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  • John Gaston avatar

    Nailprints Don’t Lie!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    The Lord Jesus intentionally chose a skeptic as one of the 12. Jesus proved beyond any shadow of doubt to the rationalist, Thomas, that He was resurrected from the dead. Thomas died preaching Him in India, because he knew that, "Nailprints don't lie!"

    NAILPRINTS DON’T LIE! John 20:1-8, 24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gentle Persuasion 1. Ms. Smith was assigned to be a monitor on the playground and caught little Johnny making ugly faces and scaring other kids. 2. Smiling sweetly, she said, “Johnny, when I was a child I was told that if I made ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022
     | 2,107 views

    This first week of this “Having Words” series is a great time to remind ourselves of the commitment that we made to make and to be made into disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

    Counting the Cost Having Words with Jesus THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 14:25-33 The Message Figure the Cost 25-27 One day, when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them, “Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Ministry And Eternal Purpose Of God’s Two Witnesses Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2023
     | 1,228 views

    Consider the message of God's two witnesses: repent and choose (run to) Jesus! In light of what is coming … there is still a way for us to be rescued, but we must choose Him!

    Alpha and Omega, Part 35, Revelation Part 12 The Ministry and Eternal Purpose of God’s Witnesses Revelation 11:3-19 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- RE: Redemption has been provided only by Jesus; now we have a choice - Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Escape Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023
     | 1,086 views

    The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

    The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joshua And The Walls Of Jericho

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 22, 2020
     | 10,279 views

    This is a great children's story. But as adults, it prompts some difficult questions. Is it even true? How could God destroy an entire city? It's also a wonderful example of God's people overcoming a seemingly-insurmountable obstacle through faith and obedience.

    JOSHUA AND THE WALLS OF JERICHO INTRODUCTION We’re moving from our series on prayer to a new series called ‘Bible Stories for Grown-Ups.’ There are some famous stories in the Old Testament which we may have heard as children, perhaps at home or at Sunday School. In this series the idea is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Escape 1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,030 views

    The point is Jesus has broken our chains, and all we have to do is get up and walk out of our cell.

    The Great Escape – 1 Text: Acts 12:6-11 Introduction 1. When all I see is the battle, you see my victory When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me There's nothing to fear now for I am safe with You. So, when I fight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Children Are Windows To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 639 views

    Babies and toddlers are windows to Heaven, our Home. I often ask them to tell me of their memories of Heaven because they still remember Home and are windows for us to glimpse into our unfathomable, infinite, glorious Home we have forgotten about.

    One thing you may not have heard me say is that I have enjoyed a love affair with children, especially newborns, infants, and toddlers. This love affair started in 1991 when my wife was pregnant with our first child. Let me share with you how this love affair began. In 1990, I was in my second ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Acknowledging God In The Harvest Festival

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 5, 2024
     | 7,666 views

    Why MUST we celebrate harvest? What should we thank God for? When and how should we mark it. And what did David think about it?

    Today is our harvest festival. It’s the time of year when we formally thank God for the harvest. I’d like to tell you a couple of little stories as a lead in to the subject of thanking God. The first story is about Christmas when I was a child. A pile of presents would build up under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Or Not So Good Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,158 views

    This is a look at Psalm 1. It lists six things: Things to Avoid - Things to Pursue - Things to Produce - Things to Cast-Away - Things of Warning - Things to Choose

    The Good Or Not So-Good Life On the news this past week there was a report on the most expensive neighborhoods in the United States. I don’t recall all the neighborhoods it talked about so I looked it up. Here are some of them: 3. Beverly Hills – Cal. $22.8 million 2. Snowmass – Col 23.6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drop It All!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 772 views

    In recent years, one of the biggest dangers to the church is that what was considered normal Christianity is now considered abnormal and what was not even considered Christianity at all is now become the norm and hub of our faith.

    Opening illustration: Show video “Leave: Follow.” Introduction: This is dizzying. If we read these verses honestly and thoughtfully, they really do take our breath away. And so I’m left at the end of these five short verses asking myself: “What just happened?” I don’t know about you, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trial By Fire

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 13,285 views

    God is in control – even during crises. Therefore he is worthy of our trust – even during crisis.

    - - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation - - - - - 1. Read the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego using a preschool story book That in a nutshell is it. And other than the fact that the pictures are great – one of the reasons I like the way that this book tells the story ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Pray More Strategically

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,507 views

    How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22

    How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not ony can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ’Go throw yourself into the sea, and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    Is There A Doctor In The House?

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    A topical study on Luke, the author of the third gospel.

    Luke 1:1-4 Is There A Doctor In The House? Introduction George W. Bush took the oath of office as the 43rd president of the United States. It was an interesting election-to say the least! Newspapers and magazines had been flooded with articles analyzing the election results, especially the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Observing The Scripture Series

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,249 views

    We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is to osbserve what God says through the Scripture.

    "Hearing God Through Bible Study" This Lesson: Reading the Bible, and Observing What the Scripture Says Author: Dr. Neal Gray Purpose: We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Quench Your Thirst

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,746 views

    In a society where everyone makes up their own religion, Jesus offers the only religion that can quench a thirsty soul.

    QUENCH YOUR THIRST John 4:4-26 This morning, I want to introduce to you, two people – not made up, but real, live people whom I have met in the past year. First, there’s Phil. Phil works in Michigan City, and when he found out that I was a pastor, he wanted to talk religion. Phil used to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran