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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Mary Worshipped

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2017
     | 7,953 views

    When we read of Mary the sister of Lazarus anointing Jesus with that alabaster jar of nard we often focus on who she was, the worth of the perfume, what the disciples said, etc. But we often overlook what Mary was actually doing.

    Matthew 26:6-16 (Please open your Bibles so that you can follow along) Two weeks ago we have took a look at Jesus clearing the temple of the livestock marketplace and currency exchange bank that had been set up in the temple in order to profit from the sacrifices and offerings which would be given ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Permanent Home Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017
     | 4,715 views

    Grow to be like Jesus

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOSHUA 18:1-3 1. Put first things first, build your church before building your house. a. Attendance. b. Tithe. c. Service. “Israel . . . set up” (v. 1). d. The word “build” means look after God’s place and needs. 2. The home of the Ark of the Covenant (God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Mere Men-2--Sec. 1, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 3,854 views

    2 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-II—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... We discovered previously that No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Could Paul Be The ‘world’s Biggest Sinner’ When He Was So Religious? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2014
     | 4,265 views

    A look at how the greatest evil is often wears religious clothes and how we can avoid having that happen in our lives.

    A QUESTION: How could Paul be the “world’s biggest sinner” when he was so religious? - 1 Timothy 1:15. - This passage is interesting and sets up an obvious question: if Paul was so religious and so focused on pleasing God, how could he have been the world’s biggest sinner? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Elijah Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2014
     | 4,545 views

    The substitution of John for Elijah teaches us much about God’s ways and his dealings with mankind.

    The Elijah Factor (Mark 9:9-13, Malachi 4:5-6) 1. The world has been going through a chaotic time. Islamic terrorists have been cruelly killing anyone unlike them. 2. Scotland almost voted for independence but decided to stay with the UK. 3. Vladamir Putin talks about starting World War III; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
     | 1,143 views

    God's infinity; our limitation

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harvest Ii Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
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     | 4,731 views

    One must plant seed to reap a crop.

    • John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. • Never did Jesus encourage his followers or even those who were considering becoming his followers to wait until tomorrow. o He was gripped with the urgency of the hour and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salty Christians Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 7, 2012
     | 6,247 views

    What influences you and what kind of influence are you on others? In the final portion of Mark Chapter 9, Jesus describes a common substance: salt. It is either salty or flavorless. When it comes to you affect on your environment are you salt or unsalt?

    Leading up to this portion of Mark 9, Jesus has taken a young child and put them into his arms. Somehow I picture him placing the child in front of Him and wrapping his arms around their front. The disciples can see both the child and the Messiah standing together. That stance of loving protection ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Immense Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
     | 9,140 views

    OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING HOSEA CHAPTERS 10 AND 11. WE HAVE EXAMINED WHAT THE WORD OF GOD HAS TO SAY REGARDING THE ISSUES OF HARDHEARTEDNESS AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY IN THESE TWO CHAPTERS. ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT THE BIBLE IS TH

    THE IMMENSE LOVE OF GOD Hosea 11:1-9 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Birds Of A Feather

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,027 views

    Warning on mixing with non Christians!

    1 Thessalonians 5:22 says "Abstain from all appearance of evil" The title of this sermon is taken from a worldly proverb which seems to have been in use since at least the 16th century, having appeared in poetry from that period. The proverb goes: "Birds of a feather flock together" the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Up My Liberty?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,468 views

    You mean it is not all about me?

    Rom 15: 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Grace Is For Everyone

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 10, 2016
     | 5,877 views

    No one deserves or earns salvation. It is all about God and His grace. Jesus did everything right so we could be made right. In spite of our sins, he continues to reach out to us. He continually promises to heal and help those who come to him.

    On the museum wall of the concentration camp at Dachau is a large and moving photograph of a mother and her little girl standing in line for the gas chamber. The child, who is walking in front of her mother, does not know where she's going. The mother, following behind, looks knowingly but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Crown Of Righteousness

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 23, 2013
     | 9,136 views

    To show that the crown of righteousness is reserved for us awarded by the LORD, to those who have loved Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have the crown? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the crown of righteousness is reserved for us awarded by the LORD, to those who have loved Him. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:8 (New International Version) Now there is in store for me the crown of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Kelly avatar

    How To Overcome Stumbling Blocks

    Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,135 views

    This is a sermon that will help us to look at circumstances in a new light.

    Today is Mission Sunday. There are many different preaching styles. One of my favorite styles is to ask a question and then answer the question through the sermon. Jesus used this style in his ministry. Usually Jesus did this when the Jewish leaders were trying to trap Him. He would answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Social Creatures And A Social God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2013
     | 12,004 views

    Human beings are social beings, as is God; therefore, we must learn both how society works and how we can honor God living among others.

    Social Creatures and A Social God (Proverbs 21:12-15) 1. We have descriptions for everyone. We are outgoing or introverted, type A or type B, gracious or controlling, wise or foolish, young or old, open minded or closed minded. 2. Did you hear about the dyslexic, agnostic, insomniac? He stayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible