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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Mustard Seed Growth In Our Lives.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,160 views

    The mustard plant grows from insignificance to the largest of garden plants quickly. What are we doing to grow in our right relationship with God and others. The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard plant growing.

    Mark: 4:30-32 The parable of the mustard seed. Read Mark 4:30-32 The kingdom of God, is like! Jesus in his wisdom gave all these explanations of what the kingdom of God was like, and he did it in parables by painting pictures with words. Now the people he was talking to knew what a mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Revolution Of Tenderness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 21, 2015
     | 3,593 views

    An opportunity exists in the world to turn away from solipsism and bring all humanity into communion.

    Thursday of 5th Week in Lent 2015 Joy of the Gospel Abraham is, as the Roman Canon says, our “father in faith.” He believed that, old as he and Sarah were, they would have a child, and by the power of the Lord, Sarah conceived and brought forth Isaac. But Isaac was not the real child ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Moving Life's Mountains SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,213 views

    Regardless of the size of the challenges we face in life, they can be overcome through faith

    No matter what challenges you face in life, they can be overcome. In Mark 11:22-26, Jesus tells us that if we have faith in God, we can move mountains. This means that no matter how big or difficult our problems may seem, God is greater and can help us overcome them. We all encounter mountains in ...read more

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    From Darkness To Dawn"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 14, 2025
     | 723 views

    Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18.

    " Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18. Our theme today is “From Darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Choose God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2024
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     | 5,465 views

    Who you FOLLOW, and who LISTEN TO, will determine where you go… and where you end up. Psalm 1 is telling us to listen to God and trust Him... because the alternative is listening to the wicked, sinful and scoffers of this world.

    In the book of Numbers (13th chapter) we’re told that Moses - after leading Israel out of captivity in Egypt - had finally brought the people to edge of the Promised Land. And before they go it, God tells Moses to send 12 spies into the promised land. So they select 12 men to slip into Canaan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Our Lenten Pilgrimage"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,863 views

    A sermon for the Tranfiguration Sunday

    Transfiguration Sunday Matthew17:1-9 "Our Lenten Pilgrimage" 17:1* ¶ And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. 2* And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Way God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,235 views

    Sermon six in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

    In our passage, we are told that in times past, God spoke in various ways. Indeed, in the Old Testament, we find that God spoke... ... through angels - Genesis 16:11-12 ... through visions - Genesis 15:1 ... through dreams - Genesis 28:10-19 ... through symbolic actions - Jeremiah 18:1-10 ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking It To The Streets

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,892 views

    This message deals with the imperative of taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Streets of our Cities.

    The Streets of our Chocolate Cities and Vanilla Suburbs have become the Field of Battle and the Stage of Protest. Recently hundreds of thousands of people Have Taken to the Streets for various reasons or causes. On Sunday April 25, 1993 hundreds of thousands of the Gay Community took to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “the Priority Of Worship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 9, 2014
     | 6,434 views

    What can we do to insure our experience of worship is everything God wants it to be?

    (Show video - Be the Church) Today, I want us to do just what that video challenges us to do - talk about how our church can become a church that makes a difference. Sadly, what the video reports as being true of America, is also true of Portales. We have more churches than we have gas stations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Art Thou Or What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do

    Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,135 views

    Saul had questions that could not be answered except by the Lord.

    WHO ART THOU, LORD? OR WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO? B.R.: ACTS 5:34-39; ACTS 9:1-16; TEXT: Act 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. Introduction: The mind of Saul was in pain as he traveled ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Methods Of The Master. Series

    Contributed by Jack Harris on Aug 14, 2010
     | 3,834 views

    Jesus' methods in selecting His followers.

    THE METHODS OF THE MASTER John 1:35-51 Int. When our Lord Jesus began His efforts to establish the Kingdom of God among men, He chose to do so by using methods that were completely different from the strategies that others have used down through history. Everything that He taught as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Transforming Power Of Bloopers

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,952 views

    The Holy Spirit gives a transfigured person power to do what he or she could not do before. Authority stood on the mountaintop. The same authority and light guides us through and out of whatever wilderness we may be in, whatever horror we face.

    Many of you may remember a TV show called "TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes". Well my friends, bloopers have never been limited to television shows. In fact, some of the funniest bloopers have appeared in church bulletins. For example: 1. Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Called To Be A Mom Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 9, 2022
     | 2,092 views

    Based on Luke 1:26-38 - Encourages mothers (& others) to consider the implications of Mary's call for our lives today.

    “CALLED TO BE A MOM” Luke 1:26-38 FBCF – 5/8/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Moms have some funny & interesting interactions w/ their kids: A mom of 3 bad kids was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. "Yes, just not the same ones." Pastor Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Use Troubles To Your Advantge Series

    Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 4, 2023
     | 2,515 views

    Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? Many a time, troubles can be overwhelming. We feel burdened and don't know what to do.

    Troubles in life are a challenge to every person. But when you take the time to understand how trouble works, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy. WHY ARE WE HERE ON EARTH We are sent to the earth to replicate the nature of God in all that we do and to prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Teachers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 587 views

    This sermon explores the profound truths in Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, emphasizing the need for spiritual rebirth and faith in Christ for eternal life. Key

    Good morning, dear friends, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing the word of God, which is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we gather in the house of the Lord, let us remember the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, “A Bible that’s ...read more

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