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  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    Can I Get A Refill?

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Dec 30, 2015
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     | 40,552 views

    Christ's first recorded miracle, the turning of ordinary water into extraordinary wine, becomes a picture of Christ bringing joy in the midst of sorrow.

    One of my favorite movies of which I will boldly, blatantly and unashamedly admit is the sequel “Bad Boys II.” It is a funny/amusing/somewhat comical/quite insightful movie whether you like or not with Martin Lawrence (of which I am a die hard fan/admirer/aficionado) and Will Smith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidence That Demands A Verdict Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,301 views

    We all will respond to Jesus’ resurrection in a very personal manner because the evidence demands a verdict.

    Before reading our passage for today I want to share a story I read this week. A father took his little boy to a pet shop to pick out a puppy for his birthday present. For half an hour he looked at the assortment in the window. "Decided which one you want?" asked his Daddy. "Yes," the little fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Respecting Discipline Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 18, 2006
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     | 3,167 views

    In part five of a six-week series on the book of Colossians Dave considers chapter 2, verses 18-23. We are challenged to allow rules and disciplines in the spiritual life to guide us but not to forget that they are meant to point to Christ, not to serve

    Respecting Discipline Colossians 2:18-23 May 21, 2006 David Flowers Wildwind Community Church My girls are taking final exams in school right now as the school year comes to a close. I got to thinking about tests this week. Most of the time on a test, for each item, there is one correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Make A Case

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,194 views

    Transfiguration and Resurrection - Why we believe

    2 Peter 1:16-25 (New International Reader’s Version) 16 We told you about the time our Lord Jesus Christ came with power. But we didn’t make up stories when we told you about it. With our own eyes we saw him in all his majesty. 17 God the Father gave him honor and glory. The voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Already Have What You Need

    Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jul 21, 2012
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     | 41,543 views

    God has placed the resources for our success within our reach.

    SCRIPTURE The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Courage To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,517 views

    A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

    The Beauty of Sacrifice Philippians 2:1-11 November 5, 2023 Israel Ziv was taking a bike ride on a beautiful Saturday morning when he started receiving a lot of alarming calls. He raced home, put on his uniform and grabbed his weapon, a 9 mm pistol. He left his house, a beautiful home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proper 27 B Be Thou A Blessing Motive For Ministry

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Nov 20, 2006
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    Christians sometimes fail to realize the great eternal value of the gifts God has given them if used in his service; the widow’s mite and the poor widow in Elijah’s day are examples of how God values our gifts.

    Proper 27 B BE THOU A BLESSING MOTIVE FOR MINISTRY I Kings 17:8-16 The word of the Lord came to Elijah the prophet, saying, “Arise, go to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fields Of Favor And Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,497 views

    (#4) Ruth discovers God's grace, favor and provision in unexpected places! That's how God often works in our own lives - where will you discover God's grace in yours?

    Fields of Favor and Faith - Ruth 2:1-4 - February 17, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope - The Redemption of Ruth - #4 Looking back over the years it is safe to say that the summer of 1994 has been the most difficult period of my life thus far. Much of what I believed to be true about ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,120 views

    The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - He became the "sacriface" for our sins.

    Resurrection Power 1 Corinthians 15:3-23 I. Introduction INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Playing The Supporting Role In Someones Life Story Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025
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     | 865 views

    Are you a leader? A mentor? Are you a disciple? A follower? God says we all need someone to be a role model in our life. Ultimately, He wants you to be one to someone else as well.

    I was reading about a Pastor one Sunday that had a lady leaving out of the church that said: “Pastor, that was a model sermon.” The Pastor felt pretty good about the statement until he got home and looked up the word “model” in the dictionary and read this: “Model, a small imitation of the real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Life's Struggles Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,672 views

    Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

    1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Apprentice's Toolbox Series

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    We must look to Jesus as our example of how to use the tools he has already given us in relationships. Love, purpose, and humility are the tools.

    Last week we looked at how we must all get along with each other and work with each other in order to build a strong church. This week I will continue my series on building the church with a look at exactly how we must work together. While Jesus was the foundation and cornerstone in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    History, Mystery, Victory

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,598 views

    A message on the Resurrection.

    HISTORY, MYSTERY, VICTORY Luke 24:1-11 INTRO: In one sense, the resurrection of Jesus Christ is a fact to be accepted by faith. To say that a person died and was buried is simply to acknowledge the experience of people. But to say that one who died rose bodily from the grave, never to return, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Allen avatar

    Galatians 3

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    Third in a series looking at Galatians

    26You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Eljay Payopay avatar

    Christian Or Disciple

    Contributed by Eljay Payopay on Nov 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    Are you a Christian or Disciple?

    Matthew 28:18-20 NIV 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic