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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Out Of The Pit

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,807 views

    20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

    In our First Reading, Jeremiah was thrown into a pit. Illustration- A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A PHARISEE said: "Only BAD people fall into a pit." A MATHEMATICIAN calculated HOW he fell into the pit. BUDDHA said: "Your pit is only a state of mind." ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    I Have Failed...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 5, 2024
     | 738 views

    God's plan may seem so twisted. We have an anchor. Good comes out of bad. Hang on... try again.

    I HAVE FAILED… NOTHING IS AS I PLANNED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (NIV) 12 Return to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If I Struggle With Doubt, Can I Still Be A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 16,424 views

    Doubt is not the opposite of faith. In fact, doubt can be used to build faith.

    SERIES: “ANSWERS TO SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: LUKE 7:18-28 TITLE: “IF I STRUGGLE WITH DOUBT, CAN I STILL BE A CHRISTIAN?” INTRODUCTION: A. A trial attorney was defending a man charged with murder. There was strong evidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding God’s Comfort

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 29, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 33,776 views

    In some of the storms of life, God intervenes and shelters us. In others, He allows us to be exposed so that we will be pressed more closely to Him.

    Opening illustration: Whether we are reading the daily paper, listening to the radio, or watching TV, the news is filled with what one might call the fruits of discouragement and even despair. Life is like a continuous newsreel showing the futile actions of people trying to live without a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Persistent

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,740 views

    God never gets tired of hearing our prayers regardless of how many times we pray for the same thing.

    Text: “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). Have you ever felt like giving up because you thought something was too difficult for you to learn or do? Maybe the therapy you were going through caused you pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    It’s The Truth!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    Analysis of 3 John. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Analysis of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (B). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) Ill: A grandmother was looking after her two little grandchildren; • A 7-year-old girl, and a 5-year-old boy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    We Believe In The Cross Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 2,360 views

    Salvation doesn’t merely consist in our receiving the forgiveness of sins. In the cross, we are justified. More than having my sins removed, I am credited with Jesus’ good actions.

    “But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Good Example

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 11, 2020
     | 2,552 views

    sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Comparison with 2 John. (2). An Overview of 3 John. • (a). The encouragement of Gaius (vs 1-8) • (b). The criticism of Diotrephes (vs 9-10) • (c). The testimony of Demetrius (vs 11-12) (3). A Final Postscript (vs 13-14): SERMON BODY: Now a little useless ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Beyond The Waters Of Baptism

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 22, 2021
     | 1,644 views

    The sermon seeks to emphasize how Jesus was humbly obedient even to the point of death on a cross.

    BEYOND THE WATERS OF BAPTISM Text: Mark 1:9 -15 Mark 1:9-15  In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.  (10)  And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Glover avatar

    The Faith Of The Nobleman

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 13,693 views

    Characteristics of true faith.

    Introduction: Today we would like to examine the faith of the nobleman mentioned in our text. The nobleman came to Jesus on behalf of his son who was grievously ill in hopes that Jesus would come and heal him. This man’s faith was initiated by a crisis in his life, as so often is the case with us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
     | 4,391 views

    What and Where is Your Treasure

    Treasure reading: Matt.13:44+45 When one speaks about treasure, there is often formed in peoples minds romantic pictures of adventures on the high seas, or in the depths of a wilderness, be it jungle or desert. There is the travelling for miles with an old map with the mystical "X",marking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God The Son Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    God the Son is the Word of the Father, God in the flesh, and the One bearing all God’s authority.

    God the Son I Tim. 2:5 INTRO.: No man ever lived who was like Jesus. He was completely different and unique. There has never been another birth like His. It was a virgin birth brought about by the Spirit of God. There has never been another life like His. It was completely sinless. He never did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    Anchors

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,169 views

    The idea comes from Max Lucado’s book 6 hours One Friday. Series deals with our sins and how Jesus is our Rock. The series leads us up to Easter. In the face of Life’s storms we have an anchor.

    Anchors In the Navy we were taught the best way to fight a storm or hurricane was to move out to sea and anchor deep. There are times in our lives when we are caught in storms, maybe someone here is going through one right now. The best way to fight a storm is to anchor deep. A friend tells a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Martin avatar

    When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part I) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on May 7, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    The event related in today’s text is not something that can be repeated. It’s an historical event and nothing else. Yet, the Bible says, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you wi

    The feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Others included Passover, the Feast of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles. But today I want to speak to you about the Feast of Pentecost which occurred 50 days after Passover and it had to do with the harvest. Jews from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Shepherd

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

    Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army