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  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Transforming Power Of Bloopers

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,019 views

    The Holy Spirit gives a transfigured person power to do what he or she could not do before. Authority stood on the mountaintop. The same authority and light guides us through and out of whatever wilderness we may be in, whatever horror we face.

    Many of you may remember a TV show called "TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes". Well my friends, bloopers have never been limited to television shows. In fact, some of the funniest bloopers have appeared in church bulletins. For example: 1. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living Under The Shadow Of Satan's Throne

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,774 views

    The big Idea: Where you live impacts your life in very significant ways, but that doesn't mean it has to control your life.

    Living Under The Shadow of satan's Throne PPT 1 Series Title "Shadows" Shadows for this series simply means a sphere of influence. We can live under the shadow of our past, the shadow of the Most High, shadow of fear, the shadow of satan's throne, and all these things will create ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Spirit? What's That? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,452 views

    A sermon on the Holy Spirit and sanctification from Romans 8:5-13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free, the last chapter of the book)

    HoHum: What a tragedy if Clark Kent never knew that he was Superman? Can we imagine Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big ‘S’ on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! All his life he could have been catching speeding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Out Of The Belly Of The Rock

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,956 views

    God is speaking. Listen carefully to what He is saying.

    Out of the Belly of the Rock John 7:37-49 Introduction We can see from what we studied last week in the sermon “What Did Jesus Say (WWJS)?” that the word of God causes controversy in the marketplace. It always has and always will. Today, we will see that this same dispute will break out again in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why We Need The Gospel

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,786 views

    Because of the implications of the resurrection of Jesus, we NEED the gospel

    INTRODUCTION • It was so good to be able to celebrate another Resurrection Sunday last week with so many people. • Last week we looked at the foundation of the gospel message, that foundation is the resurrection of Jesus. • Today as we continue in 1 Corinthians 15, I want us to consider why we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace With My Enemies Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,472 views

    Part 3 of a series called live @ peace

    Peace with my enemies, Luke 6:27-36 Live @ Peace series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ April 21, 2002 A knight and his men return to their castle after a long hard day of fighting. "How are we faring?" asks the king. "Sire," replies the knight, "I have been robbing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tree-Climber Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 323 views

    Jesus sees us hiding, calls us by name, invites Himself into our lives, and grace transforms what judgment never could.

    INTRODUCTION Nobody puts “tree-climbing” on their spiritual résumé. We expect prayer, devotion, Scripture memory, generosity… but not scrambling up branches like a kid chasing a glimpse of a parade. Yet Zacchaeus’ story proves something astonishing: Sometimes reaching for Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    A Christmas Message.

    WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS Luke 2:22-35 INTRO: Only children Mark the days from the calendar until Christmas. For most of us, the days before Christmas pass in a flurry of activity and leave us just short of getting everything done. Some preparation is creative, some is not. The old prophet Simeon is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Is Like . . .

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    Five parables summarize for the Christian our relationship to the Kingdom of God.

    Matthew 13: 44 – 52 / The Kingdom of God is like . . . (Part 2) Intro: Have you ever wanted something? I mean really longed for it? Desired, needed, craved, hungered for something so bad that it hurt? I. The first 2 parables deal with growth for seemingly modest or insignificant beginnings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother

    John 20:20-23 records when Salome (mother of James and John) approached Jesus on behalf of her two sons. Although we often emphasize the negative in this situation, she was not rebuked by Christ. In fact, we see Salome as a godly example of what a mother should be throughout the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Time To Shine SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,209 views

    We often feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But the Holy Spirit reassures us that now is our time to shine.

    We have all experienced moments where we feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But today, I am here to prophesy that it's your turn now. Just like the man at the pool of Bethesda, you may have been overlooked and pushed aside, but your breakthrough is coming. This man, much like many of us, ...read more

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    Who Do You Trust?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 747 ratings
     | 71,043 views

    Even in times when life doesn’t make sense we need to place our trust in God!

    Who Do You Trust? Selected Passages September 23, 2001 Introduction In May 1995, Randy Reid, a 34-year-old construction worker, was welding on top of a nearly completed water tower outside Chicago. According to writer Melissa Ramsdell, Reid unhooked his safety gear to reach for some pipes when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    #2divine Possibilities: God's Mantle Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,233 views

    As we search into Divine Possibilities we must consider standing under God’s Mantle!

    DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: ACCEPT GOD’S MANTLE FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches forgiveness; 6. Rising above the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Face Incredible Odds Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,410 views

    We can overcome incredible odds in life when we put our trust in (1) His awesome power, and (2) His amazing love, for us!

    Last week - we look at Peter’s walk upon the water and learn 2 things: 1. We experience the power of God when we take the first step... Put our feet to work, we will see God at work in our lives. 2. Our faith in God grows through experiences with Him in these STEPS - take it step by step. Faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Jesus Crosses Your Path

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,354 views

    There are many times when we feel like outcasts - on those occasions Jesus, who is also an outcast, crosses our path and brings us hope.

    What happens when Jesus crosses your path? Well anything can happen can’t it. When Jesus crossed Peter’s path Peter went from an unschooled fisherman to a disciple. When Jesus crossed Matthew’s path Matthew went from hated tax collector to well-loved Gospel writer. When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist