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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Jesus: Crazy Or Possessed? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,812 views

    Has anyone ever considered you to be crazy? How about demon-possessed? If you have been accused of either of these conditions, take heart; Jesus received the same diagnoses.

    Introduction Has anyone ever considered you to be crazy? How about demon-possessed? I know some women who have suspected the first of their husbands and the second of their toddlers! If you have been accused of either of these conditions, take heart; Jesus received the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Opened Ears Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 8,254 views

    As spectacular as giving hearing to a deaf man may have been, what that healing signified was by far more wondrous than anything that life on earth has yet to experience.

    Introduction We read in our passage what is a common experience for us – the record of yet another healing. That was not common for the man Jesus healed. To him it was the most spectacular event of his life. And yet, as spectacular as it may have been, what that healing signified was by ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Really Needs Help? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,834 views

    Christ will act towards you on his terms, not yours.

    There is a scene in C.S. Lewis' children's book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, in which the children of the story are learning about the great lion king Aslan from Mr. & Mrs. Beaver. One asks the question, "Is he safe?" Mr. Beaver replies, "Safe?… Who said anything about safe? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revealing Jesus’ Mission-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012
     | 2,781 views

    5 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

    REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-V—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Our recent trip to Boone, NC to visit our sons. Changing color & falling. From I-77 toward Wilkesboro on US 421 the changing color of the leaves was gorgeous! Farther up in Boone, most of the color was gone. The leaves had already hit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mercy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,693 views

    Jesus' mercy is only for those who say, “Have mercy.”

    Introduction “No mercy” is a popular slogan seen on bumper stickers and t-shirts. Sports fans like to display it. No mercy for the other team! My guess is that pro wrestling has helped to popularize the concept with its tough guy/bad boy image of wrestlers who mercilessly attack one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dunamis Power

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,226 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is dynamite power. This is not an external possession that may be bought or sold but a living and abiding presence within every Spirit-filled believer. There is no reason for Holy Spirit-filled dunamis empowered children o

    DUNAMIS POWER Jesus told His disciples they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them. But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. - Acts 1:8 What kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011
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     | 42,192 views

    Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors of

    God Can Use Anyone For His Purpose - Ezra 6:14 Ezra 6:14 The Jewish leaders made good progress with the building of the Temple, encouraged by the prophets Haggai and Zechariah. They completed the Temple as they had been commanded by the God of Israel and by Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, emperors ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    His Sweeping Excellence-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,605 views

    2 of 3. Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the excellence of such confirmed? Confirming the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ priesthood is...

    HIS SWEEPING EXCELLENCE-II—Hebrews 8:1-13 Attention: A pair of chickens walk into a public library, find the librarian & say, ’Buk Buk BUK.’ The librarian decides that the chickens want three books, & promptly gives them some.  Without further ado, the chickens walk out. Around midday, the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mediating The New Covenant-2--The Death Of The Underwriter

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2011
     | 3,395 views

    The author attributed sole Mediation of the New Covenant to Christ. But How/Why has Christ succeeded? Mediation of the New Covenant is underwritten with a Superior...

    MEDIATING The NEW COVENANT-II—Hebrews 9:15-28 A. SECURITY Of CHRIST’s MEDIATION *B. The DEATH Of The UNDERWRITER Attention: Many Government promises are Underwritten with nothing more valuable than the paper they are written on! Establishment of a private charitable foundation which outlives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Rejected At Nazareth

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,692 views

    An in depth understanding of the bible passage of Jesus' rejection in his home town and what message it has for us today.

    Our reading from Luke 4:16-30 is known as the Rejection at Nazareth. It takes place immediately after Jesus had been tempted by the devil in the Judean Desert and before he travels to Capernaum, where he teaches and performs many miracles. In it we find a fast moving story that turns from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Help Others On The Road Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    Concern, ministry, love

    HELP OTHERS ON THE ROAD Gal. 6: 1-10 (p826) January 30, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I remember a couple of years ago being at Mom's on a Friday to cut grass and the riding lawn mower wasn't acting right…and before you call me a womp about using a riding mower…it's almost 3 acres. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Six Stages Of Spiritual Sight

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012
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     | 9,838 views

    The blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. This formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s confronted by the Pharisees, and by Jesus as well. We are going to concentrate on Jesus as seen by thi

    The last time we were in our study in John, we looked at 9:1-7 and saw Jesus give sight to the blind man. This blind man had been delivered from darkness and given sight by the compassion of Jesus. In tonight’s study, this formerly blind man is confronted by his neighbors, he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Answer To Man's Great Hunger

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012
     | 6,635 views

    When we analyze our deepest needs, I think we can agree that man has a gnawing hunger for both the physical and the spiritual. A person hungers for both food and material things AND for God and spiritual things, things like love, and peace within, and jo

    When we analyze our deepest needs, I think we can agree that man has a gnawing hunger for both the physical and the spiritual. A person hungers for both food and material things AND for God and spiritual things, things like love, and peace within, and joy. So most of man’s time and energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Provision For Human Need

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
     | 5,411 views

    This chapter reveals Jesus to be the provision for every human and material need. In this chapter, Jesus will feed the 5,000 and calm the stormy sea.nNo matter how small the need or how stormy the problem, Jesus is the Provision.

    Tonight we enter chapter 6 of the Gospel of John. This chapter reveals Jesus to be the provision for every human and material need. Note again Jesus’ pattern. He first demonstrated the truth, then He began to preach and teach it. In this chapter, Jesus will feed the 5,000 and calm the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Measured By The Foot Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
     | 4,780 views

    Service, ministry, outreach

    MEASURED BY THE FOOT John 13: 1-17 Oct. 30, 2022 INTRODUCTION: I was trying to think of one of the most humbling things I've done…voluntarily. I had things happen that have humbled me, but it's distinctly different when you choose to do something humbling. In 1985 I worked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ