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    The Unseen Devotion SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 965 views

    Jesus Anointed by a notorious Woman before HIS burial

    Today, I want to share with you a powerful incident recorded in the Bible about Jesus being anointed by a notorious woman just before His crucifixion. This event is mentioned in two different scriptures, one in a brief manner and the other in more detail. Both accounts hold significant meaning, and ...read more

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    He Is Risen!" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 18, 2022
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    Based on Mark 16:1-8 - This Easter sermon encourages listeners to know that the resurrection changes everything.

    “HE IS RISEN!” Mark 16:1-8 FBCF – 4/17/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – There are a lot of things that disrupt our lives, & certainly death is at the top of the list. Not going to dwell too much on this topic b/c of the emotions that it brings or getting too morbid on Easter Sunday. But there’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking For Directions Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,017 views

    The Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, can direct our life as clearly as a GSP system, if we will listen.

    Asking for Directions March 11, 2007 “Directed by the Holy Spirit” This last Tuesday, Tim Birkeland, Roy Jameson, and I went to visit with Jim Griffin, a church consultant in Columbus. As we were driving up Tim used his GPS locater and mapping program. I was amazed at how it not only tracked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Judah Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 23, 2023
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    Judah had plenty of time to change course and repent, but like Israel, they too, refused to listen.

    March 25, 2023 After an additional 15 years, Hezekiah died and Manasseh, his 12-year-old son, became king. Manasseh – Reigned 55 years (697-643 BC) = EVIL • 2 Chronicles 33:9 - Manasseh led Judah and the people of Jerusalem astray, so that they did more evil than the nations the LORD had ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Ezekiel Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 19, 2021
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     | 5,160 views

    He was called to be a WATCHMAN for Israel. To blow the trumpet of warning to a people who did not want to listen

    July 17, 2021 Ezekiel was: • A priest and a contemporary of Jeremiah and Daniel. • A part of the 2nd deportation in 597 BC Ezekiel was in exile when God called him to ministry. But what was the point? There had been 2 deportations already and much of Judah lay in ruins. What more could ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Preparing For The Next Leader

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2023
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    This message emphasizes the importance of listening for Gods' leading when preparing to change leadership roles.

    Last week we began by talking about mentoring and how we affect other people's lives. We saw how Jethro impacted Moses’ life in his ministry. Moses’ ministry changed in his methods and I'm sure that he was grateful for Jethro's advice. People impact our lives sometimes more than we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Discontent

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020
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    We will continue our series from the book of Acts and our text for this morning is Acts 17:16-34. In the beginning of this chapter, Paul was in Thessalonica. He visited the synagogues to dialogue with the Jews there.

    Good morning church! What a privilege to come together as a body of Christ to study His word. Let us begin our time with the word of prayer. Prayer: We will continue our series from the book of Acts and our text for this morning is Acts 17:16-34. In the beginning of this chapter, Paul was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To God

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
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     | 8,569 views

    When God is talking are you listening? Are you ready to follow? What holds you back?

    Responding to God’s Voice Because the kids are with us this morning…Let me see how you do with this superhero quiz. Q: Why do the Hulk’s tulips look so healthy? A: Because he has a green thumb. Q: Why won’t Captain America use the metric system? A: He refuses to support a foreign ruler. Q: Why was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (5 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
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    Many times it is best to show the GOOD before we show the BAD. At other times, it is best to show the BAD before we show the GOOD.

    Illus: This is exactly what a young lady in college did when she was having problems with her grades and finances. She dreaded having to inform her parents of her situation, so she composed this letter: “Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know of my plans. I've ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foolish Verse Wise Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,778 views

    The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!”

    Practical Proverbs Opening Illustration: A Riddle: Who am I? What is more valuable than gold or silver? What has the power to make our life fulfilling? What can assist us to achieve our God given destinies? What insight can make me financially fit? What force is able to restore and maintain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Need For Spiritual Change

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,106 views

    When we listen to and obey our Lord Jesus we are received into a new spiritual family.

    THE NEED FOR SPIRITUAL CHANGE. Matthew 12:22-50. The spiritual blindness of the people opposed to Jesus is demonstrated in their reaction to His good works. Their refusal to hear His message is echoed in their speaking out against Him. A demon-possessed man, who was physically both blind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,020 views

    This sermon looks at how following Jesus is a life long committment of listening to Jesus and reflecting HIS light.

    Imagine being like those fishermen. Sitting at work, in a place that is familiar to you a place you are comfortable with, even if things were occasionally a bit difficult, then all of a sudden some character comes up to you and says "Hey come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prophets In Our Lives

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2024
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    A true friend might try to tell me the truth, but I reject his words or her suggestions. Our friend is acting prophetically toward us. That is an act of love, real love.

    Fourteenth Sunday in Course 2024 “Heed or resist, you rebels, you will know a prophet has been among you!” Today’s words from Ezekiel were not just for the Jewish leaders who had abandoned true worship of the One God, the Lord, for the obscene worship ceremonies centered around Baal and Astarte. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Promises Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,395 views

    The wisdom of God contains promises for living life to its fullest if we will but listen and follow in obedience.

    The Promises of Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-22 We live in a day when popular opinion says that “promises are made to be broken.” We continue to make promises, but they are broken every day. The reason that this has come about is because we are fallible human beings, sin has corrupted us at our core, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How A Ministry Is Multiplied

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    How a Ministry is Multiplied - Acts 18:1-28

    Paul at Corinth and After: Acts 18:1-28 1. Corinth was the political and commercial center of Greece as opposed to Athens, the intellectual capital. Perhaps, it would be like going from Oxford to London. It has a terrible reputation for immorality, wickedness and idolatry. Corinth had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational