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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When Christians Try To Predict The Future Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2024
     | 720 views

    The ancient phrase "examine the liver" tells of a Babylonian way to try to predict the future. We can shake our head at that, but there's a way we do the same thing today.

    “EXAMINE THE LIVER”: This was an ancient Babylonian process to try to discern the future. - Ezekiel 21:21. - I’m quite confident that I’ve never heard a sermon on this obscure phrase in this obscure corner of the Bible, but I think it’s interesting and sets up an important point about prophecy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship And Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
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     | 839 views

    This sermon explores how the early church's commitment to passionate prayer, purposeful worship, and persistent fellowship can guide and inspire our faith community today.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together, bound by our shared love for the Lord, and today, we find ourselves on familiar ground. We are returning to the book of Acts, to a passage that vividly paints the picture of an early church that was vibrant, ...read more

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    Faces In The Crowd

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,078 views

    We know the story of the crucifixion very well. Different look at the story from the faces of people from Jesus’ perspective.

    Faces In The Crowd Matt 27:32-44 We are at an important juncture today. We are starting into the NEW TESTAMENT as we continue our survey of the Bible. I want us to look at a very familiar story found in all four of the gospels, the death of Jesus. However, I want to look at it from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faithful Woman

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,251 views

    A sermon using the story of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine as the major illustration to communicate the story of the Syrophonecian-Canaanite woman.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three-In-One who gives us salvation, despite who we truly are. Dear Brother and sisters in Christ. When have you been persistent? Have you ever been persistent, with God? There is a very old old story about a woman, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mt. Everest & The Ethics Of Compassion

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    True stories of Mt. Everest climbers abandoned to die and the Good Samaritan story. Re-thinking compassion, outreach and evangelism.

    I. MOUNT EVEREST CLIMBER ABANDONED & LEFT TO DIE REUTERS NEWS (May 25, 2006) Mount Everest pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary said Wednesday he was shocked that dozens of climbers left a British mountaineer to die during their own attempts on the world’s tallest peak. David Sharp, 34, died ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What God Can Do With Nothing

    Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,315 views

    A different look at the story of creation...reflecting on how the creation story mirrors how God operates in our lives today.

    If we were to all truly evaluate ourselves, check our credentials and sum up our value and true worth and then from that subtract God from the equation the truth of the matter is we would come up with NOTHING We would be left with something that is void, empty, formless, and without light. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Samaritan. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 7, 2012
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     | 4,143 views

    Everyone in this story remains nameless ,why because at one time or another we have been each person in this story!

    Luke l0:25-37-And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,181 views

    Part three of this series focuses on the story of the Good Samaritan and the lawyer's reaction to the story that Jesus told in response to his question.

    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 In September I stood before you and shared with you part two of my series titled “An Elitist Mentality.” This morning I want to conclude this series by showing you an extremely clear example of how this mentality can show up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reality Of Heaven & Hell

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 20, 2021
     | 4,968 views

    Looks at the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. In this story we get a glimpse into what God says about heaven and hell.

    Title: The Reality of Heaven & Hell Theme: The contrast between heaven and hell. Text: Luke 16:19 - 31 Prayer Scripture Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Call On God For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 28, 2023
     | 1,218 views

    The story of Jeroboam and Rehoboam teaches us the importance of wisdom, and we can draw many applicable conclusions from their stories.

    Note: This sermon is by Daniel Kirkendall, our Associate Minister. Call on God for Wisdom 1 Kings 12:1-29 In this text we see the division of the kingdom of Israel following the death of Solomon, and the events that led to the division. Jeroboam became the first king of the northern kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Zeal And Jealousy And Envy--O My!

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022
     | 1,255 views

    We learn from this story a lot about jealousy. It can be confused with righteous behavior, as in this story. It is essentially self-centered.

    Saturday 4th Week of Easter Jealousy. Envy. These are two attitudes that literally can tear a community apart–a church, a political body, a family. We can learn a great deal about these sins from the Scripture. Here we see two results of the preaching and healing done by Paul and Barnabas on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Generosity #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019
     | 2,620 views

    Generosity is commitment to the Lord that represents your oath. It’s a heart issue, a trust issue, a love issue, a faith issue and a power issue.

    It’s the story of God’s generosity as shared throughout the Bible. We have been calling this story 247365. A story of different types of generosity told through the widow’s mite (who gave out of her poverty), Zaccheaus (who gave all he and so called him “all in”) and today, we will talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Burials Of Amad Lahem Lazarus

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008
     | 3,190 views

    This is a story based on the death and reviving of Lazarus using selected scriptures

    Three Burials of Amad Lahem Lazarus Selected Scriptures This morning I want to tell you a story. While this story is partially based on actual events, some of it is what we call “poetic license”. This means I can say this is based on a true story and then make almost the whole thing up. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study In Contrasts And Comparisons Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,439 views

    In the stories of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood, we see several differences and similarities.

    A STUDY IN CONTRASTS AND COMPARISONS Text: Mark 5:21 – 43 Introduction:  This scripture is part of a larger narrative from 4:35 – 5:43 o 4:35 – 41 Jesus displays His power over danger o 5:1 – 20 Jesus displays His power over demons o 5:21 – 34 Jesus displays His power over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Not To Respond To God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,292 views

    Be careful when you read the story of Jonah that you are not distracted by the big fish, the big city, or the popular prophet. The story ks about the God who is bigger and above yet completely involved in the story of grace.

    Intro: Top 10 THINGS TO DO INSIDE A BIG FISH 10) “Can you hear me now?” 9) Pray the fish is ….. bulemic 8) Bonfire and a fish fry! 7) Open a sushi bar 6) “Consider it pure joy” 5) Floss . . . the whale 4) Finally get motivated to read Moby Dick 3) Listen to tapes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist