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    So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017
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    A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

    John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Winning The Race Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 15, 2018
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    If you want to finish your life well, learn from the witnesses of the past; lay aside the weights of the present; and look the the Winner Himself -- Jesus, your Savior, Example, and Inspiration.

    There is a legendary tale about the late Bear Bryant, who coached the University of Alabama football team from 1958 to 1982. In one game, with two minutes to play, he called on his slow-but-steady, fourth string quarterback. Bryant instructed him to run the ball up the middle and then punt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Box Up Jesus Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 26, 2021
     | 2,638 views

    The story of Anna in Luke's gospel show us what to do with Jesus after Christmas.

    Don’t Box Up Jesus Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 2. And let me be the first to wish you a very Happy Boxing Day! That’s right. If we lived in England, Australia, Hong Kong, or Canada, today we would be celebrating Boxing Day. Quick trivia question: What does Boxing Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Winning Team Series

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
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    God calls us to be a part of His body by equipping and empowering us for service. We are to present ourselves to Him as the norm for being a vital and living part of His team.

    Spiritual Gifts Series # 1 Introduction 1. Dramatize a ‘Winning Team’ with a tug of war. a. One team pulling together & the other pulling in different directions and disorganized. b. Have congregation vote on which team they would like to be on. 2. Paul gives us a clear picture of a winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    United With Christ As A Vine! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
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    Your Union With Christ Is Like The Union Between A Vine And Its Branches!

    “United We Stand!” United With Christ As A Vine! John 15:1-8 Introduction: 1. Exploring The Doctrine Of A Christian’s Union With Christ! - IE: “Clue” - Searching Through The Mansion Of The Entire New Testament, Gathering From Room To Room Clues About The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ! - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Fish, A Place To Think

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011
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    This is a youth lesson used in Junior age camp as the evening vespers hour message for children. Taken from the prayer in Jonah chapter 2

    Jonah chapter 2 : The Great Fish – a place to think Intro: The other day, I walked through the door of the Multi Purpose Building to get into my office and saw the decorations Ronnie had put in the hall and on the windows for this week of camp. The fish theme was obvious. And the fish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unexpected Jesus

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013
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    Do our expectations of who Jesus should be keep us from seeing who he really is?

    Maybe it’s just me, but there’s something about this story that has always bothered me. How on earth could Mary Magdeline, who has been one of Jesus’s closest friends, look right at him and doesn’t recognize him? Isn’t that like…the president of the George ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Perfume Of Grace

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 18, 2014
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    A perspective on John 12: 1-8. What happens at this evening meal is extraordinary. The perfume was worth a years salary, and Mary gave it freely and willingly to anoint the feet of Jesus. How will you respond to salvation, to the perfume of grace?

    John 12: 1-8 The Perfume of Grace Past events can be re-called, remembered through the help of pictures, stories and even pleasant aromas. Toast reminds me of breakfast as its aroma fills the house and beckons me to have more. For some Jewish people the aroma of BBQ lamb contributes to remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Eternal Life By Faith In Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 11, 2012
     | 3,823 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the coverage of eternal life in a CHRISTian's life IV. TEXT: John 3:36 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And anyone who beli

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eternal life now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the coverage of eternal life in a CHRISTian's life IV. TEXT: John 3:36 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And anyone who believes in God’s Son has eternal life. Anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Or Sight?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 22, 2018
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    I/we tend to want to see God's direction clearly. Sometimes he grants that; usually, he doesn't. What he wants from us is the faith to continue on with him even when we don't see where we're going.

    1. Trust or Clarity? Ethicist John Kavanaugh went to Calcutta, India to work at “the house for the dying” for three with Mother Teresa. This was part of a sincere search for personal direction in his life. On the first morning there he met Mother Teresa and she asked him what she could do for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Can't I Touch God" Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2017
     | 3,830 views

    Why Jesus Doesn't Appear Physically Today

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The 5 windows of the soul: sight, speech, hearing, touch and smell. 2. People ask to experience God by seeing, talking, hearing His voice and touching Him. WHAT TOUCH DOES • A touch satisfies curiosity • Touching gives greater information • Touching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can't I Touch God: Lesson 9

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014
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    Importance of touching in Scripture

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The 5 windows of the soul: sight, speech, hearing, touch and smell. 2. People ask to experience God by seeing, talking, hearing His voice and touching Him. WHAT TOUCH DOES • A touch satisfies curiosity • Touching gives greater information ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dynamic Duo

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 16, 2023
     | 1,069 views

    A message about Marriage. How God has called two to work together and become a great team.

    Title: Dynamic Duo Theme: Text: Genesis 1:25 - 31 Introduction Dynamic Duo – Illustration Look at the screen with me and see if you can name the dynamic duos here. (I had a picture of many dynamic duos over the years batman and robin, bonnie and clyde, lighting mcqueen and mater, etc) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Purpose Of The Vine

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 8, 2023
     | 1,630 views

    The meaning of the parable of the vine in John 15

    The Purpose of the Vine Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 15:1-11 John 15:1 “aI am the true vine, and My Father is the bvinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He 1prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “aYou are already ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sunrise Sunset PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Remind the congregation of God's perfect timing, unending mercy, and unwavering faithfulness, encouraging them to find hope in Him and live out His truths in their daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I am deeply moved to share with you today a message of hope, mercy, and faithfulness. As I was contemplating and praying about today’s sermon, a quote from A.W. Tozer kept resonating within me, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which He must ...read more

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