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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Tearing Of Clothes

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 12, 2024
     | 910 views

    In the Bible tearing clothes referred to Mouring, hurt, sorrow, that is what happened to Elisha when his friend departed but he picked up cloak and kept going despite the tearing of clothes.

    "Tearing Of Clothes” 2 Kings 2:1-12 1. In Second Kings, the prophet Elisha is torn apart by the departure of his mentor Elijah. • As the story begins, the two men are on the road outside Gilgal, near the Jordan River. • Elijah somehow knows that his prophetic work is coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Extreme Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 36,995 views

    A focus on faith and healing. And, just why did Jesus tell the paralytic his sins were forgiven?

    OPEN: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. "Boys," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Ministers 24/7 With Compassion And Pity

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,113 views

    Jesus desires to get away for a time of solitude with his disciples but it isn';t to be

    Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 7:24-37 September 9, 2018 Jesus Ministers 24/7 with Compassion and Pity As we read and ponder Mark’s gospel reading for today, one cannot help but picture Jesus seeking a little time to get away from the crowds and the harangue of the Pharisees that followed him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021
     | 2,917 views

    The Bible says that our love for our enemies is proof that we are believers in Christ.

    One of the more famous stories in all of literature comes from the earliest parts of our Bible. Cain and Abel, the children of Adam and Eve, are in conflict Cain actually murders Abel. God quickly confronts Cain with these words: “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Alone Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024
     | 1,069 views

    The Gospel of Accomplishment: “You must believe and live right to be saved.” The Gospel of Approval: “I’m defined by what other people think about me.” Here’s our third counterfeit gospel: The Gospel of Self-Management - “You can change. Look inside you for the power to change.”

    We continue our series on Why the Reformation matters today by looking at the importance of faith. One of the critical pieces that came out of the Reformation was the belief that Faith Alone makes me acceptable to God. We will return back to Sean’s story a little later today. 500 years after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Wife Married To A Man Or A Manikin Series

    Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,873 views

    A real man HANGS OUT with SAVED friends. A man HUGS his wife lots. A man is HAPPY with his STUFF. He HOLDS his wife till "death-do-us-part."

    The title today is a question every husband must answer: "IS YOUR WIFE MARRIED TO A MAN OR A MANIKIN? This “Dear Ann Landers” letter appeared in the newspaper from a wife: “My husband doesn’t talk to me. He just sits there night after night, reading the newspaper or looking at T.V. When I ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did God Let Job Suffer?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 12,602 views

    Many thanks to my dear friend Jim Miller who is in heaven now for this outline. The reasons why God allowed Job to suffer as he did and the same reasons apply for us today

    JOB 1:6-12 "WHY DID GOD LET JOB SUFFER?" A) The very name of Job means persecuted! * Oldest book in the Bible, written by Moses. * The days of Job were probably about the time of Abraham! * Job was a very wealthy man! * Numerous children and abundant livestock were symbols of wealth in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Lord Uses Pain For Our Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities.

    1. God used pain in Job's life to correct many mistaken beliefs about his own rights, expectations, assumptions, relationships, health, prosperity, controls, family, friends, faults, & securities. The Lord wonderfully used pain in Job's life to purify him of anything that would keep him from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Service For Judy ____________

    Contributed by Wayne Major on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 17,482 views

    I was asked to share my feelings about suicide by the husband, who had been hurt many years earlier by some inappropriate comments by a pastor upon the suicide death of his friend.

    “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our hearts condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Wise Guys"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,689 views

    When He becomes born in you, you see things through His eyes. Your talk changes. Your friends change. Your interests change. You become a “Wise Guy”.

    "Wise Guys!!!” - Matt. 2:1a, 12b - " Now when Jesus was born… they departed into their own country another way” The story: (Matt. 2: 1 – 12) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Crow avatar

    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better witnesses?” Because we are not obedient to the command to "Go Fish!"

    Go Fish Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction Illustration: describe fishing & my experiences…then…relate it to Christianity. A question to ask Jesus: “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    But The Lord Stood With Me

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,739 views

    No matter how well-intentioned our friends may be, there will likely be times (for one reason or another) they may not be there for us in a time of crisis or need...but God will always stand with us.

    BUT THE LORD STOOD WITH ME "At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion." II Timothy 4:16-17 I. Man is not always dependable: "…no one stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Family T.i.m.e. Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 25,399 views

    God says we should treasure time as a valuable commodity. The Bible gives us some great insight into how time can become your friend rather than your enemy.

    Family T.I.M.E. Psalm 90:1-2, 4, 10, 12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION One of my favorite stories is about the man who worked at a factory. One of his main jobs was to blow the factory whistle at 5:00 to indicate the workday was over. He walked to work each day and passed a jewelry store where a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Way: In Miracles Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    Every miracle of Jesus was performed with you and me in mind. The miracles of Jesus takes us to the very heart of Jesus and the compassion that He has for you, His church, His followers, His friends.

    The Way: In Miracles I. Introduction Jesus’ life was wholly devoted to one thing, going to the cross and offering Himself as a sacrifice there for the sins of the world. This Way or Path to Jerusalem is a compilation or collection of several topics. Jesus taught the disciples, Jesus taught in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Living In The Light Of Eternity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,410 views

    When a person embraces the reality of the world to come it radically changes how the peson view this world. A person’s priorities change concerning money, things, time, friends, family, and life itself.

    Living in the Light of Eternity Ephesians 1:15-23 (Message) When waiting in slow traffic on a hot day with 100-degree heat do you wonder why you do what you do? Do you wonder what’s the point of your daily activity? What gives you sense of purpose? Events can happen in your life that helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist