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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    The Ultimate Wedding Guest

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010
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     | 4,627 views

    When Jesus came to the world, the first sign He did was to turn the water into wine, signifying the joy of God's good news.

    Many teachers today will use a power point presentation to give a visual picture of what they are trying to communicate. In his gospel, John uses the same technique. His purpose in writing the gospel is to prove that Jesus is the Son of God (John 20:31). To prove his point, John sets before us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 25, 2012
     | 5,916 views

    THIS MESSAGE DEALS WITH JESUS TELLING THE PEOPLE THAT HE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN PHYSICAL FOOD.

    CLW 9.23.2012 JOHN 6:25-40 25When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” 26Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Deception Of Destiny

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,207 views

    Within the church today there is a growing desperation for Christians to know their destiny.

    It seems that every new generation has a growing desire to know their purpose in life and to understand why they are here on Planet Earth. Even within the church, there is growing desperation for Christians to know their destiny. Many religions in the world teach that all major events in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Lesson In Fishing"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    There is no acceptable excuse for a church to die.

    John 21:1-14 “A Lesson In Fishing” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel Lesson for this morning takes place in Galilee, near the place where Jesus fed the five-thousand another meal of bread and fish. Seven of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 3) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2020
     | 5,711 views

    In Romans 15:1-13, Paul encourages all of us to follow the example of our Lord in putting the good of others before our own interest, and he encourages us to seek a unity that will enable us to effectively praise God with one heart and one voice.

    A. The story is told of a little boy who got into an argument with two boys twice his size. 1. The little boy drew a line in the sand and dared the two boys to cross it. 2. The two bigger boys accepted the challenge and crossed over the line. 3. Immediately, the little boy’s face lit up with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 3,309 views

    Every member ministry.

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 4-10. Ill: • The greatest wall ever built by human hands; • Stretches 1500 miles along the northern boundary of China. • It was begun in the third century B.C. by the emperor Shih Huang Ti, • It was built in defence against the Huns, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 4,771 views

    Jesus was not just a great teacher and healer. He’s the risen Lord and Saviour, the Son of God who died and rose so we could be made righteous in God’s sight.

    One of the comments you often hear from non-Christians is that they quite like Jesus but they’re not so keen on God. Jesus is all loving, sacrificing, etc, while God seems so judgmental, so angry. People are happy to have a saviour. They’re happy to have someone who always forgives; ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How Clear Is Your Vision?

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014
     | 7,526 views

    The mission of the local church is to enable as many people as possible to know, to love, and to serve God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.

    A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly deacons meeting. After giving a passionate plea that would bring tears to a Broadway audience and really “selling” the idea to the deacon board, they voted down the pastors proposed changes 12-1. The chairman of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crew On The Roof

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Mar 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,410 views

    Loving our friends means bringing them to Jesus.

    Luke 5:17-26 17 Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. 18 Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Brings Good News Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,057 views

    Things sometimes look bad but Jesus coming brings the Kingdom of God near

    By Rev Bill Stewart On the 8 May 1945, Victory in Europe Day, the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill broadcast to the nation that Germany had surrendered and that a final cease fire on all war fronts in Europe would come into effect at one minute past midnight that night. The Act of Military ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    Jesus has told us in His own words: He is the only true light leading to salvation!

    The Light of the World In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus made an incredible statement to the Jews in response to a discussion about the greatness of Abraham. This is what Jesus said: John 8:58 (NASB) Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cosmic Battle For Authority

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    Jesus came to conquer and disarm Satan. Mark 1 is about "authority". The minisrty of Jesus actively engages and defeats satan and his demons. The ultimate defeat was the cross and resurrection.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 1, 2009 Epiphany IV Redeemer Mark 1:21-28 “The Cosmic Battle for Authority” There is an ongoing cosmic battle happening in the world around us as Satan seeks to possess and destroy the lives and souls of men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Six Stages Of Spiritual Sight

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,862 views

    The blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. This formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s confronted by the Pharisees, and by Jesus as well. We are going to concentrate on Jesus as seen by thi

    The last time we were in our study in John, we looked at 9:1-7 and saw Jesus give sight to the blind man. This blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. In tonight’s study, this formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence Of Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012
     | 4,324 views

    This passage pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel and that is the evidence of faith. Jesus has just challenged us to open our eyes and look because the fields are white for harvest. Of course, He was talking about witnessing, about sharing th

    Tonight’s passage is a fairly short passage and is really a very simply passage, but it pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel and that is the evidence of faith. We are still in chapter 4 of John verses 43-45. Jesus has just challenged us to open our eyes and look because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Suggestions For Growing Ministers

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,861 views

    In chapter 4. Paul warns for the coming apostasy in the church. He talks about three classes of ministers: good ministers with persuasive preaching, godly ministers who practiced what they preached, and growing ministers who were making notable progress for the kingdom of God.

    Subject: Godly Suggestions for Growing Ministers Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 “Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. 12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist