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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Obtuse

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,532 views

    Seeing, hearing, and knowing God’s will is quite different from doing what God wants. For doing what God wants will often cost us something that we might not be willing to pay.

    John 6: 35, 41 – 51 / Obtuse Intro: A conscientious wife tried hard to please her critical husband, but failed regularly. Jack was especially disagreeable at breakfast. If Jill prepared scrambled eggs, he wanted poached; if she poached eggs, he wanted scrambled. One morning Jill poached one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whatever It Takes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,464 views

    First of a 6 part series encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to deepen their walk with Jesus.

    A recent study showed 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among the top new years resolutions are resolutions about weight loss, exercise, and stopping to smoke. Also popular are resolutions dealing with better money management / debt reduction. The following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Trouble Comes Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    Sermon 4 in a series entitled, "Under Construction"

    When Trouble Comes, Don’t Ask Dr. Phil, Get on Your Knees Construction #4 Nehemiah 4:1-6 I am reminded of an old song entitled, “There’s Never Been a Mountain that the Lord Could Not Move It” another song is “Nothing’s Too Big for My God”. No matter the situation, God can handle it. This passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    He Walked Not Uprightly (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,369 views

    To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Rebuke 2. Paul’s Reason 3. Paul’s Resolve Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Christ's Final Week: Hosanna!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,747 views

    As Jesus Christ rode into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna, there were a number of different people with different views and reactions as to what was taking place. Look at who was there.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: HOSANNA! MARK 11:1-11 Introduction: Someone has said that everyone loves a parade. Parades and Processions draw crowds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Letting God Be God In Death #4 Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,284 views

    At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. This messgae deals with the Arrogance of High-Mindedness.

    The premise I have been pursuing these precious Sundays in the preaching moment is simply this: At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. That stubbornness is manifested in our Opting For Kadesh (Sacrilegious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Mary's Alabaster Box

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 62 ratings
     | 232,707 views

    What is Jesus worth to you? For Mary, He was worth everything that she possessed. For Judas He was worth 30 pieces of silver.

    MARY’S ALABASTER BOX Text: Mark 14:1 – 11 Someone once said that worship is the act of sacrificially giving to Jesus something that is precious to us. What would that be for you? Your money? Your time? Your job? For the woman described in this scripture, it was a container of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reactions To Jesus' Revelations Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 25, 2024
     | 916 views

    Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. We are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection.

    Jesus had just revealed Himself as the Resurrection and the Life at the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Tonight, we are going to look at four of the people’s reactions to this resurrection. READ 1-2. I thought about this scene and wondered how I would have felt dining with a man who had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #4 -- Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,698 views

    We are each called to serve one another out of the love for the Lord, not the praise of people.

    Introduction Have this ever happened to you: You went what you thought was out of your way to do something for someone and your efforts went completely unnoticed? They simply took what you’ve done for granted. Have you ever done a good deed and not been thanked or recognized? Worse, have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    My "Other" Life

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 21,802 views

    Our culture of blame influences how we look at others, but the Lord says examine your own heart first.

    My “Other” Life TCF Sermon February 7, 1999 A lawyer in San Diego filed a lawsuit against the city because, during a rock concert at a city facility, he was "forced" (that’s the word the news item used) to use the women’s restroom. GET THIS: he also sued the company that SOLD HIM THE BEER! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Of Specks And Logs

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,582 views

    a sermon on hypocritical judging and blaming, and God's admonition to look at our own heart first

    Of Specks and Logs TCF Sermon June 6, 2010 Have you noticed that fixing blame on someone seems to be a big part of our culture? Is there any spectacle that illustrates our culture of blame better than the congressional hearing? It doesn’t matter what the hearing is about. What we see is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Real Faith Will Not Play God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021
     | 2,889 views

    Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020

    Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020 Intro... My added welcome to each of you gathering today...to all the Vineyard family and friends. As Joel and Marlo shared...this past week began with the earthly loss of Cindy Pang...a dear part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Sin Of Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,131 views

    Jesus could do no great work in Nazareth because of the sin of unbelief.

    Mark 6:1-6 The Sin of Unbelief (also found in Matthew 13:53-58) Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Snyder avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness In Kingdom Living Series

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 6, 2013
     | 4,765 views

    Daily forgiveness frees me from the spiritual debris cluttering my life and prohibiting me from clearly seen Christ in my present situation and living in his power.

    A brother comes up to me and mentions the fact that my brakes are making a noise and I probably need to get new brake pads. A few days later he pointed out that my front wheel rotors were badly worn and needed to be replaced. What is the proper response to such criticism? “You should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    God Who Overcomes Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,579 views

    In life there will be forces that seek to destroy, deny, or deter human and spirital potential, but the good news is that we serve a God who overcomes.

    God Who Overcomes Matthew 2:1-15 Matthew 2:15 “Out of Egypt I have called my son” After the joy of Christmas, after birth of Jesus, after the wise men and Sheppard’s, and after the angels sing, we encounter Herod’s diabolical plot to destroy the baby Jesus. This aspect of the story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist