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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Other Little Ships

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 1, 2014
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    This message reminds us that size of our God and not the size of our church is most important.

    Introduction: In a world where big is most important. This text reminds us that the Holy Spirit remembers the little ships too. Mega is emphasize by men but meagar is remembered by God. I. The Holy Spirit Remembers the Little Ships. (Vs 36) Il. The Little Ships were with the Lord too. (Vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Telgren avatar

    The Most Important Things

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017
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    Love is the highest priority in our life because God is love. We must remember that it is God that defines and demonstrates what true, godly love looks like

    I have been spending a lot of time lately reflecting on the nature of love. There are those that define love in so many ways. There was a time when I would have automatically thought of unbelievers as being the ones who have all of these various ways of defining love. But I have come to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Grise avatar

    Jacob: Chosen Before Birth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    Genesis 25:19-28. God’s election of Jacob over Esau; and Paul’s use of this Genesis passage.

    LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 | PATRIARCHAL HISTORY JACOB: CHOSEN BEFORE BIRTH GENESIS 25:19-28 INTRODUCTION - One of the most difficult aspects of biblical theology to understand is the intersection of God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. It is quite clear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stan Simonik avatar

    The Art Of Imitating Others

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Mar 1, 2007
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    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Year C. We imitate the good qualities in the Apostle Paul because he was an imitator of God.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, have you heard the phrase “Monkey see - monkey do”? It is actually funny to watch monkey imitate their trainer. The trainer rubs his belly, the monkey will rub its belly. The trainer throws a stick, the monkey will throw a stick. People clap their hands, monkeys ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Asking For The Best Things

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 29, 2015
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    God was never a gift-dispenser in the sky. But He wants to give good gifts, gifts that last in this life and that last into eternity.

    The Feast Devotion - January 27, 2015 – Matthew 7:7-11 [This message was given at an inner-city mission, after a feast.] During a Superbowl a number of years back, FedEx ran a that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Play Nicely With Others Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,536 views

    The Lord gives his people instructions for their lives together. They are given in love with the desire that the people of God live abundant, free, and fruitful lives.

    Exodus 20:12-16 “Play Nicely with Others” INTRODUCTION Twenty five years ago author Robert Fulghum wrote a book entitled, All I Really Need to Know, I Learned in Kindergarten. It was immediately a smashing success. The book contained observations and rules such as: Share ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stuart Mousir-Harrison avatar

    Sunday Before Lent. "Showing God's Glory"

    Contributed by Stuart Mousir-Harrison on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,968 views

    10-15 sermon on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the Sunday Before Lent, Year C.

    OT Reading: Exodus 34: 29-end NT Reading: 2 Cor 3:12- 4:2 Gospel: Luke 9: 28-36 We set tremendous store on first impressions. We can’t really help it, it’s all part of the human condition. That first impression may be based upon something as small as a name, or something about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Loving People And Using Things Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,395 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 7 of 7.

    LOVING PEOPLE AND USING THINGS (LK. 19:1-10) One of the greatest novels written, as well as my favorite Broadway musical, is Les Miserables, the story of Jean Valjean’s transformation from an uncaring and unfeeling man into a kind, noble, generous, sacrificial, and selfless man late in his life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wes Humble avatar

    Big Things

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,970 views

    God will give us the power to do the things He calls us to do.

    Big Things There is a story of a man that rode into a western town on a stagecoach. He was hired as the local saloon’s bartender. The owner gave him a word of warning: “Remember, if you ever hear that Big John is on his way to town, drop everything and run for your life.” Things went fine for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    We Have Not Been This Way Before

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016
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     | 22,042 views

    Book of Joshua is about faith. The Israelites had approached the Jordan River in transition from wandering in a desert to dwelling in a new land. Greater blessings awaited them but with greater battles. Victory comes to God when His people trust and obey.

    2016: WE HAVE NOT PASSED THIS WAY BEFORE JOSHUA 3: 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "Danger Of Prosperity Being Placed Before God.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,864 views

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.”

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Amos 6 : 1a, 4-7 Title: “Danger of prosperity being placed before God.” Amos is prophesying in the northern kingdom, whose capital is Samaria, shortly before its fall to the Assyrians. Many Israelites, certainly the prominent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    God Wants To Test Me Before He Bless Me

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,703 views

    HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY GOD WOULD ALLOW YOU TO GO THROUGH SOME THINGS IN LIFE AS IF HE IS TESTING YOU? GUESS WHAT, HE IS, BUT DON’T WORRY THERE IS A PURPOSE TO YOUR TEST. GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU THROUGH YOUR TEST. LET’S LOOK AT ABRAHAM.

    GOD WANTS TO TEST ME BEFORE HE BLESS ME GENESIS 22:1-18 (1, 18) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU HAD SURVIVED THE WORST THAT LIFE COULD THROW YOUR WAY ONLY TO BE SURPRISED BY A NEW BATTERY OF TESTS? SUCH HAD TO BE THE THOUGHT OF ABRAHAM. CHAPTER 22 (NKJV) “AFTER THESE THINGS GOD TESTED ABRAHAM.” THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    How Can A Man Be Right Before God?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,490 views

    How can sinful people get rid of their sin, and be right with God.

    How Can a Man Be Right Before God? Genesis 15:6, Romans 4 How can a person really be right before God. How can a person be justified before God. We use the word Justify all the time. You are just trying to justify your actions? What do we mean? Explain, Excuse, Blame, etc. When we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Luke avatar

    How To Live Before You Die Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,097 views

    Solomon’s advice on living the abundant life.

    SERIES: BE SATISFIED “HOW TO LIVE BEFORE YOU DIE” (adapted from a message by Dave Stone) ECCLESIASTES 9:1-12 Remember that Solomon is towards the end of his life as writes the words in this book of Ecclesiastes. He has sought fulfillment in pleasure, in accomplishments, in good food, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God Works In Before He Works Through

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 1, 2013
    based on 59 ratings
     | 21,614 views

    Salvation is not the end of God’s plans for you, it is just the beginning.

    God Works IN Before He Works THROUGH Ephesians 2:8-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130303.mp3 Salvation is not the end of God’s plans for you, it is just the beginning. Our past guilt led to present grace and by that grace we are saved...and yet a future glory awaits, and not just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist