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The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010

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Jesus commends a rhythm for life - worship, then work.

“Renewable Energy: The Rest of the Story” Luke 10:38-42 So with whom do you identify – Martha or Mary? Which one do you like better? I think I agree with the man who replied, “I like Martha best during dinner and I like Mary best after dinner.” It’s almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Already Have What You Need

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012

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God has placed the resources for our success within our reach.

SCRIPTURE 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 to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: *other

Do What You Do

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2013

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God will likely call you do to serve him and others with skills and passions you already have.

You will notice the PowerPoint slides today project images of earthen vessels, i.e., clay jars of various sizes and shapes and uses. The images are lifted from II Corinthians 4 where the bible says, “We now have this light shining in our hearts but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciples Go The Second Mile

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 30, 2019

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This message looks at what is behind Jesus' command for us to go the second mile. It's in the second mile that Jesus is most often glorified.

Disciples Go The Second Mile Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Text Genesis 24:9-20 How many of us are “it must be fair” kind of people? We are not going to do anything unless its fair or we are treated fairly. We show up to do something for God and then get angry because not enough showed up so we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-20, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

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The test, treasure and truth of giving

GIVING I heard the story of a young man who was hired as a switchman on the tracks. As part of his training a supervisor took him to the area of the track that he would be working. The supervisor asked him if he understood the switch and knew how it worked and he assured him that he did. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Of Increase

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 2, 2009

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We do not always understand what God is up to, nor do we understand how He does things in a way that would benefit us in the end.

God of Increase 1Kings 17:1 -15 Introduction: It doesn’t matter in what situation we are in right now. The bottom line is this: God is great, and He is able and willing to meet all our needs. I don’t know about you. but I’ve noticed how God can, at times be “strange” in the manner by which He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Abandoned To The Potter

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 5, 2008

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When clay is soft and pliable it is easy to make an impression on. When it becomes dry and hard change doesn’t come easy. In fact it can’t come unless the potter applies water and pressure to bring a pliable nature back to the clay.

JEREMIAH 18; Go down to the shop where clay pots and jars are made. I will speak to you while you are there.” So I did as he told me and found the potter working at his wheel. But the jar he was making did not turn out as he had hoped, so the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Anchored In The Storm Pt3

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2012

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Another tragedy that often happens when some people are going through a storm, is that they stop being faithful to God in the area of giving. So the third anchor we must throw out is

Part 1 & Part 2 Review 1. When You’re In A Storm, You Cannot Depend On Human Wisdom The sailors that were traveling with Paul were skilled and knowledgeable men. They knew what to do when they found themselves caught in a storm so they begin to lighten the ship’s load and even threw the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Rescue #2: Fresh Oil

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 17, 2013

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Before we can pour out the oil of the Holy Spirit into other people’s lives, we need to get filled up to overflowing first

THE RESCUE #2: FRESH OIL REVIEW LAST WEEK: We started our series looking at Elijah’s call of Elisha to replace him as prophet in Israel. Elisha received a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, and did twice as many miracles. God is calling us to do whatever it takes to reach the lost, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: *other

Go! And Praise With A Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

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The longest chapter in the Bible is not about laws and rituals—it is about delight in God's Word. Psalm 119 is a heart-felt celebration of God's truth, written by someone who deeply loved and honoured the Scriptures.

Go! And Praise with a Pure Heart - Psalm 119:7 Duration: 30 minutes Opening Prayer Lord, as we open Your Word today, open our hearts. Let Your truth be planted deep within us. Shape our thoughts, stir our affections, and strengthen our obedience. May Jesus Christ be glorified in all we say and do. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:7, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22, Psalm 51:17, John 1:14, Romans 5:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Appeal - Genesis 47:1-12 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

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So they won't be embraced into the culture of the Egyptians, all the religious festivals, all the things that are going on there. They’ll be separate.

…is positioning his family well. Not only they'll have the best land, but they'll be kept separate from everything else that' s going on. So they won't be embraced into the culture of the Egyptians, all the religious festivals, all the things that are going on there. They’ll be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sacrifical Lifestyle

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 3, 2003

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A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 The Widow’s Mite

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 1Kings 17:8-16 Mark 12: 38-44 "Sacrificial Lifestyle" 8 ¶ Then the word of the LORD came to him, 9 "Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you." 10 So he arose and went to Zarephath; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44, 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

How Big Is Your Vision

Contributed by Robert Donato on Jun 7, 2007

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God has a purpose and a plan for each church and we need to be devoted to accomplishing it.

How Big Is Your Vision? 2 Kings 4:1-7 What is your singular, most passionate desire? The greatest achievements in life are usually accomplished by this intense focus. Do you have a ruling passion? If so, what is it? Bob Feller was a great major leaguer, one of the very best. As a child, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Emergency 911, "God I Need Your Help Again"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2013

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Society, has raised to many generations, they have let the accuser allow them to think, that God is somehow unapproachable and to busy to be bothered with anything but the 911 emergencies of life. He not only has the time, but wants to help His children!

Emergency 911, "God I Need Your Help Again" Mal 3:6 MSG 6-7"I am God yes, I Am. I haven't changed. And because I haven't changed, you, the descendants of Jacob, haven't been destroyed. James 1:17 NKJ 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ms. Mary Said

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 4, 2017

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Mary knew where her son had come from. She understood the makeup of his DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID or we like to simply say - DNA. Mary said you need to do whatever Jesus tells you, because I have learned he is just like his Daddy.

TITLE: MISS MARY SAID…. SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 2:1-11 I am excited this morning, this First Day of the Year and First Sunday of the New Year 2017. Not sure where the Holy Spirit will take us this year as we preach from this Pulpit, however; I believe we have a message this morning, this first ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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