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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    A Hard Teaching

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    The words of Jesus are not always easy to understand; but, to live successfully in this world as God’s child we must listen and follow.

    John 6: 60 – 69 / A Hard Teaching Intro: A young man from the city was visiting a dude ranch and wanted to appear as if he was used to the surroundings. So he went out walking with one of the hired hands. Walking through the barnyard, the visitor tried starting a conversation: “Say, look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Of Wine And Weddings With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    Jesus reveals his glory in a most unusual circumstance.

    John 2:1-11 Water to Wine Weddings are expensive these days. I read about some celebrity couple who spent one million dollars on their wedding recently. They had everything plus fireworks. There are books available to help you plan a wedding from elaberate to low-cost. I heard on the TV not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come And See, Follow Me

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,239 views

    People come to Jesus because others share with them the good news.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Several years ago I had been invited to a dinner party at the home of some friends from Church. I had accepted the invitation the week before. But when the time came to get ready to go I really didn’t feel up to going. It had been a very busy week at work. When I got home about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Rejection! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,479 views

    Why would the religious leaders of Jesus’ day want to kill Him? For the same reasons that we reject Him today.

    What a wonderful time of the year! The feel of fall is in the air. We often think of spring as the time of new beginnings—and it is. But so is fall. This morning we mark the beginning of a new Sunday school year. As part of that, many people moved up into new classes. That’s a new beginning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Baskets Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,088 views

    Today, we are looking at one of the most beloved events in all of the New Testament—the time when Jesus fed the 5000 with five loaves and two fish. But despite our familiarity with the account, there are many things we can still learn from it.

    This morning we have come to one of the most beloved stories in all of the Bible. Probably most of us have pictures of this event in our mind from children’s story books or Sunday school lessons. On the one hand, it’s good that many of us are very familiar with this event. But on the other hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking For? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,131 views

    Have you found what you’re looking for? The people in our passage today thought they found what they were looking for in Jesus. But He wouldn’t have anything to do with them. Why was that? Because they were looking for a king, but they were looking for

    One of the most popular music groups over the past 25 years has been a band called U2. The lead singer of U2 is a man named Bono. It seems like every couple of years it gets reported that Bono is a professing Christian. I don’t know whether he is or not. I do know that several years ago, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There'll Always Be An Egypt

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,751 views

    We are either dreamers or detractors, but God will use both. Whatever is worth doing begins as a dream; and the dreamers redeem the detractors. There will always be ministry to do.

    The world is made up of two kinds of people. The dreamers and the detractors. Dreamers and detractors. Dreamers look at the world as it is, and see new possibilities. Detractors look at the world and see nothing but disaster. Dreamers look at the world as it is and know it can be better. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah Of Power Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    The power of Jesus is available to anyone who will tap into it.

    A Messiah of Power Text: Matt. 9:18-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once there was a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the first to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Church This Christmas, Why Not?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,904 views

    A short sermon on Jesus place in our lives and a challange to a group of young mainly non-believers from a SA programme to attend church this Christmas.

    Read Luke 2: 8-12 As we enter the season of advent, we think of Jesus this cute baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, in a stable in a place with a nice name, visited by the shepherds and the wise men and angels. The Christmas cards we have been brought up with show that it may have been snowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    We Prepare Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009
     | 4,999 views

    We prepare for Christ’s coming by our daily repentance, and by calling the world to a life of repentance and forgiveness

    Luke 3:1-6 “We Prepare” INTRODUCTION Most of us know how to prepare for Christmas. We have our shopping lists, and “honey do” lists of when the tree needs to be put up, and the house decorated. It might be stressful, but we will get it done. We also know how to prepare for birthday and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Jesus Washes The Disciples' Feet Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 77 ratings
     | 65,745 views

    This parable in action sets forth the principle of lowly service and asks the followers of Jesus to be like Him, not like the world.

    JOHN 13: 1-11 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET [Luke 22:24-27] In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. In chapters 13 and following Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His inner circle of disciples. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lame At The Gate

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 32,690 views

    Multitudes of People sit outside our church doors dying for what we are enjoying just inside the gate.

    Lame at the Gate The Bible says Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer. Hour of prayer: We cannot expect to offer any measure of profitable service to our fellow man without an established prayer hour in our lives, It is through this prayer connection that the resources ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eyes To See Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,836 views

    Jesus opens the eyes of the blind man, but brings blindness to those who see... Hmmmm. Only by faith can we truly see, and only through Jesus can we come to receive our sight.

    (The audio version skips the review and includes a second application as an ending). John 9 Views of a Blind Man It’s time for a brief review of John’s gospel before we move into the ninth chapter. 1. John introduces Jesus differently than any other gospel: He is the Word of God, who is with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving To Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009
     | 4,800 views

    Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

    Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    Jesus' Preaching

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on May 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,021 views

    Jesus, in his ministry healed the sick, raised the dead, proclaimed God's Kingdom, yet his real work was to proclaim the Good News

    We have just heard that reading from Mark's gospel where we hear of Jesus, first healing Simon's mother-in-law (Do we, by the way, realise that Simon- or Peter as he was renamed, was a married man?), then healing many sick people and driving out many demons in Capernaum. Mark's Gospel is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican