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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Broken And Spilled Out

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005
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     | 3,332 views

    This sermon reveals how we are to be willing to empty ourselves for the cause of Christ in service to others.

    Broken and Spilled Out John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: My first visit to the Palace of Versaille in France I was overwhelmed by the extravagance. Why? Take a moment to think about what the most extravagant thing you have ever done for yourself or someone you love. Hold that thought! I. Mary teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mary Of Bethany - A Wasteful God Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,536 views

    using the story of Mary of Bethany we look at what it is to be ’poured out’ for God

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Mary of Bethany – A Wasteful God? Pre-Easter 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Break A Jar Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 6,842 views

    In our Scripture today, we see an example of what happens when a person’s heart is captured by the Light of the World. From this woman, we learn several things about sacrifice and giving

    Break a Jar Mark 14: 1-9 We’re starting a new series called, “Illuminate.” Our foundational Scripture verse is Revelation 21:23 which says, “And the city has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God has illumined it.” Jesus said, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Greater Love Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,262 views

    Probably the most familiar verse in the Bible, John 3:16, gives God's motive and means to provide salvation for a sinful human race.

    No Greater Love John 3:16 How can a person escape hell and go instead to heaven? The answer is given through the very basic message of Jesus and Christianity: It is not by devoting yourself to religious activities, morality, virtue, philosophy or philanthropy but by faith in the works of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For A Little Guy, He Turned Out To Be A Pretty Big Man

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 13, 2021
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    People won't always like us and they shut us out, but Jesus will not reject us.

    There are people in this world who just never fit in, who never find a place, who never get invited. Charlie brown for instance. Here’s a typical scene from his life: Charlie Brown is walking along when he approaches two girls. One of them says, “Well, what are you doing here?” Then both girls ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "love Has Its Reasons"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,932 views

    A sermon about worshiping God with all we have.

    “Love Has its Reasons” John 12:1-8 Our Gospel Lesson for this morning is really a continuation of John Chapter 11. If you didn’t read John Chapter 11 this past week—if you didn’t see the email I sent out-- I encourage you, when you go home today or sometime in the next few days, to read ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Done For Love

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 4, 2019
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    What are we willing to do selflessly for the love of Jesus?

    Done For Love John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from “A Chorus Line.” I can imagine Mary singing this song later in her life. It goes like this, “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can’t regret what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Sure You Are Ready To See God? Series

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    This is part 3 of this sermon

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Tuesday - "Missing The Point" Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    Understanding who Jesus really is.

    Tuesday – “Missing the Point” (Matthew 26:6-13) 3rd in a series on “Passion Week” Introduction: Adventures in missing the point! There’s a story by Dennis Tice that shows with certain originality how people can miss the point. It’s called: “Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Breaking Your Alabaster Box

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 1, 2019
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    This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service.

    Breaking Your Alabaster Box John 12:1-8, Mark 14:3-9 This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service. He sums it up in verse 8 as he gives us his evaluation of what she has done. Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give God What Is His (November 14, 2021)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 11, 2021
     | 2,772 views

    Since we are made in God’s image (Genesis 1:26,27) all of who we are belong to God! How well and how often do we take that timeless advice---giving to God what belongs to Him?

    Matthew 22:15-21  Then the Pharisees went and plotted to entrap him in what he said.  (16)  So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Transformer

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,828 views

    Jesus is the “Transformer”, and through his abundant grace we are transformed from plain old water into the finest of wine.

    Water into Wine A minister is driving and he’s stopped for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath, and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” And the minister says, “Just water.” The trooper says, “Then why do I smell ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Waste Or Worship?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    Mary’s annointing Jesus with expensive ointment was worship to Jesus and an outrageous waste to Judas. What does this tell us about the worship we offer, or how we evaluate others’ worship?

    Sixth Sunday in Lent: Palm Sunday Readings: Isa. 52:13-53:12,;Psalm 24; Phi. 2:5-11; Matt. 26:1-16 Waste, or Worship? About seven years ago, my daughter Alexa went on a summer missionary trip. A local church here in town had organized a week-long project in which teenagers from this community ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Give God What Is His (October 22, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 5,786 views

    Why were the Pharisees wanting to try to trick Jesus? The reason why they wanted to try and trick Jesus was because Jesus’s authority rivaled their own! In trying to force Jesus to choose a side, they hoped to get Jesus to incriminate Himself.

    GIVE GOD WHAT IS HIS Text: Matthew 22:15 - 22 How many times have you heard someone say something like, “I only have to do two things, pay taxes and die”? Now they even have a new tax added on which is called by some a “death tax” which means that they tax the estate that is on by a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Martha Stewart's Trading Tips Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Analogy: Even with all the pressures facing Martha Stewart, her chow chow dogs do not worry! We can trust God as our "owner"! Tip #1: I am Entrusted, but not Owner Tip #2: Exchange Your Concerns for His Care

    What do you think is on Martha Stewart’s Worry List? Can we learn life lessons of how to deal with worry from America’s Decorating Diva, Martha Stewart? Big Idea: Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Today we will explore God as Owner and how that impacts our lives and how we handle ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist