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  • David Nolte avatar

    She Left Her Waterpot

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 29, 2016
     | 11,201 views

    thoughts about why the woman at the well left her waterpot

    “She Left Her Waterpot” John 4:28-31 David P. Nolte On His northward journey from Judea to Galilee, Jesus had to go through Samaria. Actually, He chose to go that way. Normally Jews would take a route that would bypass Samaria. But Jesus had an appointment there with a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Divine Disappointment

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,457 views

    I’d like to give a few perspectives that will help us deal with divine disappointment. When we are less than thrilled about how or when God is working (or seemingly not working), what are we to think and do? Let’s take a look.

    Dealing with Divine Disappointment Luke 7:18-23 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" 20 When the men had come to Him, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seize The Day, Twenty-Four Seven

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2015
    based on 46 ratings
     | 48,326 views

    We are Christ followers. We are not, Christ fans. Fans sit on the sidelines followers get into are active on the field of play. It is time to get off the sideline. It is time to Seize the Day, Twenty-four Seven! Updated August 2018.

    A young soldier ....and his commanding officer... boarded a train. The only available seats.... were directly across from ... a very attractive young women .... who was traveling ...with her elderly ... grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, ...the soldier and the young woman ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Compassion Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 5,817 views

    A CHURCH MUST ALWAYS BE KNOWN TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD BY IT’S COMPASSION AND LOVE, BOTH FOR THE CHURCH COMMUNITY, AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT

    THE COMPASSION OF THE CHURCH ACTS 3:1-23 A CHURCH MUST ALWAYS BE KNOWN TO THE OUTSIDE WORLD BY IT’S COMPASSION AND LOVE, BOTH FOR THE CHURCH COMMUNITY, AND FOR THE COMMUNITY AROUND IT. THE AREA OF SOCIAL ISSUES IS A VERY TROUBLESOME ISSUE FOR THE CHURCH TODAY. EACH YEAR THERE IS LESS AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let Me Show You The Door" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 14, 2014
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     | 7,236 views

    There are 3 requirements for the person who sits near the exit door on a plane. (1) you must understand the instructions. (2) you must be able to pint people to the door. (3) you must be able to guide them through the door. Same for a disciple.

    “Let me Show you the Door” 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 If you have ever flown in an airplane and I am sure most of us have, then you know that one of the things they do is have the flight attendants give a few basic instructions. I don’t really fly that often but I will admit that when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    See The Goodness Of The Law

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2014
     | 4,463 views

    The Law proclaims the character of God. It provides the definite of life the way God designs it to be. It presents man's need of salvation.

    “I am going to implement some rules in ES. Everyone who attends the service must keep to these rules. Here are 10 rules you must abide by…” • What kind of feelings do you have when you hear that? Good feelings or bad? Positive ones or negative? • We don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,161 views

    Faith is taking God at His Word! When you believe what God says is true you behave how God tells you. When we live as like God is telling the truth not one fiery dart of the devil can find its mark! We are protected by our faith and trust in Jesus!

    Intro: A preacher an evangelist and a priest went out in a boat fishing on the lake. The preacher needed to go to the bathroom so he got up got out of the boat walked on the water to shore and walked back the same way. The evangelist also had to go relieve himself got up out of the boat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of Penitence And Patience!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 10, 2014
     | 2,384 views

    If our Almighty God has always reserved his best and interestingly even his worst for the last, it is to birth in us two responses…of penitence and patience.

    OF PENITENCE AND PATIENCE!!! First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man's chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, ...read more

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    Nothing Can Stop Jesus Now!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,716 views

    We who are called to follow in Jesus' footsteps are faced with a challenge. How we respond to it will determine our eternal destiny.

    A certain woman came to the pastor of a church out in West Texas. She asked if she could be a part of the Bible Study he was teaching. He gladly agreed, which eventually resulted in the woman's salvation. Curious, the preacher asked the woman what prompted her to come in and study the Bible. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus, The One Who Welcomes Us Home

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2015
     | 4,130 views

    Because we believe that God is sovereign, and because we believe that the risen Christ is living and that the power of the Holy Spirit continues to make all things new, we can affirm that we are being healed again and again.

    Back in 1971, Gavin Bryars, one of England's leading musicians and composers, agreed to help his friend Alan Powers with the sound on a film that Powers was making about street people. He was filming in an area around London's Waterloo Station. He filmed various people living on the streets. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It’s Not Just Our Building That’s New - So Are You!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    A reminder of the change that God has worked in us through faith in Jesus. This change takes away our guilt and motivates us to live for others, not ourselves.

    Do you still marvel at the transformation? People in the community do. A week ago Saturday a man pulled up in the church driveway, got out of his truck, and started pacing around the parking lot with a bemused look on his face. When I went outside he gestured at the church with tattooed arms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus-The True Faith Healer

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 24, 2015
     | 5,913 views

    When we receive God’s grace, we end up taking Jesus seriously. When we do, Jesus will change our tears into joy and our skepticism into amazement. At that time we will find out what it means to be made whole.

    A man was not feeling very well, so he decided to go to a doctor. While he was waiting in the doctor's reception room, a nun came out of the doctor's office. She looked very ashen, drawn and haggard. The man went into the doctor's office and said to the doctor: "I just saw a nun leaving who looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Do Not Be Deceived! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,248 views

    Deception is all around us. How do we overcome? James has great counsel from God to help us.

    Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren! These are the opening words of today’s text in James chapter 1:16. As I worked through this text over and over this week both to memorize it and to understand it, I realized that James speaks of being deceived three times here in the last part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Using Your Key!

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 19, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 34,186 views

    God has given us the keys to the kingdom, yet far too many keep them in their pocket, never exploring what God has given them the gifts to unlock for the advancement of His Kingdom.

    There is nothing like the moment you are first given the keys to something. • My First Car (66 Plymouth Valiant) • Home • Church Having keys to something means ownership, power, the ability to unlock something or have access to something that not everyone else had. Like being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Funeral Sermon For A Young Disciple

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 10, 2015
     | 5,577 views

    This is a funeral sermon for a 35 year old friend who died due to cancer of the brain. He lived the last four years trying to be a disciple of Jesus in a real way.

    Song #1 -- Hallelujah -- Family Enters "Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ