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  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Patched Old Clothing, New Wine In Old Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,074 views

    Teaching can be boring, teaching can be tiring, or teaching can be interesting and exciting. Our Lord never bored people in His teaching. Some were converted, some angered, but no one was bored or uninterested.

    Introduction A. There are many literary forms used in the Bible. 1. There is poetry 2. Proverbs 3. Legal documents 4. Dramatic narratives 5. Hymns 6. Sermons 7. Theological treatise 8. Personal letters 9. And apocalyptic visions 10. And sprinkled into all of these forms are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Push Past Your Limitations

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 19, 2015
     | 8,163 views

    Some of us want rosy terrains with no boulders and terrors! Doesn’t work that way! Push past the hindrances! I said push past!

    Push past your limitations! Philippians 3:13”But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” You know what, I love to read the experiences of people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Staying Steady In Unsteady Times

    Contributed by James Hickman on Jan 9, 2016
     | 6,793 views

    God gives us the resources to face the uncertain times we may face. Paul's brief word to Timothy gives us insight into how we can face challenges from our health, our financial situation, or our culture. The three key terms in the text provide the key.

    Staying Steady in Unsteady Times 2 Timothy 2:7 For years now, I’ve met almost every Thursday for lunch with a couple other pastors. We usually talk about all kinds of important things. We discuss Biblical and theological issues. We discuss the state of the church in America. We discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Hit A Wall, Look For A Door

    Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Aug 31, 2019
     | 6,553 views

    As we grow older we will face walls, walls that old age all by its self produces. Some may be walls that we may have thought that were only for other people, like the wall of “Old Age.” Old Age is for others and not me.

    “When You Hit a Wall, Look For A Door” Gen 18:11-14 11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. 12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? 13 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Daniel 2: When Life Seems Out Of Control Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 5,480 views

    God is in control, even when the world seems chaotic. Daniel handles a situation beyond his control with WISDOM and FAITH.

    WHEN LIFE SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL—Daniel 2 Does it sometimes seem like your life is out of control? Coronavirus. The national debt. Politics. Natural disasters. As a parent committed to your kids, you try to protect them and control their environment, but you can’t control all the people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following In The Steps Of James

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 21, 2021
     | 1,964 views

    A Patronal festival sermon that looks at some of the qualities of James, and how we can be inspired to seek out own gifts (illustration found on http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/evangelism.htm)

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn't able to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is God Doing? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 26, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,235 views

    God often works in unexpected ways and through unexpected means. We need to watch for His surprising actions and join Him in His mission to change the world.

    You know the Christmas story, right? Baby Jesus, manger, shepherds, wise men - the works. But imagine being there. It was all so unexpected and weird. They must've been like, "What's God up to?" What's God up to? Imagine you're expecting a package. You're super excited, but when it arrives, it's in ...read more

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    Visionary View: Seeing God At Work In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,107 views

    Exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. Let us carry with us the awareness of God's work in our lives. Let us be vigilant in seeking His guidance, trusting His timing, and recognizing His hand in all we do.

    "Visionary View: Seeing God at Work in Your Life" Today, we embark on a journey of faith, exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. Acknowledging God's Sovereignty: Let's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Visit With Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025
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     | 312 views

    Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

    Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When The Gospel Witness Gets You In Trouble Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2025
     | 124 views

    We stand up and defend the freedom of speech and of religion, and know that there are thousands of people and hundreds of organizations that would like to put clamps on those very freedoms.

    Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Course 2025 Let’s honestly look at St. Matthew’s story in today’s Gospel, and the lesson that Jesus is trying to teach us disciples. Admit it. You don’t like what Jesus is saying, and neither do I. A little flock of sheep in the midst of a band of wolves is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    All That God Has Done, He Has Done In True Judgement

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2025
     | 123 views

    Let’s not cluck our tongues at these sinful Israelites; we and our culture are just as guilty.

    Friday of the 26th Week in Course 2025 There are days when it is helpful to us, reading Scripture, to be reminded of what Bible the early Christians used in the congregations in Rome, Greece, Egypt and Asia Minor. The Roman empire at that time still used Greek for many purposes; Latin was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Aren't You A Saint!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,897 views

    The challenge of sainthood

    Why aren’t you a saint? Story In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, renowned members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been cheated or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Your First Million Series

    Contributed by Glenn Teal on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,781 views

    Stewardship Challenge

    Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Part I – Your First Million Glenn H. Teal, CrossRoads Community Church Sunday February 6/00 Millions of people are watching ABC’s game show “ Who wants to be a Millionaire?” In fact it has become a phenomenon. Week after week this melodramatic TV game show with ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Is That Your Final Answer? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Teal on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    Stewardship challenge

    Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Part 3 – Is That Your Final Answer? Glenn H. Teal, CrossRoads Community Church February 20/00 We are using the name of the TV Game Show to jump-start a serious study of the issues surrounding the management of money. How do we get more money? In a word – ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Call To Commitment

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,996 views

    Challenge of Commitment

    The last time I spoke with you if you remember I used Romans 12:1-2 as my text and since then I have been really struggling with exactly what this text means to me. Let me read it to you again and I want you to pay attention to what it says. And so dear Christian friends, I plead with you to give ...read more

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