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  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Strange Things

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,204 views

    This talks about how Jesus is able to do things beyond our imagination.

    “Strange things” 10/2/11 I have in my lifetime seen some pretty strange things. There was one time that I was fishing on the Elk. I cast my line to the bank and while I was reeling in and when I lifted my pole to pull my bait in and cast out my line again, a bass followed the minnow ...read more

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    Not What You Expected

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2015
     | 8,580 views

    Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. There were some things that happened on that first Christmas that were quite unexpected.

    NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED Have you ever gotten something for Christmas that was totally unexpected? It could’ve been a special gift or a visit from someone. On the flip side have you ever expected a certain gift or visit from someone and ended up being disappointed? I was looking at this online ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Proper Priorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    Haddon Robinson points out that one old recipe for rabbit started out with this injunction: "First catch the rabbit." Says Robinson: "The writer knew how to put first things first. That’s what we do when we establish priorities -- we put the things that s

    The Power of Proper Priorities Romans 6:16-6:23 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) What Are Your Priorities? (Rom. 6:16) Illustration:Haddon Robinson points out that one old recipe for rabbit started out with this injunction: "First catch the rabbit." Says Robinson: "The writer knew how to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Think On These Things"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 31, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,825 views

    Five excellent things to think about

    “Think on These Things” June 1, 2008 The Bible will change your life. It did mine. I remember vividly, when I came home from Korea as a young Military Police Sergeant, how hopeless and empty life was. I was depressed, aimless, and angry. But then my Mom told me there was a purpose for my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Funeral Message Unbeliever - Mean And Nasty

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,861 views

    "You can’t say anything nice about Helen - everyone will know you are lying", was the first thing the family said as we sat down to discuss the funeral.

    (Note to reader: This was one of the most unusual graveside ceremonies I have ever attempted. There was a very large group at this graveside funeral, and most who were there were there not because they loved the deceased, but because she had ruined them. Bitter people. It turns out, just saying it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    At The Gate Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,809 views

    The first thing an Israelite could see, when facing the tabernacle, was this vast fence that surrounded the courtyard. Why was it there, and what can it teach us about our faith?

    OPEN: There are all kinds of doors in this world. There are doors on this church building. Doors at the entrance to the Mall. There are garage doors, house doors, bathroom doors, closet doors. There are wooden doors, glass doors, plastic doors and there are hollow as well as solid doors. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Winner Takes It All

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,651 views

    The first thing God will ask us when we arrive home- Did you keep my commandments? In 1 Thessalonians 2: 19 it says there will be an award for such winners.

    Illustration: The man at the lottery stand shouts aloud. Be a winner and go home with millions of dollars. Everyone wants to be a winner and go home rich. But have you wondered if we are really rich in the walk of our life and getting ready to go home as winners. Introduction: The Lord God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2023
     | 1,623 views

    The foremost step to elevation is to Follow Christ. Follow the footsteps of him. The first thing the disciples observed after encountering with Jesus was that he walked into Jordan, then into wilderness for fasting and prayer.

    Ash Wednesday 22.02.2023 Text: Mark 10:32-34 Steps to Elevation: Step: 1, Follow Christ Introduction: During this Lent season we would mediate under the theme steps to elevation. These are the Steps to victory, jubilation and joy. Today, we are meditating the first step to elevation, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    First Steps Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016
     | 9,485 views

    Exodus is a continuation of the creation story. The emphasis in Genesis is creation while the emphasis in Exodus is redemption. God takes the first steps to set Israel and all people free from sin!

    Intro: Exodus is a continuation of the story of Genesis. In Genesis we see the constant and consistent failure of man. It is the creation story In fact in the Hebrew the word and or now begins this passage. However if the emphasis in Genesis is creation then the emphasis in Exodus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Next Thing

    Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Oct 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,075 views

    God will refuse to tell you about His next steps for your life until you do this one thing.

    Message title: The Next Thing If you like you can turn to one scripture today, Luke 5. I want to talk to you about something a little more serious. I had to learn this the hard way from myself, and I'll be honest, it's not easy, but it's so worth it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Little Things Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Jan 12, 2009
     | 8,409 views

    David teaches us an important principle of living with God’s heart.

    Little Things 1 Samuel 16 ©Copyright January 11, 2009 Rev. Bruce Goettsche SERIES: Living with God’s Heart Every speaker will tell you they long for a captivating illustration that will drive home the point they want to make. We labor finding the right word picture to help people understand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Jesus – Performs His First Miracle!” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,794 views

    # 6 in series -A Study of the Book of John - “That You May Believe.” From this the first miracle we can learn four things about miracles.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 6 “Jesus – Performs His First Miracle!” John 2:1-12 This story begins with the words “On the third day,” that is to say just three days after His baptism in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Majoring On Minors.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,006 views

    As believers sometimes we get fixated on the minute. -The things that really don’t matter. We begin to major on the minors. That is actually what the Scribes and Pharisees did,

    Majoring On Minors. Acts 19:1-9 As believers sometimes we get fixated on the minute. -The things that really don’t matter. We begin to major on the minors. That is actually what the Scribes and Pharisees did, they majored on the do’s and don’ts, and missed their renewal. -They majored on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    New Things

    Contributed by James May on Jul 24, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,667 views

    All of us love new things. God loves to give new things too. We have a New Convenant through the Blood of Jesus and once we accept Jesus, there are a lot of "new things" that can be ours as well.

    New Things By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to have something that’s new? Which of us does not like the smell of a new car? And who among us would not like to have a new home with all the modern conveniences? What about new clothes that fit better and haven’t been through the washer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Big Things Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 18, 2010
     | 4,702 views

    Building Salomon's Temple was a BHAG we look at what type of giving was required.

    The Big things Last week I spoke about the little things, the minutia, the details. In that case it was the details that would have been involved in supporting Jesus and his disciples. And I looked at Luke 8:1-3. In particular the verse that said Luke 8:2-3 Among them were Mary Magdalene, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan