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  • Will Potter avatar

    Jesus! Heal My Withered Hand! Series

    Contributed by Will Potter on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,409 views

    Many people lives are withered spiritually, but Jesus can restore things to life

    I. Introduction: Whatever has “withered up” in your life, God came to make it “whole”! a. We all have seen or had some things that have “withered up!” (Ex: The recent severe Winter that we have experienced in Florida, seemed to have killed every plant that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walls Instead Of Bridges

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    Are there things that we do as Christians that hinder people in developing a relationship with Christ Jesus?

    Walls Instead of Bridges Mark 10: 2 – 16 Intro: There isn’t much that I remember from my childhood. Mostly, I remember the “thou shalt nots” like, “if you don’t eat your carrots, you’ll go blind. Never put your hat on the table or on the bed. Don’t eat with your fingers. Cover your mouth when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stewardship Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    How are we to handle all the wonderful things God has given us?

    The Stewardship of Gratitude Montreal/Townships October 15, 2005 Last weekend was a special weekend in Canada- it’s Thanksgiving weekend- and thousands of families enjoyed a special meal and special times together over the course of the weekend. Tables were heaped with special treats, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judgment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    In this chapter God’s judgment results in three things, rebuke, retributions and repentance.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: An umpire named Babe Pinelli once called Babe Ruth out on strikes. When the crowd booed with sharp disapproval at the call, the legendary Ruth turned to the umpire with disdain and said, "There’s 40,000 people here who know that the last pitch was a ball." Suspecting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
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    This passage describes to us the order of things when the rapture of Christ takes place.

    “THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1. The CONFUSION of the Thessalonians. (v. 13) Romans 1:13; 1 Corinthians 10:1; 12:1; 2 Peter 3:18; Luke 8:52-53; John 11:11-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:10; 2 Peter 3:4; Job 19:25-27; Proverbs 14:32; Ephesians 2:12 2. The CONVICTION of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Sinned?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    This sermon addresses the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

    Who Sinned? – John 9: 1 - 11 Intro: Close your eyes. Imagine going about all your daily activities. Socks, shoes, shirt, juice – There are blind people in this church today – can’t see: how much God loves U, your own sin, way out, hope. I. Verse 2 – “Who sinned? A. We, as modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Secret Of Success

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    The Apostle Paul indicated there was ONE thing that helped insure his success in Christ!

    The Secret of Success Phil. 3:12-14 Intro – People love hearing a secret don’t they? Many of the books on the best seller list are those that have to do with supposedly “Secret” methods on everything from weight loss to wealth beyond your wildest dreams! I am sure that many of you remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Inseparables

    Contributed by Mark Mccool on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    There are two eternal things that God has committed to the trust of the church: truth and love.

    THE INSEPARABLES Mark McCool 2 John 3 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. KJV There are two eternal things that God has committed to the trust of the church: truth and love. Truth is eternal. Truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Day God Filled The House

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 17, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 27,480 views

    When we do things Gods way His presence fills the House

    The Day God Filled The House” Text 2Chron 5:13-14. Intro: Our text gives us the exciting account of the dedication of Solomon’s temple. The temple was the fulfillment of a promise made by God to King David. Dave Has wanted to build a permanent dwelling place for the ark of God. But was not allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Defines You?

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,021 views

    Discovering the things in our life that define who we are and who we will become

    INTRODUCTION Everyone is defined by something … in fact, every company is defined by it’s product! White Castle is defined by its “belly bombers.” Applebee’s is defined by its “half off the muchies” after 10. Dell is defined by its “inexpensive computers.” Apple is defined by its “graphic/video ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Unlikely Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,043 views

    God can use unexpected people with extraordinary faith to do extraordinary things.

    An Unlikely Faith Text: Joshua 2:1-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wife woke up one morning and said, “Honey, I just had a dream that you bought me a new gold necklace. What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, but Valentine’s Day is coming soon. Tuesday, you’ll know,” He replied. A few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In Prayer God Is

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    Some the things of Christ seem odd to the world, but through Prayer God is:

    In Prayer God is Ephesians 3:14-21 Monte T. Brown October 7, 2007 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Tell the joke about the man whose last name was Odd. How that all his life he was kidded about his last name. Before he died, he requested that his tombstone be left blank. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Afflictions Of God's People

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,053 views

    An important thing for us to think about is how do we cope with suffering?

    The Unique Afflictions of God’s People Text: 2 Cor. 1:6-11 Intro: "When Samuel Rutherford [ 17th Century Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author ] found himself in the cellar of adversity, as he often did , he began to look around for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Not Good For Man To Be Alone Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 13, 2010
     | 2,611 views

    To remain whole, to be together with others, we must be grounded in the Creator of all things.

    March 15 2010 Caritas in Veritate Monday of 4th Week of Lent If you look carefully at the reading from the wonderful final chapters of Isaiah today, you can be struck by the parallel to the Holy Father’s encyclical. What we see in Isaiah is a vision of a human economy developed to its full ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    All That Matters

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006
     | 3,094 views

    People focus on the wrong things too often. What really matters is Jesus.

    ALL THAT MATTERS Jn. 9:1-7 Intro: Error in Theology, tradition A. Direct link between suffering & sin 1. Parents 2. Person 3. No (neither) 2. somebody did a. Just wanting some one to blame! B. Why is he blind? I. GOD SAID SO! A. Sovereign Creator 1. His right 2. Highest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist