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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Mary's Response Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 2, 2016
     | 9,488 views

    Mary's response to what looked like and impossible task is what makes her special.

    INTRODUCTION • Wow, we are closing in on another Christmas, and as we do, I want to take you on a journey for the next three weeks in a series called MARY CHRISTMAS. • SLIDE #1 • During this time of the year, churches typically focus on the Christmas season, and at FCC, we will do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Controversial Savior Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,192 views

    Jesus refreshes, outflows, and brings transformation -- will we follow Him as Prophet, Messiah, or just a man from Galilee?

    Text: John 7:37-44 (NKJV) 37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." 39 But this He spoke concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dear God, Why Don't You Do Something?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2022
     | 2,506 views

    Habakkuk was frustrated with the lack of faith and the immorality in the Israelites. God had an answer for him and for us.

    11.20.22 Habakkuk 1:1–3, 2:1-4 1 The threatening oracle which the prophet Habakkuk saw. 2 How long, LORD, must I cry for help, but you do not listen? I call out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save! 3 Why do you cause me to see injustice? Why do you overlook misery? Devastation and violence ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dangerous Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2026
     | 39 views

    Jesus is dangerous because He threatens every system built without Him—religious, political, or intellectual—and calls people to bow to the living God.

    OPENING SLIDE INTRODUCTION • This is week four of our five-week series. • This is Week 4's energy. • Tension is rising. • Opposition is tightening. • The cross is closer. • Have you ever noticed that the most dangerous person in any system is the one who cannot be controlled? • Not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Was A Carpenter

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,540 views

    We can serve God in our secular jobs just as Jesus did.

    Introduction: Many years ago, there was a movie which came out entitled "OH GOD". It starred John Denver as a grocery store manager who was visited by God, who was portrayed by George Burns. I’ve never seen the movie, but I heard about one scene which I think may teach us a bit. John Denver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Predestination Series

    Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,764 views

    An exposition of Ephesians 1: 3 - 5.

    Eph. 1: 3-5 Predestination Meeting Creek Oct. 1/00 Opposing forces demonstration: Have two people sit back to back with arms interlocked and then stand up using co-operation. Then have one or the other try to stand up without the help of the other Everything in God’s creation works that way - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hold On Series

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,087 views

    It is important that Christians understand that they possess the ability to weather the storms of life.

    Introduction This week will start part 2 of 2 sermons entitled “Standing on the Promises”. The world we live in is full of troubles, tensions and turmoil. If we don’t have something to hold on to, we as the world will be hopeless and helpless. I am reminded of my childhood when I was in school ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,616 views

    To survive the storms of life, we must understand that in God there are promises that He has made to us.

    Introduction This week will start part 1 of 2 sermons entitled “Standing on the Promises”. The world we live in is full of troubles, tensions and turmoil. If we don’t have something to hold on to, we as the world will be hopeless and helpless. But we do have something to hold on to, the Promises ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Has Authority Over Me. Psalms 23:2-3

    Contributed by T. W Jenkins on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,639 views

    Reading the twenty-third psalm can be misleading if we only open our ears to verse one. "The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want". However, we must understand that the Lord, as our Shepherd, requires complete authority over the sheep. He must be in total

    1. I need His presence (He makes me to lie down in green pasture) This can only happen when I am in His presence. He's an interesting point about sheep being made to lie down. Sheep are very skittish animals. They are very Nervous and have to reach a high level of comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ezekiel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 7, 2022
     | 2,527 views

    After the fall of Jerusalem and his period of silence, Ezekiel now addressed himself more pointedly to the exiles. He sought to direct their hopes for the restoration of their nation. His theme changed from the harsh judgment of God to the promise of the future.

    OUTLINE Introduction Hebrew prophet Alternate titles: Ezechiel, Ye?ezqel, Ezekiel Ezekiel, also spelled Ezechiel, Hebrew Ye?ezqel, (flourished 6th century BC), prophet-priest of ancient Israel and the subject and in part, the author of an Old Testament book that bears his name. Flourished: c.600 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Third Commandment (3 Of 12)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,232 views

    The Jews of old usually gave their children names that had meaning. Today we give our children names and have no idea what they mean, we go more by how they sound. Some do not even go by sound.

    Illus: In Connecticut four ministers were named Wright none of them were related. To avoid confusion: • One was referred to as: “Minister Upright". • Another was referred to as, “Minister Downright”. • And another was referred to as, “Minister Outright.” • And the fourth was referred to as, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion Sunday Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,190 views

    Sir, we would see Jesus!

    PASSION SUNDAY – JOHN 12 V20-32 Today is Passion Sunday. Today throughout the world people will meet together to worship God and to recollect the Passion (the life, death, resurrection of Jesus). I want us together to look at an incident in the life of Jesus as recorded for us in John’s gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Being Mindful Of The One Thing

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 22, 2013
     | 7,212 views

    Being mindfully present in the moment helps us discern the one thing worty being concerned about.

    Life is filled with distractions (from within and without…) Title: Being Mindful of the One Thing Text: Luke 10:38-42 (Reference the context: In 10:25-20 Jesus shared the Great Commandment to love God and neighbor; in 10:30-37 Jesus taught on what it means to love one’s neighbor; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parched People Dig Deep Into God's Grace

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 19, 2013
     | 10,746 views

    When you are in a spiritual desert you dig deep be deciding to discover the grace of God.

    Title: Parched People Dig Deep Text: Isaiah 12 Thesis: When you are in a spiritual desert you dig deep by deciding to discover the grace of God. Background Comments: Isaiah is not easy book… Isaiah in the Old Testament is the Apostle Paul of the New Testament. It is heavily prophetic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Peculiar People: Distinctiveness That Reflects Christ

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026
     | 250 views

    Scripture describes a peculiar people, not withdrawn but faithful, following the Lamb, recognizable by reflecting Christ’s character, carrying truth that always walks alongside mercy together.

    There are moments in the life of the church when the conversation feels heavier than usual. Not louder. Not angrier. Just heavier. You hear it in the way we talk about the times we’re living in. In phrases that surface again and again: “Things are accelerating.” “Prophecy is lining up.” “We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist