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  • Clint Shrum avatar

    A Picture Of Grace

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007
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     | 2,479 views

    Hpow God’s grace, no matter where you are, can bring you back to Father’s house

    A PICTURE OF GRACE Luke 15:17-24 INTRO: In the reading of Luke 15 often referred to as the “Great Lost Chapter” we read of the life of a young man who seemed to have it made at home. But there came a time when this young man took on the spirit of rebellion and decided to run away and leave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Wondrous Gift

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,197 views

    Preached at Academy Christmas Concert.

    A Wondrous Gift: The Treasure of Jesus Pastor Todd BBC Christmas Concert, Sun. PM 12/18/2005 INTRODUCTION: * All wrapped? Looking forward to gifts? What is the greatest gift you have ever received? * What is a gift? Something freely given, w/out any strings, expectations, etc. * Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Twin Real Presences Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 22, 2011
     | 3,732 views

    The two real presences of Christ in the Eucharist are really one.

    January 24, 2011 St Francis de Sales The Spirit of the Liturgy The whole of the New Testament can be summarized in one sentence. In the words of Athanasius, God became human so that humans could become divine. The problem, of course, with that plan is that we are sinners. We are born with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In The Beginning 2

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Oct 5, 2012
     | 4,532 views

    Genesis 1:2- And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

    ..And is a word used to show relativity between 2 things. It is usually not used as the beginning of a sentence. In the above case it shows the relativity between the foregoing verse and the one about to start. And the earth was without form.. The same earth that was spoken about in the previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salt Anyone?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,227 views

    Sermon for the Proper 21, Year B 2012

    Mark 9: 38 – 50 / Salt Anyone? Intro: Mage has been a part of a juicy, slanderous gossip group. But, lately, she has been having 2nd thoughts. She approached her pastor asking if there was anything she could do to make amends. The Pastor took a basket of goose feathers and Mage to the top ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Shining Bright

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 28, 2013
     | 4,809 views

    We must live our life for Christ in such a way that it draws others to God.

    Shining Bright May 26, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live our life for Christ in such a way that it draws others to God. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Supplemental Passage: "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruitful Lives

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,191 views

    We must see ourselves as branches connected to Jesus rather than Jesus being connected to us.

    John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: When we lived in Nederland, Texas, we had some shrubs in our front flower beds that seemed to grow 6 inches overnight. I cut and cut those shrubs. The more I cut; the more they grew. Finally, I cut them to within 6 inches of the ground hoping they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christ And The Little Christs In Us

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2013
     | 2,143 views

    We owe a great debt to the saints, like Basil and Gregory, who defended the divinity and Messiahship of Jesus.

    January 2, 2014 Thursday before Epiphany–Ss Basil and Gregory Lumen Fidei Today we have what might be called “the proclamation of John,” and we hear both Johns speaking to us of Christ. John the Baptist tells us that he is NOT the Christ. John the apostle tells us that Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Two Sons

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,350 views

    Now, if you were in the shoes of these parents, which of the babysitters will you hire the next time?

    26A There were two sisters who worked as babysitters in their community. A young couple had recently moved into the neighborhood. They hired the younger of the two sisters to babysit their children. Imagine their surprise when they returned to find their home a complete mess, with their kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Call Unto Me, And I Will Answer Thee

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 24,969 views

    prayer

    Jeremiah 33:1 - 3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. 1. The Asking... “Call unto me.” What a proposition! You and I didn’t think up prayer—God did! God Is The Source Of Prayer, The Substance In Prayer, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Faith Is Believing What God Said Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,600 views

    A man's faith is tested and proves to be genuine and enduring.

    SERIES: Miracles with a Message #2 TITLE: Faith is Believing What God Said TEXT: John 4:46-54 INTRO: Someone once said that the key to writing a good story is not only knowing what to put in the story, but what to leave out. John knew that if he included every miracle which Jesus did, in his book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kinds Of Faith

    Contributed by Beverly Holstein on Dec 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,563 views

    Oh ye of little faith... this is a phrase Jesus says many times. Take a closer look at what is in little faith. Decide to have a crazy faith today... little faith aint gonna cut it!

    Romans 12:3 - For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. I always thought that faith was just faith... I never realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Call And Compassion Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    Jesus calls sinners, heals the sick and raises the dead.

    THE CALL AND COMPASSION OF JESUS. Matthew 9:9-13; Matthew 9:18-26. 1. The Call of Matthew (Matthew 9:9-13) Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Matthew’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Alone Are The Salt Of The Earth!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2020
     | 4,065 views

    we are the life of Christ, the salt of the earth

    We hear in the Gospel of Matthew that Jesus said to his disciples: You are the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13a). But if you look at the Greek translation, we see it is translated ‘you and you alone’ are the salt of the earth. Jesus did not tell his disciples, "You are the sugar of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Original Pyromaniac

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 23, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,369 views

    God has a special affinity for fire.

    PYROMANIAC God is the Original Pyromaniac Lk. 12:49,50 49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Lk. 3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal