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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Because Of You, Jesus Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,619 views

    Isaiah 61:1-4 shows us the wonder of the Anointing of the Lord. Because of You, Jesus the good news is preached, the broken hearted are restored, captives are set free and the favor of the Lord is a present reality today!

    Because of You, Jesus! Because of You #1 (August 21, 2016) Isaiah 61:1-4 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Plans Of Man And Purposes Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
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    A man’s plans may be one thing (Proverbs 16:9), but it is God’s purposes that prevail (Proverbs 19:21).

    MAN’S PLANS AND GOD’S PURPOSES. Ruth 3:1-5; Ruth 4:13-17. The days of the judges (Ruth 1:1) were turbulent times. ‘There was no king in the land, and everybody did what was right in his own sight’ (Judges 21:25). Anarchy ruled, and God disciplined His people through cycles of invasion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Denials And Truth.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 7, 2022
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     | 1,209 views

    While Jesus stood bound in the house of the high priest, bold outspoken Peter denied Him three times.

    DENIALS AND TRUTH. John 18:15-40. Although the disciples all initially scattered immediately after Jesus’ arrest (cf. Matthew 26:56), Simon Peter and “another disciple” thereafter followed Jesus and gained entrance into the palace of the high priest. The girl at the door challenged Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 29th Sunday B -- Can You Drink The Cup?

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 18, 2021
     | 1,457 views

    For training purposes, the supervisor suddenly handed the nurse a wine glass that happened to be on a nearby shelf. The "director" asked the nurse to "lose" her thumbs by tucking them into her palms. It was uncomfortable and difficult to hold the glass.

    Jesus asked James and John, “Can you drink the cup that I drink?” To answer, One can use Theology as Drama. e.g. A supervisor and a nurse did a re-enactment when a patient was going to have an operation on her thumbs the following day. The nurse asked, "Why? What's the matter with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Of Joseph – The God Of Divine Positioning Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 11, 2025
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    The story of Joseph is one of divine orchestration, endurance through affliction, and supernatural promotion.

    GOD OF JOSEPH – THE GOD OF DIVINE POSITIONING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:20 Supporting Texts: Genesis 37:23-28, Genesis 39:1-23, Genesis 41:39-44, Psalm 105:17-22, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: The story of Joseph is one of divine orchestration, endurance through affliction, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Fragrant Offering

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022
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    Our sacrifices to God are fragrant offerings to Him.

    The character is Jonah and I want to begin by considering the sacrifices of the Hebrew people to God. The Law of Moses required the people to make a variety of sacrifices to God. The important point of the sacrifice was that it was to come from the heart, not merely be an outward activity of simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Song For The Upright.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,411 views

    A joyous response of praise to the covenant love of the LORD.

    A SONG FOR THE UPRIGHT. Psalm 33:1-12. PSALM 33:1. We see first of all the exhortation: “Rejoice in the LORD” (cf. Philippians 4:4). Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (cf. Galatians 5:22-23). When we abide in Jesus the true vine, not only do we dwell in His love, but we also partake of His joy (cf. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lay Upon The Head Sprinkle Upon The Altar

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2015
     | 2,902 views

    To show that the our sins has been laid on the head of the LORD JESUS CHRIST and His blood sprinkled on our hearts for our redemption. Hebrews 12:24 (Amplified Bible) And to Jesus, the Mediator (Go-between, Agent) of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you redeemed by the Lamb? Yes. Through His blood. Colossians 1:14 Colossians 1:14 (Amplified Bible) In Whom we have our redemption through His blood, [which means] the forgiveness of our sins. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Two Wolves Within Us

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,253 views

    It would seem that each of us possess two wolves within us. Wolves are stealthy creatures so beware.

    The Two Wolves An old Grandfather, whose grandson came to him with anger at a schoolmate who had done him an injustice, said, "Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that have taken so much with no sorrow for what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Weeds Than Seeds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,739 views

    We are the seeds from which the kingdom of God on earth will grow.

    More Weeds Than Seeds - Matthew 13: 24 - 30, 36 - 43 Intro: At our house in Houston I planted flowers that Barbara called weeds. – They were, in fact, black-eyed Susans – Nobody likes weeds – dig, spray, fertilize – still there. – Sometimes it appears there are more weeds than seeds in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ryan Davis avatar

    The Sin Of Carelessness

    Contributed by Ryan Davis on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,204 views

    We need to give heed to our lives. Being careless with our spiritual lives shows that we are not concerned with leading others to Christ

    THE SIN OF CARELESSNESS I Kings 20:39-40 1 Kings 20:39 And as the king passed by, he cried unto the king: and he said, Thy servant went out into the midst of the battle; and, behold, a man turned aside, and brought a man unto me, and said, Keep this man: if by any means he be missing, then shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Pursuing Excellence Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,441 views

    This topic looks at the idea that the church needs to do things with excellence, not perfection, but to the best of our abilities.

    Pursuing Excellence Henry Kissinger in, “The Whitehouse Years” The battle rages between excellence and mediocrity Oscar Wilde quote Excellence is important to the future of the church Its relationship to evangelism Inspiration to “come and see” Antonius Stradivarius Tom Peters, “In Search of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Fishing Takes Commitment

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,848 views

    Fishing takes commitment. If one is to be a successful fisherman one must apply five basic rules to there fishing endeavors.

    Introduction Fishing takes commitment. If one is to be a successful fisherman one must apply five basic rules to there fishing endeavors. Luke listed these five basic rules in his gospel. However in this parable one must see that the message has a deeper meaning than that which one might first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Altogether

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,849 views

    We often hear the expression "He’s needs to get it together" referring to a person not being "on-track" in his life. Paul is an example of really having "it all together".

    ALTOGETHER Acts 26:29 In today’s world we often hear people say: “he’s got it together” or “he needs to get it together”. Paul had it “altogether” because: I. He was genuinely converted: “And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    Are we living in the land of self (east side of the Jordan) or the land of God (west side of the Jordan)?

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Calvert was a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands. When he and his fellow missionaries landed on the island, the captain of the ship that brought them tried to get them to turn back. "You will die, the men with you will die, if you stay here." he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist