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  • Douglas Snipes avatar

    What Makes God Get Excited

    Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 25,792 views

    Faith

    WHAT MAKES GOD GET EXCITED Mark 2:1-12 We live in a world that is hooked on excitement. People jump out of airplanes to get a thrill. Others jump off a bridge to with a rubber band hooked to their legs to get a rush of excitement. Others are excited about money and fame. What is it that gets you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 19,227 views

    Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

    OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crossroads Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 9,623 views

    The cross. It always brings us to a crossroad. A crossroad is where you have to decide to go one way or the other. As difficult as it might have been, a choice has to be made and whatever commitment you make today determines your life tomorrow

    Crossroads 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Two water towers have always served as landmarks for travelers heading for their homes near Wauconda, IL but especially at the holidays.
More than 40 years ago, John Kuester, then village police chief, suggested mounting lit large twin crosses on the towers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Do You Want?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 20, 2020
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     | 5,632 views

    The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him.

    Title: What Do You Want Text: John 1:29-42 Thesis: The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him. Introduction In an article from The American Scholar by Arthur Crystal, entitled "Why Smart People Believe in God" Crystal mentions some of those smart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Collision Course

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 6,418 views

    You are headed for a wreck

    Collision Course Intro: You heard about the guy that applied for the job at a train terminal. He was asked several questions. The last was, what would you do if a train from the east was traveling at 75 mph and a train from the west was traveling 85 mph and they were going to collide. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Lord Makes You Wonder

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 16, 2016
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    Sometimes the Lord is going to make us wonder, so... 1. Expect some mysteries. 2. Expect some miracles. 3. Exalt our Master.

    When the Lord Makes You Wonder Mark 7:24-37 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2016 *One of the most memorable things Jesus said on the cross is found in Matthew 27:46: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?'' Well, we know and Jesus knew that He was suffering and dying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Difference A Day Can Make! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
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     | 6,520 views

    When was the last time you invited someone to come to church? We say Jesus is important. We say we believe He is the Way, the Truth and the life. We say that we have placed our trust in Him. We say that Our sins are forgiven because of Him. We say we love

    What a difference a day can make! The last Sunday I was here I was not preaching. I came to watch the dedication service that was here a couple of weeks ago. What a wonderful day that was. To see this building full of people. To see this building full of people who are really nice people. Nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make Your Relationship With God Joyous PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 663 views

    Explores achieving fulfillment through faith, finding freedom in forgiveness, and fostering fellowship with God, guided by His faithfulness and love.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with joy and gratitude, for the opportunity to share with you the profound wisdom that our Father has lovingly laid out for us in His Word. Our Scripture today comes from the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5 verses ...read more

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    When A Miracle Makes You Mad Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,655 views

    Today, I want to tell the story… the story of three people – Jesus, the miracle-worker, the religious leaders, and a diseased man. And you’ll see two emotional reactions for us and we’ll see two life lessons. Along with way, I’ll even share with you one of Grimm’s fairy tales.

    When people talk about miracles, they typically think of healing miracles. One day the tumor is there; the next day, it’s no longer. Someone prays for a blind man and he regains his sight. Miracles are supernatural events that offer hope and healing to people in need. We started a series on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt: Make Use Of It (Mother's Day) Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 7,189 views

    Impact, witness, cultural change

    SALT: MAKE USE OF IT (Mother's Day) Matt 5: 13-14 (p683) May 8, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Bob Briner in his book "Roaring Lambs" writes, "I have a friend who raises sheep. He says they're the most misunderstood of farm animals. True, he says, they are meek…they need someone to follow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mother's Day - Making Room For God Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,691 views

    There seems to be very little ROOM in our schedule for God. This morning I would suggest that we need to MAKE ROOM FOR GOD in our lives.

    MAKING ROOM FOR GOD Mothers Day 05.08.16 Text: II Kings 4:8 thru 10 Prayer: I want us to celebrate Mothers Day by MAKING (more) ROOM FOR GOD. Sometimes that is not so easy to do. Most moms live very busy lives. Constantly on the go…going to work…going to school …going shopping…going to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Empty Makes Us Jesus Strong"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2014
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     | 2,937 views

    The empty tomb makes us Jesus Strong because there is absence but there is also a presence, the tomb is empty that alone creates hope, empty allows us to rise above, and this is because we are Jesus Strong.

    Empty makes us Jesus Strong Mark 16:1-8 On the morn of resurrection Mary Madeleine encountered a Massive Void "The Tomb was empty". Mark 16:8Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. Mary feels Empty she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God Who Makes House Calls

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 67,397 views

    An Exposition of Luke 7:11-17

    The God Who Makes House Calls Luke 7:11-17 Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the debate between an atheist and a Christian. The atheist begins, “I can sum up the truth with one simple statement” He walks to a board and writes this “GOD IS NOWWHERE.” As he sat down the Christian stares at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Man Look Good?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 13, 2018
     | 6,801 views

    Father's Day Message on What Makes A Man Look Good To A Woman And To Godl

    What Makes A Man Look Good Psalm 1:1-6 2 Timothy 3:1-5 6/17/2018 What makes a man look good? Although we like to talk about how women are always looking in the mirror to make sure they look good, the truth is that men have the same desire within them. Some of us have been known to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Great Men Make Great Fathers

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,465 views

    It’s time for the fathers to become real fathers, and really great fathers!

    I looked for a MAN among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so that I would not have to destroy it, but I found none. Ezekiel 22 : 30 Did you ever wonder why we celebrate Father’s Day after Mother’s Day? I opt not to answer that question, for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational