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  • Ryan Ferwerda avatar

    Gardening Trust

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,739 views

    Through Scripture we find that gardening has a lot to teach us about trust. Specifically trusting in God to see us through the difficult times of life.

    “A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.” [i] This quote from world renown horticulturist from the early 20th Century, Gertrude Jekyll, really speaks to the impact a garden can make on a person’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come Get A Six-Pack Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 477 views

    Paul is being practical related to our lives as a whole, walking in wisdom for a purpose.

    Background to passage: Continuing in Ephesians. Explain why I preach through books. Paul is being practical related to our lives as a whole, walking in wisdom for a purpose. This is a principle that applies to many issues of choice in our lives, especially as it relates to cultural issues that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 9, 2023
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     | 18,613 views

    Based on Romans 6:3-4 - Helps hearers understand the reasons for baptism, the requirement for baptism, & the readiness for baptism.

    “WHY DO WE DO THAT? – BAPTISM” Romans 6:3-4 FBCF – 1/8/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – 3 yr-old girl, Rena, sat w/ family during a baptismal service in a church. New experience for her. Asked, “Why did he push that guy in the water? Why, Daddy, why?” Wife tried to explain briefly & quietly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can God Forgive Me? Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jan 5, 2025
     | 271 views

    “Have you ever felt so burdened by guilt or shame that you wondered, ‘Can God really forgive me?’”

    God’s forgiveness is not only available but abundant for those who seek it with a repentant heart. 1. Introduction • Opening Question: “Have you ever felt so burdened by guilt or shame that you wondered, ‘Can God really forgive me?’” • Relating to the Audience: Share a relatable example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Aha Moment

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 20, 2025
     | 416 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

    January 19, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 2:1-11 The Aha Moment Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee… and his disciples believed in him.” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who? Why? How?

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,204 views

    A look at the end of the pentacostal sermon delivered by peter.

    Text: Acts 2:36-39 Sean Smuts Subject: Forgiveness Theme: Divine Forgiveness "Who? Why? How?" Introduction: A lot has been said about forgiveness... "For the American people are a very generous people and will forgive almost any weakness, with the possible exception of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Who Are You Going To Believe? Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,221 views

    This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ancient text of

    Who are You going to Believe? 1 John 5:6—12 INTRODUCTION This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Big Two

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,963 views

    Jesus sums up all of the law in two commands: love God and love others.

    The Big Two August 7, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus sums up all of the law in two commands: love God and love others. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Introduction: Sometimes, when someone is giving a very long and confusing explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Get It?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019
     | 2,015 views

    Some do not believe in the resurrection and others do believe.

    Do You Get It? Luke 24: 1 - 12 Intro: I have always been told that you can hear the sound of the ocean by holding a conch shell up to your ear. You either believe it or you don’t. I Regarding the resurrection, the same thing is true: You either believe it or you don’t. A READ VSS. 1 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holy Thursday: "And With Your Spirit."

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017
     | 3,566 views

    "I figure I have a better chance of running into Jesus here than most places."

    Holy Thursday "The Lord be with you;" "And with your spirit." The roots of this dialogue is based on when God shared Moses' spirit with the 70 Hebrew elders in the Book of Numbers, verse 11:25. The verse says that God took some of the spirit that was upon Moses and put it upon the seventy elders; ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Uprooted Trash Talkers Vs Green Olive Trees Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,702 views

    THE VICIOUS ATTACKS OF THE WICKED CAN NEVER CANCEL OUT THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: THE VICIOUS ATTACKS OF THE WICKED CAN NEVER CANCEL OUT THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF GOD I. (:1-4) EXPOSING THE VICIOUS ATTACKS OF THE WICKED FOR WHAT THEY ARE A. (:1) The Wicked Boast in Empty Victories 1. Their Heart is bent on Evil 2. Their Opinion of themselves is Inflated Sarcasm = "o ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Honor In The Workplace Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,725 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS cf. Eph. 6:5-10; Col. 3:22-4:1 I. (:1) SLAVES NEED TO HONOR THEIR MASTERS A. Governing Principle: Slaves, Honor Your Master "Let all who are under the yoke as slaves regard their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Order And Motivation Of The Resurrection(I Corinthians 15:20-28) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    Christ is alive right now. He is coming again and we will be resurrected and changed and will be with him. Our eternal state requires a body and Jesus will give us one like his (1 John 3:1-3).

    THE ORDER AND MOTIVATION OF THE RESURRECTION 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Introduction A. Jesus taught a resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous (John 5:28-29). B. Paul is talking about the resurrection of Christians. There are no promises here for the non-Christian. I. The Order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    How Did John End His Book

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,317 views

    How John ended his Book!

    How John ended his Book! John 21:24-25 Three classes: Evangelism through the Local Church, History of the Church of God (Holiness), Online Bible Class! Online Bible class, How does Matthew end his gospel?-Great Commission! How did Mark end his gospel?- Ascension-Great Commission! How did Luke end ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jay Winters avatar

    Cyril And The Flesh And Blood God Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,741 views

    Saint Cyril of Alexandria and the Flesh and Bloodness of Jesus Christ.

    Opening Question: What does it mean to have a flesh and blood God? You may even wonder at times if you do have a flesh and blood God. Some of the representations of Christ that we see in religious society tend to have the effect, at times, of making Jesus more distant from our present day ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran