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  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Graduation Day!

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,215 views

    Graduation day is before us. It’s only appropriate that all of us evaluate where we are at in our journey and where we are heading. We can do that by personally answering three questions.

    by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org This is the graduation season where many have accomplished great things in academics. God has blessed us with the desire and ability to gain knowledge. Upon graduation, the graduate is looking at what lies ahead and seeks to answer many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Community: The Christmas Witness

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 16, 2007
     | 2,488 views

    The story of Christmas is a story of witness. Follow the wise men and see the power of sharing the gospel in your world

    Intro: as witnesses we carry on a long tradition that goes back to the birth of Christ. God used angels to announce Jesus, He used wise men, He used the prophets of God for thousands of years to give witness to the coming of Messiah. But probably the most famous scene is our story today. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Marcan Sandwich

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,288 views

    Two stories of faith from different social strata showing how important it is to allow Jesus to touch us and we in turn to touch others

    02-07-06 NC/NR The Marcan Sandwich Tom Wright the Bishop of Durham in his book “Mark for Everyone” describes this passage as a Marcan sandwich. For into the story of the raising of Jairus’ daughter, Mark interweaves the story of the healing of the woman with an issue of blood. And as it turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Let The Church Crawl Preacher

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2012
     | 5,602 views

    A sermon for a deacon ordination based on Acts 6:1-7

    HoHum: In an energetic congregation the preacher get up one Sunday morning and said, "With God’s help we can see the day when this church will go from crawling to walking." The people responded enthusiastically, "Let the church walk, preacher, let the church walk." "And when the church begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beattitudes

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    Life Context Response

    The Beatitudes Life Context Response to The Gospel of Matthew 5:3-12 By Kent Wise Introduction This pericope of scripture has captured my attention from my first reading at an early age. I come from a very traditional and conservative background where prosperity, wealth, and power were emphasized ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Trials? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2015
     | 8,159 views

    How doe we handle trials?

    Let’s start by opening our Bulletins and note our focus here on a Sunday morning: we worship God with our singing; we worship God with our prayers; we worship God with our giving; and we worship God with His words from the Bible. We start a new message series today with the Letter by James. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Transformation: Wisdom For Building An Unshakeable Life Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2014
     | 5,183 views

    In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us wisdom for building an unshakeable life.

    TRANSFORMATION #1: WISDOM FOR BUILDING AN UNSHAKEABLE LIFE OPENING TEXT: “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    End Of The Year 2020 Reflection

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,455 views

    2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging years for many people. But God has been faithful to us. He never leaves us nor forsakes us (Hebrews 13:5). Therefore, like Moses, we can also say, "Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations." (Psalm 90:1).

    Soon we will leave 2020 and enter 2021. For many people, 2020 has been a hard and challenging year. Covid-19 has infected millions of victims. The latest data shows Cases: 81.5M, Recovered: 46.1M, Deaths: 1.78M. Many people lost their parents, spouses, children, relatives, or friends this year due ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greater Exodus Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
     | 4,363 views

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 9 The Original Exodus The Greater Exodus

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 9 The Greater Exodus Revelation 5:1-14 December 14, 2014 We are in the tail end of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” I have said that chapter four sets the stage for the drama that is played out in chapter five. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No One Is Beyond The Pale For Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 1, 2024
     | 750 views

    No Jewish rabbi would have touched Jairus's dead daughter and the woman with the issue of blood because that would make Him ritually impure, yet Jesus did so and brought healing. Why?

    The Marcan Sandwich Story: Sermons and eggs As some of you may know, I have recently retired after 12 years as Vicar of the East Marshland Benefice in the Diocese of Ely As we were taking the bed apart in our bedroom I was surprised to find two baskets under the bed One with 3 eggs in and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of The Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 18, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,503 views

    1 Corinthians 1:18 unveils the profound significance of the cross of Christ in the life of every believer.

    The Power of the Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of the cross, as revealed in 1 Corinthians 1:18. This passage unveils the profound significance of the cross of Christ in the life of every believer. Let us explore this truth together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024
     | 1,009 views

    It was on this day, in the Book of Acts, that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ who were gathered in an Upper Room at Jerusalem. It was on this day that the Church was born in a “Blaze of Glory.”

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video on “Holy Spirit.” The word “Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. It was a time when Israel celebrated Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. It was on this day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Party PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 902 views

    Emphasize the importance of accepting God's invitation to His kingdom, understanding the consequences of refusing it, and experiencing the transformation that occurs when we embrace His love and grace.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. As we start, I want to share a quote from A.W. Tozer who once said, "God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity ...read more

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    Redemption

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,363 views

    1. Definition: to bring back into rightful ownership (restoration to one who possesses a more fundamental right or interest) by the paying of a price, or ransom buying back a slave or a captive, making him free by the payment of a ransom deliverance from bondage (any difficult situation) as a resul

    1. Definition: to bring back into rightful ownership (restoration to one who possesses a more fundamental right or interest) by the paying of a price, or ransom buying back a slave or a captive, making him free by the payment of a ransom deliverance from bondage (any difficult situation) as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Types Of Men And Their Legacies

    Contributed by Alan Holden on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    The Epiphany story is often overlooked, or focuses only on the first part of the story. The Epiphany story groups manhood into three groups.

    Three Types of Men and Their Legacies Matthew 2:1-23 The Wise Men A. Wise Men Seek, v. 1, Magi Searched the Scriptures (background) B. Wise Men Ask, v. 2 C. Wise Men Knock, v.11 D. The Legacy of Wise Men Is Riches The Mad Man A. The Mad Man Causes Intrigue B. The Mad Man Causes Trouble C. The Mad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist