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  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Weak Paradox

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2022
     | 1,065 views

    Jesus appeared weak but was strong.

    A Weak Paradox 2 Corinthians 13:4 1. Definition of Paradox: a. A statement that seems to contradict itself but may nonetheless be true. b. “A paradox is the truth standing on her head to get attention.” 2. Jesus is all about Paradox because so much of what Jesus teaches is just foolish according ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,925 views

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame.

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, the Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES Paul wrote, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice." (Rom. 12:15-18) When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walk Worthy Of The Call

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,938 views

    This is a short message I shared with local pastors about our calling.

    Walk Worthy of the Call Intro: Thank you for the opportunity share with you today. It is humbling to speak to pastors. During my childhood and teenage years I learned love pastors, missionaries, and evangelist. Growing up in a pastors home had its pros and cons. One of my favorite things as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith In Action

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,720 views

    faith shown by works

    "Faith in Action" Matthew 25:31-40 3/16/97 Intro: Have you ever had anyone give you advice about applying for a job. Often what you put down on the resume is not nearly as important as how it is put down. Most professionals look for a professional looking resume. If you get an interview, often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On A Donkey, You Must Be Kidding!!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    Reflections on the Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem

    Brinton/Thornage 13-04-03-02 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” John 12:12-19 Often there’s more to a story than meets the human eye. And our gospel reading in Jn 12 is no exception The story is known as Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. To the Jewish readers ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Doubting Who Jesus Is Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 12, 2011
     | 5,856 views

    God understands our doubts but we must learn how to handle them and remain in Christ!

    Is it wrong to ever wonder and have questions like, “Is there really a God? Is this Jesus stuff real? Is Jesus really coming back to earth for me?” We will read today in our passage John the Baptist asking Jesus, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" How did Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Missing The Big Story

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,850 views

    Over Christmas we often preachg on the stable in Bethlehem, the Shpeherds who foudn Jesus and the Wise Men who followed the Star - but what about those who missed the birth of Christ? And are we in danger of doing the same?

    Missing the Big Story On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight in an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home WE HAVE FLOWN FOR 59 SECONDS - WE WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Real Change

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,562 views

    Relationship with Jesus leads to real change, as it did for Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10)

    There are a lot of places the preacher can go with this text, and I suspect many of the hearers and readers will have been exposed to most of them. One of the traditional, and absolutely valid and true, expositions includes Jesus’ choice to minister to those who were outsiders. Tax ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Unwrapping Jesus

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 27, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    A Christmas Eve message talking about our need of unwrapping the wonderful gift of God's Son, Jesus Christ.

    Unwrapping Jesus It’s only a couple of hours before Christmas, and besides all the hustle and bustle that surrounds this time, despite the rude drivers on the road and the harried sales clerks, most everyone enjoys this time of year, especially the preparations and decorations. We enjoy this time ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When You Reach The End Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,517 views

    Exile is imminent because of the judgment of God. What does the final chapter before that teach us?

    CYCLES AND CRASHES: This era of Israeli history comes to a final descent. - 2 Chronicles 36:1-14. - Let’s talk for a moment about cycles vs crashes. Cycles are those ups and downs that are part of everyday life. They are what we expect. Things are a little better then they’re a little worse but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Look Just Like ...

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Apr 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,790 views

    The church that Ann and I attend brings us joy and peace – and, sometimes amusement. Like is true with many of you, we sit in the same pew almost every Sunday. We are surrounded by wonderful, friendly people who share our faith.

    Friends in Christ, The church that Ann and I attend brings us joy and peace – and, sometimes amusement. Like is true with many of you, we sit in the same pew almost every Sunday. We are surrounded by wonderful, friendly people who share our faith. In the pew in front of us in a family of five – ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Shepherds And Sheep Interrupted Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
     | 4,681 views

    This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ.. IN this sermon we see when God wanted to announce the birth of His son, he went to the lowest of the low, reminding us that Go

    Shepherds and Sheep Interrupted Luke 2:8-20 In this series, we’ve been looking at the Scriptures about the birth of Jesus which we don’t get to very often. The first three have been the stories after the birth of Christ but today we come to our first story before the birth of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009
     | 4,668 views

    G-R-A-C-E God’s riches at Christ’s expense. You cannot earn your way to Salvation, only by receiving Christ as Savior.

    I recently read about a pastor in Arkansas who lost his wife. She died as a result of a terminal disease. She had been struggling with that disease for the two years prior to her death. They finally came to a place about three months before she died where conventional medicine told them that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Gift Of Christmas

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    The gift of Christ at Christmas is powerful, personal, and life-changing.

    For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Kids in particular become enthralled in the process of receiving gifts. And kid’s tear open gifts without any hesitation. “You never hear kids say, O no, you shouldn’t have. And yet the great gift of Christmas seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational