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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When The Kingdom Seems Unimpressive Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2025
     | 193 views

    The parable of the mustard seed and the parable of the yeast point us to a truth that's uncomfortable at first: the Kingdom might not look that impressive the first time you look at it.

    UNIMPRESSIVE: Jesus acknowledges that many will initially see the Kingdom as insignificantly small. - Luke 13:18-21. - Matthew 13:31-33; Mark 4:30-32. - I guess you could say that sometimes we hype up Jesus and His Kingdom too much. - “Who wouldn’t want this?” - “It’s so obviously true and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus At The Wedding

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024
     | 1,362 views

    Today we are going to look at the first miracle that Jesus performed at the wedding of Cana.

    Today we are going to look at the first miracle that Jesus performed at the wedding of Cana. As you are turning there in your Bibles today let me ask you a couple of questions. 1. When you think of a wedding what is the first thing that comes to your mind? 2. Do you think about two people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Church Marked By Love

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020
     | 5,852 views

    The first mark of a true and living church is its love for Jesus and the brethren.

    According to research done by sociologist W.F. Nimkoff and Arthur Wood, the intensity of romance in a marriage diminishes by 80% during the first two years. Two friends who lived in the West Virginia mountains were talking one day. “Horace,” the first one said, “why didn’t you ever get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priorities Series

    Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    (Devotional Series 3/50) What do you put first in life?

    Priorities John 6:25-40 (Devotional Series 3) What do you put first in life? I. Do you pay more attention to the body than the soul? That’s what Christ is getting at in verse 26. Do you put more into a career than into serving Christ better? Is love of some "treasure" keeping you from complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph's Tenacious Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 51,238 views

    A first-person narrative of Joseph, showing his dilemma and his decision.

    Joseph’s Tenacious Love Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 12/24/06 [Note: A spike was placed under every chair in the auditorium] It’s a bit awkward for me to be speaking to you today because I’m known as a man of very few words. I may look like one of your long-winded pastors but my name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of The Church - 2010

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    The first of the year message proposing a change in the way we approach the work of this church.

    State of the Church – 2010 Matthew 22:34-40 * Each year at this time my thoughts return to the words of Peter Drucker, the business guru, who always asked business owners 2 questions: “What business are you in?” and “How’s Business?” This is a great pair of questions for the church today. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,219 views

    The first message in this series encourages Christians to have hope in spite of present suffering, because of future glory, and to maintain hope as we live out our lives. The text for this message is First Peter chapter 1

    Living Hope (1 Peter chapter 1) INTRODUCTION: This is the first sermon in a series of messages from First and Second Peter. As you might guess, the writer of 1 Peter is PETER. Peter was one of the 12 apostles, and more than that, he was part of the inner circle with James and John. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Results Of Spiritual Blindness 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,035 views

    Exposition of the first half of six results of spiritual blindness from Daniel 5

    Text: Daniel 5:1-9, Title: The Results of Spiritual Blindness 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about Gordon Dykes, and his ability to see more than we could see… B. Background to passage: After the death of Neb, several kings succeeded him in ruling at Babylon, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Return Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Mark 13:24-37

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2020
     | 4,724 views

    How do we prepare for the return of Christ? A sermon for the First Week in Advent.

    On the Return of Jesus: An Exposition of Mark 13:24-37 For the Christian, nothing is more comforting to know that Jesus is going to return and receive us unto Himself. All the things which trouble us so much will be gone. We will be relieved of that great pressures (tribulations) that we feel. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Book Of Judges (2 Of 5) Othniel

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,200 views

    In the first sermon on the Book of Judges, I gave you a brief history of the Book.

    I told you that when God’s people did evil, God allowed the surrounding nations to become a whipping rod to punish them. While they were being punished, He told them that heaven would become like brass and He would not hear their prayers. After God felt they had been punished severely enough for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have To Die Series

    Contributed by Brad Crocker on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. The Passion of the Christ doesn’t give you the first part of the story. Second of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

    Dying Was His Reason for Living The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have to Die Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2/2004 Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. If the first line you heard in Gone with the Wind was Rhett’s parting shot at Scarlett, you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Need To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    Your life should be characterized by forgiveness because Jesus first forgave you.

    When a person receives Jesus as their personal Leader and Forgiver, the Creator of the universe comes to dwell inside of them. Jesus forgave your sins past - present - future because He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Heb 13:8) Jesus has given you the power to forgive Your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Are You Building Your House?

    Contributed by Ryan Pate on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Understand that in order to stand firm, you first have to have a strong foundation.

    There is a distinction between the two foundations that Jesus tells us about in Matthew 7: 24-29, by which he used a parable describing that there is only one way to get to heaven. It’s funny to me to also note that a similar story that we are all aware of tells the same story; The Three little ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Anxiety Is A Downer

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 14, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,969 views

    Last week I shared Prov. 12:25, "An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up." As I focused on the later part of the verse last week, today I want to focus on the beginning part of the verse. So, let's look at the subject of anxiety.

    ANXIETY IS A DOWNER INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared Prov. 12:25, "An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up." in regards to shining our light. Light warms and so therefore a kind word warms a person's heart. As I focused on the later part of the verse last week, today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joe Friend avatar

    Benefits Of Worship (Worship 3) Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,720 views

    We’ve been talking about worship that last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I talked about how worship is, “More than just singing.” Last week I discussed, “Enthusiastic worship.” This week I’m discussing, “The benefit of music.”

    Acts 16 We’ve been talking about worship that last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago I talked about how worship is, “More than just singing.” Last week I discussed, “Enthusiastic worship.” This week I’m discussing, “The benefit of music.” Now I haven’t heard one negative thing about the worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ