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  • Richard Jumper avatar

    Getting Dirty For Lent

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,718 views

    Jesus used something common, dirty, even insulting to transform the world of the blind man and to give him the gift of sight for the first time.

    Many of you know the joys of keeping that most unruly, unpredictable, but absolutely crucial-to-life “pet” known as . . . a septic tank. There are some unbendable rules for septic tanks. 1) They will always back up the day your daughter’s wedding reception is being held in ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Clear! It's Time To Get Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 495 views

    This sermon explores how trials reveal our faith and God's power to transform sorrow into joy, as demonstrated in the story of Lazarus. Key

    Good morning, dear friends. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united in our faith and our desire to draw closer to our Creator. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His word, and to encourage one another on this path we walk together. We are not alone in our ...read more

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    Tested And Approved

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019
     | 4,503 views

    As we get closer to Easter, We see Jesus being tested in the desert and His victory over temptation.

    Tested and approved Luke 4:1-12 Introduction- Last week we looked at finding God in the wilderness of our lives. Those times we need to hear from God but feel like we are in no man’s land and alone. Most live there instead of believing that God wants to speak to us. We can become so use to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Where Joy And Sorrow Meet

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,894 views

    Joy and sorrow meet at the feet of Jesus. Let us bow before Him today.

    Where Joy and Sorrow Meet Introduction Longfellow: Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend. We rejoice in the faces of old friends we see today, and we are grateful to meet new friends as well. We are sorrowful at the faces who are no longer here, many now with the Lord. Our experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Want To Walk On Water, You Gotta Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,188 views

    God loves those sitting in the pews, but you’re denying yourself a more personal and profound relationship with Christ if you don’t get up and DO something. Take that leap of faith and grow closer to God than ever before.

    Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus Walks on Water Our Scripture this morning begins where last week’s ended. Jesus has fed the people, the disciples have gathered the leftovers, and now, Jesus makes it a solid point to dismiss the people who had gathered, and to also dismiss the disciples back across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Get To Work!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    Get to Work! 1) Anticipating Jesus’ return 2) Focusing on your God-given tasks

    How do you stir a sleeping giant? I suppose it depends on who or what that giant is. If the giant is a grizzly bear, the answer is: you don’t. It’s best to let such sleeping giants lie. But what if the giant is the Christian church? The author of a religious article recently commented that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can I Get A Witness?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,261 views

    A sermon from John as Jesus is telling us who has testified concerning Him!

    INTRODUCTION  Ravi Zacharias in his book "Can Man live without God?" tells the following story. A young somewhat cocky cowboy was riding his horse one-day when he spied a hunched over old farmhand on a mule. Deciding to have a little fun the young cowboy drew his 6 shooter and told the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can I Get A Witness? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,225 views

    Together with the Scripture and the heavenly witness, we need to be a witness to the truth of the Gospel.

    Can I Get A Witness? Text: 1 Jn. 5:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: I love to listen to African American preachers because they preach with such passion. I particularly like it when they really get into and starting singing while they are preaching. Then they say "Can I get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Time To Get Up

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on May 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 29,451 views

    We can learn new things from the old story of Jesus raising Lazarus. This sermon illustrates that the raising of Lazarus is intended to help raise each of us. Listen and learn! God is trying to raise us to a new life in Christ Jesus.

    It’s Time to Get Up John 11: 38-44 March 9, 2008 Illus: Over the years Readers Digest has published some really strange stuff from the lives of ordinary people… One lady wrote in to tell about an interesting billboard she had seen in Texas… It read, “Stand up and be counted for the 2000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Get Behind Me Satan PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,014 views

    Explore the interaction between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 16:21-28, emphasizing the importance of aligning our desires with God's will and understanding the depth of Jesus' sacrifice.

    Good morning, family of God. Today, we're gonna dive headfirst into a powerful exchange between Jesus and Peter in Matthew 16:21-28. This passage is packed with meaning, showcasing both Peter's rebuke of Jesus and Jesus revealing His divine plan. Throughout it all, we'll uncover the deep ...read more

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    Get A Life

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    Jesus would have us to receive and live a life of abundance for which he came to give humanity.

    "Get A Life": John 1:1-14 - Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, once said that most of us 'lead lives of quiet desperation." It would seem that Thoreau is right. Many of us are in the land of the living but our lives are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Get Ready!

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 385 ratings
     | 31,100 views

    Jesus instructs his followers to be prepared for his return at a time when they don’t expect it.

    On September 15 2001 President George W. Bush Speaking to the Nation from Camp David encouraged the American people to prepare themselves for a prolonged conflict we now know as the war on terror. And to the US armed forces he delivered a blunt, clear message: "Everybody who wears the uniform: Get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get Ready! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 640 views

    This sermon explores the Passion of Jesus, the Promise of Resurrection, and the Practice of Devotion as essential pillars of Christian faith and discipleship.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we have the privilege to sit at the feet of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and glean from His infinite wisdom and boundless love. It's a joy to see each one of you here, your hearts eager, your spirits open, ready to receive the divine ...read more

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    Don’t Get Stressed, Get Some Rest

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,724 views

    A sermon to show the liberation that is available through sharing the yoke of Christ

    How often have you just wanted to get away from it all, to escape the burdens of your everyday routine? How often have you felt that life is getting the better of you and had the feeling that you can’t go on any longer? How often have you felt that there simply aren’t enough hours in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Can I Get A Witness?

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Oct 10, 2018
     | 7,588 views

    Believe in the Person of Jesus Christ. Don’t become so involved in “religion” that you miss the Truth (Jesus)

    And the Father who sent me has Himself borne witness about me. His voice you have never heard, his form you have never seen, John 5:37 ESV In following the movement of the scripture, in John chapter 5, we’ve seen what should have been viewed as a time of celebration for both the entire Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist