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  • John Eldridge avatar

    The First Conversation Series

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2010
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     | 5,302 views

    What can we learn from the first recorded conversation of Jesus? Parenting skills; Learning; Studying; Obedience; restoring relationships. There is a lot to be learned from 12 year old Jesus.

    All Scripture is God – Breathed and useful for… 2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV) 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, … But this year we are going to be paying special attention to the Red Letters. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If You Want To Walk On Water, You Gotta Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,383 views

    God loves those sitting in the pews, but you’re denying yourself a more personal and profound relationship with Christ if you don’t get up and DO something. Take that leap of faith and grow closer to God than ever before.

    Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus Walks on Water Our Scripture this morning begins where last week’s ended. Jesus has fed the people, the disciples have gathered the leftovers, and now, Jesus makes it a solid point to dismiss the people who had gathered, and to also dismiss the disciples back across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Holy Spirit Remains In Me As Long As I Stay In Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 28, 2016
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     | 4,569 views

    To show that JESUS dwells within us, if we have Him in our mind by constantly and unceasingly praying in the SPIRIT.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you abiding or dwelling in JESUS? Yes. I do this by praying in tongues when I ran out of things to pray for. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS dwells within us, if we have Him in our mind by constantly and unceasingly praying in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Beatitudes Part-1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 10, 2020
     | 3,264 views

    Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees.

    The Beatitudes-Part 1 Matthew 5:3-6 Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Last week I spent a great deal of time setting up the background for this series. • Understanding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Does The Buck Stop? Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2015
     | 8,014 views

    There are a lot of debates about the origin of evil but is it possible that God is responsible? A rather difficult subject attempted to be explained.

    I want to tell you the story of Farmer Joe who had an accident. When the accident first took place, Farmer Joe decided not to sue the trucking company responsible for the accident. Later he reconsidered. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Encouraging The Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 945 views

    Acts 18:1-17 shows us how God encourages his servants in difficult circumstances.

    Introduction “The Christian’s chief occupational hazards are depression and discouragement” (John Blanchard, The Complete Gathered Gold: A Treasury of Quotations for Christians [Webster, New York; Darlington, England: Evangelical Press, 2006], 145). So writes the Rev. Dr. John R. W. Stott, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Swift avatar

    Getting Up

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Oct 22, 2011
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     | 6,679 views

    The hardest part of our day may be the getting up in the morning. Most are aware that there is a direct correlation between the getting up in the morning and what is going to take place on that day. Jesus always had a reson to get up while He was here o

    FBMB October 2, 2011 Sunday Morning “Getting Up” Mark 10:1 Intro.: What gets you up in the mornings? Your electronic alarm clock or your internal alarm clock? Is it your spouse, your pet, a pain, or indigestion? Excitement about something in that day? Mornings can be quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reading Revelation

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,805 views

    The last book of the Bible presents a prophetic vision difficult to fathom--what do we do with it?

    During the early days of Desert Storm, and as we approached the year 2000, people grew concerned with whether these events might be signaling the “last days” talked about in Scripture. Now doom-sayers are claiming the world will end in 2012. I recently read The Road by Cormac McCarthy, a bleak ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    He Made A Way Out Of No Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,711 views

    To explore and understand God's power to deliver, His provision in difficult times, and His faithfulness to His promises.

    Welcome, beloved family and friends, to our Sunday service. Today, we're going to take a journey back to a familiar place in scripture, Exodus 14:1-14. We'll be exploring a theme that is as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago - God's Power to Deliver, His Provision in Difficult Times, ...read more

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    Lord's Prayer 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,803 views

    Lord, teach us to pray.

    The Lord’s Prayer How many times do we say the Lord’s Prayer in our lives? It is prayed every Sunday in many Churches throughout the world, when we say our prayers at home, if we cannot think of any other prayer to pray, we pray the Lord’s Prayer. If we have been going to Church for fifty years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rock Solid Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 16, 2018
     | 6,540 views

    The foundational principles of discipleship are discussed by Jesus with the present day attenders of the Synagogue, The Pharisees and His new Disciples. Much can be learned from these teachings of Jesus about how to conduct ourselves in hostile environments.

    Lead In Scripture: Luke 6:27-49 Introduction: Re-cap last week. Share a story of God sustaining you. I. Love Your Enemies - Jesus knew that the road the disciples would travel was going to produce several enemies. Therefore, He began to teach them how to respond under attack. • Luke 6:27 MSG - ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    If You're Thankful And You Know It...

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2022
     | 2,364 views

    A message delivered on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This is a study of the impact of a thankful heart on the follower of the Christ.

    “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Val Black avatar

    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022
     | 3,263 views

    If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

    Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God's Grace

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,603 views

    Jesus would probably find it very difficult today to find a church willing to have him as their pastor.

    Sermon for Luke 15:1-10 September 16, 2007 Jesus would probably find it very difficult today to find a church willing to have him as their pastor. You see, Jesus didn’t fit in the mold of what the church people (the Scribes and Pharisees) thought a religious leader should look like, or act like. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Supper For Sinners Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Mar 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,488 views

    To show the Lord's love for sinners.

    A Supper for Sinners Text: Mark 2:13-17. Introduction: Have you ever been to some social function, perhaps a wedding reception or anniversary meal or something of that nature where all the guests don’t quite click? Many years ago I was officiating alongside another Pastor at a wedding in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist