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  • Michael K. Farrar, O. D. avatar

    Fragrant Worship

    Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Oct 17, 2016
     | 14,920 views

    Mary of Bethany gives us an example of intimate, dedicated, loving worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She demonstrates that our worship should always be centered on Christ and reflect our personal commitment to honor Jesus in how we live.

    FRAGRANT WORSHIP By Michael K. Farrar, O.D. © God’s Breath Publications John chapter 12 is a transition in the life and ministry of Jesus. The first eleven chapters of John’s Gospel cover three years of the life and ministry of Jesus. In John chapter 12 the Apostle now covers less than ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Who's Second In Your Life?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,889 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
     | 4,935 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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    Jonah Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,449 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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    A Simple New Year’s Resolution

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 1,289 ratings
     | 153,509 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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    The Importance Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 42,393 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

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    Handling The Issues Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,851 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

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    Exposing Myths

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,100 views

    To expose some myths that plagues Christians

    Exposing Myths Purpose: To expose some myths that plagues Christians. 1 Timothy 4:7 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. We’re prone to pick up and pass on myths. I know this because I have an email account. I get about 4 emails a week ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pitfalls Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2010
     | 9,416 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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    All For The Love Of Jesus

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,094 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

  • John Gaston avatar

    7 Fears Defeated By Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2016
     | 20,499 views

    We look at 7 fears spoken of in Psalm 91, what they are, and the solution God gives us to eradicate them.

    7 FEARS DEFEATED BY FAITH Ps. 91:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ‘I MAY BE CRAZY’ 1. A man was driving past the Insane Asylum at Rusk, Texas, when one of his tires began to vibrate badly. 2. He stopped, got out and looked, and discovered that all but one of his lug nuts were missing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Sumagaysay avatar

    Building Together In Love.

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 46,480 views

    This is the sermon I preached during 10th Church Anniversary in Dubai, UAE.

    Building Together in Love Ephesians 4:16 Ephesians 4:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Illustration: "I am going to paint the house," said a big can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    You Can’t Handle It All

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,829 views

    Share that many of us are going much faster and doing far more than Christ would have us do. We need to slow down!

    The title of today’s message is “You Can’t Handle It All,” but the reality is many of you, you’re trying to do way more than you probably should. Because of that, most of us are often overwhelmed. We’re in a hurry. We’re rushed. We’re late. In fact, how many of you are so often in a rush that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    “pigs, Dogs And Kingdom Discernment” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,031 views

    "Do not judge" is a very popular saying by the LORD JESUS, but does not include the full understanding of what Jesus both meant and practiced.

    “Pigs, Dogs and Kingdom Discernment” Matthew 7:1-6 We live in a society where people are very quick to use the first line of Matthew 7, “Do not judge.” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ten Commandments Of Marriage

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,548 views

    This is a rewrite of the classic sermon of the same title by John Hamby, on 10 rules for making your marriage a better marriage. An excellent and applicable message.

    THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF MARRIAGE Eph. 5:25-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Adam & Eve had the ideal marriage. He didn’t have to hear about all the men she could have married, and she didn’t have to hear about how good his mother could cook! 2. Son: “Dad, I’ve heard that in some parts of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God