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  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    Your Face In The Crowd

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 608 ratings
     | 71,754 views

    A Good Friday message. Read the whole message, very evanglestic with a word picture that holds their attention ( a photo album at the cross)

    (Matthew 27:32-56) (Crucifixion, Good Friday, Salvation ) (Deductive) The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s Absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgotten By God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,650 views

    Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this week – sold into slavery and falsely accused Today, we observe the second “big dip” in the life of Joseph, forgotten in prison.

    The story acts like a mini-novel tucked away at the end of Genesis. With every turn of the page, you find yourself saying, “You’re not going to believe what happens next!” Joseph’s life is a roller coaster ride with incredible highs and depressing lows. Last week we saw the first “big dip” and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    What Does It Cost To Be A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,580 views

    Jesus used word pictures of a Tower and a War to show that following him will take Everything you have and Everything you are.

    Discipleship Series # 2 What Does it Cost to Follow Jesus? Mark 8, Luke 14 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:25-27 INTRODUCTION: In the TEXT we just read, a large crowd was following Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem. The crowd thought Jesus was going to Jerusalem to be crowned as King. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Heals The Official's Son Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 15,038 views

    Picture # 5 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Jesus heals the official’s son which is a picture of growth in Christ Jesus when one believes and accepts God’s Word and then relaxes in God’s peace

    Picture # 5: Growth in Jesus as we trust the Promises found in His Word. Jesus heals the Official’s Son: John 4:43-54 This is the second miracle Jesus performed in His public ministry! John alone records this miracle. I know what it’s like to wait desperately while a loved one’s life is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Redeemed Will Be With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,144 views

    The human mind can take only so many pictures of tragedy before it needs an infusion of hope. That is what chapter 14 is, a picture of victory. In this chapter, John is given seven visions that show the triumph that lies ahead for those who follow the L

    In our study, we are in the middle of the great tribulation. Satan is unleashing the fury of his wrath on earth. He sends forth his own spirit to enter into one man and he uses this man to offer the perfect utopia to the world amidst all the chaos. This man is the antichrist and Satan is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is In Control (Really!!)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,178 views

    A message briefly discussing the sovereignty of God.

    God is in Control (Really!) Ephesians 1:11-12 October 26, 2003 Introduction Last week I talked about six strategies for living a life that¡¦s filled with the peace of God. I said that before we can live in the peace of God, we need to have peace with God, by placing your faith in Christ. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Marks Of Maturity: A Leadership Checklist Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,121 views

    Spiritual growth and maturity is often accelerated under difficult circumstances. In Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians (see 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10), he describes what spiritual growth looks like in the midst of “severe suffering.”

    1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #4 July 29-30, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne The Marks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    An Early Christmas Present

    Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,097 views

    The fulfilment of the Christmas prophecies can fill us with hope and confidence

    INTRODUCTION If you complain that the Christmas hype seems to start earlier and earlier each year, then spare a thought for poor Micah. Micah saw the first Christmas coming 700 years before Mary and Joseph ever arrived in Bethlehem to find no room in the Inn! That’s right. 700 years before Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    An Early Christmas Present Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    The fulfilment of the Christmas prophecies can fill us with hope and confidence.

    INTRODUCTION If you complain that the Christmas hype seems to start earlier and earlier each year, then spare a thought for poor Micah. Micah saw the first Christmas coming 700 years before Mary and Joseph ever arrived in Bethlehem to find no room in the Inn! That’s right. 700 years before Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James May avatar

    Going Back To Moab

    Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    The Book of Ruth gives us a picture of what could happen when a child of God turns back to the world of sin.

    GOING BACK TO MOAB During a tour of a large manufacturing plant, a visitor noticed a man using a torch to cut through some sheets of steel. His pattern was carefully marked on the steel plate and he was very carefully following those lines so that his work would not be in vain. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Man/Woman Behind The Badge Series

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    Part 5 of Series. BIG IDEA: Together, our FAITH shields us from attack, while advancing in the heat of battle!

    YEAH GODS…FOLLOW UP FROM LAST SUNDAY…BOB BEAVER’S VOICEMAIL…EMAILS FROM BOB FLECKEN, LORI HONEA, JESSICA BIGHORN… “THE MAN/WOMAN BEHIND THE BADGE” LAST STAND AT SKULL HILL - PART 5 JUNE 15, 2008 – FATHER’S DAY REVIEW: Part 1 - THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY: Jesus stood alone so we can stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Initiating The Turn-2(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2023
     | 850 views

    2 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-II—Luke 1:8-9(:5-25) Attention: Deciduous tree leaves are known & expected to ‘turn’ colors & fall to the ground in the fall of the year. Losing leaves is what deciduous trees do in order to prepare for & to survive the below freezing temperatures of winter. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip M Davis avatar

    Kingdom Agenda For Kingdom Men Series

    Contributed by Phillip M Davis on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 26,157 views

    When men know and understand the Kingdom of God they become a mighty and powerful force in the world - they become The Father Force!

    THEME: “KINGDOM PEOPLE LIVING BY THE BOOK” TEXT: Malachi 4:5-6; Acts 6:5 – 8 TITLE: “A KINGDOM AGENDA FOR A KINGDOM MAN” Introduction: 1. God has called and is calling fathers and men from the church, into the community and into our homes! However, before we can become the kind of man that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Philip And Philip Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2025
     | 263 views

    Philip and Philip were two different people in the New Testament, and we can learn spiritual lessons from both their lives and character.

    Sermon: Philip and Philip Scripture Texts: Philip the apostle of Jesus and one of the 12 (He was most likely the leader of the second group of 4 in the group of Jesus 12 disciples). John 1:43–46 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Focusing On The Future Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,616 views

    want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

    I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist