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    Valley Of Dry Bones

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,209 views

    They were saying, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.’

    “The Valley of Bones.” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC 24 Jan 2010 Ezekiel 37:-1-14 The Books of I and II Kings were written about the period leading up to the Babylonian exile to show the people how their plight was the result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray To God And Not Give Up?

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Oct 1, 2020
     | 3,260 views

    In the parable of the widow who brings her case before an unjust judge. The unjust judge just ignores her plead but finally relented in order to get her off his back. Our Heavenly Father will not delay even one day more than necessary but will quickly answer our prayer.

    Good morning brothers and sisters, I wish to share from the passage in Luke 18: 1-8. Jesus tells a parable of a widow who has a rival who mistreated her. She brings her case before an unjust judge. The unjust judge is too wicked to even consider her case and just ignore her plead. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Zacchaeus Principle

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,938 views

    Leading others to Christ is a persistent and consistent call to patiently engage others with the Gospel that will convince them to "come down out of the tree with joy" like Zacchaeus.

    WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE DISCIPLES IN OBEDIENCE TO OUR COMMAND OF THE GREAT COMMISSION OF JESUS. WE ARE ALL GIFTED WITH THE ABILITY TO LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST. AS WE ARE REMINDED, 1 PETER 3:15-16, “IF SOMEONE ASKS ABOUT YOUR HOPE AS A BELIEVER, ALWAYS BE READY TO EXPLAIN IT. BUT DO THIS IN A GENTLE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    For Jesus’ Love 11 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 22, 2017
     | 2,450 views

    In leadership, the FACE OFF that requires nerves and stamina to stand before another person is notably not always the best strategy for the people at all times as we see with King David and King Saul however, God used FACE OFF against Jezebel.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 11 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 19, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Are You Willing To Shout

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,675 views

    This sermon involves Bartimaeus’ willingness to shout out because of a need in his life. We must be willing to shout or cry out to the Lord as well to get Jesus’ attention.

    Are We Willing To Shout? NLF 7/29/2001 Joshua 6:8-20 Luke 17:11-19 Text Luke 18:35-43 Shouting is a natural thing we do to either get someone’s attention or to express our approval and excitement. We shout when we want somebody to take action, such as when they need to make a change. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Portion With The Great

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,911 views

    An exposition of the text describing the awful burdens Jesus lifts off those who come to him.

    A Portion With the Great Isaiah 53.1-10 November 22, 2000 Thanksgiving is this week. It is a time for expressing our thanks for God’s providence and blessing. It is also the first Sunday in Advent (the four Sundays leading up to Christmas.) It is a time when we look back to the first Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Feeling Worn Down?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    We all carry baggage, but Jesus has offered to take that load off of your shoulders.

    (Message starts with church member carrying 5-6 heavy suitcases labeled: anger, failure, worry, doubt, guilt, etc...member tries to get seated with baggage. Q & A with Pastor about carrying baggage. Pastor takes baggage from membe and puts it around the cross). Like Sean many of you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Resurrection Brings Comfort, Peace And Hope

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    If Jesus is NOT the way, the Truth and the Life we are worse off then those who are enjoying the "good life."

    After winning the Masters for his second consecutive year in 2002. A reporter asked Tiger Woods, “What would you say to Bobby Jones if you saw him right now?” (Bobby Jones helped to design the Augusta National Golf Club and passed away in 1971). Woods responded with something like this, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Temptation Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,724 views

    In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war (2 Sam 11:1 NIV)

    Talk on Temptation Introduction: When Robert asked me to talk about temptation – I wondered if he had asked me because he thought that I might be some sort of expert in the field!!!! Have you ever thought what is meant in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said: “Lead us not into temptation….” (Mt ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Key To The Spread Of Christianity

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 4,388 views

    How on earth did Christianity ever get off the ground? Is the Resurrection really of any importance?

    Stody, Hunworth and Field Dalling Easter Sunday Morning 2003 We have over 600 churches here in Norfolk, England dedicated to a Jewish carpenter who died two thousand years ago. Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd? Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mission Possible

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    Our calling should we choose to accept it... Played off the Mission Impossible theme.

    I received a letter in the mail this week addressed to the congregation, and it came with instructions that I was not to open it until just before I began preaching. Well I guess its time to see what it says. Read Top Secret Letter—Ignite Letter—Start Mission Impossible theme song **the letter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Passing The Baton - Tom Stebbins Of Evangelism Explosion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    A send off message detailing ten steps of leadership lesssons with evangelism explosion by Tom Stebbins

    Passing the Baton by Tom Stebbins I am now 70. My eight and a half years at the helm of EE have been both challenging and exciting. Now it is time for me to "pass the baton" to a younger, capable leader. As I do, I want to share with you ten principles of leadership that have guided me. 1. Lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Three Little Pigs

    Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,632 views

    Based off of the children tale of the three little pigs, with a twist. A comparison of building on the rock or sand.

    “The Three Little Pigs” Matthew 7:24-29 In this great sermon our Lord preaches, we come to conclusion. Point 1- Vs13-14, the strait/narrow gate & path. Point 2- Vs15-20, warning about false prophets lurking outside this gate. Point 3-Vs21-23, our Lord is continuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Into The Wild With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,591 views

    A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight Satan and face-off with our inner demons.

    Title: Into the Wild (with Jesus) Text: Mark 1:9-15 Thesis: A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight with Satan and face-off with our inner demons. Introduction You may be wondering why this particular story is pertinent to us today. The story is pertinent because it does at least two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vengeance And The Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    A lot of things and people may tick you off but how do you handle them?

    Vengeance and Christians In light of the recent murder of an abortionist and the inappropriate comments by a pastor about this murder, I feel compelled to speak to the issue of vengeance and violence. I am retired from the military and some religious groups would tell me that I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist