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  • Alan McCann avatar

    Mary Of Bethany Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

    MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    —it Takes Vision.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,129 views

    This word helped many saints within our local body. Dreams stop famine—Dreams give legs to faith, Dreams build buildings, Dreams save souls, Dreams give us reason to get back up again.

    —It Takes Vision. Habakkuk 2:2-4NKJV Larry lived and breathed golf. As a teenager he was ranked in the top 16 golfers in the nation. In his senior year he was in car accident, his left arm was amputated just below the elbow. He would be fitted with a prosthetic hand, and with a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why The World Needs Christmas

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,052 views

    Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. ...but even if you were to try – you probably can’t skip Christmas.

    Why the World Needs Christmas Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. John Grisham’s book Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fish On The Fire

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 12,494 views

    First person narrative from Peter’s perspective

    I don?t think I could ever look down at fish on a fire without remembering one of the most special days of my life. This particular day was the third time the Lord had revealed himself to some of us disciples since his death on the cross. On this particular day there were seven of us together. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The King Lives - Easter 2005

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    The Simple Truth - The King Lives and what this means for us today.

    The King Lives Pastor Glenn Newton March 27, 2005 JN 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26 and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" Phil. 3:10 “I want to know Christ and the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Repairer Of Broken Walls

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,430 views

    An invitation to a holy lent, speaking about the desire for revival, and recognizing that revival must be empowered by God, beginning with us (not them).

    Having grown up attending a church that had little to no emphasis on fasting, Ash Wednesday, or the season of Lent, I’ve grown to approach this season with anticipation and trepidation at the same time. I appreciate the recognition of the passage of time toward Good Friday and Easter. After all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    On The Road To Emmaus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,010 views

    This is an Easter message using the Text from Luke 24 about Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples "On the Road to Emmaus."

    On the Road to Emmaus --Luke 24:13-35 I relate well to the story of “The Walk to Emmaus.” On Saturday, May 9, 1992, I ran the 12 K or 7.46 mile Arts Fest Run from Henderson, Kentucky, to downtown Evansville, Indiana, in a time of 56:56.38. That’s a pace of 7:37.96 per mile and was my personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Know God In The Beginning

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 20, 2019
     | 4,587 views

    What do you know about God in the beginning?

    “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Exhales

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,372 views

    God invites the believer to be filled with His Spirit and walk in the fullness of His Spirit

    God exhales Greeting- Introduction- Good Morning Church! If you would flip to Ephesians 5:15-18, we are going to look at our text in Ephesians and then we are going to use some other verses in Ephesians to help us understand the text. First let’s pray over God’s Word. Prayer Ephesians 5:15-5:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Funeral For A Child

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on Jun 8, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 58,401 views

    Funeral message for an 11 year old girl (called Sherry in the message), who died from gall bladder complications.

    When C. S. Lewis’ wife died, he explained to his friends that the pain of her loss was not localized in one particular area of his life but that it made everything about his life different. You who are members of Sherry’s family know what C. S. Lewis meant, for you too have gone through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    The parable is about you and I, and the price that was paid.

    THE CHURCH Matthew 13:44-46 How important is the church? Here is a parable that declares to the value and importance of the church. Here’s a merchant man. A merchant on a journey. He has but one purpose and that is seeking goodly pearls. One day he sees the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And When You Pray...

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,881 views

    Jesus gives us a wonderful model prayer with a lot of rich elements. Let's study it!

    And When You Pray... Message given by Sterling Franklin April 2008 Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Matthew 6:5-15 5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You Hold An Intelligent Christian "Conversation”?

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    A look at how we are to act as living "Bibles", based on the meanings that the writers of various books ascribe to the word, "conversation".

    Sermon Title: Can You Hold an Intelligent Christian “Conversation”? Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 19, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We have often heard the phrase, that you are what you eat, and perhaps there is something to be said for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    Contemporary treatment of Herod’s tragic death. Video clip suggestion, relevant illustrations, practical points of application.

    "What do you worship?" Acts 12:20-25 By Pastor Bob Hunter Suggested Video Clip: "What do you worship?" Available at www.willowvideo.com Introduction: As we continue our series in Acts, I want to call your attention to rather peculiar death of King Herod the Agrippa. Now, I’m warning you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    Real Worship

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,902 views

    "Real Worship" is an exposition of John 4:21-24 that makes two main points: (1) Real worship is not about us (4:21-22). And (2) real worship is about God (4:23-24)

    REAL WORSHIP John 4:19-24 Spiritual necessity compelled Jesus to travel to Galilee through Samaria. Weary from the journey, Jesus rested at Jacob’s Well in Sychar as his disciples went for food. As he sat there, a woman of Samaria came to draw water. And a life-changing conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist