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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    New Year's Groanings

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,689 views

    While this world is no longer the one that “God pronounced very good,” Romans 8:18-27 states we as Christians can experience unspeakable joy while living on this earth when we allow our groaning to focus not on our current suffering but on the glory we are about to receive!

    New Year’s Groanings Romans 8:18-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever since God announced a curse upon this world it has been incredibly difficult to survive and thrive amongst the “thorns” of life. Living through the pain of violence, disease, starvation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Too Much Life

    Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2023
     | 3,230 views

    Each of us lives in our own Bethany in a manner of speaking. And our Bethany is determined by whether we are allowing Jesus to come in, or we have too much life to give him time to give us even more life.

    Too Much Life Sunday, March 26, 2023 Bethany was a little town just about 2 miles from the gates of Jerusalem and during his earthly ministry it became a favorite place for Jesus to stop as he traveled. The name Bethany is interpreted to mean many different things, depending upon which scholar ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's That In The Bushes Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,501 views

    WHen your in the thick of a problem, stop and listen, God’s provision is nearby.

    Background of story • God made a covenant with Abraham that he would be the father of a great nation • God gave Abraham and Sarah a son, Isaac, in their old age • In the context of our scripture reading this morning: o God told Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice to God Genesis 22:1-2 1 Now it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfume On A Guy?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    Message about Mary’s sacrifice of expensive perfume to anoint Jesus before His death.

    Perfume on a Guy? Matthew 26:6-13 June 14, 2009 Me: Most of you know that my wife and I lived in Colorado Springs, CO, for two years, just after we got married. We worked for The Navigators, which is a missions organization that I was involved with while I was in college. We were part of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Sinner Transformed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 525 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

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Who Me, What Difference Would I Make?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    everyone of them had the same opportunity to do something extravagant for Jesus, but none of them realized the importance of what was about to happen

    Who me, What difference would I make? Many people have asked that very same question down throughout the ages. The accuser would have you think, none at all. And if you have to ask yourself that, every time your asked to do something, that’s bigger than you think that you can handle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Story

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 15,736 views

    A demonstration of divine and human love intermingling.

    Love Story Luke 7:36-50 I LIKE LOVE STORIES. I guess I’m just a hopeless romantic. In Luke, chapter 7, we find a love story of the highest sort. It is not a romance; it’s far above that. It’s the story of one woman’s devotion to her God. The scene is the courtyard of the house of Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Getting Your Focus Right

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 6,559 views

    Around the table with Jesus only Mary had the correct focus. This sermon examines all the different foci of those represented.

    Updated: 3rd April 2001 (was previously only in ’skeleton’ form) (1) INTRODUCTION: According to Rev 3:20, when we ask Jesus into our lives He comes to feast with us! In this story, there are many people around that table with Jesus but all with a different ’FOCUS’ - Mary is seen as having the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Will You Be Remembered?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    We study Mary of Bethany for a good example of building a MEMORIAL that will stand the test of time. Mary is found three times at Jesus’ feet.

    HOW WILL I BE REMEMBERED? FOUND AT JESUS’ FEET! MARY OF BETHANY TEACHES US A LESSON STILL REAL TODAY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE YOU EVER DESIRED TO BE SPECIAL? DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEBERED? A. Live so the Preacher can tell the truth at your funeral! B. I am told ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Party Crasher Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,589 views

    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

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Power Disguised In Weakness And Brokenness

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    God makes use of good and bad times to mold and shape the Christian so that they can have an intimate relationship with Him.

    Throughout my marriage, I continually struggled with the many constraints imposed upon me because of my wife’s health and multiple medical issues that required constant care and the time needed for meeting those needs. I made a legion of attempts to find a job that would provide the income ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Worship

    Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    Defining the physical act of Worship

    Radical Worship Intro: Worship is what we were created to do it is our response to God, worship is not a feeling I get when the music is good, worship is creations default setting, Scripture says Ps. 148:7-9 says the trees mountains and hills worship Rev. 5:13 JOHN hears all creators in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    A Sinner Came To Dinner (Sermonette) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,660 views

    To discuss a sinner who came to dinner while Jesus ate at a Pharisee’s house. Being reviled by all, full of remorse, she found forgiveness at Jesus’ feet while washing them with her tears and wiping them with her hair. She was forgiven of her sins and restored.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. She Came to Him Reviled 2. She Bore Her Remorse 3. She Left Him Restored Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a theme: "A Sinner Came To Dinner." This lesson deals with a woman of the city who has many sins, comes to Jesus condemned but shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffry Abitan avatar

    Express Love

    Contributed by Jeffry Abitan on Mar 7, 2020
     | 3,264 views

    Today I will preach about the other side of the coin, our love towards God. Christianity is a religion of action, religion of compassion, love, and mercy. FAITH WITHOUT ACTION IS A DEAD FAITH.

    How are we going to express our love for God? 1. Express your love to God by obeying If you love God to obey his commandments! John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    One Hundred Percent

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    Mary gave 100%. What she had she did. What she possessed she gave. Have you given Christ your all? What are you doing with what you have? Are you giving 100%?

    100% MARK 14:3-9 INTRODUCTION: On the evening prior to what is called the Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, our Lord Jesus Christ was a dinner guest in the home of Simon the Leper in Bethany about two miles southeast of Jerusalem along with Lazarus and his two sisters, Mary and Martha. At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist