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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    What Was On Jesus' Mind?

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009
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    It was the last fews hours that Jesus had with his disciples. What did he emphasize to them during this last night before his death? What was most important for them to remember?

    What Was on Jesus’ Mind? Palm Sunday John 17:20-26 April 5, 2009 We begin the observance with one of the most excellent times of the year in the Christian religious tradition: Holy Week. It begins with Palm Sunday (today) culminating in the celebration of the Easter season that begins next Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living A Legacy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
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    In order to ‘Live a Legacy of Faith’ we need to have a better grasp of faith in our lives; its definition, development, demand, design, & duty.

    Text: Hebrews 10:35-39 Introduction: 1. In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the film shown on the telecast, as the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    My Sheep Hear My Voice

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 21, 2010
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    There are two Greek words translated as "word" in the Scriptures. The Greek words are "Logos" and "Rhema". Faith Comes by hearing and hearing by the word "Rhema" of God. Updated January 2020.

    I am convinced ... that we are too easily distracted ... in the rush ... of this modern ... in which we live. There are so many choices ... There are so many distractions ... all ... demanding ... our time ... and ... our attention. Sadly, ... it seems ... that we only hear ... what we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
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     | 21,108 views

    If God were to answer all your prayers with ’yes’ how would the kingdom be furthered?

    2. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 19th, 2009 Prayer On March 4th, 2009 in Fort Pierce Florida a tragedy occurred. A woman was experiencing as emergency situation at a local McDonalds. It seems as if the police did not take her seriously when she called 911. This poor woman suffered in a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Transformation Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 5,707 views

    Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

    Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Continue The Journey Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on May 7, 2008
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    There are a lot of "religions" and "belief" systems that sound pretty convincing. But when you have been planted properly, why even consider them, just "Continue the Journey."

    Introduction I. Maybe you have recently read a book or article about so-called “near death” experiences. A. I admit, I really haven’t read a complete book or even an article on the subject, but I know that there are many out there. B. I have heard people relate their “experience” on shows like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Soldiers For Christ

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 3, 2010
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     | 37,909 views

    I believe to honor our vets we must place God first in our thoughts and relate military service to that of our service to God. We need to ask ourselves, “What is involved in serving Christ?

    Soldiers for Christ Scripture: 2 Timothy 2: 3-4 Date: 7 November 2010 Purpose: I believe to honor our vets we must place God first in our thoughts and relate military service to that of our service to God. We need to ask ourselves, “What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Be Strong

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 22, 2011
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     | 10,660 views

    The soldier is upheld by the thought of final victory. The athlete is upheld by the vision of the crown. The farmer is upheld by the hope of the harvest. Each of them submits to the discipline and the toil for the sake of the glory which shall be. It is s

    Opening illustration: Felipe Massa of Brazil should have won the Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore in September 2008. But as he drove off from a refueling stop while in the lead, the fuel hose was still attached. By the time his team removed the hose, he had lost so much time that he finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trinity Xx Series

    Contributed by R Daniel Carlson on Oct 12, 2013
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     | 7,948 views

    A sermon based on the Gospel of St Matthew, chapter 22 verses 1-14

    Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Have you ever been invited to a wedding ceremony? I suppose at one time or another we all have, right? In fact for some of us, it may have been our own wedding. But how many of us have ever been invited by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Yolo: You Only Live Once, So Don't Worry Yourself To Death

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,553 views

    Worry strangles the peace and purpose right out of our lives.

    I read a funny joke about 2 blondes. I know how you guys wait all week long for one of my cheesy jokes. Well, there were two blonds travelling in an airplane from LA to New York. About an hour into the flight, the pilot announced that they had lost an engine, but NOT TO WORRY, there are three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Relax

    Contributed by Andre King on Oct 17, 2015
     | 10,760 views

    How can a Christian relax in this crazy, lost and dying world?

    • IF YOU ARE A BOSS, AN EMPLOYEE, A PARENT, A STUDENT, A CITIZEN, A VOTER OR A SPOUSE, IF YOU KEEP UP WITH THE NEWS, IT MAY BE HARD FOR YOU TO RELAX. FROM MSN NEWS THIS WEEK… • A DRIVE BY SHOOTING OCCURRED IN HATTIESBURG MISSISSIPPI OUTSIDE A MILITARY FACILITY. • 8 PEOPLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Room For Jesus

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,078 views

    Make room for Jesus; He made room for you

    Remember the radio and tv program “Fibber McGee and Molly?” The most memorable thing is Fibber’s closet. For those too young to know or too old to remember, here is a clip showing that closet. [CLIP]. Too full, too disorganized, too careless. Needed a good cleaning out! Sometimes our lives are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isaac Ties The Knot Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018
     | 8,076 views

    The 41st in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we discuss marriage

    Isaac Ties the Knot (Genesis pt. 41) Text: Genesis 24:34-67 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last week we saw how Abraham had sent his servant to get a wife for Isaac, and in the first part of our text, we get a word for word recount of those events from the servant. And to a lot of people, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Shall Roll Away The Stone

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 28, 2018
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     | 44,800 views

    Easter gives us an opportunity each year to revisit the empty tomb and be reminded of the power of God, who is able to do more than we can ask or imagine.

    Who Shall Roll Away the Stone? Study Text: Mark 16:1-8 Introduction: - Mark tells us that when the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices to prepare Jesus’ body for burial. - Early on Sunday morning, certain women came to Jesus tomb to anoint His body ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry White avatar

    The Church, You, Me & God’s Operational Design Ephesians 4:11-15

    Contributed by Larry White on Jan 6, 2016
     | 8,287 views

    The Church Order and Operation.

    Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist