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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Look We For Another?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,937 views

    "There is none greater than John the Baptist," says Jesus. "Notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he" (Matthew 11:11).

    LOOK WE FOR ANOTHER? Matthew 11:2-15. 1. “Are You He that should come, or look we for another?” (Matthew 11:3). We do not know for sure why John the Baptist sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. Perhaps prison had knocked the wind out of his sails, and he wanted some reassurance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Humble Virgin

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 19, 2017
     | 5,121 views

    What can we learn from a teenager? What can we learn from her faith? What can we learn from Mary the mother of Jesus?

    Prelude What can we learn from a teenager? What can we learn from her faith? What can we learn from Mary the mother of Jesus? Purpose: Let’s learn about the simplicity of trust in God. Plan: Let’s look at Luke 1:26-38, the so-called Annunciation, the announcement to Mary of her pregnancy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Manner Of Child Shall This Be

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    Events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist.

    WHAT MANNER OF CHILD SHALL THIS BE Luke 1:57-66. Not only did the old priest Zacharias and his barren wife Elizabeth PROFESS righteousness, but they were LIVING righteously before God and men (Luke 1:6). This does not mean that they were perfect: the old man initially failed to fully believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restoring Families; Restoring The Plan Of God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2023
     | 821 views

    Families would have the opportunity to be reunited in His Church, and grace would establish all the new earth as a blessing, not a curse.

    Saturday of the Second Week in Advent 2023 Sirach is a book named for its author, Jesus ben Sira. This is a book Catholics use in the Liturgy, but Protestants generally don't accept as inspired. We call it "deuterocanonical;" they call it "apocryphal." Our reading from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Comes To The Jordan Fora Purpose

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 7, 2023
     | 975 views

    Jesus has a purpose to fulfill all righteousness, to be the example, to be identified, and to please God.

    Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus comes to the Jordon with a Purpose 1. Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan • The Jordan River it is the site where John baptized Jesus • History records the Jordan as a place of pilgrimage • The sick and disabled came to the Jordan for healing, as Jacinthus the Presbyter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Buy The Land

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 23, 2025
     | 320 views

    God tells Jeremiah to buy the land even though there is a war coming and they will be in exile.

    Jeremiah 32:6–15 Buy The Land 1. The Lord God asks Jeremiah to buy is A Land Under Siege • Jerusalem is surrounded by Babylon. The city is on the brink of destruction. • Jeremiah is imprisoned for preaching God’s judgment. Jerusalem was currently under siege by Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylonian army (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Christians Disagree

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,125 views

    Christians disagree about almost everything. And when we disagree, we usually start a new church.

    When Christians Disagree Acts 15:36-41 Christians disagree about almost everything. And when we disagree, we usually start a new church. Which reminds me of a story I heard a few years ago. A Scottish Presbyterian is rescued after many years of living alone on a desert island. When he is picked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas: Nothing's Impossible With God!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,411 views

    Elizabeth was pregnant against all ’odds’. Mary was to become pregnant even though she was a virgin! What seems ’impossible’ in your life right now? What is God saying to your situation?

    “Nothing is impossible with God” (1:37). What is going on in your life right now which seems impossible to solve? What has happened, or what is happening at the moment which you think might be beyond or outside of God’s care and control? Is it one of these: Is it your children; a family member; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Urgency Of Our Work! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 7, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,874 views

    This doing the will of God (But He needed to go through Samaria) this winning this woman into the kingdom of God would refresh Him, energize Him and give strength to continue His journey…“My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His wor

    John 4:31-38 Verse 31-34-In the meantime His disciples urged Him, saying, “Rabbi, eat.” But He said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.” Therefore the disciples said to one another, “Has anyone brought Him anything to eat?” Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking The Truth From Our Heart Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2016
     | 3,981 views

    To speak from the heart means that our hearts must not just be on fire, but also enlightened by the fullness of revelation

    Thursday of 17th Week in Course In our two and a half year look at the “Joy of the Gospel,” we have been considering Pope Francis’ words about preaching. Today we have two parallel readings about the response to the preaching of Jeremiah and John the Baptist, and on the surface, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are We Following The Example Of Christ?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 15, 2016
     | 5,068 views

    A very short sermon questioning our desire to e discipled. You can't be a follower if you are not following, eh.

    ARE WE FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST? Paul wrote these words to the Church in Corinth , You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 (CEV) Play video "Plumb ‘One Drop’" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYP5gE-kDjY Towards the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Bread From Heaven"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 5, 2014
     | 4,397 views

    Jesus offers bread from heaven that is real.

    Matthew 14:13-21 Bread from Heaven 1. Even in times of Crisis He gives Bread from Heaven. Jesus is incredibly charitable to the crowds in the face of a extremely difficult time. Listen to the difficult situations Jesus had just faced before he would feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    John And Jesus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021
     | 1,763 views

    Both John and Jesus were obedient to the calling God gave them.

    John and Jesus Mark 1: 4 - 11 Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his fiancé vowed that upon his return they would be married. As time drug on, the girl became worried that her fiancé would not be able to resist the beautiful Irish ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mary As Ark Of The Covenant

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,154 views

    "the original Protestant reformers maintained the traditional love and respect shown by and in the Church for the Blessed Virgin Mary."

    Visitation of the Blessed Virgin 2018 Reformation/Revolution John the Baptist was a prophet, and at the presence of Mary and the newly-conceived Jesus, his cousin, he did a little dance in his mother’s womb. Scripture scholars tell us that the OT scene evoked in the minds of first-century Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Worry And Stress

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,781 views

    Worry and stress: two pests in our lives.

    INTRO.- Worry and stress. Two pests that we don’t like. ILL.- A man went shopping for a gift for his wife and picked out a very nice sweater. After looking at it he asked the salesperson if she could show him a more expensive sweater. She said, “No, but I can put this one away and you could come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ