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  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Think She's Asleep Now

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

    “I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Shadow Of His Style Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    Believers need to learn to expect the unexpected and inexplicable from God, but we won’t experience such until we are sold on God’s one agenda and striving with one accord.

    The shadow of your smile When you are gone Will color all my dreams And light the dawn… The year was 1965. The movie was The Sandpiper. The stars were Elizabeth Taylor as the seductress and the late Richard Burton as the Episcopal priest she seduced. The sentiment in the song is that our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda avatar

    “believers Multiplication” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Aug 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,972 views

    We are called to make disciples... we are born to reproduce... Someone took time to develop you become who you are now, you are expected to do the same with other believers.

    “BELIEVERS MULTIPLICATION” 2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Introduction: The growth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tending Your Garden Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 123 ratings
     | 54,507 views

    God created man and planted a garden for him in Eden. What lessons can I learn about what God expects of me from what God did for Adam?

    Someone once wrote a poem about their garden: "Our radishes are puny things; Our peas and beans are dying; And as for the potatoes, well, those things aren't even trying And that's the way our garden grows - I tell myself, "Who needs it?" But down inside, it hurts to have it bite the hand... ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has Plans For You Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,305 views

    Looking forward to the coming year knowing that God has promised He has a perfect plan for each one of us. It may not be the plan we expect but it will always be the best plan.

    Well we have reached the final Sunday of 2009, for some 2009 has been a time of great blessing, for others a time of trial. For some 2009 has been a time of joy, for others a time of sadness. We have rejoiced in baptism, rejoiced as people have started worshiping with us or joined the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Destructive Critics

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    Recognize that when you step out on faith, follow God, and try to make a difference, you will be criticized. Expect it and deal with it through prayer, keeping the proper perspective, and being persistent.

    DISTRUCTIVE CRITICS Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: In a Charlie Brown comic, Linus is seated with a troubled look on his face, his security blanket over his shoulder, his thumb in his mouth. Turning to Lucy, he asks, “Why are you always so anxious to criticize me?” Her response: “I just think I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Joy Of Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Apr 22, 2022
     | 1,864 views

    Don’t allow your way of thinking or your expectations to distance you from God. Lift your heart to Him right now and surrender your life to Him.

    As we all know, today is Palm Sunday. Today is the day that Jesus Christ made His triumphal entrance into Jerusalem. And today marks the beginning of the last week our Lord was on the earth. At this point in time, Jesus was very well known. Many people spoke of His popularity and fame. In other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tempering Our Understanding Of Miracles

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 21, 2023
     | 931 views

    Miracles do happen. However, not all the time. Faith can be shattered by the expectations of miracles occurring. Not all prayers can be answered. Tough lesson I learned early on.

    Tempering our Understanding of Miracles John 11:1-45 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Abraham- No Child, No Problem--Or So They Thought Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2021
     | 3,706 views

    The LORD had promised Abram and Sarai a child. After ten additional years, and no child, they decided to help God out. The results weren't exactly what they expected.

    Introduction: Genesis 15 has the story where Abram asked God a question after God had told him, “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Gen. 15:1, paraphrased). Abram’s question was “What will You give me? I’m childless, and the only heir I have is Eliezer of Damascus (Gen 15:2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Praying Through A Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2021
     | 6,819 views

    The church ought to pray with great expectation because (1) God sees our trials, (2) God hears our prayers (3) and God will take care of our enemies.

    Acts 12:5 “Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    Weary Of Waiting On The Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,042 views

    Have you ever asked or trusted the Lord for something; and you fully expected He would give it to you. But instead, what response you receive from the Lord is to be patient?

    Have you ever asked or trusted the Lord for something; and you fully expected He would give it to you. But instead, what response you receive from the Lord is to be patient? Truth is, you don’t want to patient for the Lord to bless or deliver you, or at least not patient for long duration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Bullock avatar

    What Are We Waiting For?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,304 views

    Are we waiting in eager expectation for the gift of the Spirit? A heavy re-work of a much earlier sermon from many years ago, which is looking to provoke a change in peoples perspectives.

    In the Name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Very, very occasionally I will head off somewhere on a train, and as I look around the platform, it doesn’t take too long to see that there is a difference between how adults and children wait for its arrival. As you stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Invitation

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,300 views

    What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14.

    What is our response to God’s invitation? What does God expect us to wear? Let’s look at the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22:1-14. Matthew 22:1-2 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again by parables and said: “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Administration And Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020
     | 2,283 views

    The newly accepted believers made a complaint in the early Church, and they expected Apostles would visit them and care for them. There was a cultural clash based on ethnicity, and language, and background of their previous identity.

    Acts 6:1-7 Administration and Spirituality 6:1 Complaints of Believers 6:2-4 Concentrations of Apostles 6:5-6 Contributions of Deacons 6:7 Contours of the Church Acts 6:1 Complaints of Believers The newly accepted believers made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Disciples Of Jesus Are Devoted To Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 30, 2020
     | 6,422 views

    Disciples of Jesus are all about following Jesus and helping others follow Jesus. Therefore it is important for disciples to know and teach the truth about who Jesus is and what Jesus expects.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday after coming home from worship, a mother asked her young son, “So, who was your Bible class teacher today?” 1. The little boy replied, “I don’t know her name but she must have been Jesus’ grandmother - all she did was talk about Jesus.” 2. I love that – don’t you? And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ