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  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Alabaster Giving #2

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    This is the beautiful story of Mary and of the gift that Jesus said would be a memorial to the whole world.

    Alabaster Giving #2 Mark 14:3-9 Introduction There is a beautiful story here. A story so important that it is found in three of the Gospels. A story that Jesus said would be told and remembered throughout history. In order to help us understand this event, I want to do it through a series of 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,986 views

    There can be no preaching apart from the cross. The preaching of the cross is the power of God unto salvation. This sermon reminds the believer that ultimate knowledge is knowing Christ and Him cruicified.

    Introduction: The greatest event in human history is the death of our Saviour upon that old rugged cross. I didn’t say the cross of Christ because the cross was the sinner’s cross and Christ had none. In our text, the Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, "I resolved to know nothing while I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Not The Best? Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    Sermon Series, "Pursuing Excellence." This message focuses on bringing to God our best, practicing excellence in giving to the Lord.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #2 -- "Why Not the Best?" -- Giving God Our Best Malachi 3:8-10 -- "’But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? I am not pleased with you,’ says the Lord of hosts, ’nor will I accept an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving And Trusting God

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    Serving and trusting God are fruits of our love and reverence to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    Serving and trusting God go together and they are inseparable in the life of a true believer. People who do not trust God do not serve Him either. The intensity of our trust in the Lord deepens our service to Him. Our love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ enhances our Christian service and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    You Can't Please Everyone Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,330 views

    You can’t please everyone, but you can please God.

    To receive free weekly emails contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ PEOPLE PLEASING The Apostle Paul wrote the Letter to the Galatians to expose the error of a group known as the Judaizers. The Judaizers were Jewish Christians who taught that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preach Jesus Not Yourself Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 9, 2017
     | 3,797 views

    Don't be discouraged no matter what men say just preach Jesus

    May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: PREACH JESUS NOT YOURSELF John 8:13-14King James Version (KJV) 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Every Day We Pray Toward The Time Of Our Own Ascension Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2025
     | 188 views

    We pray with Mary as the disciples did in the upper room, and do so with souls quieted from everyday concerns, as we await Christ’s summons.

    Solemnity of the Ascension 2025 Today we are gifted by God with readings centering on promises and partings. We affirm it every weekend: “He ascended into heaven” and ”sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty.” The Gospels are not entirely clear, but the tradition of the Church for two ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Simple New Year’s Resolution

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 1,289 ratings
     | 151,342 views

    In this new year, let’s make this one simple resolution -we’re going to make a change for the better.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn't long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jonah Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,108 views

    The link between Jonah and Israel

    JONAH Jonah 1:17 Introduction: Of the Books of the Bible that the critics like to criticize, this is one of their favorites. One such critic asked a Bible believer if he really believed this part of the Bible too. The man answered “why, of course!” “Do you understand all that went on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 42,191 views

    This is a Purpose Driven Sermon on the Importance of The Church. The third sermon in a series.

    God’s Committed Community: The Importance of The Church Two weeks ago we looked at the Nature of The Church and we found that the Bible calls The Church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms has special implications on how we are to treat other members ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Who's Second In Your Life?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    Ancient Obadiah teaches us modern lessons that help us express love toward our neighbors.

    Who is Second? Jesus declared that, after our devotion to God, as involved in the first and great commandment, that there is a second that is “like to it.” So, there’s a second commandment that is, also, of incredible importance and position in God’s scheme of things. We call it the second great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    Second in mini-series on judging. This message, based on John 7:24 discusses how to make "right" judgments and how to communicate them to the world.

    Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively." John 7:24 July 17, 2005 Introduction Last week, on our walk through the gospel of Matthew, we looked at the words of Jesus in chapter 7, verses 1-5 where Jesus says that we are not to judge, and that we need to be careful about cleaning up our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    All For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,998 views

    This message investigates the act of Mary's washing of Jesus' feet to show what an awesome act of worship it was, and the significance of it.

    All For The Love Of Jesus By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: John 12:1-9 I. AN ACT OF SACRIFICE A. Mary Expended Great Cost. B. Mary Experienced Grievous Criticism. II. AN ACT OF SUBMISSIVENESS A. Mary Demonstrated Great Humility. B. Mary Deemed Jesus Worthy Of Great Honor. III. AN ACT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Pitfalls Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2010
     | 9,263 views

    To be an effective leader, you must avoid the pitfalls of leadership, which are the honor and dishonor of men.

    Several years ago, a pastor in Valparaiso, Indiana, started visiting a man in the local nursing home. The man was a VIP, one who had been instrumental in starting the major industry in town. When he died, his family asked the pastor to do the funeral service. He was nervous, because he knew his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Handling The Issues Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,675 views

    How to recognize and handle the "issues" (I.E. problems, arguments, disagreements, and the like) in a manner which honors God.

    Handling the Issues of Life Romans 14:1-12 * Let’s begin our time this morning thinking of a duo, duet, and a “one-two” punch. This duo has the ability to steal, kill, and destroy. It can steal your reputation, kill your faith, and it can destroy your testimony. This dangerous duo is our heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist