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  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 8,375 views

    A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - the crippled beggar of Acts 3.

    Acts 3:1-10 – God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. Today’s message would have been appropriate last week for Thanksgiving, but it suits fine today too. Today we are looking at a story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Like Me! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 15, 2011
     | 6,626 views

    Role models are a must for Christian growth and development. Nothing could be clearer in Paul’s writings than that he wanted others to do what he did and be like him. Why? Because to the best of his ability, he was like Christ.

    How many of you have put together a model car? Let me show you some models. (power point of a few cars) What do all of these models have in common? There are lots of things we could mention. Let me share just six things these all have in common: 1. They are all cars. 2. They all are used ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Purpose? My Goals?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2014
     | 3,941 views

    We must be more than ENABLERS and FISH-GIVERS --- We must teach others HOW TO FISH. let us look at MODEL---MENTOR---MOTIVATE--- We have a purpose before us.

    MY PURPOSE? --- MY GOALS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A PAIR OF SPURS, I ATTACH THEM TO MY SHOES... Proverbs 26:20 (KJV) Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Proverbs 26:20 (MSG) When you run out of wood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 23, 2016
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     | 5,428 views

    Jesus' famous foot washing of His disciples is a love-parable of the way disciples should live and treat one another.

    “A Symbolic Servant Ceremony” John 13:1-20 The cross is near for Jesus and the next 5 chapters cover Jesus’ farewell Passover meal and Jesus’ encouragement and prayers for His followers. We look at John 13:1 which is Jesus’ last supper where He washes His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Getting God's Best?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2012
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     | 7,536 views

    Life change starts with the renewing of our mind. We need to (1) watch what we feed our mind, and (2) not quench the Spirit (1 Thess 5:19) when He prompts, reminds and guides us with the Word of God.

    Last week, we talked about surrendering to God because we believe that God has our best in mind. • When we honestly confess our willingness to submit to Him as Lord, He steps in and guides us in ways we do not expect and we will experience His greatest blessings. • We believe it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    High Time To Make Changes

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 22, 2025
     | 504 views

    How much easier is it to stay the same and refuse to accept the fact we need to change. We need a paradigm shift to change our words, attitudes and behavior to please God. It is high time to change.

    HIGH TIME TO MAKE CHANGES? PARADIGM SHIFT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *THERE ARE TWO WORDS FOR TIME IN GREEK: CHRONOS --- CLOCK TIME; CHAIROS--- THE RIGHT TIME, GOD’S TIME. *HIGH TIME: something that should have been done a long time ago, time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Want God's Power In My Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 13, 2021
     | 3,317 views

    This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably.

    This is the fifth time the Great Commission is given to us in the pages of the New Testament. Say this with me: I am made for more than watching. We were made for more than two cars and satellite TV. The enemy of mission-minded Christian is to live comfortably. Today’s Scripture “In the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Stones Cry Out

    Contributed by John Bright on Mar 26, 2021
     | 5,655 views

    A sermon for 3/28/21 – Palm/Passion Sunday

    “These Stones Cry Out” Luke 19:37-40 A sermon for 3/28/21 – Palm/Passion Sunday Pastor John Bright Luke 19 “37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Light In A Dark World

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 2, 2021
     | 5,727 views

    "Our lamps are going out ..." "...the love of most will grow cold..."

    February 16, 1992 Exodus 27:20-21 Matthew 25:7 Our lamps are going out ... Introduction I am using The One Year Bible for personal devotions this year. February 7 there was an interesting juxtaposition of Exodus 27 and Matthew 25. There is the common theme of oil lamps and the need to keep them ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Practices Of Public Worship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,022 views

    In this message, we explain our Order of Worship and why we worship the way we do.

    Scripture Today I want to conclude our study of “Worship Matters” with a look at “The Practices of Public Worship.” Because of the nature of today’s message, I will not be expounding a text of Scripture. However, let me read a text of Scripture as a backdrop for this message. Let’s read Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Drop It All!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 789 views

    In recent years, one of the biggest dangers to the church is that what was considered normal Christianity is now considered abnormal and what was not even considered Christianity at all is now become the norm and hub of our faith.

    Opening illustration: Show video “Leave: Follow.” Introduction: This is dizzying. If we read these verses honestly and thoughtfully, they really do take our breath away. And so I’m left at the end of these five short verses asking myself: “What just happened?” I don’t know about you, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of Atonement Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 23, 2025
     | 277 views

    The Day of Atonement was something like an Annual Spiritual Spring Cleaning and its sole purpose was to deal with the sins that had been transferred to the Sanctuary throughout the year.

    May 17, 2025 Leviticus is the Chiastic Center of the Pentateuch. A Chiastic Structure, simply put, is a literary technique where themes or ideas are presented in a mirror-image pattern – emphasizing parallel ideas and highlighting the significance of the central point. The Chiastic Center of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    But It's A Mother's Job To Worry About Her Kids

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,993 views

    This sermon looks at the sin of worry by looking at three key passages that point to God’s higher vision for our lives - a life of peace.

    “I’m worried about my kids.” Worry just seems to be a natural part of parenthood. How many Moms have said, “It’s a mother’s job to worry about her kids”? As easy as it is to worry about your kids and as quick as we are to excuse our worry as being a natural part of parenthood, we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Little Problem” Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,462 views

    This is the first in a series of messages dealing with the importance of our speech as followers of Christ.

    KEEPING MY TONGUE ON THE CUTTING EDGE “The Little Problem” James 3:1-12 ILLUSTRATION: Perhaps you remember some of these ACTUAL descriptions of accidents that were written on insurance claim forms: § “I pulled form the side of the road, glanced at my Mother-In-Law, and headed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Master Framer

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Jun 18, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,190 views

    . My world can be framed this morning all over again no matter the condition of it now.

    The Master Framer Pastor Ken Crow Hebrews 11:1-3 King James Version (KJV) Hebrews 11 1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God