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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Jesus' Words And Works

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,502 views

    Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. John 7 shows us the struggle many had with hearing Jesus, even his brothers.

    Chapter 7 opens with Jesus having to stay clear of Judea because he was in danger of being killed there. Is there anywhere you know of that people are looking to kill you if you show up? Just imagine that. Next we learn that there is a feast of Tabernacles coming up and Jesus’ brothers tell him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Holy Thursday

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,351 views

    A reflection of the sacred paschal meal and the significance of ordained ministry

    Holy Thursday During the next three days, the most sacred seventy- two hours the liturgical calendar, the church will celebrate the feast and source of our salvation, namely the paschal death and resurrection of our blessed Liberator, Jesus of Nazareth. Tonight we initiate this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,432 views

    Jesus highlights the core message of his ministry and his gospel to the disciples and his followers. Jesus' life, ministry and message can be summed up, "Love each other."

    John 15:9-17 "The Power of Love" INTRODUCTION Jesus is nearing the end of his earthly ministry. His disciples have been with him for three years. They have seen Jesus cast out demons, heal the sick, give sight to the blind and enable the lame to walk. They have been with Jesus when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    “a Mountaintop Experience With God” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 47,266 views

    It is from the mountaintop spiritual experiences that we gain the encouragement and strength to face the difficult times.

    A Study of the Book of Mark Sermon # 31 “A Mountaintop Experience With God” Mark 9:1-10 The disciples were reeling from the revelation that Jesus would suffer many things, be rejected and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Ziklag Moments

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 8, 2025
     | 775 views

    Many of us have gone through very difficult times when it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This message looks at how David handled one of the most difficult times in his life.

    Would you please turn with me to First Samuel 30. I can still remember this like it was yesterday. It was Saturday morning, May 10, 1986. I was still in bed when I got a call from my uncle, Anthony, and he said two words, after which I didn't hear anything else. He said, “Dot’s gone.” Dot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Office Of A Teacher

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,274 views

    The teaching ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of th

    The Office of a Teacher Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Contagious

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,645 views

    SERMON IN A SENTENCE: We are much more motivated to alleviate suffering when we share in it.

    “A leper came to him (and kneeling down) begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    To Whom Shall We Go Series

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,086 views

    In the midst of the journey of life there comes times we are distressed and don't know how to handle the difficult situations of life. But thanks be to God there is one we can go too and know He knows the way through life's difficult times.

    John 6:66-71 TO WHOM SHALL WE GO Jesus began his ministry in Judea. His success there seemed to be all that could be desired. However it soon became apparent that the crowds that followed Him misunderstood or willfully ignored His purpose. It seemed they followed Him chiefly for material things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    There Came A Sound From Heaven

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 9,811 views

    Talking about putting the clamps on Satan,Pentecost sure made his work more difficult.

    “THERE CAME A SOUND FROM HEAVEN” Acts 1:4-5 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. 5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is God's Will For Me?

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 25,962 views

    Learning God’s will is difficult, but we can know certain things about His will for us.

    “God’s Will for Our Lives” Introduction: I don’t know about you, but I like doing puzzles. Crossword puzzles are always fun. I usually answer the five or six that I know and then retire and go to a new puzzle. Some people like those word search puzzles too, where you din a word in a group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Out Of Weakness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    It can be so difficult to handle our personal weaknesses, but know that God is using them for His glory.

    Out of Weakness Purpose Driven Life #35 Cornwall/Montreal May 8, 2004 When children come to Jesus they come knowing they are not particularly strong. This is to their advantage, and this is what Jesus knew when He brought them forward to bless them. Matt.19.13-15- Jesus saw something that others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Well With My Soul

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 19,601 views

    We can know the peace of God in the midst of difficult circumstances if we will cling to the King.

    "It Is Well With My Soul" Psalm 116 I have been a minister of the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for almost fifteen years now. In those fifteen years I have come to understand that some people look upon ministers to supply answers to unanswerable questions, to bring comfort when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Offensive Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,350 views

    Jesus offended people during His ministry, too.

    WARNING: This Sermon Contains Material That May Overcome Offense Series Based on John Benere’s book, The Bait of Satan Offensive Jesus Oct. 7, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A One time a church member came to me with some things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    I Yam What I Yam!

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 11, 2014
     | 6,775 views

    A message of encouragement to small churches and their pastors.

    While I was cleaning up the building Monday morning the Holy Spirit and I had a nice conversation. If you have never talked with the Holy Spirit I highly recommend it. Jesus sent him when He left to comfort us, to teach us, and to remind us of what we have been taught. We talk to God a lot. We talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Church On The Move Series

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Feb 28, 2001
    based on 262 ratings
     | 19,109 views

    To encourage others to move higher in ministry

    CHURCH ON THE MOVE (Saint John 1:35-42) Message By Pastor Darron LaMonte Edwards, Sr. INTRODUCTION: "The Jeffersons" God needs a Church that will be on the move. Those of us who are redeemed can not have a REMOVED attitude. A REMOVED attitude says, "It’s not my problem; it’s not my concern." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist