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  • Winson Butler avatar

    "With Her Sons..."

    Contributed by Winson Butler on May 2, 2005
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     | 1,869 views

    The key to being a successful Mother in todays world is influence, not authority. No where else is this best seen than in the encounter Jesus had with the mother of Zebedee’s boys. Let’s examine it together!

    DrButler2@Bellsouthnet Dinsmore Baptist Church "A Message For Mother’s Day" Outlined & Aliterated Introduction Look back with me for a moment, what do you think the Mother’s of Yester-year would have said to their children if they were living today? e.g. *Columbus’ Mother: "I don’t care what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Faith?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 61,028 views

    The encounter in the storm tells us we need to (1) put our trust in God; (2) do not let fear paralyze us, and (3) faith comes from knowing the Word of God.

    Jesus asked, “Where is your faith?” I believe this is the same question the Lord would like to ask us today. Where is your faith? Where or what do you put your trust in? In yourself – your own wisdom and strength? Your career? Your family? No human being can live without faith in someone or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hate The Sin, Love The Sinner

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 28,733 views

    I want us to see Jesus - His attitude toward sin, and His attitude toward sinners. And in order to do that, let's look at 3 people and their encounters with Jesus.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Matthew 9:10-13; John 4:1-42; Luke 7:36-50, 19:1-10 ILL. There is a story about a pilgrim standing outside heaven, longing to enter, watching as others were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 295 ratings
     | 25,731 views

    Jesus encounters a man with so many demons the man says his name is "Legion." Yet, the community is not afraid of this man. Like our culture, the biblical community had grown comfortable with evil.

    by the Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh, Jr. Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Pittendreigh@aol.com When I was in high school, there was a local legend about the Blue Ghost of Maddox Bridge Road. Some 10 or 20 years earlier, two high school students had been out on a date. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Strange Ordeal? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    This sermon explains why we encounter fiery trials and encourages us to seek to deepen our faith through them rather than simply ask God to get us through them.

    A Strange Ordeal? Daniel 3 October 20, 2002 Intro: A. [Charles H. Spurgeon] “I dare say that the greatest earthly blessing that God can give to any of us is health, with the exception of sickness.” B. Today in the third chapter of Daniel and the story of the three Hebrew boys in the fiery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Count It All Joy"

    Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 70,068 views

    No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

    Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Removing Of The Shoes

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 26,646 views

    We all believe and wants God to do move mightily among us. As we prepare our hearts for a great encounter with the Lord, he will honor our humility and bless our walk.

    The Removing of the Shoes Ex 3:1-6 ODC Aug 04 Ex 3:1-6 One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, and he went deep into the wilderness near Sinai, the mountain of God. 2 Suddenly, the angel of the LORD appeared to him as a blazing fire in a bush. Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making Sure To Put On Every Piece Of Armor

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 28, 2009
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     | 5,576 views

    It is easy to skip over God’s instruction trusting in past encounters with God. However, the Lord wants us to daily be prepared so that we can stand against the devil and his cunning.

    An Astronaut is ready for the first time to walk in space. He has spent countless hours in simulations. He has already taken off from earth and is now in outer space. He has his space suit on and so he is protected from head to toe against the deathly cold of space. This astronaut seems to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Far Will You Go To Find Life

    Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    This Message looks at the journey of the wise men and their encounters on the way to see Jesus. Each person in the story had to make a decision about how they would respond to Jesus. How will the hearer respond today

    How Far Will You Go To Find Life? Introduction. Life for the Jewish people in Roman control was not as they wanted it. They had been in exile and under foreign control for some time and it was no secret that they desired to have their sovereignty again. They spoke regularly of the messiah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Things Happen To Faithful People

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,402 views

    Paul and Silas lovingly and boldly ministered to the needs of the people they encountered. As a result of their endeavors people's lives were changed, but Paul and Silas were imprisoned. Serving Jesus often involves struggles and setbacks.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Bad Things Happen to Faithful People” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gone Fishing

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,068 views

    Following the resurrectio, Peter and some of the other disciples went out for an unsuccessful night of fishing. The next morning, they had a miraculous encounter with Jesus, and after breakfast, Peter was three times restored by Jesus

    GONE FISHING John 21:1-14 http://chirb.it/0N6PC2 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning, I want us to examine another of the post- resurrection appearances of Jesus to the Apostles. A.) This account would have been quite soon after the resurrection, and is listed as the third time Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mercy For The Merciful Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,333 views

    It is certainly apparent in our world today that one does not have to go very far to encounter a lack of mercy. Sadly some do not even have to leave home to find an unmerciful spirit

    “Mercy For The Merciful” Matthew 5:7 It is certainly apparent in our world today that one does not have to go very far to encounter a lack of mercy. Sadly some do not even have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua And The Gibeonites - Foolishness And Faithfulness

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 26, 2016
     | 7,848 views

    Have you ever been scammed? Has anyone ever misrepresented themselves in order to take advantage of you? The encounter of the Israelites and the Gibeonites is an interesting example. Let's learn from Joshua's mistake!

    Joshua 9 - Please look this up in your Bibles ... As we look up Joshua Chapter 9 let’s take a look at where this event takes place in the history of ancient Israel. Briefly recount: Abraham/Isaac/Jacob - Bondage in Egypt - Moses - Joshua Before the time of the Judges - the kings - Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When The Famine Hits Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 18, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,242 views

    When the famine hit Canaan, Abram looked to Egypt rather than to God. This sermon examines the problems we encounter when we turn to the world in our troubles rather than to God.

    Do you have a worry box? It’s a mental box that we can place our worries in. This box can only hold so many worries, so as soon as one disappears, we fill it with another. If a bigger worry comes along, we discard the smaller worries to make room for it. These worry don’t vanish. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Rest In God's Will Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,718 views

    Thesis: To know God’s will for your life comes from you knowing God personally, having an encounter with God like Jacob, Moses and Nehemiah did and then taking step one.

    Series: Rest in Our Scripture for this series - Isa. 40:29-31: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope (rest) in the Lord will renew their strength. They soar on wings like eagles; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational