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  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Gospel According To Thorns

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 698 views

    The profound meaning we find in looking at thorns is that the crown of thorns that was thrust upon Jesus’ head was a deliberate symbol of Him taking on our sin. Innocent Jesus Christ took on our sin onto Himself and paid for it. It’s all right there in the thorns.

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THORNS VARIOUS PASSAGES #thorns INTRODUCTION Every week when I mow my yard I come around a particular large bush that was planted around my propane tank I just get shredded on whatever arm and leg that happens to be on the inside as I try to mow around it. The bush has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How To Fail Successfully"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    Taking a look at how we should respond to times of spiritual failure...a look at Peter.

    “How to Fail Successfully” Matthew 14:25-33 MT 14:25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joy Of Ministry And Baptism Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,627 views

    When Philip preaches Jesus, people look for water! What’s the connection? Look and see...

    I visited Amazon.com and hit the search command with these words: “The joy of…” to see what books began with that title. There were 111,218 entries! Although not all actually had that title: these were among those listed: The joy of cooking The joy of signing The joy of motherhood The joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trinity In The New Testament Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    The last message looked at the Trinity revealed in the Old Testament, this looks at the New Testament doctrine of the Trinity.

    The Trinity in the New Testament The New Testament is filled with references to the uniqueness of the persons of the Godhead while affirming the One God. Those who affirm the deity of Christ and still deny His eternal distinction from the Father have to explain away Trinity-supporting scriptures. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Us A Sign

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,906 views

    Are you looking for a sign to convince you of God’s love and salvation? Look around, their everywhere.

    SHOW US A SIGN Matt 12:38-40 38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The World As It Is.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,680 views

    Looking at the real world, and looking for the end of time.Can people be convinced that this world will not last forever?

    The World as it is. Wednesday, January 07, 2004 Can people acctually believe that this world can continue to exist as it is for eternity? There are those that actually believe that there is a future for their children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is This Man Jesus – Questions Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,666 views

    The last in a series looking at the life of Christ. This sermon looks at four questions that define Holy Week.

    Matthew 21:10-11 Matthew 26:22-25, 33 Matthew 27:45 Mark 6:3 Intro.: Who are you? 1. I am told that men and women anser this question in significantly different ways. 2. Women speak in terms of their relationships, their likes, and their dislikes. 3. Men speak in terms of their jobs 4. Questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Healthy Mouth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,109 views

    This is week four of our health check series and looks at what a health mouth looks like

    This is week five of our Health Check series, and we’ve looked at a Healthy Body, Healthy Appetites and a Healthy Heart and so this week we are looking at “A Healthy Mouth” It really isn’t fair! When I think of Doctors there are a whole slew in the media who come to mind. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kerry Dunn avatar

    Rain Comes By Obedience><drought By Sin

    Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    If your looking to find out why the rain don't come,look know farther!!

    Rain comes by obedience Drought by sin scripture;1Kings18:1-46 In these scriptures, Elijah the man of God called for judgment that the Heavens would be shut up and it would not rain. which that is a judgment that God had previously laid out as a judgment for sin. At this time it had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Is No Place Like Him. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 6,838 views

    We have looked at the first chapter chronologically, now lets us take a topical look.

    Intro: 1. How can we forget some of the final lines in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy keeps saying, "There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home." 2. There is no place like the Home that God originally created for Humanity. It was literally a paradise. 3. A Home for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,774 views

    Jesus describes end times events by looking at the fig tree and what we should look for

    Parable of the Fig Tree Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction In order for us to fully understand this parable in Matthew 24, we really need to look at the context in which Jesus spoke it In Matthew 24, Jesus had left the temple and was walking with His disciples As they are walking, Jesus begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty And The Beast Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,645 views

    Financial fairy tales we will be looking at this morning: We are going to look at the concept more will be enough.

    INTRO: It’s amazing to hear about the salaries and endorsements the professional athletes make. I heard someone discuss the earnings of Michael Jordan, the famous basketball player, when his earnings were at the peak. Question: How much is enough income for a year? Listen to some of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Christians Need Ongoing Repentance Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 13, 2013
     | 4,814 views

    A look at some of the reasons why Christians need ongoing repentance and what that looks like in practice.

    A SMILE ON GOD'S FACE: God delights in repentance. - Jonah 3:10. - Many have an exclusive view of God as the mean headmaster or the zealous judge, but one of the things that the Bible makes clear is that God loves seeing the prodigal return home. God loves repentance. - Here God has every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    This Same Jesus

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Dec 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,824 views

    Why we are to look for Jesus' return. Refutes the false ideas of just Who we are to look for

    TITLE: This Same Jesus TEXT: Acts 1:6-12 INTRO: After His resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days. During that time, He was seen by over 500 people Then, He led his Disciples out to the Mount of Olives and, as they watched, He ascended up into Heaven. I. THE PLACE WHERE HE ASCENDED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does God Benefit From Saving People By Grace? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 25, 2014
     | 3,380 views

    A look at why God saves by grace and how that should impact what the church looks like.

    - The "reverses the line" story off Preaching Today. “FOR THAT VERY REASON”: Grace “reverses the line.” - 1 Timothy 1:16. - This verse continues with the thought from verse 15 that we discussed last week: that Paul considered himself the worst of sinners. - The overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist