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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Mystery Journey

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 21, 2020
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    Life’s journey is a mystery. We meet a stranger. He opens the Scriptures to our understanding. He can be a mystery until we break bread. Who’s the stranger? What’s the mystery? Let’s find out in Luke 24:13-35.

    Mystery Journey Life’s journey is a mystery. We meet a stranger. He opens the Scriptures to our understanding. He can be a mystery until we break bread. Who’s the stranger? What’s the mystery? Let’s find out in Luke 24:13-35. Luke 24:13 says, “Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clear The Road

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2017
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    How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit prepare us for His Coming? What do we need to clear out of our way back to God?

    Intro How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? How does the baptism of the Holy Spirit prepare us for His Coming? What do we need to clear out of our way back to God? Purpose: To show how preparation was made for the highway back to God. Plan: We will look at John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Swimming Lessons - How To Stop Treading Water During The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2022
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     | 2,257 views

    A message on growing in trust of God

    I have always enjoyed being at (and in!) a lake, a swimming pool, a river, or the ocean because it has such a soothing and invigorating effect on me. As a child, swimming became second nature. One of the techniques used to teach children to swim first emerged during my youth. The premise was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Compassion Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 19, 2021
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    The message shares the meaning of Jesus's compassion.

    The Compassion of The Christ Mark 6:30-35 1. The Passion of the Christ, written and directed by Mel Gibson. The movie portrays the life and death of Jesus, The scenes of Jesus being flogged and crucified are presented in graphic detail, hard to watch • Now Gibson is working on a sequel, called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peter Teaches Us To Walk On Water

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 11, 2023
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    Peter's attempt at walking on water shows us two powerful lessons about our own faith!

    FAITH REQUIRES FEARLESSNESS! FAITH CALLS FOR US TO PUT AWAY OUR FEARS AND TO EMBRACE RADICAL OBEDIENCE SO THAT WE CAN TAKE OUR FIRST STEPS AWAY FROM “SELF” AND HEAD IN THE DIRECTION GOD WANTS TO LEADS US. FAITH EXPECTS US TO ABANDON SELF, HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, LOGIC, DOUBT, AND DISTRACTIONS. OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    There Is Only One God

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 25, 2025
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    Naaman changed from an arrogant man to a humble man. He changed from a warlord to knowing The LORD. There are several points we learn from Naaman.

    There Is Only One God (2 Kings 5:1-19) Intro: A. There are few things as frustrating as having a conversation with an arrogant person. No matter what you say, they think, act or pretend to know more than you. Often, they will talk down to you like you matter very little or that your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformed By Truth: A Father’s Compassion Psalm 103:13-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024
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     | 994 views

    In Psalm 103:13-14 we see the tender heart of God as our Father, His deep compassion for us, and His understanding of our frailty.

    Transformed by Truth: A Father’s Compassion Psalm 103:13-14 Psalm 103:13-14 (NLT): "The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are; he remembers we are only dust." Introduction: Today, we are diving into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are The People Still Looking For Jesus?

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 12, 2024
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    This sermon explores the question if the people are still looking for Jesus.

    Scripture Reading: John 6:24-26 "So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, 'Rabbi, when did You get here?' Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Makes Me Lie Down Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 21, 2025
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     | 240 views

    There’s grace in the stillness… and provision in the pause.

    🌿 He Makes Me Lie Down Series: The Shepherd’s Promise – Part 2 Text: Psalm 23:2a (KJV) — “He maketh me to lie down in green pastures…” ? Introduction: God Had to Sit Me Down This message came from a moment when I was worn out—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I told the Lord, “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    God Has Spoken

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 103 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    Jesus is God's final word to the world -- the full expression and perfect reflection of God's heart.

    God Has Spoken! Hebrews 1:1-4 Each week televisions across America tuned in to watch the contestants try and meet the challenge. They watched the men and women of Survivor jockey for position, take on the physical challenge, and try and win the immunity challenge so that they could guarantee their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Carry Each Other's Burdens Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 28,174 views

    When we walk alongside those who are weary or wiped out, we’re acting like Jesus did. If we truly care for others, we’ll care enough to confront sin and carry burdens.

    Carry Each Other’s Burdens I’ve not watched a lot of the American Idol TV show, but I’ve seen enough to know that Simon Cowell, one of the talent judges, enjoys tearing down the talentless. Here are some of his cutting comments: “If you lived 2,000 years ago and sang like that, they would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should We Treat Someone Who Messed Up? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,596 views

    Everybody needs to be loved, but when someone has failed, they really need to hear that they are loved. But God loves us while we are still sinners and none of us deserves His love. We need to practice restoration because there may be a time when we will

    INTRODUCTION We’re on an exciting verse by verse study of the book of 2 Corinthians I’m calling, “Hope for Cracked Pots.” Today we’re going to answer a very important question: “How should we treat someone who messed up?” One of the most touching moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    Christ Great Love--Demonstrated, Perfected . . . Proven Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 21, 2021
     | 3,188 views

    How are we to love one another? How do we overcome the things that divide and destroy in the body of Christ? Jesus answered these questions powerfully when He washed the feet of His disciples in John 13.

    Main Idea: Show Christ’s great love by humbly serving each other This past month our little Wallace family of 5 had one of the most joyful and yet challenging experiences we have ever had. We had son and grandson, a precious little baby boy, about as cute as they come, and we gave him up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • James Wallace avatar

    From The Depths Of Depravity To The Heights Of Humanity Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 22, 2021
     | 2,060 views

    What will determine the ultimate outcome of your life? What will be your legacy? How will you be remembered? Three very different kinds of people reveal how we determine what the outcome of our lives will be when crunch time comes in Jesus' life.

    Main Idea: Show Christ’s great love by humbly serving each other This past month our little Wallace family of 5 had one of the most joyful and yet challenging experiences we have ever had. We had son and grandson, a precious little baby boy, about as cute as they come, and we gave him up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Feast Of Grace

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2014
     | 5,926 views

    This little psalm along with the Lord’s Prayer may be the most well-known passage in the Bible, and it is definitely the world’s favorite psalm, since it is the favorite of Jew, Eastern Orthodox, Western Protestant, and wistful agnostic alike.

    May 16, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: A FEAST OF GRACE Psalm 23 (KJV) 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist