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  • Norman Bernad avatar

    Come Taste The Living Water

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020
     | 2,742 views

    This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate the gift of the Spirit to the disciples in the outward sign of tongues of flame appearing above their heads.

    Come Taste the living water 1. John. 7: 36-42 2. John 4: 6-10 3. Psalm 36 This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate the gift of the Spirit to the disciples in the outward sign of tongues of flame appearing above their heads. We remember the outward sign of the gift of the Spirit in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Form Vs. Fire PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 76 views

    This sermon urges believers to move beyond empty words to genuine, costly obedience, allowing God to rekindle authentic faith and wholehearted devotion in their lives.

    Welcome, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us walked in this morning with hearts blazing hot; others with barely a flicker. If faith were a fireplace, some of us are warming our hands, and others are cupping the last little coal, begging it to glow again. Life can be like that. A long ...read more

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    Matthew: Tax Collector Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023
     | 934 views

    The wisdom of Jesus in calling all types of people as disciples/apostles so His ministry could reach all types of people.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE MAN 1. Name: his original name Levi. Jesus saw Levi, son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office … “follow Me” (Mark 2:14). Later used name Matthew meaning “gift of Jehovah.” The names of the twelve apostles … Matthew, the tax collector” (Matthew 10:2-3). 2. Tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023
     | 2,708 views

    When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

    GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13  The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving / The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmades

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,233 views

    The Meaning behind the Parable of the 10 Bridesmaids (Virgins). The Greek word translated foolish is "Moros" from which we have received the politically incorrect description of "Moron".

    A film crew ... was on location ... deep ... in the desert. One day ... an elderly Native American ... who had been watching the filming for several weeks ... went boldly up to the director and said, ... "Tomorrow rain." And sure enough ... The next day ... it rained. A week later, ... the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Soul-Lift

    Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    Inward vs. outward change. We live in a world of face lifts when we need a soul-lift.

    I. You Know You’re Getting Old When… • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • You are on a first name basis with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Man Lost And A Bad Man Saved

    Contributed by Richard Dayringer, Thd on Aug 21, 2006
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     | 4,647 views

    The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her outward actions determines one’s destiny.

    A GOOD MAN LOST & A BAD MAN SAVED SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS IS SELF-DECEPTION (TWO PRAYERS) 33 LU. 18:9-14 (Prayer) PROP: The attitude of a person’s heart or soul, not his or her actions determines one’s destiny. INTRO: 1. Notice the make-up of the crowd to whom Jesus spoke. V. 9 makes clear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supermodel

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012
     | 4,048 views

    Exposition of Appearance

    Text: Titus 2:1-10, Title: Supermodel, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/12, AM Opening illustration: Erika’s cousin Nikki Background to passage: in this letter to Titus, the young pastor at Crete, Paul includes a list known to commentators as a “household code.” These codes are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Proof Is In The Pudding

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 50 ratings
     | 16,044 views

    I think you can tell when someone has been with Jesus…the proof is in the pudding, and you can see it all over their face! Taste and see that the Lord is good! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Proof is in the Pudding 2 Corinthians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ProofInPudding.html The world wants proof, and we have it, I believe. And I rejoice in sharing proofs from science, archaeology, medicine, history, etc. But I don’t need those proofs personally anymore, because I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With The Resurrected Jesus

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 29, 2019
     | 7,386 views

    When Jesus resurrected the first person he appeared to was Mary Magdalene. We might be familiar with that and the appearance to his disciples, but there was another one between Mary and the Apostles. Let's look at Jesus' encounter with the two on the road to Emmaus.

    WALKING WITH THE RESURRECTED JESUS Luke 24:13-35 When Jesus resurrected the first person he appeared to was Mary Magdalene, who thought he was the gardener at first. We might be familiar with that story and the appearance to his disciples, but there was another appearance that took place between ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come And Fellowship With Jesus Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    The first part of John 21 shows us a beautiful picture of His invitation to you and me. Jesus invites the disciples to join Him in fellowship, with no strings attached. Will we accept the same invitation?

    Come and fellowship with Jesus John 21:1-14 Last time we saw the reaction of the disciples to Jesus’s resurrection Their faith gives us great hope to apply to ourselves and work towards as well It is in faith that we find strength – and the ability to overcome today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glory Inside.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,557 views

    What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown.

    The Glory Inside. Exodus 40:1-3 What do you think the Tent of Meeting, the Tabernacle, looked like? You might imagine it being very impressive, but not really, more than likely it looked dark, mostly black, or maybe it was a very dark shade of brown. It’s outer covering was of badgers skin. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Week After PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,225 views

    This sermon explores the personal encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ, emphasizing His manifestation, their meeting, and the mystery of His miraculous appearance.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in His name, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to seek His face, to know His heart, and to be ...read more

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    Proper 'dress' Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    Applying the biblical principles of Christian Liberty to how we ’dress’ - in appearance and attitude.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE C.) TRAINING ETTIQUETTE (Instructions for Worship) “PROPER DRESS” (1 Cor. 11:2-16) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, May 31, 2009 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Appoints The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,097 views

    Is your faith totally inward focused or does it have a gospel shaped outward focus as well? Are you one of Jesus disciples so you can serve him or just yourself? Are you not just a disciple but an apostle as well?

    Imagine Jesus appeared in Melbourne today and was looking to form a band of disciples. What sorts of people do you think he might look for? People with influence? Media savvy types? University trained professionals? People who are good with words, good at presenting the right image? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican