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  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    A Tale Of Two Sisters

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 254 ratings
     | 41,483 views

    This is a message about Mary & Martha and how one ought to choose the "best" of the "good" during the coming year.

    Luke 10:38-42 A Tale of Two Sisters Intro: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Dirty Water Pot PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,390 views

    Explores God's perfect timing, as illustrated in the wedding at Cana story, encouraging us to trust in His divine schedule and plan.

    Good morning, family! It's always such a blessing to be able to gather together like this, isn't it? We're all here, in this place, ready to learn and grow together. I'm just tickled pink to have the chance to share with you something that's been on my heart recently. Before we get into the meat of ...read more

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    God’s Timing Is Always Best

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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    GOD HAS A PERFECT TIME FOR EVERYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN. THE WEDDING IN CANA IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW JESUS USED A BAD CIRCUMSTANCE TO SHOW HOW GOD CARES FOR HIS PEOPLE.

    GOD’S TIMING IS ALWAYS BEST JOHN 2:1-12 TODAY WE ARE COMPLETING A SERIES LOOKING AT SOME OF THE EARLY EVENTS AND STATEMENTS OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. THIS MORNING WE WILL LOOK AT THE FIRST RECORDED “SIGN” OF JESUS’ POWER WHEN HE TURNED THE WATER INTO WINE AT A MARRIAGE IN CANA OF GALILEE. WEDDINGS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • LUCY PAYNTER avatar

    Pour Out

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on May 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
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    As we celebrate mother's day today, we will share about a mother who fought against all odds to keep her sons from slavery.

    2 Kings 4:1-7 New International Version (NIV) The Widow’s Olive Oil 4 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Bond avatar

    For Whom Do You Dance?

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    John the Baptist is one person who recognized the person to whom he was answerable. He only lived for God’s sake!

    I’m not sure how many of you have seen the most recent Star Wars release that came out a couple of years ago now, Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. If you did, I have no doubt that one of the supporting characters caught your attention. His name was Jar Jar Binks, and he was, in my eyes the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2018
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    A study of three characters from the Gospels—Martha the whining worker, Mary the willing worshiper and Lazarus the walking witness.

    Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness TEXT: Please note with me three texts: Luke 10:38-42 – “Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #56 Lavish Love Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 7, 2021
     | 2,750 views

    Just before the Passion of Christ, Mark tells us a story of extravagant love shown to Jesus by Mary who models for us the kind of love we should show to our Savior.

    #56 Lavish Love Series: Mark Chuck Sligh November 7, 2021 NOTE: The conclusion of this message was adapted from David Dykes’ sermon on the same text on SermonCentral.com. It’s worth reading his whole sermon. TEXT: Mark 14:1-11 – “After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sinner Transformed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 371 views

    What is it that takes a person from my life as a Sinner to a life that embraces the forgiveness of Jesus Christ?

    The Sinner Transformed November 17, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 7:36-50 We are continuing today in the last few of our parables. And today's parable is very timely. Today's parable is about the transformed sinner. Now come on when you think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Tale Of Two Widows

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,949 views

    This is the story of two women who learned that our’s is the God of the impossible.

    There’s disappointment. There’s discouragement, and then there’s hopelessness. If you’ve ever really known hopelessness, then you know the difference. It’s that point when you feel you truly have nothing to look forward to but more despair and defeat. You just don’t believe the sun will rise ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Big Tkhings

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,043 views

    This is about getting the rights things done first.

    Big Things A professor took a jar and carefully place some large rocks in it. When he had put all the rocks that he could he asked the class is the jar full. most said yes. Then he took out some small rocks and begin to put them in the Jar. Again he ask is the jar full. What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    When It's Hard To Connect

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2016
     | 4,721 views

    Start with some weak reasons and finally talk about the main reason why people fail to connect with God (Title, outline and material from Dr. Tim Clinton & Dr. Joshua Straub's book, God Attachment, chapter 7, pg. 95-110)

    HoHum: When I was a boy, my mother had a cookie jar much like this one.  Most of the time it was filled with cookies.  My mother would sometimes tell me not to eat any cookies before dinner because it would spoil my appetite.  Well, I remember on time when I didn't listen to what my mother told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    An Outline For Jeremiah’s Unusual Purchases Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 18, 2021
     | 3,018 views

    This outline summarizes each of Jeremiah's three unusual purchases. The outline could be used for a single message or Bible study on various topics.

    Introduction: Jeremiah delivered some of the last messages God ever gave to the nation of Judah, the southern kingdom. God also told him to make at least three unusual purchases which also gave object lessons to the nation. The first was a linen waistband, the second was a jar of clay, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 28, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    The Great forgiveness of God.

    Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 1. This passage emphasizes the unpayable debt to God that we owe. The Bible clearly identifies us as “helpless” as this slave Rom 5:6 The prodigal son was helpless. Eph 2:1 calls us dead in trespasses and sins. We owe a debt that is unlimited. The legal term is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Changing Your Atmosphere

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 29,793 views

    You are in control of the atmosphere you live in, You have the power within you to create The atmosphere that God dwells in.

    Mark 14:3-9 3And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 4And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Willing And Able

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 4, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    Don’t let your doubts keep you from asking God to help you.

    Have you ever noticed a child can help you realize how dirty a place is? My youngest daughter Ashley is a human vacuum. No matter how clean we have the house she can discover the tiniest things. I suppose what I should do is get down on all fours and crawl around the house to get close to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan