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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Jesus And John The Baptist.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 6, 2024
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    "Blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in Me" (Matthew 11:6).

    JESUS AND JOHN THE BAPTIST. Matthew 11:2-10. MATTHEW 11:2-3. We do not know for sure why John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. Perhaps prison had knocked the wind out of his sails, and he wanted some reassurance that it had not all been in vain. Or perhaps it was for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John's Journey To Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
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    This sermon explores the intertwined stories of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, highlighting their roles in God's redemption narrative and their impact on our faith.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are united in our shared faith, bound by the love of Christ, and propelled by the Spirit of God to ...read more

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    What Are You Doing With What You Have Been Given?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
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     | 6,707 views

    2nd part of 2 part series on “Using What God Has Given You.”

    I begin this morning where I left off last Sunday, with this quote from Richard Stearns: (Slide 1) “Someone once said, “God does not call the equipped; He equips the called.” Saying that we are not clever enough, good enough, or talented enough to serve God is just making ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Heritage Scheme Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Nov 18, 2021
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     | 3,571 views

    Quite possibly, the sneakiest scheme of the devil is how he can keep us unaware of sin. The devil is able to mask sin through heritage, and sin is a disease that can be passed through family lines. It's referred to as generational sin.

    The iniquities of one generation can adversely affect future ones unless those sins are renounced and . . . heritage in Christ is claimed. - Neil Anderson(1) Quite possibly, the sneakiest scheme of the devil is how he can keep us unaware of sin. Satan knows that if we’re left unaware of certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Class: Healing Damaged Emotions Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 3, 2022
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    The healing of damaged emotions is connected to the soul and spirit of a person. Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life.

    Pursue Class: Topic: Healing Damaged Emotions PP#1: Pursue Kingdom Ministry PP#2: Summary of Ken Fish and Putty’s Integrated model of healing: See chart! PP#3: Resources for this message! PP#4: My Story of having damaged emotions and how God healed me! (It was a process) PP#5: Class: Pursue – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing By The Rules Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013
     | 7,506 views

    the topic of spiritual disciplines doesn't excite many people. Yet if you've ever been worn out, ready to quit, they might just be for you.

    “Connected: Playing by the Rules” Is. 30:15-22; Daniel 6:1-16; Matt. 11:28-30 If I had told you last Sunday that this morning we would focus on spiritual disciplines, I doubt I would have seen many of you doing cartwheels or standing and applauding. The concept just doesn’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Out Of Debt For Good Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 13, 2005
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     | 10,197 views

    All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment.

    MAIN IDEAS: All people can be freed from the disease of materialism by replacing love of money with Godly contentment. 1. The average American is addicted to spending. Did You Know… • BusinessWeek says that total household debt in the US was more than 100% of our disposable annual income ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2007
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     | 9,312 views

    We must see Jesus and hear His voice in the midst of the storms of life. He will enable us to stay above the challenges if we stay focused on Him, all the way.

    Jesus reached out His hand and grabbed Peter, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (14:31) • This line is a revelation - if Peter had not doubted, he would have been walking still. • If he had not allowed the wind to distract him, he could have reached Jesus, still afloat. According to Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Better Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2018
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     | 10,246 views

    If you truly want to become a better person, don’t depend on the law; depend on Christ, your powerful and perfect High Priest.

    In his recent book Soul Keeping, John Ortberg talks about being with friends at an open-air street fair when they spotted a mechanical bull that tries to buck people off. They guy operating the bull said, “Watching it isn't nearly as fun as riding.” So John told the bull operator that he wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Dead Dog Image

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 27, 2022
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     | 3,355 views

    A dead dog is a very unpleasant image to think about. But, if any of us live in fear on a daily basis, the dead dog we see is ourselves. Mephibosheth had an encounter with fear; and thereafter, looked upon himself as a dead dog.

    Back when I was in college, a friend and I used to go cave exploring as often as possible. Sometimes we went caving about twice a week. One evening we followed a lead for a new cave that we heard about, one that was in the top of a ridge and was supposed to be really huge. When someone tells you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 13, 2007
     | 6,476 views

    The apostle Paul descirebes love as the key to spiritual maturity.

    “The Secret to Spiritual Maturity” March 11, 2007 Intro: Many Christians have a goal of being “mature” believers. We have to ask ourselves, “What defines spiritual maturity?” Is it scripture memory, daily devotionals, volunteering at church or is it actually going on the middle school retreat? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Storms In Life Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 5, 2009
     | 6,941 views

    You will face storms in life. In these storms there is a Promised Destination, a Plight of Desperation and a Powerful Demonstration.

    Mark 4:35-41 Facing the Storms in Life On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 4:35-36 And a great windstorm arose, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "rooted To Rise: Flourishing In The Christian Life" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Feb 1, 2025
     | 398 views

    Flourishing as a Christian is not merely about survival but embracing a life that thrives and bears fruit in every aspect.

    Title: "Rooted to Rise: Flourishing in the Christian Life" Text: Psalm 92:12-14 "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Deepening Depravity Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 2, 2008
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     | 3,187 views

    This sermon looks at the DEEPENING DEPRAVITY found in the human heart and in the world, and asks do we have any excuse? How will God react?

    “Rom 18 – 32. “The heart of the problem” Nothing keeps a person away from Christ more than the unwillingness to see their need and to admit to it: As Jesus put it, “Its not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.” By this statement he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience The Spirit In Work Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,106 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities.

    Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational