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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When We’re Scared To Go Against What Everyone Else Is Saying

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2013
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     | 5,125 views

    A look at Pilate's desire to please the people and the ways that we often behave in the same way.

    AN EASY TEMPTATION: We want to satisfy the crowd. - Mark 15:15. - Most of us like being liked. We want people to approve of us. - And it is nice when everyone is backing what we’re saying or what we’re doing. - This is probably the most important phrase in our passage for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Broke Preachers

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,516 views

    Peter and John were just two broke preachers but they were God’s preachers and that's what made the difference.

    Introduction: When Jesus called on His disciples, He did not sit them down one by one to negotiate their salary. He did not ask them for a resume, He did not ask them for a reference because no one knew them better than He did. There’s no explanation in the Bible as why He chose His twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 27, 2013
     | 7,262 views

    God's Presence During Worship

    Inspired by Elvis Burrows "When Jesus Shows Up" But only a little snip herre and there may remain. TITLE: When Jesus is In the House 05-27-2013 TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT, JESUS MOVES IN THE CHURCH A. Is Church a celebration of historical facts, a recitation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not By Might

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,920 views

    Throughout the Biblical narratives God had been seeking for available, obedient and faithful men to lead His people and extend His Kingdom. Will you be one of them?

    • Building the temple in OT times • Today we are the temple (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Difference A Savior Makes Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    John shows the necessity of a savior and advocate in being right with God, serving God and loving as God instructs.

    The Difference A Savior Makes 1 John 2:1-6 Sheep and cows get lost easily while eating. I. The payment for sins. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Have We Been Just Lying Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,661 views

    How long will we lie around at the pool waiting for the waters to be troubled? Do we not know that the supernatural power of God is available all of the time? Will we rise and walk in power or lie in sorrow and self-pity. Take up your bed and walk by G

    Why Have We Been Just Lying Here? Sunday, April 15, 2012 – AM Rev. James May John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's The Good News? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2012
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     | 5,076 views

    The words of God are powerful and able to Inform; Transform; and Reform us.

    1. Power of God in Okinawa It was early in 1945. As United States forces pushed deep into Okinawa they came across a village unlike any they had ever seen. Here at Shimabuku they were met and welcomed by two old men who invited the troops in as "fellow Christians." Correspondent Clarence W. Hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Grace Of Jesus Is Amazing

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    Taking a look at God’s grace for us will reveal 3 aspects of His working grace in our lives.

    9/6/2009 The grace of Jesus is amazing 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Introduction God’s grace is amazing ! It is G.R.A.C.E. (God’s riches at Christ’s expense) 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Today we are looking at the heart of the Apostle Paul concerning the grace of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    From Worrier To Warrior Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,310 views

    God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be.

    Title: From Worrier to Warrior Text: Judges 6:11-12, 25-32 and 34 (Scripture Reading 6:1-16) Thesis: God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Background: Last week we wandered with the people of God on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Hard Choices

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,102 views

    Today’s world is filled with energy-saving devices that make life easier, but there is something to be said for embracing life’s challenges. The apostle Paul found serving Christ hard, but he didn’t see it as a cause of discouragement. The goal was worth

    Opening illustration: On September 12th, 1962, President JF Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in Houston, TX, about the difficult challenges facing the nation. He also shared his passion for the US to place a man on the moon. In balancing the needs of his people with the desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,007 views

    Let us dare to connect with His power.

    “Only God.” Have you ever had a life-changing experience that only those two words can explain? Have you ever done something for the Lord that in the end you could say “Only God could have done that”? In his book “Axioms,” Bill Hybels wrote, “It’s the only phrase I intentionally overuse, but it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Magnitude Of The Master

    Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,145 views

    God the All in All

    The Magnitude of the Master John 13:13-15 (King James Version) 13Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 15For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elohim "The Mighty" Or "Strong One" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,925 views

    One of the popular Christian choruses is: "Lord I lift your name on high..." That's a great chorus, except we can't lift God's name on high if we don't know what His names are or what they mean. How many names for God do you know, and do you know what the

    "The Mighty" or "Strong One" Purpose: To show the power and majesty of our God. Aim: I want the listener to see God as powerful and therefore see and how foolish it is to oppose Him. INTRODUCTION: Names are very important in the Bible. How many names do you have? I have three, but they only ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Recipe For Spiritual Success Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,486 views

    This sermon serves as an introduction to 2 Peter, and covers the first 11 verses. We focus on the provision, plan, and promises for spiritual success.

    Introduction: A. I love to eat, and I have been blessed to be married to an excellent cook, who is the daughter of an excellent cook, and granddaughter of an excellent cook. 1. I want to show you a few cartoons to get us thinking about cooking and following the instructions of good recipes. 2. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Testing God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    Do you test God or trust God? What are the ways we try to control God in order to get our way?

    To understand how the devil is tempting Jesus here in this second temptation, we first need an accurate picture of Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a city which was built on a very high plateau and is surrounded by deep valleys. Whenever you read in the Bible about someone going to Jerusalem you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist