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Christ's Final Week: Preparing To Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006

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Mary’s anointing the feet of Christ was a true act of worship that was sacrificial, selfless, and significant.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: PREPARING TO DIE JOHN 12:1-12 Introduction: In Matthew 20:17 – 19 … Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Part 7 - Your Great Giving To God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 6, 2007

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Most people don’t understand this thing about giving to the Lord and His church. We have to learn to be givers -- And Mary can help us, because she was a great giver.

Your Great Giving to God Mark 14:1-9 (2007 Series - Giving to Grow) (Part 7) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 28, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Mark 14. We are just two days before the cross when we get to this story of magnificent giving. It’s a story so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Party Crasher Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 26, 2012

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A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 36 to 50

Luke 7: 36 – 50 Party Crasher 36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat. 37 And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stewardship Is About The Heart, Not Causes Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 3, 2018

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But part of stewardship is motive. Yes, giving is part of stewardship, but what is needed is not a rulebook telling us what to give, how much to give, by what means we give. What is needed is a heart that is right with Jesus.

Video: The Power of Giving (1:29 min) (Available on SermonCentral.com) What Every Christian Needs to Know About Stewardship: Stewardship in church terms has always meant giving. But over the last few weeks we have looked at stewardship meaning so much more. We established that all we have is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fragrant Worship

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

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This morning we are going to look at an individual whose heart was Gripped by the Greatness of God.

Cornerstone Church June 5, 2005 FRAGRANT WORSHIP Matthew 26:1-16 The Illustration: “After being away on business, Tim, thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. ‘How about some perfume?’ he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

People Jesus Commended For Their Giving Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 13, 2008

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Most people think it’s rude to talk about other people’s giving but Jesus didn’t have any qualms about it.

Everyone enjoys being recognized for the good they have accomplished even if they do the “No really, you don’t have to” thing. They enjoy being thanked and acknowledged for what they’ve done, maybe not publically but people want to know they have made a difference in their world. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Focus In Matthew: Magi Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 17, 2015

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As we look at Matthew 2 and the people known as the Magi, three phrases caught my attention this year as I was reading the Christmas story. "King of the Jews" "Overjoyed" "Presented Him with Gifts"

CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: MAGI MATTHEW 2:1-12 READ Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commended By The Giver Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 24, 2018

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This message looks at 3 different times that Jesus commended people for what they gave.

Everyone enjoys being recognized for the good they have accomplished even if they do the “No really, you don’t have to” thing. They enjoy being thanked and acknowledged for what they’ve done, maybe not publically but people want to know they have made a difference in their world. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Serving The Lord In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Nov 30, 2000

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A challenge to be fervent in our work until Jesus comes.

“SERVING THE LORD IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING” Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Romans 12:11 “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”  TEV – “Work hard, and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Expensive Worship

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

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Expensive worship, Mark 14:3-6 August 25, 2002 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Flip Wilson was a popular comedian several years ago, and one of his characters was a Preacher at the “What’s Happening Now Church.” Flip did a Skit where he told about this preacher. He’d shout ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken Things God Uses

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2018

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God has often taken broken things and made them useful again. God used a broken covenant, broken branches, and broken people to accomplish His purposes.

BROKEN THINGS GOD USES Amos 9:11-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Driving in the Middle -- Rocky Meyerson 1. A policeman looked up to see a woman racing down the center of the road at 100 m.p.h. He pulled her over and said, "Hey, lady, would you mind telling me why you're going so fast down the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“spectators Or Combatants?” Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

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Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction “The tale is told of a soldier during the Civil War who simply could not make up his mind which side of the conflict he supported. Thus, he dressed in a blue coat and gray pants, and walked down the center of the battlefield confident of his approval by both sides…and was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Being Content

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 8, 2018

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Happiness is not dependent on life's circumstances but on the belief in a risen Savior who always does good to those who love Him. To learn how to be thankful all the time keep reading.

Being Content Philippians 4:12-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While most people’s goal in life is to be happy then why is our natural state one of discontentment? Approximately 9.14 billion U.S. dollars are spent in Canada alone to convince us to buy goods ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Does Our Giving Matter To God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 26, 2007

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Our giving matters to God, because: 1. It's an obligation to God (Mal 3:6-9). 2. It brings demonstrations of God’s blessing (Mal 3:10-12). 3. It reflects our adoration for the Lord (Luk 7:36-50). 4. It can help a desperate situation (Php 4:13-19).

Does Our Giving Matter to God? Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 7:36-50, Philippians 4:13-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 28, 2014 (Revised and updated from a sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church Nov. 10, 2006.) *Years ago, a friend of ours started coming to church with us, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Philippians 4:13-19, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jtv: America's Next Top Model #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

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Jesus is calling us to radical love and generosity now.

For those who haven’t been with us before, we’ve been walking through a Lenten message series entitled, “JTV or Jesus Television.” You see American’s watch an average of 32 hours of TV per week. Almost a third of our waking hours are spent being affected or infected by the information disseminated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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