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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Wedding At Cana

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015
     | 12,377 views

    We’re going to look at why it’s better to abstain from alcoholic beverages, then at Jewish wedding customs in N.T. times, and lastly at 5 foreshadowings of Christ’s first miracle at this wedding.

    THE WEDDING AT CANA John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: RUNNING THE SHOW -- Michael McPherson “I am a deputy sheriff assigned to courthouse security. As part of my job, I explain court procedures to visitors. One day I was showing a group of ninth-graders around. Court was in recess and only ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Open Opportunity: The Church Of Philadelphia

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
     | 6,722 views

    A continuation of the study of the seven churches of Revelation. Though Philadelphia wasn't perfect they were a good church and Christ commended them appropriately and the same is true for us all and with it comes great blessings and favor!

    Opportunity Opens: The Church of Philadelphia Introduction: One of the most clever Volkswagen ads shows an impeccable little car-- with a flat tire. And the caption reads, “Nobody's Perfect.” Some make the mistake of thinking Philadelphia was a perfect church. No. If they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Peace Of Christmas

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2015
     | 13,401 views

    In the midst of national uncertainty brought on by terrorist attacks, and personal turmoil resulting from high unemployment and natural disasters, can the hope of Christmas still deliver peace?

    12-03-05 Title: The Peace of Christmas Text: (Micah 5:1-5) Call to Worship: Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to allpeople. For there is born to you this day in the city of David aSavior, who is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:10 –11). Introduction Can there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wiles Of Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 5,799 views

    WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT DREW US TO CHRIST, AND WE ACCEPTED HIM AS LORD AND SAVIOR, WE BEGAN WHAT WILL BE A LIFELONG STRUGGLE AGAINST SATAN. HIS PURPOSE IS TO DESTROY OUR WITNESS FOR THE LORD, AND THUS DESTROY THE REPUTATION OG GOD TO THOSE AROUND US.

    THE WILES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE EPHESIANS 6:10-13 WE ARE INVOLVED IN A SERIES DEALING WITH SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND HOW IT EFFECTS US HERE IN CAMPBELLTION. ALL CHRISTIANS ARE INVOLVED IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE OF VARIOUS FORMS. WE WERE ALL AT ONE TIME ENSLAVED TO THE DARKNESS OF SIN. WE HAD NO POWER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jochebed—woman Of Faith

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 11, 2014
     | 19,021 views

    Jochebed, the mother of Moses, reared up Moses to be the man of God he became. This Mother's Day sermon shows the unique contribution mothers can have in the lives of their children in helping shape their destiny.

    Jochebed—Woman of Faith Chuck Sligh May 11, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation is available for this message upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Hebrews 11 and we’ll begin in verse 23 in a few moments. INTRODUCTION I trust that today has been a good day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Controlled By Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,470 views

    How can we as Christians be sure that our motives are right? We can be certain of our motives if we are, because of our love for Him, living life for God by the power of Christ's death and resurrection.

    2 CORINTHIANS 5: 11-16 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE] LIFE CONTROLLED BY LOVE [Romans 6] [Lost] people were wrongly judging the motives of Paul and accusing him of misleading people. Thus Paul wished to clarify his motives so that men would be willing to open themselves up to his message. How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Robert Wheat on Mar 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,709 views

    We know we should love God and love others, but how should we love others? There are several verses commanding us to love one another, and there is no mistaking how we should love when practicing the principles of God's Word.

    ONE ANOTHER God gave us one another for a purpose… We are the Body of Christ in this world to stir one another up, build one another up, encourage one another, and most certainly to love one another. In the Old Testament, God gave us His Word for living a life with full purpose. Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Where Few Have Gone Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,208 views

    There's something intriguing and exciting about a place where few have gone. So what about Jesus' words, "But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

    “Going Where Few Have Gone” Matt. 7:13-14 My wife and I once had the privilege of hearing a speech by one of our American astronauts who had spent extended time living on the International Space Station. Between what he had to say and the videos he showed, it was fascinating. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worship, My Way

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 22, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,188 views

    As Cain and Abel's offerings are examined we see that Cain wanted to worship his way instead of God's way.

    Worship, My Way Genesis 4: 1-7 Play YouTube video of My Way by Frank Sinatra. First 45 seconds. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7GHgE8fylQ Intro: How many of you remember that song? Some of you may know it as a song that Elvis Presley sang and had great success with it. What you just heard was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,426 views

    God gives us the answer to the question we all wrestle with: What is the purpose of life?

    A. If there is one question that every person who has ever lived wrestles with is this: What is the purpose of life? What is my purpose for living? 1. One day a nursery school teacher was working with her students when a fire truck zoomed past. 2. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Entering The Badlands Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    The fourth message in my series on David. This speaks to the times that we are having to navigate through the most difficult times of life.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 04—ENTERING THE BADLANDS TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:6-9 1 Samuel 18:6-9 KJV And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Father In Heaven

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on May 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,204 views

    A Father's Day Message that everyone can relate to.

    OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN Luke 3:21-22 INTRODUCTION Our attention is drawn this Father’s Day to the 3rd Chapter of the Gospel of LUKE. There are some today who would like to make the Bible gender neutral...They would like to remove all the references God as Father...God, in their edited ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Down From Your Sycamore Tree Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 43,417 views

    Zacchaeus' whole life changed; he completely turned around from a sinful life and thus became a child of God. God noticed the unnoticed.

    1He entered Jericho and was passing through it. 2A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. 4So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,785 views

    1. Stir-up your mind with Scripture (vs. 1-2). 2. Don't be sidetracked by scoffers (vs. 3-4). 3. Count on God's control (vs. 5-8). 4. Keep sharing the good news of salvation (vs. 9).

    What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 1 2 Peter 3:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 21, 2013 *Have you thought about the Lord coming back lately? -- We really should, you know, and not just because of what's going on in our world. We should be thinking about Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting A Finger On Life

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 11, 2013
     | 4,525 views

    God's finger wrote His laws on tablets of stone. God still puts His finger on life through His Word. How is it that His Word points the way to life?

    “Putting a Finger on Life” Ps. 19:1-14 You graduates have completed a major chapter of your life – which deserves congratulations and celebrations. Hopefully you’ll have an ample supply of both. But the end of one chapter also signifies the beginning of another. If you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed