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Mountain of a sermon
(September 18/2009)
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This is quite possibly the most important sermon preached in the entire 20th century. It's relevancy grows more and more as the years go by. This sermon should be read aloud in every church in America. This one sermon changed my life. I went to church for many years an unsaved person, not knowing it. This message changed all that. It revealed my wicked heart to me, and absolutely broke me. It's been years and I still can't get this message out of my heart and head.
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my favorite sermon
(July 13/2009)
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| Reviewed by: bible1985
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This is unbelievable. I liked it so much i handed out many of these sermons to all that i knew from some blessed ministries who gave me the material to give. You must listen to this. Out of all the sermons i listened to this must be the best.
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A Real Timeless Classic
(May 11/2009)
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| Reviewed by: Christina1
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I have heard this sermon so many times that I am still amazed by its power on every new hearing. The Holy Spirit indeed flows through all those who are eager to learn and understand the words Paris presents in this blessed sermon. This sermon has more meaning the further so called Christians decide on what God wants from them based on their own humanist ideology. Soak in the truth, the power and the glory as Christ speaks through his faithful servant, Paris. Enjoy !!!
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Ten Shekels and a Shirt
(May 09/2009)
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| Reviewed by: Revivalist__
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Reidhead speaks on pragmatism – the teaching that whatever means brings results is considered to be good. According to this teaching, Old Testament preachers and Christ would be considered failures because their efforts did not produce tremendous results numerically. They served only to please God. Reidhead challenges ministers to preach not for the purpose of numbers but the purpose of obeying and glorifying God. Reidhead expounds on the definition of humanism, it’s origin, it’s various forms, how it has infiltrated Christianity, and the resulting condition of the church. He shows how humanism has affected modern preaching in comparison to preaching of centuries ago and how this is preventing evangelism. He also challenges Christians to consider the motives for their service to God, whether it is for personal glory or even for the sake of mankind’s betterment, or if it is for the glory of God and for the sake that Christ would receive the rightful reward for his suffering.
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I still credit this message w changing my ministry
(February 06/2009)
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| Reviewed by: DaneG
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I first heard Ten Shekels in 1989. I literally wept in repentance. For weeks everywhere I went the theme of this message oozed out of me. Now after 20 years I still think it might be the most impacting message I've ever heard. Everyone needs to listen to this one.
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Every Believer needs to know
(August 22/2008)
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Thank you for Paris Reidhead's pointed message on Ten Shekels and a Shirt. I was brought to complete awareness that the way I was led to the Savior was completely humanistic---and the way I led many others was the same. Praise GOD, He knows the heart--but I am encouraging believers to make their commitment "right" by honoring the only true GOD, worthy to be praised, loved and obeyed because HE is!!!!! G.A.
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Ten Shekels and a Shirt
(June 16/2008)
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| Reviewed by: dooley
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That was the best sermon that I have ever hear
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Amazing
(May 11/2008)
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| Reviewed by: blackbird
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This sermon is definately some annointed preaching. Two things resound heavily in me afterwards ... The fact that we cannot USE God... He is not the means , but the END....wow. The second thing that is resounding heavily with me is we truly must have the attitude of loveing , serveing and be as obedient as all our possible effort can help us to be ...whether we end up in hell or not..because we deserve it and He deserves our full obedience just because He is God . Salvation cannot be just from a motive to escape hell, it must be to give God glory. What I gained from this sermon will never leave me .
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MODERN WHITEFIELD OR SPURGEON SERMON!
(May 07/2008)
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| Reviewed by: pm4hisglory
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The first time I listened to this it devastated me on how powerfully and clearly the problems of modern Christianity were exposed and forcefullness of the gospel. The second time I listened to it I actually got a hold of difference between biblical repentence and humanistic repentence. This sermon helped tie alot of loose ends together in my biblical understanding of Salvation and repentence.
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Amen
(April 28/2008)
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| Reviewed by: JoanM
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At the practical level: I and others that attend the local church see the recent disturbing events here more clearly. We are encouraed in examining ourselves and in prayer and are now asked to lead in prayer for the call committee. Oh that this would be required lisening for a possible pastor, part of the application process. Other thoughts: #1 One reason for thinking with Reidhead that God cannot-did he say "bless/use?"- the ones who see Jesus/God as a means, is that God already did not. Wasn't that how Judas viewed Him, as a tool, his immagined king? I thank God that Peter's heart was different. #2 The nature of conviction that leads to repentance includes that conviction occurs at the end of the trial when there is no escape. The crime is seen for what it is AND the end of it (judgement, punishment)is seen and graps hold of us. This message shines a lazer light on the horror of using Christ along with the horror of refusing Him the reward of His suffering.
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MANDATORY MANDATORY MANDATORY
(April 24/2008)
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| Reviewed by: Solomon101
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Any person in the ministry should be required to listen to this message on a weekly basis. Tremendous burning truths from a burning heart. May God use it to fan into flame even greater fire in those who hear it!
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It changed my life...
(April 24/2008)
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| Reviewed by: theopenlife
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Or I should say, God used this sermon to change my life. Many people have a problem with Paris saying that Christ "suffered the agonies of hell". Even the apostle's creed acknowledges this language, not because Christ actually went to hell, but that during his passion he endured all of the elements of torture that his elect would have faced in hell - physical, mental, and emotional torment; darkness, and separation from the gracious face of God who had, according to Jesus' experience, forsaken him. Christ did not suffer IN hell, but suffered the agonies OF hell.
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Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!!!
(April 10/2008)
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This simple phrase in Revelation jumped off the pages at me a couple of years ago. It is simple yet powerful truth. From that point on I tried (and failed a lot) to never to pray in terms of salvation for the lost soul for their benefit but because Christ is worthy of THEM, because HE paid the price. And not to forget that this price was paid at the request of the FATHER OUT OF LOVE, because He loved us first. How humbling it is to live in this truth. Humanism is a just collective 'self'. The Pharisees saw the Messiah as someone who would come & deliver them from their oppression for their happiness...and we do the exact same thing today with salvation...salvation is for our benefit and our happiness. The shame of it. This sermon brought this truth home many years ago, and I'm humbled by it.
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Excellent sermon
(March 03/2008)
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| Reviewed by: loveyouall
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Excellent sermon, a lot of things to learn spiritually. Thank you JESUS.
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wake up call
(January 14/2008)
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| Reviewed by: chaino
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this was an amazing sermon, and yet also saddening because after this i would go to big outreach youth events and not even hear the gospel. the western church needs a change, Australia needs it just as much as America. we truly need to jump in the boot of our lives and give the keys to Jesus. we need to cast off humanism and our compromises to be more accepted to the world and tell the gospel as it is.
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The Holy Ghost Spoke to Us All!
(January 06/2008)
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| Reviewed by: OneofUs
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This message was God's warning to the church here in America, and is a warning to each of our hearts. Every sentence is Yeah and Amen, and will drive all Christ lovers to their knees in repentance. Please listen carefully to this message, -with full concentration. When we consider that this was preached about 50 years ago, and look at the strengthened apostacy today, we see how a loving God used Brother Reidhead as a vessel to remind all to work out their salvation with fear and trembling! I would encourage everyone who hears this sermon to hear it many times over. I can't count anymore the amount of times I have heard it through the years, -and was shown things about my own motives. I too say, "May the Lamb of God be rewarded for His suffering", may we always consider that to live is Christ.
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God is SO patient!
(November 26/2007)
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| Reviewed by: kingsson
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Lately in my Christian walk the Lord has really been challenging me with a question: "What does it mean to be a Christian?" In other words, WHY do we share the gospel? Is it to gain notches in our Bibles for each "sinner" who says the "sinner's prayer", like the gunmen in the old American west would notch their guns for each victim they killed? Is it a message leading to a better life, as so many seem to be preaching today, with John 10:10 as their text? I have been challenged in the past year with the realization that the Cross is not a call to an "abundant life" (the happiness of men) but rather a call to death - Galatians 2:20. It is not "what's in it for me", but rather to create Christ in me, the hope of glory. Now I finally listen to this message that has been mentioned to me several times, and it fits right in with where God has me at this point! Is His timing perfect, or what?
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Liaison's Tech Chat
(November 07/2007)
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| Reviewed by: Liaison
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It is so true today : So many have a form of Godliness But Deny The Power of Him - Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is awesome to see so many standing for Truth against the evils that Satan has hurrled at this World and those that so "choose" to follow after it. Keep on Standing for Truth !! Rob Liaison Help Centre Canada
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History of This Sermon
(October 22/2007)
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| Reviewed by: apkp777
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In case you were wondering, here is a brief history of this sermon. Paris was invited to preach at Bethany Missionary Church (Bethany Fellowship) in Bloomington, MN. He had been there many times. It was their "Deeper Life" seminar (one of 4 seminars held annually). The year was 1964. Paris was apparently unsure of what to preach and had been thinking about this message for some time. In the morning before church he sat at the main dining hall (where the entire fellowship ate each meal). There he scribbled the notes on a napkin. He preached the message. There was no unusual response at the time to his preaching. There were many "giants" at the time at Bethany Fellowship, T.A. Hegre, Harold Brokke, later came Leonard Ravenhill (Harold's wife nursed Leonard back to health after he broke his back). Later it was Harry Conn who requested a copy of the message to begin distributing it. I personally have heard this sermon over 100 times and still his floors me.
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naked
(July 28/2007)
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| Reviewed by: Mud-Angel
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When I hear a sermon like this,I want to fall on my face and cry. Have I ever done one thing for God that I didn't wany something in return. God has been showing me America's sin and the curses that are upon us. Oh lord send us real men sold out to you. We can still pull some out of the fire before God passes judgement on America.
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Still My Favorite Sermon after 25 Years!!
(May 18/2007)
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| Reviewed by: RebeccaRuth
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I was blessed & privileged to hear this message for the first time as a 9 year old girl. It made an incredible impact on my life, and never fails to bless me, though I've listened to it literally hundreds of times! It is a convicting and soul searching impassioned message to the Church! I thank God for Bro. Reidhead's ministry and the truths he so stedfastly preached and taught. God has used this message on many occasions to draw me closer to Himself. THANK YOU for making it available here!! I am not surprised it is the most downloaded message!
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Amazing Revelation!
(March 03/2007)
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| Reviewed by: arod
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This message is so awesome because it digs deep into what it means to be an 'unsactified human being' motivated by self, working for self under the pretence of doing it for God. Reidhead conveys this theme expertly and powerfully against the backdrop of the evolving (but old) ideology that we call humanism, and by telling the story of a self-seeking minister from the Old Testament. The conclusion is a riveting message wich contronts our generation and denounces spirit of the anti-Chirst, the spirit that says I am God, I'll live for my benefit.
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For the glory of the Lamb that was slain...
(January 16/2007)
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| Reviewed by: Jeanie
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My grown 20-something children introduced me to this sermon. They said it "rocked their world!" I listened and wept at my selfishness in seeking God's blessing for me and my issues and at the strong call it gave for us to live for His Name, for His fame, for His acclaim. I shared the sermon with my dad, a preacher for 50-plus years and it knocked his socks off! He just called to tell me it was the most challenging message he'd heard in a long time and that he has already listened to it several times. The generations are being challenged!
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Knocked Down
(December 16/2006)
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| Reviewed by: jwebb
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Thank you so much my brother Paris Reidhead for bringing a word that touches the deepest part of a soul. Flat on the ground i lay as i so desperetly desire the clear view of my humanistic behavior so Chist may fill those areas.
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Great Sermon! but
(November 29/2006)
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| Reviewed by: RichieHolm
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Very passionate sermon! But were in the Bible does it say that Jesus suffered in hell? I've heard this preached before but could not be shown were in the Bible it was. I could totally understand it if it were in the Bible. Did God forget to put so important of a fact in the Bible? I think not, my perception of Jesus in hell is him preaching in hell, kicking the gates open and leading the Saints of old onto glory! Why was this sermon so great with that big but in it? I've asked God many times is this true but got no witness from God. It seems to me that if it were true it would be practical but it's just not in the word.
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Whats is you Philosophy of evangelism?
(November 10/2006)
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May the lamb that was slain receive the reward for His suffering!!! Very challenging.
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"WONDERFULLY CAPTURING!"
(November 04/2006)
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This sermon captured my attention more than any I had heard before! I've listened to it over 20 times, and HIGHLY recommend it to ALL Christians, especially leaders! I was led to examine my motives. Thank you Sermonindex!
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two thumbs up!
(October 25/2006)
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| Reviewed by: janspi
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I thought this was a great message. We need to hear more of the "old time Messages" that are not "Wattered down". I thank God for this website. Janspi
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MUST HEAR!
(October 15/2006)
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| Reviewed by: Mike007
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This will set your heart on fire and give you a fresh vision for ministry!
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wow
(October 02/2006)
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| Reviewed by: inadvance41
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Life-changing. I've been reading alot lately and found parts of my so-called walk in the legalist camp, part in the gnostic camp, and part in the humanist camp. I was no good to anyone. Thank you Father for this sermon on this day for this man. Brothers and sisters, we must be careful who we read these days. Some very inteligent people are getting confused in an effort to engage the post-modern culture and are being lead very far from the will of God. The salt loses its saltiness (taste and ability to preserve). This sermon is definitely salty.
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Thank You Paris Reidhead for changing this humanist
(August 28/2006)
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Its sad to find a sermon like this and seeing that its the one that is most listned to.......Why do I say this?? Because I know many churches are practicing the stench of humanism. Why did you come to Christ? Why do you go to church? Why do you read the word? Why do you pray? May this sermon show you why. Thought provoking sermon one that changed my life, hope it does the same for you.
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What a revelation
(March 26/2006)
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Exposes humanism and I didn't even know I was guilty. Everyone should hear this. We have been indoctrinated into humanism and don't even know it. This sermon changed how I see my service to God. An awesom lesson and an awesom listen.
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For HIS honor...
(February 21/2006)
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| Reviewed by: ConsiderHim
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'May the Lamb that was slain, receive the reward of His suffering'. So states the new abiding song of my heart...
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life changing
(December 11/2005)
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This is the sermon that God used to birth in me after 25 yrs of faithfull church going. He used this sermon to wake me up, into a revelation of God, and the game that I was playing.
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drvic
(November 03/2005)
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I understand why this message has been downloaded over 30,000 times. It is TRUTH stated in its purest form. God is all and deserves all!!
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Saved and now Converted
(November 03/2005)
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| Reviewed by: Snowdrop
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After leaving the Church in which i had been baptized and educated, i became a Born again Christian, and found that although i had not one regret at the change which by Gods Grace i was brought to, there was still something missing when i attended a born again Christian Church(es) and even spent a year at a bible college which i loved. Again and Again i found the question, Where is the Holyness??? was persistant in my spirit, but i sort off settled for well i'm saved by Grace and maybe thats it , its all i need! never being convinced, still seeking and asking and listening and wandering away at times. recently i began a more concentrated searching and have had the priviledge to find the great sermons listed in this room. it is for me a wonderful education, and most recently i have begun listening to Paris Riedhead sermons ( ten sheckels and a shirt being the latest one, and truly i am saying that i have been so personaly challenged, and so amazed and gratefull,with tears, that at last
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my favorite sermon of all time
(October 28/2005)
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I heard this sermon years ago when it was on casset and had lost the copy i had. today on a wim I searched the title and found it . It is still as powerful as I remembered and just as timely if not more so in our day of me me me we all need to be reminded that our purpose is " that the lamb who was slaine might recieve the reward of His suffering"
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Volcanic Eruption
(September 22/2005)
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This sermon is so powerful. There is so many different angles on things that I have never heard brought up. Reidhead and many other firecrackers like him so often mentioned Wesley. I don't even think we know who John Wesley was or what he preached, but it seems Reidhead did. Someone asked me about the excerpt of this sermon on 'Revival Hymn,' and when I told him it was Paris Reidhead, his reply was classic: 'That guy's a hoss.' This message gets right down into your spirit and questions the motives of all we do.
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Wowwww!
(June 25/2005)
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| Reviewed by: Butterfly91
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The time for semi commitment to Christ is over. The church needs to hear this message ... over and over again, until she not only hears to it, but lives it. If Christ is glorified in our lives, and we live holy and surrendered lives, preaching and living the Gospel, then the lost will see that He is real. Glory to God for this wonderful message - I feel I should make loads of copies and give them out to people in my fellowship.
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Shaped my life more than any other sermon
(June 14/2005)
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A well needed rebuke to all christians who seek the Lord only for self satisfaction. I have listened to this sermon probably 100 or more times.
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A truly anointed message
(June 05/2005)
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I would rate this message with 10 stars if that were available. I dowloaded it yesterday and have listened to it twice today.
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God's glory
(May 30/2005)
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amen.
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great
(May 12/2005)
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He words showed you yourself. mad you know what you heart is thinking. i think everyone should hear this sermon.
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the danger of self-deception
(May 03/2005)
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It did not FEEL wrong to the Levite to make the choices that he made. In fact, to his conscience, his decisions were wise. That reminds me of the many ministers who think their similar choices are wise. To them it makes sense to get a good job in a church with a decent salary. It makes sense to go for the biggest ministry available. To them, letting the church folk compromise with the ways of the world does NOT FEEL wrong. In fact, that's exactly what they are hired to do - and everyone feels happy. They say he is a great pastor - because he conforms to their expecations. He is their "priest" - just like they want - and they can have the best of both worlds - they think. This message - using a bilical account - is an excellent way of awakening one's conscience to sin - IN GOD'S EYES.
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excellant
(May 02/2005)
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This sermon blew me away. The very heart beat of the sermon was that of ultimate purpose and reason. A question we all must answer at sometime in our christian lives and thats one of ,"why am I serving the Lord in this or that". The answer to that question is the sum total to all our theology and understanding into who Jesus is and how He is to be fleshed out or expressed in this life.
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Something True
(March 01/2005)
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I fear I have to defend this sermon. Brio's response identifies that he either did not understand or did not fully listen to the sermon as a whole, specifically minutes 30-36. It does not describe Jesus as Humanist, and this is the point of the sermon. Serve God or serve man. Glorify God or dieify man. Jesus WAS God, and served the Father to the fullest. What a wonderful and potent sermon this is, and a powerfully related tool to much of what is being taught in my particular region today.
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OUTSTANDING!!!
(February 24/2005)
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I registered just to rate this fine sermon! This message is exactly what the Church needs today. A correcting balance to the seeker sensitive Piper/Warren writ. **Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Ecc 12:13.
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Life-Changing
(February 12/2005)
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Paris Reidhead makes a point to say, "Who do you serve?" This is a powerful, incredible sermon.
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Can I get some grace with that?
(February 11/2005)
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| Reviewed by: Brio
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I cannot take away from Reidhead, who is a fellow man seeking after God. But I fear this one sermon can be hijacked and used as a tool for extremism. Jesus, the manifestation and the very being of God walking on earth, did not appear to be such an anti-humanizer as this sermon bills God to be. Humanism as an extreme is indeed dangerous and sinful, but in review of Jesus' life, you can find him to be what Reidhead may consider a humanist. Jesus preached the Gospel of life... the gospel of leaving your former life for one of God's purpose, one full of life, full of vitality, full of reason to live. Jesus wept. Humanism!! No, maybe just realness. Perhaps many of the inherent truths of Jesus and Christianity are so convincing because they are so real. God, our Father, cares so much for us. And get this: he desires mercy, not sacrifice. (And didn't Jesus tell the Pharisees to go look into what that means!) He desires us to love him back and care about others, not just make so
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It did change my life, however...
(February 06/2005)
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This is a wonderful message. It did have a significant impact on me, even though the Holy Spirit has been leading me this way for some time now. I only had a problem with one line, that being that Jesus "suffered in hell". That is absolutely not scriptural or factual.
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The message for this generation.
(August 16/2004)
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| Reviewed by: sermonindex
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This message really brings a message from the Holy Spirit to this generation. It was preached once and never again, and the impact of this message in recorded form has been phenominal. Many people have been saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost for service in Gods Kingdom. Don't be slack listen to this sermon today! and tommorow and the next day until its spiritual truth impacts and changes your life.
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Greatest sermon of all time
(August 16/2004)
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| Reviewed by: KingJimmy
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The caliber of this sermon is simply outstanding, and I know very few that I would say are close to equal. This sermon radically challenges the trend of Christianity over the last few years that is very man centered, and calls us to again take up Christ centered Christianity.
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