesus was missing. What would you do if you discovered that Jesus was missing in your life?

    The Gospel of Luke Chapter 2:41-51 Today is our second message in a series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Misplaced Wealth Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,431 views

    How should American's handle our wealth? Should those who are wealthy feel guilty about special vacations and favorite hobbies. Should we sell everything if we want to be real follower of Jesus?

    Intro Today, we talk about something that requires wisdom and diligence to handle correctly. It is something we have all held in our hands at one time or another. It has the power for good, but it also has the power to destroy. Despite its power, it is something we all need. I’m talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Misplaced Joy

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jan 6, 2015
     | 4,451 views

    The real joy of the anointed lies in the fact that his name is written in the book of life and not in the level of the anointing or the ministerial achievements.

    Having been sent out by Jesus after giving them power, the seventy returned full of joy because they were able to perform unusual signs and wonders including casting out demons (Luke10:17). It was a fantastic ministerial feat that was worth celebrating - common men doing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Misplaced Trust Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 26, 2021
     | 2,830 views

    Micah preaches at a time when there is spiritual lethargy. Micah’s nakedness is an indication of the lengths God will go to where He ensures that He gets our attention so that, ultimately, we fix our eyes on Jesus rather than having misplaced trust.

    Message Micah 1:3-9 Why Are You Naked? Misplaced Trust The Old Testament prophets preached in some strange ways. Jeremiah had to buy a loin cloth, then wear it for ages, then hide it in a rock crevice for ages. That is what he preached about in Jeremiah 13. Ezekiel had to lay on his side for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Zeal Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Don Hutto on May 5, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    Can we say that the great passion of our life is the same as it is for our Lord?

    "I Believe What The Bible Says … … About the Zeal of Christ" John 2:12-22 Each of us has a great passion in our life. For some it is family; for others it is recreation; still others, their work. The consuming passion of Jesus was the Lord’s House. As He came to the Temple, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Misdirected Zeal

    Contributed by James May on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,946 views

    Zeal for the work of the Kingdom of God is a wonderful thing as long as that zeal is put into action according to God’s will and God’s Word.

    MISDIRECTED ZEAL by Pastor Jim May Romans 10:1-3, "Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Bird avatar

    Zeal For Peace

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,645 views

    This sermon exposits Eph 4.1-6 contending that in view of their salvation the Ephesians are to zealously contend for the unity within the body.

    Ephesians 4:1-6 (Zeal for Peace) Introduction Tradition claims that Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchure is built over the cave in which Christ is said to have been buried. In July 2002 the church became the scene of ugly fighting between the monks who run it. The conflict began when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Zeal For God

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 39,826 views

    A challenging lesson on getting excited about serving God.

    Title: Zeal for God Text: Multi-texted-Topical Introduction: Have you ever gotten tired of a concept or idea or maybe even a word. ‒ T.V. commercials remind me of this. ‒ How many of us really like the 3 minute long Sports Illustrated commercials any more? ‒ How many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    A Zeal For God

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,194 views

    Rekindling the fire of God’s Zeal in our lives.

    A Zeal For God “As for you my son Solomon, Know the God of your father, and serve Him with loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands the intent of the thoughts. IF you seek Him He will be found by you. But, if you forsake Him, He will cast you off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    The Zeal Of The Lord

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    There is much we can learn from the story of Christmas. I am convinced that each of the scriptures that pertain to the Christmas story have a prophetic implication and will feed our soul.

    THE ZEAL OF THE LORD Text: Isaiah 9:6 & 7 Christmas time is about many things. Your love for God and His Son must certainly be a part of your holiday season. If there is a time of the year that your relatives and friends should see Jesus in you and all over you, it is during the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God