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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    No ‘buts’ About It Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 3, 2016
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    A study of the book of Job 30: 1 – 31

    Job 30: 1 – 31 No ‘Buts’ About It 1 “But now they mock at me, men younger than I, whose fathers I disdained to put with the dogs of my flock. 2 Indeed, what profit is the strength of their hands to me? Their vigor has perished. 3 They are gaunt from want and famine, fleeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Fool

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 14, 2021
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    Discusses different kinds of fools

    Sermon Title: The Fool. Scripture Text:  Ephesians 5: 15-20 ILLUSTRATION: It was a cold and silent night. The weather was freezing cold. A group of monkeys were on a tree. They were clinging to its branches. One of the monkeys said, “I wish we could find some fire. It will help us to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unique Jesus - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023
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    No matter who you are in life, and what your condition, Jesus can help you, save you, and use you.

    A. THE UNIQUE JESUS 1. He was fully God and fully man at the same time. “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). “Jesus … asleep” (Mark 4:38). 2. He knew a person’s problem before being told. “Jesus …knew all men, He needed not that anyone would tell him, because He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Amazing Wonder Of Exaggeration

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 27, 2017
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    If you earn it, you can spend it any way that you want to. The great joy of life comes from reaping what you sow.

    I once asked my father if he would give me a weekly allowance. After all, many of the kids in my school were getting allowances from their parents and I thought I deserved an allowance as well. I was surprised by my father’s response. “I give you a great allowance here everyday.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jesus Is Miracle Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 22, 2021
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    want to establish that Jesus is Miracle. He does miracles. He is the God of the Miracles. He is the Word of Prophecy, he is the Word incarnated, and He is the miracle in our lives.

    Theme: Jesus is Miracle Text: Luke 1:26-38 Greetings: To a Little kid in Sunday school, the teacher asked "Why is it important for us to be quiet when we're listening to the sermon." The kid replied, "because the old people are sleeping." Introduction: Today, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Promises...faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2015
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    God is faithful and His expectation of us is to be faithful

    God’s Promises…………Faithfulness Selected Scriptures Introduction- This morning we begin a new series called God’s Promises. There are many promises that God tells us in His Word. Most promises are conditional. God has done something, and we must respond to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 3) Discovering God In Surprising Ways Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024
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     | 1,277 views

    Many of us have had moments when we expected God to act a certain way, only to be surprised by how He actually revealed Himself. Perhaps you were praying for a breakthrough, but God brought transformation in a different form.

    The Unexpected Jesus: Discovering God in Surprising Ways Introduction Today, I want to explore a theme that could radically transform your relationship with God: the idea that Jesus often shows up in ways we least expect. Many of us have had moments when we expected God to act a certain way, only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seed

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Jan 6, 2025
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    The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is small but powerful, holding within it the potential for transformation.

    Preached Jan 5, 2025 If you need the Powerpoint. send an email to bishop@lfccog.ca Text: Amos 9:13-15 Theme: The Seed – Potential, Preparation, and Expectation Introduction The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

    Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017
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    Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

    They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Step Back Unbeliever

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 11, 2019
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    When God goes to the trouble and tells you He's going to do something, “Receive that word, stand on that word, hold fast to that word and above all else, believe that Word!”

    STEP BACK UNBELIEVER! Illus. By sermon central staff The story goes, a lady said My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Will Not Part A Red Sea Back Into Egypt

    Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Sep 28, 2003
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     | 11,059 views

    There is a grave danger in going in the opposite direction from whence God has called us. Do not expect God to make a way for you to go back to your old habits, your old way of doing things. For God will not part a Red Sea back into Egypt.

    Read Text: Number 14: 3-4 State Subject: The danger of turning back Title: God will not part a Red Sea back into Egypt! Objective: the purpose of the message this morning is to inform the listeners that there is a danger in turning away from the will of God. Introduction: Church, what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Means Of Grace

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 23, 2023
     | 1,336 views

    God’s power does not depend on tangible things or reside in visible things. It is God in Christ who calls, and when we come to him, it is God in Christ who heals.

    Can you imagine how desperate General Naaman must have been? Aram and Israel were enemies, for goodness’ sake. They were raiding across each other's borders, looting and taking slaves and generally making nuisances of themselves, keeping in practice for the next full-scale hostilities to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Respect Authority Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008
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     | 14,744 views

    We as we continue our study from Ephesians today we want to examine the great expectation God has given us to Respect Authority.

    Respect Authority Ephesians 6:1-9 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan You can tell what we’re going through when you come over to our house and check out the bookshelf. We’ve got James Dobson’s entire library: “Dare to Discipline”, “The Strong Willed Child”; “Parenting isn’t for Cowards.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cycle Of Relationships

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025
     | 98 views

    Relationships grow and heal when we move beyond hurt into honest grace, choosing reconciliation and forgiveness through the love and power of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION A husband forgot his anniversary. His wife said, “Tomorrow morning, I want a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under six seconds.” Next morning she found a gift-wrapped box. She opened it. A bathroom scale. Bob has been missing since Friday. We laugh because ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Getting What You Came For

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,314 views

    Do you come to church expecting to meet with the living God or has it become dull and boring for you? Remember it is important to finish what you start, know what you want and get what you came for.

    GETTING WHAT YOU CAME FOR Ten-year-old Phineas longed to see his inheritance. The year was 1820. The day he was born, his grandfather had presented newborn Phineas with a deed to a sizable portion of Connecticut land called Ivy Island. Now Phineas was finally going to see it. Not every boy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance