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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Living Water

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 4, 2013
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     | 6,007 views

    We see within Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well a lesson on how to present the gospel. Let’s look at how Jesus interacted with her and what we can learn from it.

    LIVING WATER John 4:1-26 We see within Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well a lesson on how to present the gospel. Let’s look at how Jesus interacted with her and what we can learn from it. 1) Be willing (vs. 1-9). • Be willing to be inconvenienced (vs.6). “Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 29, 2012
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     | 30,176 views

    We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

    Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Do You Want To Get Well

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2012
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     | 12,406 views

    Jesus encounters the man at the pool and seeks to empower him with more than what the man had had for the past 38 years. Jesus asks us as individuals and as a church, "Do We Want To Get Well"

    Do You Want To Get Well Luke 19:28-40 John5:1-15 Palm Sunday Calvary 4/2/2012 Jesus Christ came into this world to give people another chance at life. Palm Sunday was his announcement to the world that he was the king they had been waiting for to turn their lives around. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Have Come To Seek And Save The Lost Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 9, 2014
     | 7,281 views

    The account of Jesus calling Matthew to be a disciple and His encounter with Zacchaeus are so similar even though one occurs at the beginning of Jesus' ministry and the other near the end. the consistency of Jesus' ministry was amazingly focused-salvation

    Review of what we’ve covered so far this Lenten season: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God (foundation of the church) Jesus came to bring abundant life Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets Jesus came to bring a sword Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When The Brook Runs Dry: 1 Kings 17 Series

    Contributed by J.k. Hill on Apr 13, 2014
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     | 19,559 views

    Elijah (God is the Lord) stood up boldly for God. He proved that God is the one who owns and his in charge of everyone and everything as he encounters a drought, a dry brook, a depleted barrel, and a dead boy.

    Supplies: Fake Vine, Scissors Series Drought: Moving from parched to passionate (1 Kings 17-19) Week One: When the brook runs dry Go ahead and be turning to 1 Kings 17, fill in blanks I want to start out today with a question: What do Passover, an extra cup of wine, leaving the door of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Anyone Of You In Trouble? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 284 ratings
     | 63,692 views

    James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

    INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all parents have some trouble with their kids, but I doubt seriously that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Possessed Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,466 views

    Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen spiritual forces that surround him. Our Scripture today is perhaps Jesus most profound and powerful encounter yet, delivering a man possed by a demon.

    Angels & Demons: possessed Mark 5:1-20 The Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus doing ministry at an intense pace with powerful results: healing the sick, empowering the lame to walk, and raising the dead to life. Wherever he goes, Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Goal Of God’s Command Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,139 views

    Paul spells out the specific goal in this text and some problems we might encounter. 1- The goal - God’s command 2- The problem - men’s controversies 3- The truth - God’s law

    INTRO.- Goals in life. Do you have any? Did you have any when you were young? I wanted to be Superman but that didn’t work out and the role of King of the Cowboys was already taken! More than likely you were like most of us; you just wanted to be able to make a living and raise your kids to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wonder, The Celebration, The Joy Of Resurrection!

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009
     | 10,305 views

    A SERMON FOR EASTER: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim “I have seen the Risen Lord!”

    John 20:1-18 THE WONDER, THE CELEBRATION, THE JOY OF RESURRECTION! A SERMON FOR EASTER SUNDAY: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple the disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Divine Coordinates

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,569 views

    In order to fully understand Jesus' identity, we need to witness more than just his divinity; we need to encounter Jesus our savior, who died on the cross and rose from the dead.

    February 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 9:2-9 Divine Coordinates Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Outdoor activities have grown in popularity with the onslaught of COVID-19. One of those nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Confident To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 25, 2019
     | 4,976 views

    As Jesus continued to provide instructions regarding the ministry He had called the disciples to engage, again He emphasized the difficulty they would encounter. Although this was a worthy task, with eternal implications, their opposition would be evident and extensive.

    Confident to Serve Matthew 10: 23-28 As we continue to study the conversation Jesus had with the disciples in order to prepare them for Kingdom ministry, again we find the Lord being totally honest with them about what to expect. While their task was certainly worthwhile, having eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024
     | 1,513 views

    In Acts 5, we encounter the tale of Ananias and Sapphira. The essential elements of the story—the deception, the devil, the deaths, and the dread—work together to remind us that sin and Satan are serious obstacles in our journey with Jesus.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 5:1-11 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/16/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. The book of Acts picks up right where the Gospels leave off ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Trusting God Or Money

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,795 views

    This Rich Young Ruler is recorded in three of the gospels. (Matthew 19:16-26, Mark 10:17-27, Luke 18:18-27) In this encounter, a rich, young man chooses money over God.

    The Rich Young Ruler: Seeking Eternal Life ?A ruler came running to Jesus and kneeled to him. He asked Jesus, "Good Master, what must I do to receive eternal life?" In Matthew's account, the ruler phrased the question slightly differently: "Good Master, what good thing must I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Clean Hands And Pure Hearts Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,259 views

    What kind of people will be allowed to enter heaven? Those whose hearts are right with God! Those who have been changed on the inside by their encounters with the living God! Those whose lives reflect the character of Jesus!

    Clean Hands and Pure Hearts Context: Jesus has just warned of false teachers/prophets whose hearts would be revealed by the fruit in their lives. He spoke about the inward life as opposed to outward appearance. 1 Samuel 16:7: “The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Herods Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2022
     | 2,099 views

    In regard to overcoming sin, what should be your aim as a Christian? You should aim to overcome each and every temptation that you encounter, knowing that you have been given the grounds and the means to overcome such temptations,

    The Herods During my study of the Herods, I realized that many people get confused about who "Herod" is in the Bible. This is not surprising since there are six different "Herods" in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist