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  • Brian Buriff avatar

    The Savior's Supernatural Stealth

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,593 views

    How Jesus hid Himself when He was in danger and slipped away unharmed. A word study of “hid” and its relationship to Colossians 3:3 “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God”

    I. INTRODUCTION – John 8:59 – The Second Of Two Near-Stonings In John 8 A. Near Stoning Of A Sinner (John 8:3-5) “Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Radical Moves

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,986 views

    These men make radical moves Jesus, James and John, and the Father Zebedee, in this reading we will also can make radical moves.

    Radical Moves Mark 1:14-20 1. The first Radical Move we find is with Jesus, Jesus goes to Galilee and does what John had done that got him arrested and eventually killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Kingdom And Chaos - Honoring Authority

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 21, 2019
     | 3,815 views

    God places people in authority. Most leaders have pure motives and are leading sincerely.

    Kingdom and Chaos Honoring Authority March 24, 2017 1 Samuel 24:1-7 NIV After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi." 2 So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Greatest Gift Given"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 21, 2015
     | 4,801 views

    The sermon shares some of the greatest gifts given to the world, but Jesus Christ is the greatest gift of all time.

    The Greatest Gift of All Time Ephesians 2:11-22 In an uncertain, dangerous and ambiguous world, we need a gift that will maintain its value forever 1. Gifts have been given as practice or ritual for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    'talking With God' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    Fourth in the series of Christian basics entitled firm foundations this one is called ’Talkling with God.’

    Phil 4:4 – 7. Talking to God You might remember the song by Bobby Mcferrin ‘Don’t worry, be happy!’ We find that most people worry unnecessary Statistics show that; 40% worry over things that don’t happen; 30% of people worry over the past that can’t be changed. 12% worry about untrue criticism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,512 views

    We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Believers "To Do" List

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    In light of the coming again of the Lord what is a believer to do?

    Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Title: The Believer’s “To do” list. Introduction “The end of all things is near. Therefore…”(v7a) The title of today’s message is the Believer’s “To do” list. I could have called it “The Christian’s “To do “ list but I deliberately chose not to. “The believer’s “To do” is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Drew Mills avatar

    You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,525 views

    Crushing the criticism that divides the family

    Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Wake Up! To Follow The Dream That Your Father Has Placed In You. Series

    Contributed by Tony Vila on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,403 views

    In order to WAKE UP! To follow the dream God has placed in you, we need to listen, let go and live!

    This is the last of the four part series on Dreams with my Father. In the last three, we talked about How to reach the dreams that God has placed in your heart and make them a reality. Today the title of my text is WAKE UP! To follow the Dream that your Father has placed in you. MAIN TEXT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In The Age Of Terror

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,578 views

    A message in response to the schoolhouse shootings in the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what kind of news do you anticipate when you turn on your TV set? Good news or bad news? Probably bad news. The media people have learned that the human psyche is attracted to bad news. The more tragic the news, the more attention we pay to it. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pray Persistently Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    This odd parable about a widow and a judge shows us why we’re to pray persistently as the end approaches -- so we won’t give up!

    ¡§Pray Persistently¡¨ (Luke 18:1-8) Who knows what this picture is? Yep, you guessed it ¡V it is my fire pit! [SHOW PICTURE] And if you recall, a few months back I taught you how to pray (from Luke 11) and I used this fire pit as an example, remember? You¡¦re saying, ¡§Who could forget!¡¨ The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Hear Of Wars And Revolutions, Do Not Be Terrified

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    Looking for the blessing in life and not dwelling on what looks like the end.

    Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were breaking up? He was scared. The man at the front desk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Omnipresence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 26, 2013
     | 9,280 views

    A sermon on the omnipresence of God from Psalm 139:7-12 (Outline and main body of sermon taken from Jeffrey Anselmi at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/where-can-i-hide-from-god-jeffery-anselmi-sermon-on-promises-of-god-33421.asp, Introduction taken

    HoHum: Have children come up front and do Children’s Minute with them: Object needed: A tin can. Whenever I see a tin can like this one, it reminds me of how we used to walk along with my friends and kick the can down the road until we got to where we were going. Also, there is a game ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Trait 11: A Healthy Church Is Influential Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,457 views

    Jesus Christ commanded His church to be influential. We have a commission to impact people, principles and culture for Christ and His kingdom. How do we do this. We respond to His call to follow Him and be salt and light.

    Intro: The philosophies or ways of thinking of the world lead to a devaluing. The worldly philosophies of the 19th century led to the idea of a golden era with no more war or rumors of war. There were many that believed that a utopia would result from the right thinking of man. They really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America’s Four Gods

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 9, 2011
     | 7,642 views

    Sermon on a biblical view of God based on Acts 10:34-43

    FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 9, 2011 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. “America’s Four Gods” Acts 10:34-43 Who does the grocery shopping for your household. I admire those who regularly wage the grocery store battles. Last year, I was part of the MOVE weight loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran