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  • Jeffrey Samelson avatar

    Will You "Mary" Jesus?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Aug 4, 2004
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     | 3,280 views

    The Story of Mary & Martha with Jesus is used to challenge Christians regarding their choices and God’s Word.

    August 1, 2004 — Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 10:38-42 Will You “Mary” Jesus? I. Choose Love II. Sit Down Already and Listen III. ‘Til Death Do You Join Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Focus Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,161 views

    Week four in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

    14, March 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK FOUR: FOCUS Introduction: The bride was very nervous. It was right before the wedding and she wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. So her father gave her some words of wisdom. He said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Open Up And Say Ah!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002
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     | 5,463 views

    God can & will open doors for us in ministry, but we must remember to keep our focus on Him. We cannot afford to look at those things which would deter us from God’s will.

    Stand & Read - Rev. 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: [8] ’I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Branches Of The True Vine Jesus Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,731 views

    “Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me you

    Theme: Branches of the true vine, Jesus Christ Text: Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn. 3:18-24; Jn. 15:1-8 The grapevine has always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy and was an important symbol for Israel’s relationship with God in the Old Testament. Isaiah spoke of the house of Israel as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Receiving The Word Of God

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
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    Learning about receiving the preaching of the Word of God

    Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Mark 4:1. And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What’s The Rush?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    Martha and Mary

    WHAT'S THE RUSH? (LUKE 10:38-42) Hong Kong is an extremely busy city. Since arriving in Hong Kong in 2008, I have done my best to keep up, especially for the first year. Every working day, I rushed for the 7:24 am Ma Wan ferry, arriving around 16 minutes (7:40 a.m) later at Tsuen Wan West, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Monday – “jesus Clears The Temple” Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,109 views

    The righteous anger of Christ.

    Monday – “Jesus Clears the Temple” (Matthew 21:12-17) 2nd in a Series on “Passion Week” Introduction: I grew up around golf. When I was 13-years-old my uncle gave me my first summer job working for him on a golf course he was building. Every summer after that for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,831 views

    There is a great ministry in the deep hurting points of life.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With The Devil

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,495 views

    A challenge to wake up, work out and walk right.

    Dealing With The Devil Ephesians 6:12 Woodlawn Baptist Church June 10, 2007 Introduction He blinds the minds of the unsaved. He steals away the good seed sown in the heart. He lulls unbelievers into a false sense of security. He lays snares for those unaware. He masquerades as an angel of light, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'painful But Needful' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    Unpacking the first clearing of the temple by Jesus of Nazareth in Jerusalem and its appplication to the Church & believer today.

    Jhn 2:12-25. Painful but needful After the wedding Jesus travels down from the hill country of Cana ( 16 miles) to Capernaum by the sea of Galilee. Here we see they stayed a few days ( this area served as head quarters during his ministry) (12). The Passover was approaching and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Deep - Preparing The Heart Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,865 views

    Message about cultivating the heart so the Lord can work and the word can grow.

    Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Offering 2Co 9:6-7 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (7) So let each one give as he purposes in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Church As An Icu Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,044 views

    Jesus came to heal those sick with sin. That means the church is meant to be a hospital for those weighed down with guilt. But what can a church do better heal those lost in their shame?

    A Russian soldier was wounded and was ordered to go to military hospital for treatment. When he arrived he found two doors: One was marked, ‘For the slightly wounded,’ and the other, ‘For the seriously wounded’. Well, he wasn’t seriously wounded so he entered through the first door and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Beginning!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 23, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    A New Beginning! Jesus Restores Simon Peter. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 21 verses 15-25. SERMON OUTLINE: • A Challenge (vs 15-18). • An Insight (vs 19a) • A Distraction (red herring) (vs 21-24) • A Boast (vs 25) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mel Blanc is a voice you will all know, • But a name you will probably not. • He has been called, “The man of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Balancing Inward And Outward Service

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,427 views

    This sermon is going to focus on Mary and Martha’s different approaches to pleasing to pleasing God and suggest that a balance of both service and reflection is what pleases God.

    Balancing Inward and Outward Service Luke 10:38-42 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I remember the day when I said YES to the Lord. I was born that day of the water and Spirit and felt an overwhelming peace that comes from being eternally adopted as God’s son. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King, The Temple, And The Tree - Matthew 21.1-22 (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 15, 2025
     | 245 views

    The KING has come - not to meet our shallow expectations, but to rule our hearts, cleanse our worship, and produce in us a faith that is both pure and fruitful. JESUS enters as the rightful KING, calls His people to pure worship, and expects genuine faith that bears spiritual fruit.

    2025.08.17. Sermon Notes. The KING, The Temple, and The Tree_Matthew 21.1-22 (Part 1) Welcoming the KING, Purifying the Heart, Bearing Fruit in Faith BIG IDEA: The KING has come - not to meet our shallow expectations, but to rule our hearts, cleanse our worship, and produce in us a faith that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational