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  • David Smith avatar

    John 12:1-8 (The Erotic & The Domestic)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,502 views

    It doesn’t take long at this dinner party before the chaos breaks out, this time through the surprising appearance of Mary, pouring a ludicrously expensive jar of perfume.

    We’re turning to John’s Gospel today, which, quite frankly, is a little unnerving for me, as I find John’s Gospel more difficult to deal with than the other three John retells the story of Jesus in such a way that things are rarely as they appear to be. Jesus speaks of being born ’from above’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #2: ‘by The Way Of The Cross' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,590 views

    A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon the free gift of God, more precious and valuable than any other: the redeeming, atoning, justifying act of Jesus.

    Mark 8:27-38 and Romans 3:21-26 ’Journeying with Jesus through Lent #2: ‘By the Way of the Cross’’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Those of us who like to watch quiz shows on TV may remember a show (in the UK running from 1965-88) from some years ago called ‘Call my Bluff’ (only running in the US from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Playing The Game Of Your Life

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,249 views

    We had a Softball Sunday, an evangelistic outreach to our softball players and the community. How we must touch each base before we get to go home.

    Playing the Game of your Life “Softball Sunday” August 29, 2004 Pastor Glenn Newton This morning I want us to read a familiar verse as our Text, the verse may be familiar to you, but the message never gets old, the news is always good, and the offer doesn’t expire until you do…. Look at John ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Christ: Our Divine Teacher, Part 2

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 4, 2022
     | 1,424 views

    Nicodemus had been confronted with the fact that his religious zeal will not make him righteous before God. It is only by being "born again" through the work of Jesus Christ for the remission of our sins that we are forgiven and restored to a true relationship with God.

    The mark of a true learner is his or her willingness to be corrected of an erroneous belief or idea that would tend to deter them from seeking the truth about a subject of interest or topic of discussion. They are not so immovable in their thinking to where they refuse to consider anything else ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Call To Repentance-Love In Disguise

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    Pentecost 7: The condition of humanity is depravity - unrighteousness before God. Even though this is grievous to God, He nevertheless calls us to repentance through his Word and the Cross.

    Yesterday Sofi and I watched an old Joan Crawford movie on TV. The movie was named Mildred Pierce. It tells the story of a woman who wanted to give her two girls everything that she never had. And so she worked her fingers to the bone to make extra money so that she could afford a piano and singing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rainbow

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,899 views

    The "rainbow" is God’s symbol of peace to mankind. In this sermon, the rainbow is shown to sometimes appear AFTER a storm, sometimes DURING a storm, and sometimes BEFORE a storm.

    “The Rainbow” Genesis 9:9-14 I. The Rainbow Appeared to Noah AFTER the Storm (Gen. 9:9-14) A. Read Genesis 9:9-14 B. The Life of Noah –  Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord (Gen. 6:8)  God commanded Noah to build an ark for the saving of his house  Noah obeyed God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hand It Over

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013
     | 5,424 views

    Let us not wait until we are blitzed to turn to God, before the flood ravages us, can we hand over our lives to God please?

    Hand it over! Ruth 1:16”But Ruth said: " Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God.” ‘Ouch be careful’, ‘not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Naaman

    Contributed by Donald Curtis on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 37,808 views

    Naaman had it all, BUT he was in need. That is exactly where everyone one of us stand before God if we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

    During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say that, "He was the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had repeatedly told him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Run Turkey Run

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,153 views

    Our rush to commercialize Christmas, even before Thanksgiving, shows that we have become unthankful for what we have, and greedy for more. Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving.

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like it… I like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cry Of My Heart, Part One: Genuine Series

    Contributed by Shane Sullivan on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,393 views

    This sermon introduces the series, "The Cry of My Heart," in which we invite the Psalms to teach us that genuine worship is honest before God and each other.

    Series on Psalms: Cry of My Heart: Finding Our Voice in the Psalms A word on the Old Testament We have been in the NT so far Both are important, both tell us about God A word on regular Bible reading & meditation It will change your life Let our Sunday mornings prompt and guide your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desiring God To Turn Around

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,571 views

    This word will be just right before or right after Nov. 4, elections. As we take God at His word and humble ourselves and desire breakthrough He comes!

    Wanting God to Turn-Around Text: II Chronicles 7:14 If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. As God realizes the big stipulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Feed My Sheep” (7 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,517 views

    A lady placed a raw oyster before a man and told him she would bet him five dollars he could not swallow it and keep it down.

    He said, "I bet you I can!” He tilted his head back and placed the raw oyster on his tongue and let it slide down. He said, “Now give me the five dollars.” This lady was DETERMINED that she was going to get her money back plus more. She said, "I'll bet you ten dollars you cannot keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk Worthy Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
     | 7,153 views

    This has massive implications for our Christian life and ministry. Far too often we try to walk before we learn how to sit.

    Walk Worthy Ephesians 4:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-12-20 What’s Your Name? Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military generals who ever lived. One night when he couldn’t sleep, he got up and wandered around the encampment. He came upon a soldier who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Revival

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,497 views

    Preached the weekend before our annual revival, this three-point expository sermon explores the real meaning of revival, focusing on the Word of God, the Worship of God and the Work of God.

    Experiencing Revival Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/23/14 Recently, Ashley and I watched the movie “Princess Bride” for the first time with our kids. It’s a classic fairy-tale movie filled with romance and swashbuckling adventure. In one pivotal scene, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Is Faith?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 2, 2010
     | 3,633 views

    Faith in God is not a leap into the dark. Faith in God produces a light that we never saw before.The same God who spoke the stars into existence spoke promises in the Bible.

    Purpose: To show that faith is real. Aim: I want the listener to see the reality that real faith produces. INTRODUCTION: Faith seems to be a mysterious and illusive thing. Many of us tend to think that faith is a feeling that everything is going to be alright, sometimes we call it hope. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible