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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "The Basis For Christian Ministry Is Trustful Obedience.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 30, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color:

    August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color: Green Title: “The basis for Christian ministry is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mindset Of True Repentance

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,092 views

    Ones attitude of heart and mind make a vital difference as to whether or not a person truly gets saved.

    The Mindset Of True Repentance Text: Luke 18: 13-14 Intro: Mental attitude is important in almost anything. This is true because, in most cases, outlook determines outcome. This is the reason that employers often seek positive-minded people to fill responsible positions. People with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Your Proxy? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    The human race has only two proxies: Adam and Jesus Christ. Adam is the default proxy, for we are all born “in Adam.” Jesus Christ is the proxy for all who are born again, “in Christ.” Today, we are going to look at the how’s of original sin and its remed

    Who is Your Proxy? (Romans 5:12-21) 1.. Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, my uncle died ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You A Murderer

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,297 views

    A look into man’s relationships with fellow-man, dealing with anger and controlling his life

    ARE YOU A MURDERER? Text: Matthew 5:21-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus contrasts the words of the ancients with his teachings. 2. He says that things go deeper than our actions. 3. He tells us that we should watch what we say. 4. He tells us to correct our anger quickly. 5. The implications of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Heart Of Compassion: Lessons From Jonah 4:9-10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,237 views

    God challenges us to examine our hearts. In Jonah 4:9-10 we discover Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his lack of concern for the fate of Nineveh's 120,000 inhabitants.

    The Heart of Compassion: Lessons from Jonah 4:9-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into a passage from the book of Jonah that reveals the heart of God and challenges us to examine our own hearts. We'll focus on Jonah 4:9-10 and explore Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Have Overcome Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,605 views

    Jesus promised his disciples that they could overcome the World. He has power and he lives forever as a victorious Savior. He is with us and helps us to defeat and get victory over everything.

    John 16:33 I have overcome Introduction: Vaccination for Corona was introduced. People were vaccinated. After getting the shot. They used to express their feelings, experiences to those who want to take the vaccine. After I got the vaccination, the first few hours I did not have any pain, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Difference Christ Makes Between "Flesh,” And "Spirit.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 15,534 views

    March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “The difference Christ makes between “flesh,” and “spirit.” Rom

    March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “The difference Christ makes between “flesh,” and “spirit.” Romans 8:6-11 This text is in the middle of chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Edifying Worship Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 12, 2012
     | 6,032 views

    As nice as emotion may be, it is worship that edifies that counts.

    Introduction Have you ever heard prophecy spoken? Have you heard a prophet speak forth a word from God intended for you? Could that happen today, here, in this church? Let’s consider what our passage has to tell us. Text Here is the situation. The Corinth believers love speaking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Of The Afflicted

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 6,325 views

    Psalm 102

    A PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED (PSALM 102) When I was reading through the Psalms preparing a series of my favorite psalms for the Putonghua worship last year, I came across two psalms with the word “prayer” headlining the chapters that caught my attention because my wife was a prayer warrior, so I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer For The Afflicted

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017
     | 7,390 views

    Prayer

    A PRAYER OF THE AFFLICTED (PSALM 102) When I was reading through the Psalms preparing a series of my favorite psalms for the Putonghua worship last year, I came across two psalms with the word “prayer” headlining the chapters that caught my attention because my wife was a prayer warrior, so I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Do It

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 4, 2019
     | 3,711 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 23: 1 – 12

    Matthew 23: 1 – 12 You can think it but don’t do it 23 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The True Identity Of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, Or Legend? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,376 views

    Embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? Let's delve into the possibilities and discover the truth about Jesus Christ.

    The True Identity of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, or Legend? Introduction Today, we embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? C.S. Lewis, in his classic work "Mere Christianity," famously presented us with four possibilities. Jesus could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lynwood Morriss avatar

    Facing Our Giants Series

    Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,353 views

    Our biggest giants are often those that come from inside of us.David’s example helps us to identify them and defeat them with God’s help.

    I. The Anatomy of a Giant 1. Giants highlight our inadequacy 17:1-7 A. Physical description of Goliath 4-7 B. Average hgt. of Isralelite in ancient times 5’6” C. Everything covered, with a dedicated front guard D. Israel had few swords 1 Sam. 13:16-22 Although there were some battles ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Weakening The Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2014
     | 4,833 views

    What a friend we have in Jesus, a friend who is competent and capable when the challenges of life seem more than we can bear.

    Weakening the Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer (Mark 9:14-29) 1. A Barna poll in 2009 of people who professed to be some sort of Christian — not necessarily evangelical — states the following: “Four out of ten Christians (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    Murder Or Mercy: The Death Of Potential

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025
     | 268 views

    Because of the deep place murder holds in the heart, most of the time we tend to even ignoring God’s forewarnings.

    “Murder or Mercy” The death of potential I find the simplicity of this statement striking, especially in how it contrasts murder and mercy. Today we are focusing on the contrast between personal choices and God’s mercy. We will also be connecting this idea to how people often take their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God