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An Extravagant Gesture

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001

based on 81 ratings

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Extravagant gestures are an appropriate - even necessary - expression of love.

Do you know how much it cost? $15,000, that’s how much. And that’s just for the perfume! The bottle she broke was worth nearly that much on its own. I can’t see why Jesus was so upset with us for complaining about the waste. I mean, I saw his point later on, but how could we have known then? ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding Quarrels

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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How Isaac avoided quarrels and let things go when God directed

How to Solve Quarrels 1. Aim: To lead the people to know how to follow Isaac’s example of obedience in avoiding quarrels and overcoming the opposition with kindness, hard-work and friendliness. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Even though Isaac has to admit that he sinned, God still uses him because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross You Carry Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Mar 10, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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Whoever desires to come after me (1)let him deny himself, (2)take up his cross, and (3)follow me.

The Cross You Carry (Mk.15:16-22; Mk.8:34) During Lent we come face to face with the cross Christ died upon to save us from our sins. I preach about it, we read Scripture describing it, hymns we sing talk about it; each Sunday morning we face it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, Mark 15:16-22

Denomination: Congregational

What A Wife Should Be...

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Apr 12, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 7,768 views

It’s all about what a psalmist said what is God’s heart about what kind of a wife you should be... And, please, feel free to read my "What Is A Family Should Be..."

WHAT A WIFE SHOULD BE… Psalms 128:3, “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house.” From this passage we can learn two things about a wife. First, a wife like a FRUITFUL vine. Not just as a vine, but as a fruitful vine. All the family members must get something from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Gaining Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 22, 2004

based on 38 ratings

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Have we lost our spiritual authority and if so, how can we regain it? This begins a study of Ephesians.

What has become of the days of Charles Finney, Smith Wigglesworth, and Jonathan Edwards? Where are the days of the Welsh Revival, the Great Awakening, the Azusa Street Revival? Why do we have history but no present day application in the Pacific Northwest? Am I the only one asking these kinds ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everlasting Destruction Or Eternal Life? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 3, 2007

based on 3 ratings

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The Christian life is lived in the here and now with strength borrowed from the future.

Everlasting Destruction or Eternal Life? (2 Thessalonians 1:6-12) 1. We have many jokes about the subject of hell. Consider the supposed story of the Illinois man who left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shepherds Or Fishermen?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2007

based on 115 ratings

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Not even one of the twelve disciples had ever been a shepherd. Were shepherds scarce in Jesus day? Actually there were plenty of shepherds in that area of Palestine. Jesus intentionally avoided choosing shepherds to lead the Christian church. Jesus called

Over and over the Bible inquires Christian pastors to feed the sheep. Three times in John 21:15-17. Jesus instructs Simon Peter, "Feed My sheep....Take care of My sheep....Feed My Sheep." It was to the shepherds on the hillsides that the Heavenly Angels first appeared in glory to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, John 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Take Hold Of That Which Is Truly Life

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 23, 2007

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Take Hold of That Which Is Truly Life 1) Let go of your love for money; 2) Grasp on to your loving Saviour; 3) Let loose with acts of service.

“Now this is life!” Have you said anything like that while kicking back on vacation with fishing pole in hand, or while taking in the sweeping mountain views from your rented cabin, or while floating on an oversized rubber ducky at a pool somewhere warm? What is it about moments like that that move ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 24, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,997 views

Each of us is a wounded warrior in the battle of life. We don’t have strength enough to fight the battles on our own. But as we surrender our brokenness to God, He will give us the strength to be peacemakers. He makes up the difference between our abil

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” Mathew 5:9 Introduction In 1915 Moina Michael wrote a poem which says: We cherish too, the Poppy red… That grows on fields where valor led… It seems to signal to the skies…That blood of heroes never dies… Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time when we, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Developing Proper Judgment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008

based on 15 ratings

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Spiritual understanding is not produced solely by learning facts or procedures, but rather it depends on love for God & obedience to known truth. Obedience to God’s known will develops discernment between falsehood & truth.

JOHN 7: 19-24 DEVELOPING PROPER JUDGMENT [John 5:1-15 / 39 – 47] Jesus has just explained that if their lives are in harmony with God, they will recognize the character and source of His teaching. [Similarly, in John 5:42-47, Jesus said that if they had the love of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Plan

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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How to discover the God given purpose for your life. We were brought into this world for a purpose and a plan.

God’s Has A Plan by Pastor Donny Granberry Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He has for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Model Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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Paul models Christ. Who you are is more important than what you can do. Our life ought to be walking sermon that people remembers.

I learn this from Paul – don’t just do ministry, live your ministry. • Let your life be a walking sermon. People see you and they see a glimpse of Christ. • They can see hope, love, joy, and purpose in our lives, because Christ dwells in us. • WHO you are has a greater and longer lasting impact in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

James: An Exposition Of James 2 Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 26, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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A look at James Chapter two encouraging the reader to view the book of James in full context with practical applications for the believer. This entire series is available as an ebook entitled "James: Who has Superior Faith" via the ibook store (itunes)

Introduction James is my favorite book of the Bible. I have always been drawn to its practical approach and straightforward method of approaching the subject of living one’s faith. James doesn’t spend a lot of time discussing doctrine, though the book is full of doctrinal concepts. Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church

Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 9, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon shows us some important things in preserving unity in the church.

Some Cures For Divisions In The Church 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 “Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and {that} the Spirit of God dwells in you? [17] If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. [18] Let no man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

#6: Decently And In Order Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 17,529 views

This is #6 of 7 on Worship. This talks about not letting fear of doing something wrong keep us from really worshiping God.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #6: Decently and In Order We’re continuing our series on worship. This is the sixth in a series of seven lessons on worship. Since I am purposely teaching these lessons as a group, I want to review a bit for those who haven’t heard the other lessons. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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