Contributions
Jul 7
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emeraldeye added a text contribution They had a Fit (MSG)Jesus was eating and chatting at Matthew's house (a tax collector) and some of Matthew's friends (disreputable characters). He had his disciples with Him and I imagine them chatting casually and getti... Read more »
Jun 8
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baldo added a text contribution Matthew 9:9-9:13 Discipleship Study For DDP-The Call Of Matthew (needs more work)Here Matthew is experiencing the call of Jesus, at work. The difference of his call from the other disciples is his call of leaving privilege. Matthew is asked to leave behind the wealth of shady po... Read more »
May 1
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JC-Ryle added a text contribution Matthew 9:1-13Let us notice in the first part of this passage, our Lord's knowledge of men's thoughts. There were certain of the scribes, who found fault with the words which Jesus spoke to a man sick of the palsy.... Read more »
Jan 15
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tylerjagen added a text contribution Matthew 9:9-12 Sinners in the Hands of a Healing PhysicianI don't think it was as black and white Pharisee vs. sinners and sinner won. I think for Jesus it was about all how knew they needed healing. The Pharisees were obviously not righteous, for all have... Read more »
Jan 12
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steffany added a text contribution Matthew 9: 1-17 ~ For this I have comeS: Matthew 12: 12-13 O: Jesus came to heal those who needed healing and to save those who needed saving no matter the cost or his reputation. A: I think this verse to me is a reminder that no one is... Read more »
Jan 8
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andrewmatthew added a text contribution I Desire Mercy, Not SacrificeThe verse of Matthew 9:13 asks us to learn about the message “I desire mercy, not sacrifice”. Jesus told us it is more important to show mercy to those who are sinners and have different viewpoints.,... Read more » -
danscott77 added a text contribution learn what this means...Seriously, can't ever get enough of reading about Matthew's calling. I always love that Jesus chooses this rag-tag band of misfits who would end up leading the first church. This gives me hope because... Read more » -
upwardjourney added a link contribution Matthew's PartyYou could call this a “Matthew’s party”. It is a party for tax collectors and sinners. Jesus was hanging out with individuals the “religious” crowd would call the outcast and “those people”. Matthe... Read more »
Jan 7
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keckels added a text contribution Matthew 9:11,12Sometimes I have to remember this when I'm trying not to be judgmental. I can relate it with school parent/teacher conferences; it's usually not the ones who show up for conference who need to be the... Read more »
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chad_wright added a text contribution Reaching the lostRight here it tells us who we are to reach and how. Instead of eating with "sinners" and doing life with them, why do we wall ourselves up in churches and wait for them to come to us. What are you doi... Read more » -
hurtmike added a text contribution I don't eat with the right people.Here, Jesus is accused of not eating with the right people. Who was he hangin' with? Well, quite honestly, people that you and I would avoid and yet somehow, he seemed perfectly at home with them an... Read more »
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fatback65 added a link contribution Don't Let Your Past Be An Anchor...my take on this passage... Read more »
Jan 6
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bocajrfan added a link contribution Matthew 9:1-13Jesus is asked to leave the community where He had cast the demons out of the swine, so He got back into the boat departing to Capernaum. When He arrived people brought Him a paralyzed man whom He hea... Read more »
Oct 14
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wkneal added a link contribution We are beyond filthyJust how dirty are we? Read more »
Sep 27
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runningsheep added a link contribution New Light & Old DarknessSermon @ Holy Trinity Read more »
Aug 22
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theaterchurch added a video contribution Who Are You Bringing to the Table?We must facilitate a connection to Christ for others. We should be friends with people who are notorious sinners. Let's invite people into an environment where people can meet Jesus, a place where our... Read more »
Jun 1
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daily_devotions added a link contribution Straight to the SourceLet's not stop the truth getting in the way of a good story! Read more »
May 30
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volumewhiz added a text contribution R.E.A.L. - Life Giving (Rouse)Dennis Rouse, of http://victoryatl.com/, opens the last part of his series with a recap. R is for RELEVANT - loving others more than ourselves, E is for ENGAGING - living our lives in such a way that... Read more »
May 1
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volumewhiz added a text contribution Living Outside the Walls (Turner)Mike Turner is a down-home deliverer of this message at: http://www.fusionatl.org/p/12081/Default.aspx (Go to Various Messages). Mike first talks about how a kid on "Home Makeover" was disabled and b... Read more »
Apr 24
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kyechung added a video contribution Follow - Part 1bThere is a common misconception that the church is a gathering place for saintly, perfect people. Moreover, some think that being a Christian means observing a set of rules or commandments. The realit... Read more » -
kyechung added a video contribution Follow - Part 1aThere is a common misconception that the church is a gathering place for saintly, perfect people. Moreover, some think that being a Christian means observing a set of rules or commandments. The realit... Read more »
Apr 23
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jaysten added a text contribution Believing is SeeingWe all have problems. We all, also have a big God, for who nothing is impossible. This week, as you are talking to God, believe that he can and will pull you through any trials you may be facing r... Read more »
Aug 6
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lifechurch added a video contribution No Christians AllowedWHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU HEAR THE TITLE “CHRISTIAN?”" "Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, "If you want to be my follower Read more »
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