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  • Sajayan Chacko avatar

    Looking Back And Moving Forward

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024
     | 2,965 views

    A human being lives in all three tenses-the Past, the Present and the Future.

    LOOKING BACK AND MOVING FORWARD “O Lord… all that we have done, you have done for us” “Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will tell you. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Jesus Looked Like

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 4, 2024
     | 718 views

    what does Jesus look like? The story of Mandylion meaning Towel. Jesus looks like compassion, love, understanding, and good.

    John 2:13-22 “What Jesus looked like” 1. Description of Jesus: The Letter of Lentulus (/'l?ntj?l?s/) is an epistle of mysterious origin that was first widely published in Italy in the fifteenth century. It purports to be written by a Roman official, and gives a physical and personal description of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Look At The Book - Introduction To Proverbs

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2023
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    'A Look At The Book - Introduction to Proverbs' - Selected Scriptures from Proverbs - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Name (chapter 1 verse 1). (2). Authors (chapter 1 verse 1). (3). Content: (3a). Subjects & Statements. (3b). People & Problems. (3c). Counselling and Correction. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Here are some popular English proverbs. • Can you complete them? • ‘Actions speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When The Well Is Looking For Water

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024
     | 4,200 views

    When the well is looking for water

    In word one there is a request (Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.)   In word two he gives a promise to a thief (To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.)   In word three he gives an order he said (Woman, behold, thy son! And then he said to the disciple Behold, thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Look Just Like ...

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Apr 6, 2024
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     | 1,827 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

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    Looking At The Church Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025
     | 194 views

    Jesus: "I will build My church."

    A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Things Look Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025
     | 1,297 views

    We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

    DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For Signs Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025
     | 254 views

    Jesus' miracles were signs that pointed to His deity.

    A. WHY THERE WILL BE SIGNS 1. Definition: A sign points primarily to the supernatural activity of God sending a message to people. “Communication between the visible and invisible world.” ISBE 2. There have always been signs. a. The rainbow, a sign that the earth won’t be flooded again. b. Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look Unto Jesus And Live

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 4, 2025
     | 852 views

    This message calls believers to fix their eyes on Jesus as the source of salvation, strength, direction, and eternal life, regardless of life’s distractions and challenges.

    LOOK UNTO JESUS AND LIVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:2, Numbers 21:8-9 Key Verse: “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Look At The Book (Overview Of Jonah)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 7, 2025
     | 431 views

    A look at the book (Overview of Jonah) - Jonah chapter 1 verses 1-3 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Jonah An Overview SERMON OUTLINE: KEY POINTS: (1). Fact or Fiction? (2). Unique or Unremarkable? (3). A Fish or Forgiveness? (4). Dead or Alive? OUTLINE: Chapter 1: Jonah runs from God. Chapter 2: Jonah runs to God. Chapter 3: Jonah is now running with God. Chapter 4: Jonah runs against ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When The Tree Looks Dead

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Nov 24, 2025
     | 769 views

    This is the first sermon in an Advent sermon Series, "The Gospel According to Isaiah."

    Introduction: When the Tree Looks Dead The first Sunday of December reminds us that we are entering the Advent season. This is the time when we prepare our hearts to remember the Lord’s first coming and to look forward to His return. Isaiah begins this journey in an unexpected place. He does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are The People Still Looking For Jesus?

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Oct 12, 2024
     | 926 views

    This sermon explores the question if the people are still looking for Jesus.

    Scripture Reading: John 6:24-26 "So when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor His disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. When they found Him on the other side of the sea, they said to Him, 'Rabbi, when did You get here?' Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking At The Church Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 147 views

    The imperative is to get people to follow Jesus.

    A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love That Looks Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025
     | 397 views

    Love that looks like Jesus acts first, sacrifices deeply, and never gives up — it is the antidote to a world filled with hate.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper - Shortened Music Lyric Video - Less Like Me by Zach Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawc0emHq8c The last two weeks, we have been walking through a short series called Less Like Me: More Like Jesus, inspired by Zach Williams’ powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Look At Joseph, Husband Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 18, 2024
     | 1,241 views

    Joseph, the husband-to-be of Mary of Nazareth, was looking forward to his wedding day! But he received some news that almost made him change his mind. After a word from the Lord, he followed the Lord's instructions.

    (Based on a sermon preached December 15, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Two Sundays ago we looked at Zacharias and Elisabeth as two important people in the first Christmas story. Last week we studied the message of the angel Gabriel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist