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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Divorce And Remarriage?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    This message looks at the major passages in the Bible on this difficult subject.

    - “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive, but there’s less of you.” - Margaret Atwood. We will look at what the Old Testament has to say about divorce and remarriage, then what Jesus has to say, then what Paul has to say. We’ll follow up with how that all comes together in specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Time Its Personal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 936 views

    Jesus desires a personal, transformative relationship with each of us, as demonstrated in the story of the Samaritan woman.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we journey into the heart of a story that portrays the power of personal encounters, the transformative response of an individual, and the profound impact of a personal relationship with Jesus. We dive into the story of the Samaritan woman, a tale that ...read more

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    Fire From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022
     | 3,046 views

    This sermon focuses on Elijah's challenge to the 450 Prophets of Baal and the application to Christians who are wavering in their faith when it comes to facing the various Baals of culture.

    Good morning. I hope you all had a great Easter. I know we did. Today, we are going to continue the series that we call The Story. As you know, the story we are talking about is God’s story that is found in the complete story of the Bible in the people, places, and events of the Bible. Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Building Blocks For A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    This morning we’re going to look at three building blocks that helped to construct the church in Thessalonica.

    Building Blocks for a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: Well, here we are. Hopefully you’re not too stressed out or haggard from our first experience in setting up for Sunday morning worship. Let me encourage you. It will get easier. Not only will we get better at it, but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is Your Wife Married To A Man Or A Manikin Series

    Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,754 views

    A real man HANGS OUT with SAVED friends. A man HUGS his wife lots. A man is HAPPY with his STUFF. He HOLDS his wife till "death-do-us-part."

    The title today is a question every husband must answer: "IS YOUR WIFE MARRIED TO A MAN OR A MANIKIN? This “Dear Ann Landers” letter appeared in the newspaper from a wife: “My husband doesn’t talk to me. He just sits there night after night, reading the newspaper or looking at T.V. When I ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Centered In Truth Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021
     | 3,255 views

    Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021

    Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021 Intro Good morning Westside Vineyard family and friends. If you are watching this from afar... perhaps at a later time... I am so glad you are joining. And to those connected or connecting to the Westside ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Involved For God - I Am Involved I Am Prepared For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Oct 14, 2021
     | 5,289 views

    How do we get ourselves involved for God? It is a matter of knowing the level or our involvement. This sermon talks about our current level of involvement and how to be involved the way God wants us to be.

    It is also our 1st week in this month of October with the theme “I Am Involved, I Am Prepared for Eternity”. Now some of us may not know that this is also the anniversary month of the whole JIL Church Worldwide. And for 43 years God has been faithful to this ministry because many people are also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    But God Only Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,191 views

    Another look at the BUT GOD’S of the Bible

    I. THE INITIATIVE THAT WAS SHARED (3) A. Their COMPASSION IN THE INITIATIVE B. Their CONFIDENCE IN THE INITIATIVE II. THE INGENUITY THAT WAS SUCCESSFUL (4) A. The DIFFICULTIES THAT WERE ENCOUNTERED B. The DETERMINATION THAT WAS EXHIBITED III. THE INSIGHT THAT WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing On God's Terms

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 177 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    Today, a lot of Christians demand miracles, and expect them on their own terms, not God's.

    HEALING ON GOD'S TERMS! (2 Kings 5:1-19) [HTTP formatted copy of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/2kings5.html] NAAMAN - AN OLD TESTAMENT EXAMPLE II Kings 5:1-19 1 Now Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man with his master, and highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Saved, Sanctified, And Sent Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    A sermon on Matthew 3:13-17- Great for Baptism (Adapted from ideas on eSermons.com)

    Sermon for 3/17/2002 Matthew 3:16 The 3:16’s of the Bible Introduction: A. I have no been smooth with all of my baptisms. Water too cold, too hot, bugs, can get you down until you bubble, etc. B. One lady wanted to know what she would feel when she was baptized. Minister didn’t know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember

    Contributed by Roxton Spear on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 235 ratings
     | 13,266 views

    An answer to the question, "What should I remember at Easter?"

    INTRODUCTION: How is your memory? Do you remember what you should or do you have selective memory and just remember what YOU want to remember? Men, should I ask your wives about your memory? Did you remember Valentine’s Day? What about her birthday? You didn’t forget your anniversary, did ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Run,run, Run!

    Contributed by William Neel on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 27,590 views

    God wants us to run the race of faith to victory

    RUN, RUN, RUN! Hebrews 12:1-3 INTRODUCTION I don’t know who the author of Hebrews is, but I think that he would be right at home in front of a big screen television watching the Superbowl next Sunday, that is if he had not already purchased tickets. Why? Take a look at the first few verses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Love That Changes Everything

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 226 ratings
     | 28,531 views

    Have you experienced the kind of love that changes everything? Does it consume you? Does it burn within your heart? Does it transform your relationships? Does it mold your speech? Does it break your heart over the needs of others? The love of God has been

    A Love that Changes Everything Romans 5:1-5 Jack Kelley, a reporter from USA Today tells the story of a trip to East Africa in which he was taught a very valuable lesson. He was in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, to cover a terrible famine. It was so bad that as he walked toward the village he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith Vs. Religion

    Contributed by Rob Westlund on May 15, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 9,637 views

    Faith sees Jesus and all that Jesus is. Religion sees what is comfortable and common

    In Wyoming’s Fitzpatrick Wilderness at 11400 feet above sea level is the pristine shore of a nameless lake. This is where we join Mike Turner, a Presbyterian minister completing his sabbatical leave with a solo adventure with God. This adventure Mike called a “Wander in Wonder” was a 60 mile hike ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatest Of All Miracles Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,236 views

    The whole place went thru the roof after this man was let down thru it and met Jesus! The PARDON, the POWER, and the PRAISE. Link included to formatted MS Word text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Greatest of All Miracles Matthew 9:1-8 In Matthew chapters 1-4 we see the PERSON of Jesus Christ. We are told of His virgin birth, childhood [Luke 2], baptism, and temptation. And it’s a blessing that Christ truly put on human flesh, becoming a real person, to do for all us other people what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist