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  • Jay Winters avatar

    Do You Care About People More Than God?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,693 views

    This was a tough text to preach on. When I went to read what early church fathers had written or preached about this text, I found that it was skipped by almost everyone from Chrysostom to Augustine. So, where angels fear to tread....here goes a fool for

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who cares more than we could ever imagine. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 30 to 150 baby boys in the vicinity of Jerusalem died. 30 to 150 little boys were taken away from their mothers in this text. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ezekiel's Valley Of Dry Bones

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 77,024 views

    Challenge to respond to what God says and not what our experience says.

    Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones reading; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel lived in the 6th century BC and was a prophet of the exile under the Babylonians, which had begun under King Nebuchadnezzar, between 598 and 586 BC. He was the son of Buzi and his ministry spans some twenty two years, starting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Nature Of The Christian Church Series

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007
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     | 3,830 views

    Dteails how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over al things impacts the Church. This is number 5 in a series on the Book of Colossians.

    The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Ministry Text: Colossians 1:24-29 I. Introduction Illustration: A group of ministers and a salesman’s organization were holding conventions in the same hotel, and the catering department had to work at top speed serving dinners to both. The salesmen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 24 - How To Find The Right Person For Me - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 10, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    What is it that sets Rebekah apart? Perhaps it is that although Kate marries prince William, who in the future will be crowned the king of England, Rebekah marries Isaac from whom will come Jesus, who in the future will be acknowledged as the Prince of Pe

    Genesis 24 - HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR ME - Part 5. Both have beautiful jewelry, except that one has a sapphire ring on her finger and the other wears a nose ring. One woman arrives to her wedding in a limousine. The other on a camel. One veils her face as she walks the aisle of a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 3: The Angels Announce Christ's Birth

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
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     | 1,961 views

    AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH

    A. AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH 1. Joseph was not involved physically, but his emotions, reputation and outward life were severely influenced by Mary’s pregnancy. 2. A pregnancy cannot be long hidden. Who found out? “She was found with child” (Matt. 1:18). 3. Matt. 1:18-25, ELT. “When Mary was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Made For More Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 17, 2010
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     | 23,599 views

    Finding Wholeness in a broken world pt 1 - this message encourages people to find that they are created for more than the brokenness that they are experiencing in life. Applies to marriages, relationships, life etc.

    Finding Wholeness in a Broken World Pt 1 – Meant for More Mark 10:17-31 “I just want somebody to help me.” Those were the words that came pouring out of the heart of a young man I met with recently. His life was in chaos and he knew it. He had burned most of his bridges and no ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Travis Leib avatar

    Is That Good Enough Lord ?

    Contributed by Travis Leib on May 15, 2018
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     | 6,641 views

    The urgency to do whatsoever God tells us, and to do it with all diligence.

    John, chapter 2, gives us the account of the beginning of the miracles of Jesus. But within this miracle gives us a glimpse of how God works if we will obey. There is much debate and discussion on the conversation between Jesus and Mary. I dont want to take the time to try to give my veiwpoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Cana And Boundaries

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,626 views

    Jesus had his personal boundaries- He remains slightly aloof from the situation. He told Mary, “Not our job,..."

    Jesus had his personal boundaries-- He remains slightly aloof; reluctant to get involved in the situation of the shortage of wine. He told Mary, “Not our job,” and “Not my hour for what God has called me to do!” Lesson for us-Watch out for “Caretakers disorder.” -e.g. “No one else on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Will You Lend Jesus, Your Life? (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013
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     | 5,181 views

    And guess what, that friend of Jesus, may just be your love one! Wouldn’t you want someone to get up and help them?

    Luke 11:5-8-And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Evans avatar

    Life In Lodebar

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,724 views

    Why do we so often opt to live life in a place where there is little that satisfies, rather than approach the King; especially when the King has sought to do good to us?

    Title: Life In Lodebar Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Date: August 19, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. The plan of the message. A. Share an Old Testament narrative B. Draw a New Testament era parallel from the story II. History of Israel A. A nation ruled by Prophets and judges; men who spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Banquet Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 25, 2016
     | 8,927 views

    Jesus' challenge to the host in Luke 14, that he should not invite those who could serve his needs but those whose needs he could serve, challenges the worldly approach to human relationships.

    Luke 14:1-14 "The Banquet" INTRODUCTION The word "Stewardship" has gained an ugly reputation in Christian circles. It is frequently associated with congregational pleas for more money. The word has lost its wholistic dimension. Stewardship, or if you prefer, good management is no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask? Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 3,504 views

    What are God's reasons for not answering?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY OUR PARENTS DON’T DO ALL WE ASK 1. It’s not good for us. 2. They don’t have resources. 3. They have other plans for us. 4. They have something better. 5. It would hurt us. B. WHY SOME HAVE GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1. Promise. “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Unto Me

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,516 views

    Call unto me

    Jeremiah 33:3 - Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. 1. The Invitation. “Call unto me.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Lord And His Name Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 4, 2020
     | 2,036 views

    The LORD's name involves his character and reputation. As we take (on) his name we represent him and determine his influence based on our words and actions.

    1. I read that in China when young people would get out of line with public displays of affection they would take the young people to the police station along with their families and the authorities would berate the family for hours over how the incident brought shame on them and how the parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Repenting The True State Of The Union--Or Disunion Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,705 views

    Even as the speech was delivered, a critter that could only be seen with an electron microscope was beginning to multiply through both the communist and the free world.

    Tuesday of the 20th Week in Course 2020 When we catalogue the favored cultures and cities of history, the city of Tyre, cultural mother of the great and bloody Carthaginian empire, has to be written near the top of the list. The word, “Tyre” literally means “rock,” because in the time of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic