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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Incognito Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 27, 2012
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     | 6,312 views

    Frequently Jesus asked people He healed or those who received revelations about Him to keep it quiet and not tell what they knew. At other times His very appearance was altered to disguise His identity. Why did He choose to be incognito?

    THE INCOGNITO CHRIST John 12:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN FULL OF BALOGNE 1. A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Doesn't Fix Everything, But It Changes Everything

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 23, 2021
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    Because of God's perfect wisdom, I trust Him to determine what is best for me, along with His perfect timing. Sometimes the mere timing of the answer is a miracle in itself to show that it truly came from God and not something of our own Power or Volition

    TITLE: PRAYER DOESN’T FIX EVERYTHING, BUT IT CHANGES EVERYTHING SCRIPTURE: JAMES 5:16 This is our Third and final installment of this series on Prayer. In today’s modern world sometimes it is hard for us to realize the Power of Prayer. After all, man has accomplished so much that often we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Strong: Children Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2015
     | 4,841 views

    Parenting can try the best of us. Yet God's Word is full of wisdom which, when used, brings up Christian children.

    Family Strong: Children Ephesians 6:1-4 Children are a blessing, usually…. A group of expectant fathers were in a waiting room, while their wives were in the process of delivering babies. A nurse came in and announced to one man that his wife had just given birth to twins. "That's quite a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Meekness Is Not Weakness" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,154 views

    A truly meek person quietly surrenders each day to the Lord without a big show.

    “Meekness is not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 Beatitudes - #3 Intro: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you really want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display a lot of meekness along the way?” Meekness ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Christopher Hill avatar

    Beyond Imagination - God's Power For Growth Series

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,152 views

    God’s power for growth is beyond our imagination but within our grasp.

    I. The power to be (vv 14-15) A. Paul acknowledges the power and sovereignty of God 1. He kneels – not a posture of prayer but of obedience before kings 2. God names all families in heaven and earth a. Naming is a sign of power b. Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were a group of teens who had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Liberty When Life's Not Fair

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 169 ratings
     | 14,911 views

    Spirit-filled activities that set people free.

    Keep in mind as you read the text in Luke 4:16-21, that Luke has already established that Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit. (Luke 4:1) Jesus went to the synagogue and read the scroll from Isaiah 61:1,2. He then let them know he was the fulfillment of the prophecy. The hair on the back of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Hear Thunder

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 22, 2012
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     | 5,084 views

    Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Year B

    John 12: 20 – 33 / Do You Hear Thunder Intro: This week I was talking to my son, Richard. He called to tell me that he may be moving to Seattle, Washington. My immediate response was all about me when I said, “GREAT! Now, I’ll never get to see my granddaughters.” Rick ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Family & Ministry

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 12, 2019
     | 2,221 views

    This message on ‘hard work, sacrifice and suffering’ may be hackneyed for this smartphone-era of pomp and opulence Christian ministry, nevertheless, hear me today, builders cannot take rest.....

    Dawn, noon & moon Nehemiah 4:21”…So we carried on the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars appeared.” This message is not for all but only for people serving in the Christian ministry as pastors, preachers, leaders, care cell leaders, worship leaders, Evangelists, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Bottomless Pit, What If You Were King, Timing And The End Of Beligerence Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,272 views

    The enemy comes to steal kill and destroy. Jesus comes to give us life, and that more abundantly, eternal, gracious, productive life

    CHAPTER 20 And I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key of the Abyss (Abusso) and a big chain, in his hand. 2 and he grabbed the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, 3 and threw him into the Abyss, and closed and sealed it over him, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Wandering From Truth Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2016
     | 4,870 views

    We are to help one another in not wandering from truth

    We finish today our study of the Letter by James. God spoke through James to give Christians practical instructions. Do you and I want to know how to live on earth while we wait for the return of Jesus Christ? This letter by James tells us how to handle trials, how to deal with temptations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Work And Pray Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2016
     | 5,048 views

    To be effective at evangelization, we must be firmly rooted in prayer and adoration.

    Thursday in Fifth Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Early in St. Paul’s ministry in Anatolia, his success in planting new congregations of Christians inspired others to do missionary work outside the more traditional areas of Judea and the adjoining provinces. But something else was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Do Holy Things And Become Holy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,266 views

    Do you ever get really fed up and frustrated with anyone?

    Monday of the 6th Week in Course 2021 The adversaries of Jesus in the Jewish community, the Pharisees, vexed Him continuously. But why was that? The Pharisees vexed Jesus because they “majored in minors.” For whatever reason they used the Law of Moses, Torah, to beat less rigorous people rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Columbus And A Day To Remember

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 10, 2023
     | 1,116 views

    Columbus providentially discovered the New World when he set sail to share the gospel.

    I know that celebrating the discoveries of the bold explorer Christopher Columbus is no longer politically correct. Even the supposed conservative politicians in our national capital want to remove him from history. Oklahoma senator James Lankford proposed removing the Columbus Day holiday from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,097 views

    Perseverance is a virtue that keeps believers steadfast in the faith, even in the face of trials, delays, and challenges. It is the ability to continue pressing forward toward God’s promises, knowing that He is faithful to fulfil what He has spoken.

    Title: THE POWER OF PERSEVERANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:36 Supporting Texts: James 1:12, Romans 5:3-5, Galatians 6:9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 INTRODUCTION: Perseverance is a virtue that keeps believers steadfast in the faith, even in the face of trials, delays, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Letting Go And Moving On Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,810 views

    The power to forgive past offenses and create a better future is powerfully demonstrated by Joseph. How did he do it? He says, "Am I in the place of God," and "God intended it for good."

    LETTING GO AND MOVING ON—Genesis 50:12-21 A few years ago, I was visiting the town where I grew up, and I ran into someone I had never met, who knew my sister. As we made the connection, she asked me, “Are you the brother who pulled her doll in half?” Well, I guess I was pulling on the legs of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed