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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    A Time To Preach Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012
     | 4,740 views

    As much excitement healing stirs up, Jesus says what really characterizes his ministry - preaching.

    Introduction Jesus’ ministry has gotten off to a great start. Really, what more could you want if you are trying to make a name for yourself? In one day he has become a phenomenon through his preaching and especially through his miracle healings and exorcisms. He has a nice centralized ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Time To Forgive Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 22, 2012
     | 4,279 views

    Jesus' most audacious act gives us personal hope.

    Introduction Last Sunday I introduced Jesus as the Great Gasper. He is the one who causes gaspers – making other people gasp. And he has done some pretty amazing things to make people gasp – casting out demons, healing the sick, even cleansing lepers. Sometimes, though, it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus' Family Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 7,757 views

    In our passage, Jesus will use a family misunderstanding to give us greater understanding of his life and work.

    Introduction Mothers, have you ever wondered what it would have been like to have Jesus for a son. At first thought, it would seem wonderful. Just think, a child – a son, no less – who doesn’t misbehave. He never lies to you; he does all of his chores; he doesn’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Terrifying Question Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 3,912 views

    The problem with the disciples is not that they didn’t have enough faith to trust Jesus in the storm. The problem is that their faith was not directed at the real Jesus.

    Introduction As we move along in our study of Mark, we would do well to review the purpose and theme of the gospel. Mark and the other gospel writers had an agenda, which was to tell the “good news” about Jesus Christ. They were not writing biographies to give insight into the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Amaze Jesus Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,964 views

    Two types of people amaze Jesus - those who have great faith just by what they know about Jesus and those who lack faith even when they see him at work.

    Introduction Mark has made it clear how Jesus amazed people. He amazed them by his teaching; they were definitely amazed at his casting out demons. He amazed them by his healings; he amazed his disciples by calming the storm, and he amazed two parents by raising their daughter to life. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Miracle Worker Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 9,555 views

    The miracles of Jesus are significant, not because they reveal a miracle worker, but because they reveal the glory of the Son of God.

    Introduction We come to yet another miracle. Jesus the miracle worker keeps pulling out one miracle after another. Even if our modern day magicians really were performing miracles with their tricks of illusion, they would have nothing up on Jesus. They might have pizzazz, but their showmanship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Got Bread? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 4,636 views

    Got bread? You do if your hope and trust is in Jesus Christ.

    Introduction Our passage gives us a sense of déjà vu. Feeding a crowd, the dullness of the disciples, the hostility of the Pharisees – we’ve been there before. Text During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spit And Sight Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 7,577 views

    How do I see clearly? The same way that the man received full sight – he received Jesus’ touch.

    Introduction We come to another familiar scene – Jesus healing someone. We know what to expect after all the other miracles, but be prepared – the Holy Spirit may bring the unexpected. The Text Jesus and his disciples come to the town of Bethsaida, which is at the northern edge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Will You Listen? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 7,065 views

    The disciples did not want to listen to Jesus' message. They were not going to argue with Jesus, but they did want to avoid the subject. How many of us do the same thing?

    Introduction In the 13th century B.C., God called Moses to deliver his people out of slavery in Egypt and into the Promised Land of what is now called Israel. His job included forming the descendants of Abraham into a nation, the kingdom of God. Soon after leaving Egypt, he led the people to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revealing Jesus’ Mission-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2012
     | 2,766 views

    6 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-VI—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Worse Off? The Reverend Bill Jones shocked the congregation when he announced his resignation from the church & planned move to Arizona. After the service a very distraught parishioner came to the pastor with tears in her eyes. "Oh, Pastor Bill, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Instructions Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 26, 2012
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     | 4,918 views

    Respect, encouragement, ministry, faithfulness

    FINAL INSTRUCTION’S 1 Thess 5: 12-28 November 25, 2012 INTRODUCTIONS 1) I’ll never forget Christmas of 2003….my Dad was battling cancer…we’d just found out it was through his entire body…..lungs, spine, lymph nodes…everywhere….He weighed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A" All The Way!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 6, 2014
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     | 3,334 views

    Focusing on the proper order in God-inspired Scripture which helps us get our spiritual priorities right in

    “A” ALL THE WAY!!! Not only is ALL Scripture God-inspired (2 Tim 3:16), even the order in it is God-inspired. In God’s scheme of things, a B never comes before an A, so to speak. Consider this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Process And Pitfalls Of Living The Christian Life. Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014
     | 5,566 views

    THIS PORTION OF ACTS FINDS US WITH PAUL STILL IN THE CITY OF EPHESUS. UP TO THIS POINT, PAUL HAS HAD SOMEWHAT OF A SUCCESSFUL ENCOUNTER WITH THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENCE. PEOPLE HAVE COME TO KNOW CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND PAUL CONTINUES TO TEACH DAILY AND SUPPORT HIMSELF IN MINISTRY WITHOUT INCIDENT.

    THE PROCESS AND PITFALLS OF LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Acts 19:23-41 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. 24 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in no little business for the craftsmen. 25 He called them together, along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Begin With The Beginning

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013
     | 7,103 views

    As Mark's Gospel opens, we find that the stage is almost set for Jesus' ministry to begin. John the Baptist is on the scene. He was there to prepare the way so that the people would be ready to receive the King.

    Mark 1:1-8 "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way; the voice of one crying in the wilderness, "Make ready the way of the Lord, make His paths ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    From A Stone To The Pieta

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Sep 11, 2012
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     | 4,219 views

    Being Sanctified by the word that Jesus delivered to us means being removed from the common life in order to be used in high and holy purposes.

    SCRIPTURE READING You can find the Scripture reading in your Bibles in the 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, or on the Scripture Reading insert in your bulletin. These are the words of Jesus. He is praying for His disciples of every age. He is praying for us. John 17:14 I have given them your ...read more

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