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  • Michael Stover avatar

    A Nameless Mother

    Contributed by Michael Stover on May 4, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    This nameless mother will forever be remembered in history as a woman of great faith. What a needed lesson for mothers today!

    I. She Crossed Great Barriers (21-22) A. Barriers 1. A Woman 2. A Gentile 3. A Canaanite B. How? 1. Desperation - situation 2. Love – for her child 3. Vision – what she saw in Jesus II. She Demonstrated Great Persistence (23-26) A. Silence of Jesus 1. Custom for a Jew not to speak to a strange ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Baptizing Into The Name... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 12,977 views

    The Great Commission is intriguing in what it says and what it doesn’t. Consider the mystery & the power of Christian baptism.

    OPENING: A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, "Yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When All Seems Hopeless

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,597 views

    Job shows us how great our suffering can be and how we are able to process it.

    Introductory Considerations 1. I felt trapped. "Was there any way out of my situation?" I was tired and discouraged. People were depending on me but I had nothing more to give to them. When I tried to share my pain some people offered a quick word of comfort but they really did not have the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Encouraged People To Seek The Mentorship Of Godly People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,378 views

    "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

    Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People (Luke 6:40) We all tend to acquire the best and worst traits of our most influential teachers. Jesus urges us to adopt mentors that are Christ-like in their thinking, attitudes, and behavior. Illustration: It is better to train ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Did Jesus Manage To Balance Expressions Of Grace And Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,591 views

    It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious.

    It is rare to find a person possessing great political power who has the ability to always remain gracious. Jesus expressed the perfect balance of grace and power. One day the disciples started fighting among themselves as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts took a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jonathan

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    The Holy Spirit helped Jonathan by encouraging him to believe God for great victories with his valiant faith.

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jonathan Illustration:Faith has to do with things that are not seen and hope with things that are not at hand. Thomas Aquinas. Quote:Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Potter And The Clay

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 86,132 views

    An expository lesson from describing how God can and will work in our lives to do great things.

    THE POTTER AND THE CLAY Jeremiah 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: From Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water so he could locate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What True Love Does"

    Contributed by William Young on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,543 views

    A Great Short sermon outline for those special occasions; i.e. Nursing Homes, Hospitals, ect...

    What True Love Does: Matt 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. John 5:42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. OBEYS John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. I Jn 5:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are Your Expectations?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 211 ratings
     | 16,252 views

    The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on your hunger, and so it is with your appetite for God.

    The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on how hungry you are when you sit down to eat. The difference between a good church and a great church depends also on the level of your hunger. So how hungry are you? What are your expectations? The Gospel of Mark opens with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Proper For Sound Doctrine

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,479 views

    These three great truths which are clearly taught in the Word of God are the foundation stones of our Christian faith.

    PROPER FOR SOUND DOCTRINE "But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine." Titus 2:1 There are three great foundational truths that constitute the basis of our Christian faith. I. WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT MAN 1. Man is a sinner by nature "Therefore, just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Removing Our Relational Roadblocks Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,252 views

    The fifth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    Please Note: This message is a two part message within the series. If you are viewign this one, please look for part 2 under the same name to get the "rest of the story" Thanks! REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS MATTHEW 5:23-24 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of the most vivid memories I have of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Removing Relational Roadblocks Part 2 -- Internal Roablocks Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    The sixth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    (Please see note at the end of this message) REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS PART 2 INTERNAL ROADBLOCKS Colossians 2:8,21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When Sherry and I lived in Pottstown, we shopped at the ShopRite Supermarket I town. In fact I would say that at that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Myopia Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    The fourth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    CHRISTIAN MYOPIA CHRISTIAN SHORTSIGHTEDNESS ACTS 4:36-37 1 PETER 4:7-11 Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. INTRODUCTION: Perhaps one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comeback Kid

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,041 views

    An Easter sermon that looks at some of the great sports comebacks and then talks about the greatest comback of all... the Resurrection.

    The Comeback Kid John 20:1-18 John Elway, former quarterback for the Denver Broncos was known as the “comeback kid” because of the many times he brought his team from seemingly insurmountable odds to victory. The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reason's To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,453 views

    Jesus came to where these lepers were. Isn’t it great that Christ comes to where we are!

    Reason’s to be Thankful! Text:Luke 17: 11-19 11 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal