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  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    At The Right Hand Of God

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,324 views

    A perspective on Mark 10: 35-45. But what are our reactions, our thoughts, and our feelings towards these two audacious characters James and John?

    Mark 10: 35-45 At The Right Hand Of God How should we think about James and John, the sons of Zebedee? How should we think about the day they went to Jesus and said to him: “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And when Jesus answered, “What is it you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Will The Real Blind Beggar Please Stand Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,706 views

    In the Gospel Lesson for this sermon, it’s a bit hard to tell who the real Blind Beggar is. Is it Bartimaeus or is it the disciples or the rest of the crowd?

    Mark 10:46-52 “Will the Real Blind Beggar please Stand Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN There’s an old t-v show called To Tell the Truth where contestants are challenged to figure out which of three or four persons are the Real ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,889 views

    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Over the past decade and a half or thereabouts, I have published occasional columns pointing out that there is more going on in terms of worldview at the Olympic games than good sportsmanship and keeping a stoic outlook no matter how disappointed one might be at the outcome of a particular event. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ponder Your Spiritual “before” And “after” Pictures

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,796 views

    Jesus has not only washed us clean from our sins, he energizes us for continual service.

    You’ve seen these pictures in newspapers and in magazines advertising some procedure to make you look younger. They’re “before” and “after” pictures. But to tell you the truth, the only difference I see between some “before” and “after” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Foundations For A Great Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    There are four major foundations that need laid to build a great church: prayer, power, proclaimation and passion.

    Foundations to Build a Great Church Acts 4:31-35 August 29, 2010 Morning Message Introduction On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Fishing Techniques For Every Christian"

    Contributed by Pastor Catherine Graham on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    call to discipleship

    FISHING TECHNIQUES FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN My Brothers and Sisters, Grace and Peace to you in the name of Jesus, the great Fisherman. AMEN The sun had just risen when the Scouts began their trek up Baldy Mountain. At 12,441 feet Baldy is the highest peak in the Philmont Scout Ranch, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Perfect Gift"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,406 views

    A sermon for the Christmas Season.

    Ephesians 2:1-10 “The Perfect Gift” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Have you ever just watched people as they shop during the Christmas season? I was out at the mall this past week and watched people as they shopped for gifts and bargains. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The God-Directed Heart

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,543 views

    Is your heart and life being directed by the Lord, or are you the director? Do you care about others who still need to hear the good news about Jesus? Paul addresses these issues with encouraging words.

    The God-Directed Heart 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discipleship Requires Determination Luke 9:51-62

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 25, 2016
     | 12,195 views

    Discipleship Requires Determination: a study of Luke 9:51-62.

    Discipleship Requires Determination Luke 9:51-62 Introduction 1. Gabrielle Douglas spent the first year of her life with her homeless family that lived in the back of a van. They were taken in by relatives but soon her father abandoned the family … mother and 4 young children. As she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-Like Character Qualities To Flow

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,993 views

    84 Christlike Character Qualities that enable us to develop godly friendships.

    Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-like Character Qualities to Flow Through You "Have this attitude in you which was also in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 2:5) 1. Be Accountable without getting hung up on doing things right and forgetting to do right things 2. Be Alert, but do not be quick to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Favor Over Ugly Fear Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,422 views

    It is at Christmas time when we often see - all at one time - the best of humanity and the worst of humanity. We celebrate the birth of our savior in a dimly lit room with candles and sing Silent Night. Then the next day we are ugly

    UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER WEEK 2 - Timothy G. Porter Text Luke 2:1-14 Introduction: It is at Christmas time when we often see - all at one time - the best of humanity and the worst of humanity. We celebrate the birth of our savior in a dimly lit room with candles and sing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anger

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 6, 2019
     | 4,761 views

    So the number one goal of every Christ follower must be producing fruit. But there are things just waiting to derail you, to ruin your fruit .

    So the number one goal of every Christ follower must be producing fruit. But there are things just waiting to derail you, to ruin your fruit . Matthew 3:10"The axe is already laid at the root of the trees; therefore every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Fairy Tales - Pt. 1 - Humpty Dumpty Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

    I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 4,672 views

    THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

    THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4  DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    The Cost Of Compassionate Caring Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    There is a principle that we see throughout Scripture – God looks beyond the action or service to the cost involved. Mark 12:41-44

    The Cost Of Compassionate Caring Luke 10:30-37 Introduction: 1. Ladies, what if your husband brought you home a beautiful bouquet of flowers? You would be touched and moved by his kindness and thoughtfulness. Then he says, “Yeah, they delivered them to the office by mistake. We had to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church