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    Shadow Puppets & The Puppet-Master

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 17, 2013
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    Allow God to orchestrate the affairs of your life and be blessed. God is not a puppet-master in the sense that pulls all your strings 24/7/365; Rather think of it as Him being the master harpist.

    Quotes: "We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast, and our trust fixed on God." - St. Francis De Sales "Only God can fully satisfy the hungry heart of man." - Hugh Black “God doesn't owe us anything - yet in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Suffering For A Purpose

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 12, 2019
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    “I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.” (Isaiah 50:6)

    Introduction: Palm Sunday begins the final week of Jesus Christ’s life on earth. It begins with His Triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Jesus was known to travel on foot or by boat on a few occasions but this time He chose to ride on a donkey for the first time. He was welcomed with the waving of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Part 1

    Contributed by Jed Smith on Feb 11, 2022
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    I'm certain we all have heard of the Fruit of the Spirit. But what does it mean? Welp, pull up a chair, cuz I'm going to explain it to yall.

    Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Let's start with the first one. Love. 1st Corinthians 13:4-10 "Love is patient and kind; love does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of A Wind-Driven Fire

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 5, 2001
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    The Spirit comes to the church as fire, passion, energy, but He comes as energy to follow the Lord’s directions, not merely as excess motion.

    My grandfather’s workshop held an item that was of special interest to me when I was a boy. Sitting off to the side of his cluttered workbench was a wonderful object – a model railroad locomotive. It was black with silver markings painted on it, dusty and dull by now, but obviously once shiny and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presenting Arms: Embrace For Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
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    Incredible numbers of people are falling, and we have contributed by pushing them to the edge and failing to listen. But at the Lord’s Table we see the embracing arms of Christ and are empowered to lift the fallen and give them life.

    Those of you who were in my Vacation Bible School class know what happened – the class was supposed to run from 7:15 until 9:00 each night. At 8:57, what did I say? Something like: I know you have to go, but there are just a couple more points I want to make. And so, at a few minutes after 9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Broken At The Beginning

    Contributed by Pervis Hall on Jan 16, 2006
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    Many people face various types of trials everytime a new chapter begins in their live. This sermon will give some hope to those who always seem to get pushed back everytime they try to go forward.

    Rita Bass Coors purchased a porcelain mask that had been hand painted by John Denver. You know John Denver, the singer, the humanitarian John Denver. This mask set Rita Bass Coors back $7000.00. Rita purchased this $7000.00 hand painted porcelain mask from a celebrity auction that was to benefit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Touching Moment Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2009
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     | 8,725 views

    As we read the text of this sermon, we see a poor, diseased woman who with a grain of hope pushes her way through the crowd to be healed, but receives so much more once she touches the Master.

    Moments with the Master Series A TOUCHING MOMENT Mark 5:25-34 Intro Mark chapter 5 is brimming with impossible cases. It has been called the Bible home for incurables. There are three cases given in this chapter which are absolutely, humanly speaking, hopeless and impossible. There was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In His Steps Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    Stations of the Cross, Station 4

    IN HIS STEPS (MARK 15:21-22, MATTHEW 27:32-33, LUKE 23:26) 21A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In His Steps Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
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    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 4

    IN HIS STEPS (MARK 15:21-22, MATTHEW 27:32-33, LUKE 23:26) The cross is what separates Christianity from other religions, the suffering Messiah from popular gurus and theological heavyweights from lightweights. Lois A. Cheney wrote a touching and thought-provoking poem on the cross: I stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2009
     | 4,125 views

    Message about building a bridge to the community through the love we have. These are notes and pieces to put a message together

    Note: This message came from a series of messages by Doug Small Title: Building a Bridge to the Community - True Love Theme: True love, action Text: Luke 7:36 - 47 Introduction Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him (Religious leaders) to eat with him (Jesus). And He (Jesus) went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Advantages Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,591 views

    An expository sermon of 2 Cor. 1:1-7, dealing with how we can benefit from suffering

    Intro: 1. Since Paul’s first letter, to the Corinthian church, he has been attacked and ridiculed by false teachers. One thing for sure, you can’t have daily victory without experiencing a daily intake of stupidity from those who wouldn’t know God, if they met Him in a corn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Boldness

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,267 views

    Christ has made a marvelous sacrifice for each of us; he has not only freed us from the bonds of sin, but also the chains of guilt. The gates of heaven are flung wide, and we cannot help but respond!

    In just a few days, we will be gathering with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s the first big celebration in what we have come to call the “Holiday Season,” that spans from late November through the New Year. In just two weeks, churches around the world will ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Glimpsing The Kingdom

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Feb 16, 2012
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    The great significance of Jesus’ transfiguration is that it lifts us beyond our limited capabilities; it pulls back the curtain of our own worldview and gives us a glimpse of the fullness of God’s kingdom.

    For the second year, Mary Ellen is playing Upward Basketball, and Ken and I are co-coaching her team. An important part of the Upward program is the weekly devotionals that take place during part of the practice time. This year, the girls have been learning about faith. The verse throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Prosperity, Patience And Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 21, 2012
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     | 5,223 views

    James 5 has a lot to say about the rich and the proper response to abuse by those who are powerful. His wise words are clear and firm, making the path of faith obvious. He pulls no punches.

    Prosperity, Patience and Prayer: this is the outline for James 5. 1. Prosperity: 5:1-6 This is a prophetic oracle against the rich oppressors. Wow! Does that page in your Bible smell a bit like smoke? Here James steps into prophetic mode and writes with an imprecatory imagination of doom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Recycling Souls

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,173 views

    Like the charred stones pulled out of the rubbish and used to rebuild the wall around the temple and Jerusalem God wants to recycle your life. Do you know any souls who need to be recycled?

    “Recycling Souls” “Look at those charred stones they are pulling out of the rubbish and using again!” Nehemiah 4:2 Intro: There is no such thing as a “standard testimony of salvation.” A testimony is your words that tell others about how you became a Christian. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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