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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    When God Doesn't Answer As We Wish Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 6, 2016
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     | 12,039 views

    A new series about conversations we have with God. This will lead into a series on prayer.

    Conversations with God Mark 6:17-29 April 3, 2016 We are about to start a new series, and I really think this is going to be a great series. The title is Conversations with God. We’re going to look at times when God seems to be distant and we feel that distance and disconnection. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Lord Makes You Wonder

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 16, 2016
     | 11,308 views

    Sometimes the Lord is going to make us wonder, so... 1. Expect some mysteries. 2. Expect some miracles. 3. Exalt our Master.

    When the Lord Makes You Wonder Mark 7:24-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2016 *One of the most memorable things Jesus said on the cross is found in Matthew 27:46: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'' Well, we know and Jesus knew that He was suffering and dying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stewardship Mandate

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 18, 2016
     | 9,426 views

    There is the question of stewardship: Are we really stewards? Where does that concept come from? It comes from this text.

    Genesis 1:26-31 The Stewardship Mandate 6/10/07 D. Marion Clark Introduction A man and a woman stand on the deck of a yacht. The sun is setting. Dinner is being prepared. She is discovering what he already knows – that they are soul mates. She says to him, “You’ve never felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Things Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 30, 2012
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     | 19,421 views

    How do we introduce people? In this passage, we see John, the baptist and Jesus introduced in such graceful ways. May our words of introduction too be words of blessing, words of power, peace and grace!

    Three Things: Matthew 3:1-17 ILLUSTRATION There was a young student who had just graduated with his M.Th, fresh with his knowledge of New Testament and Greek. He was asked to introduce a colleague who had come to visit from Germany. This colleague was a pastor there. He knew what the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Sign Of Jonah

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012
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    The sign of Jonah - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Compliment (vs 27) The Crowd (vs 29a) The Conversation (vs 29b-32) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Photos of funny signs • (Photos available on request – gcurley@gcurley.info) Question: What is the purpose of a sign? Answer: Twofold: • A sign is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus Helping The Blind To See!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 8, 2012
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     | 5,541 views

    Jesus Helping the Blind to See! (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: physical sight (vs 22-26) spiritual sight (vs 27-30) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Garage door covers & illusion pictures. • Email me for a copy – gcurley@gcurley.info) Ill: Eye facts - Did you know... • That an eye is only 2.3 centimetre long on ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Remade Again

    Contributed by William Wyne on Sep 11, 2012
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     | 18,140 views

    A sermon that affirms God's ministry of a new life.

    God is revealed or described to us in the Bible in many different figures and images. I think that is done by the working of the Holy Spirit through various individuals because the Spirit knew that mortals alone could not do it. But also, God because of His nature and His Divine being leaves us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Reasons To Be Encouraged

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 101 ratings
     | 59,404 views

    Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.

    SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship Through Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,429 views

    Worship is demonstrated and expressed in many different ways. One of the ways we demonstrate our worship is through sacrifice. What do our sacrifices speak and why is this worship and do the sacrifices we make and the way we make them matter to our wors

    Worship through Sacrifice Slide Good morning. Last week we began a series called A Life of Worship. Often when we think of worship, we think of music, and we are going to talk about worship through singing next week. But, we learned last week that worshiping the Lord is not just about singing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Try The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,859 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 10: 23 – 31

    Mark 10: 23 – 31 Try The Impossible 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Blind Beggar

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,853 views

    This poor man was weighed down by two great evils-blindness and poverty. It’s sad enough to be blind, but if a blind man is wealthy, there are thousands of things that he could buy to make himself comfortable and to cheer him up. But to be both blind an

    Tom Lowe 2/28/03 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Said About Our Behavior, Intro Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,646 views

    People tell us that it's not about rules it's about a relationship, but doesn't that relationship come with expectations?

    What Jesus Said about our Behaviour Intro If you have been keeping track this is the fourth series that we have taught this year based on “What Jesus said about. . .” In April we spoke about “What Jesus said About Money” and we focused on Jesus’ words concerning how ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Refusing To Play Favorites Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 30, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,950 views

    If you want God's favor, don't treat people with favoritism.

    Something very interesting happened on Monday night when people who normally hate on the Packers were suddenly on their side when a blown call by the replacement officials gave the win to the Seahawks. Even Bear fans expressed sympathy to me all week. Well, except for one guy who called me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “put Not Your Trust In Princes”(Politicians)

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 21, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,266 views

    This election is very important, but despite the outcome, we still may find ourselves disillusioned. David has sage advice for us: "Do not put your trust in princes." So what should be the object of our Trust? There are 3 accessories to gain that trust.

    “PUT NOT YOUR TRUST IN PRINCES”(POLITICIANS) Psalm 146:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LIBERAL KITTENS 1. Chris Matthews (MSNBC Hardball; liberal) was out jogging one morning, and saw a little boy on the corner with a box. 'What's in the box son?' The little boy, who knew who he was, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Offers A Better Relationship Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 27, 2012
     | 5,431 views

    Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

    JJESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS OFFERS A BETTER RELATIONSHIP HEBREWS 7:1-28 Big Idea: Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:7-9, 31-34 • ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene