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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Water, Wine And Other Changes

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,980 views

    This passage is not the legitimizer of alcoholic beverages. In fact, it is not about wine at all.

    John 2:1-11 January 14, 2007 Second Sunday after the Epiphany - C On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Secret To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,133 views

    In this passage, we discover how to be truly content, no matter what.

    The Secret to Contentment Phil. 4:10-13 Illus. Don’t you just love hearing/telling secrets? •Recently, I spoke at a local Christian school. Afterward, I sat down with a 5 y.o. red-headed girl who proceeded to tell me all about her life. Suddenly, out of the blue, she said, "My Mommy has brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,861 views

    This sermon discusses wisdom in the earthly and heavenly realm and the importance of heavenly over earthly.

    Text: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). What is wisdom? One person said that wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. J.I Packer said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Davidson avatar

    The Seven Statements Of Relational Healing

    Contributed by Jeff Davidson on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    From Paul’s message to the Corinthians, we find seven statements that can heal hurting relationships

    The Seven Statements of Relational Healing 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 Intr.: There are no relationships that are free of conflict; when we are in a relationship that is in crisis, something must be done to correct it; it will not correct itself: A. In our text today Paul finds himself in a relational ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Eatock avatar

    Holiness - H.o.l.y.

    Contributed by Brian Eatock on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,865 views

    In this sermon I use the word HOLY to describe aspects of being like Chist or holiness. Humbleness, Obedience, Loving, and Yielded.

    H.O.L.Y. Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 Title: An introduction to Holiness Would you join with me by opening your Bibles to 1 Peter 1:15-16. Our scripture reading this morning is short and sweet. It will take us longer to find the page than it will to read it. However, it packs quite a punch. Entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Canfield avatar

    Google: What Are You Searching For? Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,286 views

    Is there one site that has the answers to the most relevant questions we face everyday of our lives? During this 5 week series, join us as we search together for the solutions to life’s most basic questions.

    It’s Been said Life is like a Journey - Searching for the Answers Most Basic Questions - Life People spend - WHOLE Lives & Fortunes Looking for Meaning/Purpose Wouldn’t it be Great - ONE PLACE – Like Google – Where we could find – searching For? Type in “Meaning of Life” - 118 Million sites / ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    "Am I Really A Christ-Follower?" Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,374 views

    Our Lord, our Leader, our Savior, our Forgiver...do we really follow in His steps?

    “Am I Really a Christ-Follower?” Matthew 5:43-48 Has anyone done something to you recently that was just wrong? Something that hurt you, harmed you? Made you angry? How about something a long time ago? A deep and lasting hurt that penetrated deep into your heart and soul? Anything come to mind? It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Theological Pragmatism Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,829 views

    Exposition of Psalm 4 regarding the turning of people away from God because of some national tragedy

    Text: Psalm 4:1-8, Title: Theological Pragmatism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Jonah provides a great introduction to this text, not because they share time frame or characters, but because of theological pragmatism. Define. Remember when Jonah boarded a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Price Of A Kiss

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 19, 2009
     | 8,780 views

    Black History Month: There is a price to pay for friendliness: Christlike behavior even when others disappoint us, commitment to the development of others.

    The passage I am about to read is the very ending of the Second Corinthian letter. It includes a verse which has a warm place in my memory because it was the favorite verse of lots and lots of male seminarians back in the 60’ s when I was in school. You see, in the 60’s there were not very many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What Do I Still Lack? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,510 views

    The young man raising this question with Jesus lacked historical memory, lacked self-awareness, and lacked a vision for one compelling pursuit. For Maundy Thursday

    I: Remember The third of our ultimate questions sounds almost like a throwaway. Like a sarcastic castoff. “What do I still lack?” The young man had already asked the most sweeping question possible, “What good deed must I do to have eternal life?” As you may remember if you were here two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Lord, Stop All Those Who Oppose The Truth

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,118 views

    Jeremiah turned to the Lord when his fellow people plotted against God’s truth. What are we to pray when God’s truth comes under attack? Parts: A. They work against God’s truth from within. B. Retribution belongs to the Lord.

    Text: Jeremiah 11:18-20 Theme: O Lord, Stop All Those Who Oppose the Truth A. They work against God’s truth from within B. Retribution belongs to the Lord Season: Pentecost 18b Date: September 27, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Living Life With Purpose, On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 56,471 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Finding God’s purpose and living to fulfill it - starting where you are with what you are doing....

    Series - "Living Life to the Full" Living with Purpose on Purpose (LTF-04) Eph. 1:9-12 There is an abundance, these days, of pop-psychologists hawking their self-help seminars on the sidewalks of almost every sphere of life. Gurus of every ilk flood the internet selling their secret formulas and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Come And Have Breakfast

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,885 views

    Jesus calls us to relationship, to sabbath-rest. When will we realize this is not about religious or ’spiritual’ activity? We are called to BE not DO.

    Introducing Sabbath The sweetest sounding words that my wife ever speaks to me are very powerful. They arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that doesn’t pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Weeping King

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,816 views

    Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King.

    THE WEEPING KING Luke 19.41-44 S: Palm Sunday C: Royalty, kingship, sovereignty Pr: Jesus weeps when we do not recognize Him as Messiah-King. CV: We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.. I. CONFUSION II. DESTRUCTION III. REJECTION PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Who Needs Grace?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    If we don’t know the sin problem we won’t want the Grace cure.

    Who Needs GRACE? Amazing Grace Sunday February 18, 2007 Ephesians 2:1-10It is like you have an uncle you hated, mistreated, made fun of, never did a kind thing to, because someone told you lies about him, you never visited, you hung out with his mortal enemy. In your total poverty, as you 1 As ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan