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  • David Wilson avatar

    When Christ Is Unable To Work!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,544 views

    Christ is rejected by his own townspeople and Mark declares he could not do many miracles in Nazareth.

    Mark 6:1-13 The first portion of our text deals with Jesus in his hometown of Nazareth. He came and preached in the synagogue and immediately people were offended. In fact, the phrase translated as “They took offense” comes from the same Greek root word where we get the word “scandalized.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Fire Dies

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,988 views

    What is the health of the spiritual fire within you?

    When the fire dies Job 41:21 1/5/09 His breath kindles coals, And a flame goes out of his mouth. During your life’s journey, you might experience your spiritual fire going out. Things are not exciting as they use to be. Church services are dry and not moving. The real test is the condition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Don't K.i.s.s. Method

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,724 views

    When we get hit right in the face with the reality of who God is, we come to the realization that we have only had a tiny taste of Him, if that! Here’s how to tell if you have EVER really encountered God

    The “Don’t K.I.S.S.” Method – Proverbs 1:20-33 “Simple” – def.: one without moral direction (or one that chooses not to follow it) and who is inclined to evil Intro.: Job’s friend Elihu had it right when he said, “Behold, God is great and we do not know him.” When we get hit right in the face ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God's Will, Man's Will Series

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    God’s righteousness, God’s mercy & compassion, Man’s will, God’s will

    Romans 9 v 14-18 God’s righteousness (14) The earliest utterances of a child apart from “Mama” or “Dada” is “No!” or “It’s not fair!” We keep quiet about the vast teeming multitude of unfair things we think, say or do every day, but if God does something we’re not happy with, we cry foul. And how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Astonishing Experience Of Gift Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2009
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     | 2,535 views

    Mary is the opposite of Eve, totally open to the plan of God as Eve was closed in, and thus she was able to accept the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ.

    Immaculate Conception December 7-8, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.” (CV 34) These words of Pope Benedict from the encyclical begin a new section that is incredibly appropriate for the solemnity we celebrate today, the patronal ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Where Do I Fit In

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,806 views

    Four things- we must do to respond to the days in which we live … ❶. Rend our heart before God ❷. Realize the Power of God’s Word ❸. Return to the Lordship of God ❹. Resolve to be faithful to God

    - Midterm elections Tuesday - Our country was established where men would be free to worship as they chose. - It was to protect man’s freedom to worship, not to infringe upon it. - Today our government seems intent upon prohibiting religious freedom - Gideon’s can’t distributing copies of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Values- Godly Rhythm

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2010
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     | 4,217 views

    Verse 7 uses the phrase “teach diligently.” The word ‘teach’ means “to cause to learn.” This is different from a lecture or a classroom-based education where a teacher’s responsibility ends once the material has been presented. Moses is introducing a sys

    Family Values- Godly Rhythm Deuteronomy 6:6-9 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Come, And Live

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,989 views

    This is a powerful word that will give the people live, and remind them of who they are in Christ and through His Word.

    Come, and Live Isaiah 55:1 “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk Without money and without price. The Hebrew word used for thirst here is a word that has a deeper meaning. Dr. F. C. Jennings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Heart Transplant

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,719 views

    We can not live right, or do right, without God’s help!!

    Ezekiel 36:25-27-Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All I Want For Christmas: Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,729 views

    God can and will lead us; we must be willing to follow.

    All I Want for Christmas: Wonderful Counselor December 4, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God can and will lead us; we must be willing to follow. Focus Passage: Isaiah 9:6 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    The Mystery Of The Incarnation Made Real

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 4, 2013
     | 2,969 views

    A short sermon contrasting a new born baby with the depth of the wonder of God's nature.

    As some of you know, my wife and I had our first baby in August - Joanna. She’s such a little thing: defenceless, can’t move very far on her own, can’t feed, drink or clothe herself, can’t talk, and doesn’t know the Christmas story. But she has got out attention, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Tried Saint

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,621 views

    In this life as Christians we all can expect to be tested at times by Satan and even the LORD Himself of course without evil.

    A Tried Saint See: Exodus 15:22-27 We find in this passage God leaves these Canaanites in the land to “prove” Israel. The Bible makes it very clear that all through our lives on this earth there will be many times in which we be tested not only by Satan with evil, but also by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,843 views

    A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

    Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rhoda

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,890 views

    All prayer is for God to be glorified

    Rhoda TV sitcom, starring Valerie Harper, which ran for five seasons, from 1974 to 1978 airing in 109 episodes. The show was a spin-off from The Mary Tyler Moore Show She played Rhoda Morgenstern, between the years 1970 and 1974 As a spunky, weight-conscious, flamboyantly fashioned Jewish neighbor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,386 views

    what we learn from the baptism of Jessu

    Intro: since we are doing a baptismal service today, I thought it might be good to take a look at the Baptism of Jesus. When Jesus came to John the Baptist, John said, we are doing this all wrong, you don’t need me to baptize you in water, I need you to baptize me in fire. Jesus said, do this now ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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