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  • Jeremy Raby avatar

    The Twins

    Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Aug 20, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    The battle of Thomas and Didymus.

    This morning we read a passage of scripture, concerning the appearance of Jesus after His resurrection. The disciples had followed Jesus during His ministry, the were with Him when the large multitudes followed and rejoiced over the miracles, they were with Him when most turned their backs on Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have All Been Called Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    We are called out of the world and into Jesus and to follow His example in conduct, in obedience, and in service so that one day, on the day Jesus comes again, we will be called home.

    We Have All Been Called 10/12/08 AM Text: 2 Timothy 1:9 INTRODUCTION: I found the genesis of this lesson in a conversation I had with an individual with whom I was working. This past week I was serving in my capacity as a facilitator of Navy Leadership training with the Center for Personal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord, I Need Patience And I Need It Now

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 11, 2008
     | 3,210 views

    A sermon on patience (Seed thoughts from Max Lucado and Cornelius Plantinga, Jr <Article in Christianity Today called "Trying Patience on for Size>)

    Sermon for 2/10/2008 “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” Introduction: “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” WBTU: A. Begin by reading 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 C. Let’s first get the sponge wet. Cannot use a sponge until it gets wet. Let’s get our hearts wet with God’s love before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Angel On Your Shoulder

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,847 views

    I believe that God does indeed assign His angels to protect police officers and soldiers and all those who willingly put their lives on the line for others. I believe that God also assigns angels to watch over ordinary Christians and ordinary churches

    The Angel on Your Shoulder Psalm 91 It was late October and I was working midnight shift at the police station in our small town. It had been a quiet night until we got a call about a bar fight with serious injuries. It seems two friends had been drinking heavily when one decided to crush a beer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    Shut Down

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    Often we believe that a particular situation or plan we have is ready to be implemented. Actually, it is not always the proper timing. God knows when you are ready and when it fits into His plan for our lives.

    I ended up at the mall. I don’t know why I chose the mall, but it seemed like a logical place to go. I just stormed out of the house, got into my car and started driving. I had only been in town a few months and really didn’t know anywhere else to go. I had to get away from all my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding God Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,153 views

    A Three Part series on Understanding the Mystery of God. A simple look at the Trinity and how each member has a specific role to play.

    INTRODUCTION Today, we are beginning our new series, “The Mystery Machine.” So take your worship programs out and turn to the last page – you will find some message notes – this will help you follow along and give you some “next steps” for this week! A Baptist preacher, while beginning his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Going With The Spirit

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,194 views

    The Spirit gives us all the gifts we uniquely need to share our faith.

    Introduction: In his commentary, Matthew for Everyone, Tom Wright uses an excellent analogy to explain the baptism of Jesus. He writes: Imagine we are going to a huge concert hall, packed to the doors with eager and excited music-lovers. We all have our programs in hand, waiting for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Surprise!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    The sheep and goats on Jesus’ right and left seemed surprised by Jesus’ words. We will be surpised as well when we hear, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

    -One thing that y’all don’t know about me is that I hate surprises -Linda has tried to surprise me several times in our marriage but few of them have worked out, unfortunately -She doesn’t try to surprise me, anymore, thank God -It rubs me the wrong way on so many levels -After having dogs come ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God’s Offer Of Life-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2013
     | 3,606 views

    1 of 4. The apostle John revealed God’s offer of Life to mankind. God offers Life to mankind. But How can Life be procured/had? God’s Offer of Life comes to you thru...

    GOD’s OFFER Of LIFE-I—John 1:5-13 Attention: The planned communities in & around Carrabelle. Somewhere ‘down-the-line’ realty investors saw land development in Carrabelle as an opportunity. They convinced the city to grade the land, provide roads, provide sewer access. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Were The Wise Men Really So Wise?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013
     | 8,114 views

    Were the wise men as smart as we think?

    Were the Wise Men Really So Wise? Matthew 2:1-18 Sometimes we think we know more about something than we really know. A perfect case is this morning’s text about the three wise Men. We even think we know their names as being Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. We believe that they came from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Bearing The Fruit Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,325 views

    God calls us to bear the fruit of faithfulness, regardless of what the world around us may say or do, leaving Him in charge of the details and the outcome.

    Bearing the fruit of faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 NKJ Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Illus. By David Jeremiah Integrity is telling the truth to yourself. Honesty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Am I Supposed To Do With My Unanswered Questions?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 1, 2017
     | 6,038 views

    This message focuses on Luke 2:6-7 and the unanswered questions that Mary and Joseph must have had as they end up in with no decent place to stay when the baby comes. How could God be with them and she have to put the baby in a manger?

    SOME OF MARY AND JOSEPH'S QUESTIONS: “God, why have the birth so far from home?” “God, why didn’t You provide a place for us to stay?” “God, how can this be the place for the miracle child to be born?” - Luke 2:6-7. - I’m sure when the angel visited Mary and told her that she’d be carrying this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cord Of Three Strands

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2017
     | 15,442 views

    A story illustrating the truth of "A cord of three strands is not easily broken."

    CORD OF THREE STRANDS Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 #fellowship THREE STRANDS STORY (P) Once upon a time, there was a tall tower that stretched high into the sky. The top of the tower held a glass bowl filled with the “Water of Life.” Anyone who reached the top of the tower could drink from the glass ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Preparing For The Present Troubles And The Joy Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 4, 2021
     | 3,360 views

    This message focuses around the events of John 14:1-6 when Jesus was preparing his disciples for the events ahead of them that night, throughout life, and preparing for heaven.

    PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT TROUBLES, AND THE JOY OF HEAVEN John 14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 20, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/6YY1guN-YIs I) JESUS WAS PREPARING THEM FOR THE EVENTS AHEAD THAT NIGHT. 1) Let not your hearts be troubled (14:1a.) A) In one sense there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    Our God Is "i Am" Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 28, 2019
     | 4,122 views

    Do you ever struggle to make sense of the things going in life? Why would God allow certain things to happen. The name "I AM" is one that helps us in the way we look at the things that we and others are going through in this life that might not make sense to us.

    Do you ever struggle to understand why God would allow certain things to happen? You turn on the TV, read the latest headlines, look at the world around you, or what is personally going on in your own life, and we struggle to make sense of things. A natural disaster claims the lives of hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran