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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Preserved, Not Pickled

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    All too often we see so many pickle-faced people in church.

    PRESERVED, NOT PICKLED Psalm 121:1-8 INTRO: As a little boy, I remember my mother putting up jar after jar of food for the winter. My question was mostly the same: “What’s that?” She would patiently point out the various items of vegetables. Then she said, “This jar is preserves and these jars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Things Can Make A Big Difference Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,499 views

    2008 Palm Sunday Message

    (Slide 1) As I reflected on the dramatic reading this week, I remembered a visual presentation of a familiar story that I saw this past week that reminds us that little things can make a big difference. ‘A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Recycled People

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,472 views

    God is a master at recycling and reshaping our lives into something new.

    Title: Recycled People Text: Acts 9:1-20 Thesis: God is a master at recycling and reshaping our lives into something new. Introduction There is a growing awareness of increasing efforts to recycle… it is going on all around us: The most notable home in Colorado built with recycled materials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 103 views

    The Father who fills emptiness with joy also calls life out of death — His heart transforms every sorrow into resurrection celebration.

    (John 2 & John 11 — From Cana to Bethany) --- Introduction — A God Who Loves to Celebrate When you open the Gospel of John, you expect thunder. You expect the heavens to split, angels to announce, prophets to proclaim. But the first public act of Jesus isn’t in a temple, or on a mountain, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Seeing The Treasure In Others

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

    If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Truly Living Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,736 views

    Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." The message explores what it means to have Jesus as your life, and to live abundantly.

    (Preached Easter Sunday 2006) As the children are going out, I’m reminded of the story of a Sunday School teacher who was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at her class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Faithful Steward (3) Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 3,297 views

    . There is a direct link between our spiritual journey and our practical stewardship. Paul leads us from glory to giving.

    THE FAITHFUL STEWARD I CORINTHIANS 16:1-4 INTRODUCTION: “Now concerning the collection.” What about the offering. In chapter 15 Paul has talked about the resurrection, rapture and reality. Chapter 16 is different. It’s as if Paul takes a break and comes back from Heaven to Earth. He goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,247 views

    The triumphal entry was significant not only to the people of Jesus' days but to Christians throughout history.

    THEME: IT IS FINISHED TOPIC: THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY TEXT: JOHN 12:12-19. INTRODUCTION It becomes clear that the triumphal entry was a significant event, not only to the people of Jesus' day but to Christians throughout history. We celebrate Palm Sunday to remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Advice For A New Beginning

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,384 views

    The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

    “Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformer

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,288 views

    Jesus is the “Transformer”, and through his abundant grace we are transformed from plain old water into the finest of wine.

    Water into Wine A minister is driving and he’s stopped for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath, and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” And the minister says, “Just water.” The trooper says, “Then why do I smell ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "A Glorious Superabundance Of Grace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    A sermon about the abundance, extravagance, transformation, and new possibilities that God offers through Christ.

    John 2:1-11 “A Glorious Superabundance of Grace” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. As many of you know I’m taking a course at the VA hospital called Clinical Pastoral Education. This past week we had kind of a neat ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Not Wanting Christ's Return

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,285 views

    Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Many don’t want His return.

    MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Why aren’t more believers excited about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Help Of The Helpless Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,830 views

    God is the help of the helpless. When we turn to Him in times of need, we receive mercy and find His grace. If we need it, God can meet it.

    We have been reading the ministries of the various prophets, mainly with the Kings and dealing with the affairs of the nations. • Today, we have come to the segment where we read of a prophet ministry with the ordinary, dealing with the common needs of life. • These incidents show us that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,357 views

    Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- unrefined, uncultured, impulsive, and passionate....

    Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God! -2 Corinthians 4:7 Illustration. Hold a clay jar. Can that which is little contain that which is big? Can that which is finite encompass that which is infinite? Yes. How? Left the jar and remove the cap from its top.) It can. -It can, if it’s an open ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking Out Of Debtor's Prison

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 19,772 views

    A biblical widow listened to the advice of Elisha to get out of debt. The techniques that she used can get us out of debt too.

    March 18, 2001 2 Kings 4:1-7 “Breaking out of debtor’s prison” INTRODUCTION In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist