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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Grace Is The Difference

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 16, 2010
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    During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C. S. Lewis wandered into the room. "What is the rumpus all about

    During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating various possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Has To Bruise You, To Use You

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2022
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    Why do Christians suffer? For us to be a tried & tested people; to help us be sympathetic to others; to show the lost how Jesus makes a difference. God lets us suffer, then receive comfort, so that we can give His comfort to others.

    GOD HAS TO BRUISE YOU, TO USE YOU 2 Cor. 1:3-7 INTRODUCTION A. WHY HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ME? 1. M. Night Shyamalan's film “Unbreakable” begins with a train wreck. Everyone on board is killed—over a hundred people—except for one. David Dunn not only survives the wreck, he walks away without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discovery: Labels Lie Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Oct 20, 2016
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    Our identity is found only through an understanding of the grace of Jesus Christ

    Discovery: Labels Lie Luke 7:36-50 Where do you see yourself in this passage? 1. Too many times we see ourselves like Simon the Pharisee: labeling others 2. Too many times, we see ourselves like the woman: labeled by others 3. Too few times we see ourselves like Jesus: seeing self ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practice Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2015
     | 14,207 views

    Gratitude brings God's blessings into life's struggles. Gratitude magnifies God's goodness in the midst of life's pain.

    Why do you really want to remember something? Why make the effort to recall? • If you are studying, your answer may be: I want to pass the exam. I need to remember what the teacher says and what the right answer is. • After that, it doesn’t matter that much. Most of us forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Challenge To Love Much  Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2025
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    Our text today does not contain a miracle as such. The setting is a much more relaxed atmosphere - dinner at Simon’s house. The Pharisees play a major role in the story of Jesus.

    The Challenge to Love Much    Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Last week we saw Jesus demonstrate amazing powers as he healed the centurion’s servant at a distance and raised the son of the widow of Nain. The miracles of Jesus serve to: -Show us his great love and compassion for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay Out Of The Cookie Jar If You Want To Lose Weight.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 20, 2011
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    We go through things in this life and there is always questions we ask most of the time. "Why would God allow this to happen to me?" Next is a question that many of us have. How can we better recognize the hand of God moving in our lives? These are a coup

    Stay out of the Cookie Jar if you want to lose weight. We go through things in this life and there is always questions we ask most of the time. "Why would God allow this to happen to me?" Next is a question that many of us have. How can we better recognize the hand of God moving in our lives? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Magdelene Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 6, 2020
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    The resurrection narratives of four gospels record very precisely how things were moving from one stage to the other. All of them want to give credit to Mary Magdalene as the first evangelist of the Kingdom of God was Mary Magdalene. Read to know the power of a converted woman.

    Resurrection Day Theme: First Evangelist Mary Text: John 20:10-19 Introduction: The resurrection narratives in all four gospels record very precisely how things were moving from one stage to the other. All of them want to give credit to Mary Magdalene as the first person to meet the Resurrected ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Giving Our Best For God

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 12, 2006
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    This is a passage that really speaks for itself. It looks at how much the glass of water meant to David, the great lengths his men went to get it, and how David then gave it to God in worship. Would we be willing to do the same?

    I want you all to turn with me to the book of 2 Samuel 23:13-17, but I’m not going to read it to you right now like we normally do. I want to tell this story and build on it because this is a story that almost preaches itself. It’s a powerful story that shows a lot about the heart of David and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeing Him For Who He Is

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 6, 2019
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    When we begin to Jesus for who He really is we will begin to come alive in Him.

    Seeing Him For Who He Is OKAY – today we begin a brand new series that I am calling, ‘Come Alive.’ In John 10:10… Jesus spoke these awesome, powerful, hopeful – life giving words… I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. In others words B/S Jesus left all of the glories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Run Well Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2019
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     | 8,934 views

    When we run the race our calling is to be jars of clay. The Christian race is not run to bring attention to ourselves, but to put all the attention onto the treasure which is within us. When we run like this then we are running well.

    Message 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Run Well We are continuing our series on “Running the Race”. Today our focus will be on the question of “Running Well”. As we think about this question I want to bring your mind back to 1983. It was the year an ultra-marathon took place in Australia. A running race ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Hensley avatar

    "Memories, Prayers And A Bright Future"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 8, 2002
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     | 12,414 views

    Paul loved the church at Phillipi, find out why!

    West Greeley Baptist Church August 11 2002 Philippians 1: 1-3 “Memories, prayers and a bright future” By Pastor Mark Hensley 3I thank my God every time I remember you. 4In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Just Another Day In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016
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     | 18,139 views

    Moses is about to find out what we all need to find out, God uses broken things!!

    Intro: Exodus chapter 3 is the continuing journey of God to set His people Israel free. Moses failed in his own power to set his people free. He fled to the desert and seems to be leading a normal life. Remember failure does not disqualify you for being used of God. Only men determine that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumph And Tragedy Series

    Contributed by Jon Rohr on Mar 18, 2008
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    Where do I fit in to the Triumph and tragedy of Passion week? Am I celebrating the presence of Jesus or critical of Him? Am I overwhelmed by Him, or contemptuous of those who follow Him?

    Sermon: Triumph and Tragedy or Where Do I Fit? Series: Easter Season 2008 Text: John 12:1-11 March 16, 2008 AM John 12:1-11 (NIV) Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 "Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    I want the Church to grow but do I want people my friends don’t want?

    I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Galatians 2:11-14 Norman Cates tells the story of a guy who prayed every morning: "Lord, if you want me to tell someone about you today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Forgiveness Makes You Whole And Saves Your Soul Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    Do we really understand what Christ accomplished or fully grasp what God offers to those who trust in Jesus for their salvation?

    This month we are considering together the Supernatural Stream of Healing & Wholeness and my title for this mornings sermon is: Forgiveness makes you whole and saves your soul! Easter is rapidly approaching, the celebration of Jesus paying the price for our sin, His suffering and death on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal