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  • Graham Kettle avatar

    Jesus Is "i Am” - God's Personal Name

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 26, 2024
     | 884 views

    In Jewish culture, you know everything about a person from his/her name. What better way to get to know God than to look at His name? In the Old Testament, God revealed Himself to Moses by His personal name, which is “I am.”

    JESUS IS “I AM” – GOD’S PERSONAL NAME 1. INTRODUCTION In Jewish culture, you know everything about a person from his/her name. What better way to get to know God than to look at His name? In the Old Testament, God revealed Himself to Moses by His personal name, which is “I am.” Exodus 3:13-15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Nilikha Upang Maging Mga Banal: Isang Personal Na Paglalakbay

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 25, 2024
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     | 666 views

    Ang mga santo ay hindi lamang mga pigura sa mga stained glass na bintana; sila ang aming mga cheerleader, na umuugat para sa amin habang kami ay nag-navigate sa nakatutuwang bagay na ito na tinatawag na buhay.

    Nilikha upang Maging mga Banal: Isang Personal na Paglalakbay Intro: Ang mga santo ay hindi lamang mga pigura sa mga stained glass na bintana; sila ang aming mga cheerleader, na umuugat para sa amin habang kami ay nag-navigate sa nakatutuwang bagay na ito na tinatawag na buhay. Banal na ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Barren Fig Tree: Personal, National, And Universal Applications Of Fruit Bearing Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2022
     | 1,693 views

    A fig tree produces fruit, it produces figs, a wonderful fruit common in Israel in the middle east.

    “Mordecai was seven years old when he decided that God had called him to be an evangelist. He started by preaching to barnyard animals. He even tried to immerse a cat in a water trough. When the feline began to scratch and claw, the budding evangelist threw him down and screamed, “Go on . . . go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Christian Mental Health: Strategies For Developing Personal & Relational Security

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,056 views

    Jesus Christ, during his time on Earth was once asked, “What is the greatest commandment?”

    Jesus Christ, during his time on Earth was once asked, “What is the greatest commandment?” (Mark 12:28 English Standard Version). His response was very powerful: “29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Person, Purpose, Penman, And Promise Of The Book Of Revelation (1:1-3)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 1, 2023
     | 1,044 views

    This message centers on the best method of interpreting Revelation, and how it presents to us the things that have been seen, the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter.

    The book of Revelation has been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and misrepresented by many people. This last book of the Bible has been avoided because many seem to believe that it cannot be understood and that reading, studying, and preaching from it somehow tends to lead to confusion. As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Women Who Supported Jesus' Ministry

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2022
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    God does not play favorites, not does He consider what societal norms are when He chooses His ministers.

    The Women who Supported Jesus' Ministry Luke 8:1-3 Sometimes, a passage of Scripture gets overlooked because it is seen as simple background information to the narrative. This is true of the passage we read this morning. At first it seems to act as a transition from the story of Simon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Came To Pass

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,181 views

    A funeral message centered on the favorite saying of the woman who'd died - "It came to pass."

    In Luke we’re told that after Jesus rose from the dead, He led (His disciples) out (of the city) as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. And we’re told “IT CAME TO PASS, that as He blessed them, He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. And they worshiped Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Sower) #1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022
     | 1,609 views

    Many ministers use poems, illustrations and humor to get across what they are wanting to teach. But a favorite tool of the Lord was parable

    He used them frequently! The Bible says He taught them many parables. WHY DID THE LORD TEACH IN PARABLES? Notice, the Scripture explains the Scripture. Look at Mark 4:1-2, we read, “And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Favortism

    Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    We judge books by the cover, even though we are told not to. As Christians, we are commanded to avoid showing favoritism.

    Showing Favoritism, James 2:1-13 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 20, 2003. Introduction [ILLUSTRATION] a plainly dressed man who entered a church in the Netherlands took a seat near the front. A few minutes later a woman walked down the aisle, saw the stranger in the place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Empty Seat

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 13,699 views

    Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

    I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Discipline Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,630 views

    Sermon #1 in a two sermon series on my favorite disciplines deals with celebration and how to maintain joy in everyday life

    (sermon #1 in the My Favorite Disciplines) The Discipline of CELEBRATION Nehemiah 8:10; Philippians 4:4; Psalm 118:24 CHCC: December 7, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This fall some of our Pueblo groups studied a book called The Life You Always Wanted by John Ortberg. It’s a book about Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Games People Play: Clue Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 27, 2006
     | 5,474 views

    Big Idea: A forgiven person is a forgiving person, but a deceiving person is a deceived person.

    Games People Play: “Clue” Matthew 7:1-5, 15-23 INTRODUCTION: Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some samples: ß A white highway sign in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Honor

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,860 views

    We give honor by expecting the best of each other, by not playing favorites, and by caring about each other’s well-being.

    Give Honor I Timothy 5:17-23 INTRODUCTION: Today we are honoring several groups of people. We are honoring our Graduates from High School or College. We are honoring those who have served in the Military. And we will be honoring past elders who have served faithfully in our congregation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Envy The Unholy Complaint

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,752 views

    This Sermon deals with how we allow envy to ruin the church and that at the root of envy is an anger toward God for seemingly playing favorites.

    Envy—The Unholy Complaint 2/1/09 OT Isaiah 45:5-13 Mark 10:35-45 Four kids were in the kitchen talking with each other. All of their eyes glanced by the large cookies in the glass cookie jar. There were only three cookies in the jar. All of them wanted a full cookie. What were they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Failure Isn't Fatal Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 25,533 views

    When it comes to failure and sin in your life, you have two options. You can try to hide it, or you can admit it.

    INTRODUCTION This is a message about how to overcome failure. If you’ve never failed, then you are free to leave now so you can beat the Methodists to the restaurants. But if you’ve ever failed, God has a word for you today. Let me tell you the true story of Walter. He grew up in a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist