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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Jesus Washing The Disciples Feet Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 16, 2023
     | 4,133 views

    The disciples were expecting Jesus to be an earthly king who would destroy his enemies and rule in the tradition of King David. But what did Jesus do? He took a towel and a wash basin and started washing the feet of the disciples.

    Jesus Washing the Disciples Feet. John 13:1-17 We have in this passage the account of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples the night before he was crucified. John is the only gospel writer that records this foot washing. As you read the life of Christ in the Gospels, you cannot help but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up Goes The Moisture, Down Comes The Rain

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2021
     | 4,680 views

    The Holy Spirit, and revival, have similarities to the processes of rainfall. Just as moisture must evaporate up before rain, so prayers & praise must go up. When heaven reaches the saturation point, you can expect rain!

    UP GOES THE MOISTURE, DOWN COMES THE RAIN Job 36:27-28; 1 Kgs. 18:43-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHOPPER OF A LIE 1. A young boy came home from his first day of school and confessed to his father that he told a lie. The father asked why he did it. 2. The boy said, "Well, dad, when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grace-Givers

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    We have been given grace by God. But now what? Did you know He expects us to pass that grace onto others? Learn how to be a better grace-giver.

    INTRODUCTION Al Masters lives in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. He is married and he had a little boy and a small business. He considered himself very blessed. And then, just before Christmas, quite some years ago, his little boy was killed by a 15 year old driving without a license. Al Masters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consequences Of Disobedience

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 36,947 views

    Based on Saul’s partial obedience in destroying the Amalekites we look at the causes and consequences of disobedience in our own lives. God expects total obedience. Partial obedience is equivalent to disobedience.

    Introduction: The first King of Israel faced disastrous consequences because he failed to obey God. The hardening of his heart and his casual attitude to the sin of partial obedience caused him to be rejected as King. He lost his kingdom and eventually lost his life. As we analyze the reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    While You're Waiting

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    Beyond salvation, we must be serving. Christians don’t know when He will return, but we know WHAT He expects! We know what to BE, and what to DO.....

    A newspaper (Houston Chronicle, 11/3/92, p.11a), printed an article some years ago about the church known as Mission for the Coming Days. That “church” disbanded on Nov 2, 1992. The pastor had been put in jail...(for a very good reason)! It seems that his central message was the return of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Whose Fruit Is It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 30,029 views

    Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

    OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Harold Orndorff avatar

    Mixing Politics And Religion

    Contributed by Harold Orndorff on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,648 views

    Election sermons were common, even expected, in early America. This is a 21st century election sermon. Here we explore, not party politics, but principles of politics from the word of God.

    Mixing Politics and Religion Politics is the process by which we establish government. The word "politics" is derived from two words. The first, "poly", is a Latin word meaning many. The second, "tics", describes blood-sucking creatures. I’m kidding, of course, but - In my many years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,416 views

     Whereas the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek words in the New Testament always speak of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result.

    THE GOD OF HOPE INTRO ----- ILLUSTRATION - "I had something to look forward to." The story is told of a muti-millionaire businessman who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in a poor downtrodden township. This was an area where most of the students would not finish formal schooling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Is Jesus To You? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    We all have expectations of who Jesus is and what He is about. Are yours correct? Jesus’ family, friends, and even His enemies had misconceptions about His real purpose.

    What is Jesus to you? It’s an honest question. A recent online poll found that 37% said Jesus may or may not have even existed and that there is no way to know for sure, 23% said that the gospels are a bunch of fictional tales, 16% say that he may have existed but so many myths have grown up around ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Emmanuel Factor: Healing And Miracle Service Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 13,394 views

    The Christmas Story is about the Emmanuel Factor – the presence of Jesus – Heaven Invading Earth. And because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever, we can expect miracles in our lives today!

    THE EMMANUEL FACTOR: WHEN HEAVEN INVADES EARTH HEALING AND MIRACLE SERVICE OPENING TEXT: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us.” (Matthew 1:23). THE BIG IDEA: The Christmas Story is about ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Thanking Hard

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 27, 2013
     | 3,140 views

    Sometimes it does not make sense to be thankful. But it is always the will of God. If we can thank God in the hard times, and keep a right attitude, He will reward us with blessings that we never expected.

    Thanking Hard Mark 6:34-44----Central Text Hard times---the disciples treasury only had 200 pennies (possibly the value of $32 in today's economy) and only one boy out of 20,000 people had any food on their person. It would have been a miracle to have bought food for 20,000 people for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Disillusioned Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,430 views

    It's easy to be disillusioned about God when he doesn't do what we expect but in reality we are disillusioned about ourselves and don't really know God.

    Have you ever been disillusioned? What does it mean? To open someone’s eyes; to shatter someone’s illusions; to pop or break someone’s bubble and to prick or put a pin in someone’s balloon. This expression refers to the fragile nature of both soap bubbles and human ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Payday" Is On The Way!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,325 views

    He wants you to know it,He wants you to expect it, He wants you to experience it, He wants you to walk in it consistently.. Day in day out

    Payday Is On The Way! So much to remember, So easy to forget, So much to enjoy!! We talk about the favor of God quite often, because we want you to remind you of how available it is... We talk about the favor of God quite often, because it's easy to forget all that it can do and accomplish in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harold Laubach Jr avatar

    What To Do, After Easter

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,621 views

    Sermon on Following up with our life, after Easter is over. Acts 2 gives us the road map on what to do and when to expect those signs and miracles from God.

    Here we are, two weeks after Easter, the crucifixion is over, the resurrection is over, sort of. At least all the celebration is over, too bad for that. We have studied about the Road to Emmaus and the two men who met Christ there. Those two men that were quiet, and heartbroken and thought that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Danny Janes avatar

    The Christmas Ex-Perience

    Contributed by Danny Janes on Dec 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,816 views

    "Merry Xmas!" Whenever you try to take "Christ" out of "Christmas" -- all you have left are "Xs". Excesses, Exhaustion, and Exchanges. But we were made for Expectation, Exaltation, and Examination.

    THE CHRISTMAS X-PERIENCE Text: John 1:1-14 (Suggested opening video: Christmas With A Capital C) There are many beautiful traditions and practices that have come to be associated with Christmas. And many of them aren’t what you would call “Christian traditions or practices” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan