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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Freedom Of A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 24, 2004
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    Those who bear fruit have more freedom and fulfillment in life.

    In the Bible, a fruitful life is described as one that is producing good things. God’s Words teaches a lot on this topic so it must be very important to God. God wants to bless your life. He wants you to be so blessed that He produces fruit in your life that will go on blessing you and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Sinner Are You

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,587 views

    A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Two sons in the field

    19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Matthew. 21:23-32 "What kind of Sinner are You? "And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?" Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spiritual Authority

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 15, 2008
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    After three and a half years of teaching these disciples, Jesus was bringing His teaching to a critical point: His followers are to exercise the authority He was giving them, by the working of their faith.

    In Matthew 21:1-11, we see Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the back of a young donkey that had never before been ridden. People were putting their cloaks in the pathway, as well as laying down palm branches, and that’s why we call the Sunday before Easter, “Palm Sunday.” Palm Sunday begins a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Two Sons

    Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Sep 23, 2005
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    With God it is better late than never.

    The parable Jesus shares in today’s Gospel lesson proves the old adage better late than never We find Jesus once again in a debate with the Pharisees over Christ’s authority For centuries the Pharisees ran the Church as an elites social organization rather than the loving body ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Sauer avatar

    "Getting Water Out Of A Rock"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,598 views

    Combining Exodus 17:1-7 with Matthew 21:23-32 to preach a sermon on hope and the need for evangelism.

    “Getting Water Out of a Rock” Matthew 21:23-32 Exodus 17:1-7 In our Old Testament Lesson, that Sherry read earlier, we see that the people, the Israelites in the desert, are thirsty. They are standing around Moses and they are demanding water. Nothing had changed. The people had been fed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Questioning God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005
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    Have you "said no" to God in something He has made plain to you that He wants? It isn’t too late. Have you "said yes," and not followed through? It’s not too late to regroup.

    The greatest thing God will give you is your freedom in Jesus Christ. It’s a promise from the Father, and His promises don’t wither or fade - they last forever! This morning’s text is all about God’s will, and people that obey, or don’t. That is a simple truth everyone can understand. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Hey Jesus - Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 20, 2008
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    Discussion of Jesus’ challenging of the religious leaders who challenge His authority at the temple.

    “Hey Jesus – Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?” Matthew 21:23-27 July 20, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: How many times have you been caught by surprise by someone asking you why you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Jesus Brings The Truth To Light—part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 27, 2008
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     | 6,123 views

    Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that?

    Jesus Brings the Truth to Light—Part 1 Matthew 21:23-27 Every had your position, your authority, your intelligence, or your worth challenged? How did you handle it? Did you see it as a “teachable moment”? Or was your reaction a bit more carnal than that? Let me be the first to confess that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Can’t Make Up The Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2009
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    Truth is neither planned, nor willed. It imposes itself on human beings.

    December 14, 2009 St. John of the Cross Caritas in Veritate The conversation we overhear today between the chief priests and the elders is very instructive as we continue to reflect on the papal encyclical, Charity in Truth. When Jesus asks them whether John’s teaching was divinely inspired or ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 15, 2010
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    This series uses the acquaintance thru marriage relationships to help individuals understand where they are with their relationship with Jesus Christ. Part one focuses on acquaintance rleationships.

    What Is Jesus Costing You? Part 1 Scripture: Philippians 4:19; Matthew 21:23-27; John 4:7-45 Introduction We have entered into a new year and a new decade. This year I want to encourage you to look closely at your personal relationship with Christ so that you know. We need to know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Repentance

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2011
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     | 10,696 views

    “Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the Kingdom of God before you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him: but tax collectors and harlots believed him: and when you saw it, you did not after

    Theme: True Repentance Text: Ez. 18:1-4, 25-32; Phil. 2:1-13; Matt. 21:23-32 Many people today think that by saying they believe in Christ and go to Church makes them a Christian. But as the saying goes sleeping in a garage does not make you a car. To become a Christian you need to repent and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Olanrewaju avatar

    The Authority Of Jesus In Our Lives. Series

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 24, 2011
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     | 8,984 views

    Jesus authority superceded all authority in heaven and earth. Unlike the chief priests and elders, who chose to challenge Jesus, we are to bow down to his authority and let His Most Excellency rule our heast, minds and souls.

    THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS IN OUR LIVES - BY REVEREND MATTHEW OLANREWAJU It has been coming! It has been coming for a long time, the only surprise here is the fact that the Pharisees, Chief priests and the elders had held on for so long before running out of patience with Jesus. I mean, for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Will To Believe

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 25, 2011
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    Faith is a decision, and a more reasonable decision than unbelief.

    I have always been amazed that some astronomers gazing into the vast universe find it impossible to believe in God. After all, they more than anyone else understand the vastness of space and the intricate balance that keeps it all in place. Likewise, I never could understand why scientists ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Is God A Tiger Parent?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 26, 2011
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    Ideally, when a Christian's profession and practice meet... it's a match.

    Title: Is God a “Tiger” Parent? Text: Matthew 21:23-32 Thesis: Ideally, when a Christian’s profession and practice meet… it’s a match! Introduction The meat of our story today is about a father who had two sons whom he asked to work in his vineyard. Adrian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authority Issues Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,982 views

    The religious leaders questioned Jesus' authority. We know Jesus has authority, but does he really have authority over us?

    Matthew 21:23-32 "Authority Issues" INTRODUCTION God is a God of abundance and diversity. Looking around the worship area, it is obvious that we are very different people. We like to make things easy, though, so we often condense our diversity down to the basic essentials and say that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran