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  • James Lyons avatar

    4) The Kinsman Redeemer

    Contributed by James Lyons on Apr 21, 2023
     | 1,554 views

    Part IV in a series on the book of Ruth

    We’re coming to the end of Ruth chapter 2 where a Moabite widow under the curse of the law went out one morning looking for grace, and she discovered more unmerited favor than she could have ever dreamed of. And she did it all on behalf of her spiritually wounded mother-in-law, Naomi. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 17,300 views

    We need to accept God’s wisdom and reject worldly wisdom.

    First Baptist Church October 7, 2001 James 3:13-18 Have you ever met people who were absolute geniuses? They seem to know everything. If they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship

    Contributed by Chad Martens on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 21,107 views

    Calling Christians to a deeper commitment to the church and to their walk with the Savior.

    Fellowship Introduction: Before we begin, what is, exactly, fellowship? The Greek word for fellowship, “koinonia”, comes from a root meaning common or shared. So fellowship means common participation in something either by giving what you have to the other person or receiving what he or she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hugging Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 7,829 views

    When we come to Christ, we are called to "go public" with that comittment.

    "Hugging Jesus" - Matthew 10:32,33 Intro: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross state rivals. Early in the season, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Marriage Model For Relating To God

    Contributed by James Steen on Jul 1, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,203 views

    Biblical marriage lessons dealing with intimacy, faithfulness and submission are applicable as well to our relationship with Christ.

    TITLE: A Marriage Model for Relating to God Essence of the Sermon in a Sentence ESS: Biblical marriage lessons dealing with intimacy, faithfulness and submission are applicable as well to our relationship with Christ. TEXT: Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Imagining Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    The second commandment keeps us from putting God "in a box"

    Beyond Imagining Introduction Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are camping. After enjoying a day of relaxation, they pitch their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson. "Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pondering Why The Wicked Prosper

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,730 views

    Just like many of us, Asaph wrestled with the conflict between the love of God and the many seeming injustices of life. But God eventually helped him to to get a grip on this conflict.

    PONDERING WHY THE WICKED PROSPER Text: Ps.73: 1-3, 12 & 13 Intro: As you may or may not know, not all of the psalms found in our Bible can be attributed to King David. Though David is credited with about seventy-three of the psalms, there were a number of other men who contributed to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Best Remedy For Stress"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,865 views

    Jesus confronts life’s deepest personal problem.

    Matthew 6:25-33 “The Best Remedy For Stress” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Said the robin to the sparrow, “I really do not know why it is these human beings rush about and worry so.” Said the sparrow to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Toten Rocks

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 19, 2006
     | 2,132 views

    What is fair in the eyes of God? No wau to make it so be better rely on grace. The only real rest we can depend on comed through Christ.

    Toten Rocks Matthew 11:25-30 What kind of week have ya’ll had. Wit the predictions of the weather and things to do. I felt like I was toten rocks all week long. I can use the word toten can’t I? This is home and you know what I mean don’t you? I am talking about working on something and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Climbing Companions Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    Only 12, those who climbed with Jesus, got the best sermon ever preached firsthand. Only those who climb with Jesus get His best. This sermon tells stories of His climbing companions.

    Matthew 5:1-2 – Climbing Companions Deep within a forest, a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort, he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the tree again, jumped, and fell to the ground. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's United Nations

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,299 views

    Learn to overcome certain differences that divide Christians

    Some of you know that I was at a church leadership conference last week. There were about 2,000 attendees from all around the world. I’m very thankful for the inspiration and the learning I received. I came home Thursday night and received a call from a friend. She asked if Susan and I went out ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do You Want To? Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 396 ratings
     | 37,557 views

    5th in the series "Conversations with Jesus." Jesus asks us today just as he did the man at the pool, "Do you want to get well?"

    When I was a chaplain for soldiers in Basic Training, I learned to use a counseling technique called "Soloution Focused Therapy. One of the main questions that the counselor asks with this technique is, "What are you going to do?" Almost always the first reply would be be "I need someone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give Your Busy Schedule A Break With Jesus.

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem to get it? Then this message is for you!

    Text Galatians 1:11-24 Title: Give your busy schedule a break with Jesus. Rev. Douglas W. Koehler Bethlehem Lutheran Church How chaotic is your life? Are you running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? Do you wish you had quiet time with the Lord, and wonder why you never seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Da Vinci Code: Who Was Jesus, Really? (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,951 views

    Dan Brown said Jesus was just a really good man who turned his church over to Mary Magdalene...God says differently.

    Several years ago Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau made their last movie together. It was the second of two movies which told the story of two elderly neighbors. They were best friends as children, but time and circumstances had turned them into cantankerous, grouchy and bitter rivals. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It's All About The People

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people?

    "It’s All About the People" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Romans 15:1-7 Purpose: God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people? As God’s ambassador, and as the pastor of His flock, or as a brother in the family of God, the truest way ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness