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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Pita Bread, Fish, And Boat Potatoes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
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    The miracles of multiplying the loaves and walking on water are connected in Mark 6:52; what was Jesus trying to prove to His disciples?

    Pita Bread, Fish, and Boat Potatoes (Matt. 14:13-33, Mark 6:31-52, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-21) Intro 1. It is hard to define a miracle. 2. In one sense, miracles are happening all around us…(read excerpt for Swenson’ Book, "More than meets the eye" or other creationist materials explaining the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "A Day In The Life Of Christ"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 3, 2008
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    Are you a Christian? That is, Are you Christ-like? Let us study, "A day in the life of Christ," and then I will ask you the same question!

    Title: " Day in the Life of Christ" Introduction: Are you a Christian? A Christian is someone who is Christ-like. (Acts 11:26 KJV) And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing God's Voice

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 17, 2020
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    The phrase He that hath an ear let him hear appears 14 times in the Bible this is interesting because the number 14 is considered to be a symbol of salvation and deliverance. The 14th day of the 1st Hebrew month called Nisan is the Passover.

    Hearing God’s Voice By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. OPENING:- I want to start this message out by telling two brief stories. The first is:- There once was a man that whispered, “God, speak to me.” And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear. So the man yelled, “God, speak to me!” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Pure Happiness Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    This sermon introduction focuses on the profound impact of the Bible on our lives, particularly highlighting the promises of a fulfilling life as depicted in Psalm 1.

    Welcome! As we get started today I’d like you to consider for a moment how significantly the Bible has impacted all of our lives. For starters, it offers incredible promises for those who read it and live it out. A longer life, greater intelligence, prosperity, happiness, success, peace, wisdom, ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Psalms For All Seasons

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    Desperation & The Will Of God

    Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
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    We need to be desperate for the will of God or else we will be desperate for the things of this world.

    And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Life Worth Living Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012
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    There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. Solomon asks all of those questions as he pursues the meaning in life.

    Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 A Life Worth Living There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. We want to know what our purpose for existence is. Introduction – Life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cut The Rope.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 19, 2021
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    Peter’s water-walking-skills, (actually his faith), convinced the other disciples that Jesus was the Son of God! Wow, your faith will convince others—Faith is contagious—its catching!

    Cut The Rope. Matthew 14:24-33NKJV In 1853, America hosted its first Worlds Fair in New York City. The organizers built a beautiful exhibition Hall called the Crystal Palace. This is where the latest and greatest inventions were showcased. This is also where a man named Elisha Otis pulled off ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sea And The River

    Contributed by Tarran Dookie on May 22, 2023
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    Explores the difference between the sea and the river from a Biblical perspective. Explains why according to Revelation 21:1 there is no more sea in the new heaven and new earth.

    THE SEA AND THE RIVER (by brother Tarran Dookie) THE EARTH UNDER THE SEA 2Pet 3:5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water. Gen 1:1-2,9-10 In the beginning God created the heaven and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Outline Of Acts 28:1-16

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 14, 2024
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    Paul, Luke, and several other people had been shipwrecked on Malta. After staying there, these men and possibly others made the last leg of their journey to Rome itself. The journey wasn't always easy, though.

    Introduction: this last chapter of Acts begins with Paul and others on the island of Malta, and closes with Paul arriving at Rome, just as the Lord had promised (Acts 23:11, 27:24). Luke summarized nearly 30 years of church growth in one volume, from Jerusalem to Rome and then to other parts of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core Values -- Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
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    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Power & Presence of the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:16-18 16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Trading The Natural For The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019
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    Peter had a choice. Stay in the boat getting no-where. Or get out and come to Jesus who walks on the waves. We have a choice. Stick with what's natural or trade it for the Super Natural.

    Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- A new Barna research study where more than 5,000 were interviewed found that while a majority of Americans identify as Christians, only a minority are "practicing Christians." In fact, as many as 73 percent of the Americans say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 31,042 views

    When weathering a storm, we need to remember that God is always there even in our self-made storms. It really does not matter whether the storm is a self-made storm, a storm God caused, or a storm others caused, how do we handle these storms? How should w

    Subject: Weathering the Storms of Life Text: Acts 27:20-44 Introduction: I believe there are basically three kinds of storms: storms we cause, storms that God causes and storms caused by others. I know that we can agree there are some storms that we cause in our lives. The reasons for the storms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr.Johnny Ray Noble avatar

    What Manner Of Man Is This

    Contributed by Dr.johnny Ray Noble on Aug 5, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
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    Sermon on the Idenity and Power of Jesus

    “What Manner of Man is This? Mark 4:41b clause In the second Gospel as recorded by John Mark during the period between 57and 63 A.D., Mark carefully and skillfully constructs the picture of Jesus as the suffering servant. Amidst the 16 chapters, the 678 verses, the 15,171 words, and of the 121 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Parks avatar

    Let Me Tell You About Jesus

    Contributed by David Parks on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    What would you have said to the girl who was afraid of a witches curse? I thought for a few minutes and said, "Let me tell you about some real magic. Let me tell you about Jesus."

    Preaching Jesus Christ TEXT: Acts 8:21-36 INTRODUCTION: 1. One of the arguments for the existence of God is the worshiping nature of man. 2. I have often made the argument that man has never found the remains an atheistic society. 3. There seems to be something in man that says there is more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Problems With Personalities?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,625 views

    Problems and personal differents do not have to be destructive.

    PROBLEMS AND PERSONALITIES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 16:2 --- it may be that I may obtain children by her. 5. And Sara said unto Abram, My wrong be up on You. Gen. 18:13 And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh? 14. Is anything too hard for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God