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  • John Oscar avatar

    Make Me A Bethany

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 13, 2025
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     | 1,455 views

    Using the example of Jesus visiting Bethany the night before Palm Sunday, this sermon explores how we can be a Bethany to Jesus- a place for Him to find rest.

    Say before intro-ing sermon-his morning, we are going to be pausing our Book of Daniel series to focus on the events of Holy Week. "Make Me a Bethany" Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 CCCAG Scripture: John 12:1-8 (CSB)________________________________________ Introduction When you go to bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Supper Time

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
     | 140 views

    God’s feast is ready; the call is now—accept His grace, wear His robe, and take your seat at the table.

    I grew up one of seven children. In a house that full, noise was normal—laughing, teasing, fussing, the thud of feet running in and out the back door. But no matter how wild the day got, there was one sound that could stop everything in an instant. It wasn’t thunder. It wasn’t Dad’s whistle. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Our Best Days Start Now

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Dec 12, 2022
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     | 2,656 views

    This sermon is for the first Sunday after disaffiliation from the United Methodist Church and the first Sunday of the opening worship service for the newly opened Catlettsburg Community Church and Cannonsburg Trinity Community Church.

    Our Best Days Start Now “and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside 10 and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Friday. Looking At The Cross From 3 Disciples Perspective Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 31, 2024
     | 844 views

    So, I want to set the scene for you today. I would like you to put yourself in the shoes of the disciples. As we gather today to reflect on the profound mystery and deep significance of the Last Supper

    We live in a world where everything is instant, where trends only last for a while. What was famous a month ago is not popular anymore. So what happens in easter is that we tend to say it does not trend anymore because we heard it so so so many times. We know Jesus was betrayed, we know Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Transformation Through Listening

    Contributed by John Vella on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,862 views

    Stop, Look, Listen...Listening is an important key to developing our spiritual lives.(Second Sunday of Lent - C)

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 16 Second Sunday in Lent - Year C March 11, 2001 Readings: * Gen. 15:5-12, 17-18 * Phil. 3:17 - 4:1 * Lk. 9:28 - 36 Transformation Through Listening Stop, Look, Listen When we come to a railroad crossing that doesn’t have any signals or flashing lights, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God's Favorite House Part 7: To Know God As A Friend Series

    Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002
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     | 4,641 views

    Intro: Some people are very reluctant to develop new relationships, because of past experiences, but while our relationships in this life can cause our greatest grief, pain and sorrow they can also be the source of our greatest joy and pleasure and withou

    God’s favorite house part 7 The house of a friend “TO KNOW GOD AS A FRIEND” Proverbs 18:24 Intro: Some people are very reluctant to develop new relationships, because of past experiences, but while our relationships in this life can cause our greatest grief, pain and sorrow they can also be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Sap Is Running!

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,352 views

    As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

    THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He's Still Able

    Contributed by Roger Carson, Jr. on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 135 ratings
     | 32,513 views

    With the troubles of this world we must remember, He’s Still Able.

    “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,” Introduction: Tonight we want to look at 25 simple words that should give some assurance that He’s still able. If you don’t believe me count ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    A different look at the resurrection of Lazarus. Was it just a miracle or was there a much more dramatic reason for this occurance?

    The Proof In Lazarus Resurrection Luke 10:38-42. At the home of Martha and Mary. Jesus and His disciples were traveling when they came to a village (Bethany) where a woman named Martha opened her home to Him. The Amplified Bible says she “received and welcomed Him into her home.” Apparently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear - An Opportunity For Growth (Psalm 27)

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 13,218 views

    God has called us to live in a world that gives us many reasons to be fearful. Crime, violence, robbery, and general disregard for life are increasing in our society. God, however, has told us He has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7).

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Day Of The Lord Is Coming

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    In the midst of troubling times, please know that the day of the Lord is coming. The prophets of the Old Testament warned about it. Jesus and the Apostles warned of it in the New Testament. Today, we are one day closer to it being reality.

    The Day of the Lord is Coming By Greg Johnson March 25, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org 2 Peter 3:1-18 We live in troubling times. North Korea has tested nuclear weapons. Iran is developing nuclear capabilities with spoken threats by their president of the annihilation of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Our Journey Toward Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,847 views

    Only by fulfilling the Golden can we become more like Jesus.

    Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them—this is the Law and the Prophets. * Tonight our text is Matthew 7:12. How many of us “know” what this one verse says? I submit that one of the weaknesses of today’s believer is the lack of desire, commitment, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Separation Anxiety

    Contributed by R. Wayne Hagerman on May 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,692 views

    Funeral Sermon for a young man in our Church

    Separation Anxiety There is an African tribe whom I read about some time ago, whose family customs are rather unique. In many ways they are the typical group of people we Westerners have come to imagine about Africans, especially for those of us who have read national Geographic. Father is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Three Disciplines Of Practicing Righteousness Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,017 views

    God wants us to practice our righteousness. Note Jesus’ words, “practicing” righteousness – the first time you try it, you’re not so good at it, but you can get better

    THE THREE DISCIPLINES OF PRACTICING RIGHTEOUSNESS Part two in our series on the Sermon on the Mount… OPENING TEXT: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1). What do we learn from this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Johnston avatar

    Boards And Broken Pieces

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,947 views

    Just because things may be difficult for you does not mean that it is "not" the will of God for you to stay put. Too many leave the local church when it starts getting tough.

    Boards & Broken Pieces Acts 27:44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on [broken pieces] of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. Paul has really been doing some preaching… Cities are being stirred up. Devil is stirred up. Paul becomes a prisoner… appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal