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  • John Lowe avatar

    Balaam Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2022
     | 3,629 views

    In order to avoid the angel, the donkey presses close to one side, crushing Balaam’s foot.

    Balaam Balaam (Fast Facts) • Stories about Balaam occur in Numbers 22-24. • He is the son of Beor and a prophet in Pethor near the Euphrates River. • Scholars are not sure of the meaning of his name. • Some think it might mean either “glutton” or “foreigner.” • Others see a compound of “Bel” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vastness Of God's Love

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,555 views

    This sermon looks at how wide, long, high and deep the love of God is. The point being that God’s love is vast! We need to know that and experience it.

    The Vastness of God’s Love 2/13/05, a.m. service Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read: Ephesians 3:14-19 I agree with John MacArthur’s statement: “I do not think that breadth and length and height and depth represent four specific types or categories of love but simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cross: A Forethought Not An Afterthought

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,419 views

    God did not give us Calvary to make amends for any mistake of His own in creating man. Let’s look at God’s presence in Calvary realizing it was a mission He sent His Son on that was purposed before the world was formed.

    The Cross “A Forethought Not an Afterthought” I. Introduction A. The Passion of the Christ 1. The cross and Christ are getting a lot of publicity these days. a.To the tune of 100’s of millions. b.That’s great because salvation comes only via ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Your Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 24,539 views

    So what is the purpose of lighting the whole room? Is it to enable outsiders to see how clean we are, perhaps to see our new carpet, our qualifications up on the wall or perhaps how beautiful we may look?

    SERMON---LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE---Mt 5:14-15 He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed; and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. If anyone has ears to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ham And Eggs

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,568 views

    Comparison of the commitments of the sinful woman and the Pharisee.

    Ham and Eggs One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private detective to the job of looking into her former dealings and friends in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ready For Christmas! But Ready For Christ?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 294 ratings
     | 47,822 views

    Getting ready for Christmas - easy. But getting ready for Christ? What does it mean to repent?

    :1-6 READY FOR CHRISTMAS! BUT READY FOR CHRIST? December has to be, by far, the craziest month of the year – wouldn’t you agree? If someone from another planet were to come and watch our world during this month, that visitor would conclude that we have completely lost our minds. Why is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Radical And Countercultural

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    John the Baptist led a radical and countercultural lifestyle

    Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy and he was set the following problem to solve. “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Mother's Love Series

    Contributed by Christine Forehand on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,176 views

    A mother will go to great lengths for her children and so will GOD!

    I. G. Campbell Morgan, a profound British preacher whose four sons all became pastors, influenced millions with his preaching, teaching and writing. One day, when his young son Howard finished preached, a reporter asked him, "Since you have five Pastors in your family who is the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    This week I’ve promised to tell you what “church” is – according to the Bible.

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessing In The Burden

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,206 views

    Maybe you are carrying your burdens while others in the crowd are watching as you struggle. Maybe you fall from time to time under the weight of those burdens. The crowd around you may even taunt you or there may be those who encourage you.

    The Blessing in the Burden Have you ever had a burden thrust upon you that made you think, why has this happened to me, why now, why here, why in front of everyone? Maybe you have received a phone call at the last minute asking you to watch someones sick child just as you were ready to spend a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    Do not despise the day of small things. God uses the insiginificant for significant purposes

    The Parables of Mustard Seed and Yeast Matthew 13.31-35 ‘Great oaks from little acorns grow.’ I am sure you have heard that saying before and I am also pretty sure many, if not all, of you fully understand what it means. From humble, small, insignificant beginnings great things can grow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Loving Together

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,381 views

    What would life and church be like without love? Find out as we walk through 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter.

    "Loving Together" 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 While our Elders find their seat, I’ll ask you to locate four chapters in your Bible, 1 Cor. 11-14, and hold those pages in your hand. Now, let me ask you a question: When you look at all the things a church does, what stands out as the most important? In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Exemplary Church

    Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,085 views

    When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

    The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Will Not Fear Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 15, 2011
     | 3,730 views

    Jesus died on the cross to defeat Satan and to set us free to live for God.

    Series Introduction: We are counting down to Easter. It’s the highest day in the church year. However, there is only one way to arrive at the empty tomb of Easter Sunday. We need to travel to Jesus’ cross. We are discovering the blessings we receive because Jesus died on the cross. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan