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  • Scott Maze avatar

    No Mountain High Enough Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 26, 2024
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    Jesus says, “I offer fulfillment. I will give you such a lasting, inner joy that you will willingly take persecution for being associated with my name.” This is eternal fulfillment that is rugged enough to handle anything thrown at it.

    Memorial Day Of all the rich blessings we have from being Americans, the choicest of them is freedom of religion. I am grateful that no religion is established in America as the preferred and every citizen’s right to practice their religion is allowed. Because evil is so evil, we need men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Hunt With Your Head Down

    Contributed by Don Campbell on May 22, 2023
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    My dad always killed more squirrels than I did because he was looking up in the trees. I was looking a bugs and other earth-bound creatures.

    DON’T HUNT WITH YOUR HEAD DOWN John 4:1-42 INTRODUCTION A. Jesus told the disciples to lift up their eyes to the fields that were white unto harvest (John 4:35-38). The fields being white unto harvest then does not mean that every field is white unto harvest now, simply because millions are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Title: "come See A Man"

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 26, 2023
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    This encounter is filled with powerful lessons about the transformative power of encountering Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: Let me start it with a story: Three buddies were enjoying a peaceful day of fishing when, out of nowhere, they reel in a mermaid who pleads to be released, offering to grant each of them a wish. Now, one of the guys is a skeptic and decides to test the mermaid's abilities. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Direct Approach

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 3, 2020
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    Sometimes Jesus speaks in "riddles" and sometimes he takes the direct approach and speaks plainly.

    1. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow told the story of a love triangle that involved three friends from the Mayflower called, “The Courtship of Miles Standish.” Their names were John Alden; Miles Standish and Priscilla Mullins. Both men were in love with Priscilla but Miles convinced John to go on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Core 52 Week 34 - Worshiping In Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 23, 2020
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    The singer says he's "getting back to the heart of worship." It's a laudable and important goal. What does it really mean? Jesus interrupts a Samaritan woman's life to point her (and us) in the right direction.

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5117092 Core 52 Week 34 - The Heart of Worship • There was a church where the preacher and the song leader were not getting along. This began to spill over into the worship service. One week the preacher preached on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Wells Are You Drinking From?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2024
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    Jesus loves and accepts us as we are.

    “What Wells are You Drinking From?” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. She is a person with a past and yet she remains unknown to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Quench Your Thirst With Living Water!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 6, 2023
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    Water and thirst. Those are two powerful pictures that we find in Jesus’ interaction with a Samaritan woman at a well. May God the Holy Spirit enable us to recognize the insatiable thirst that sin gives us. And every day, let’s quench our thirst with living water.

    This reading from John 4 uses something from everyday life that is intended to give us a powerful connection to spiritual truth. It’s supposed to touch our head and our heart and impact our emotions. But I fear that it is lost on us. What am I talking about? It’s just plain water. Well, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Greatest Need

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 6, 2023
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    Out of all the things that Jesus has done for us, let's look and see what is the most and best thing He has provided.

    Can you believe it? We are only 6 weeks away from Easter, one of the most celebrated Christian holidays. The Lord laid it on my heart to talk about what Jesus has done for us as we lead up to the Easter season. Today, let's think about all that Jesus has done for us. When I think about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Knew

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 9, 2023
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    If you "know" Jesus, your life will be different.

    If You Knew – John 4: 5 - 26 Intro: The Grand Emir of an Arab nation was visiting the US for the first time. He was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salty American foods. Consequently, he sent his manservant, Abdul ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Need Ahh Moments

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 9, 2023
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    There are many ahh moments in this text.

    “We Need Ahh Moments” John 4:5-42 1. Jesus knows folks need an Ahh moments That’s why He went to Samaria • Jesus said to the disciples “I must needs go through Samaria” • Jesus seemingly knows our deepest hurts, needs of the hour, He just knows our stuff 2. Water is something we must have for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Water, Life And Divine Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2023
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    Jesus was on earth to forgive our sins and raise us to divine status.

    Third Sunday of Lent 2023 Take a moment as we settle down from a very long Gospel, close your eyes but stay awake. Think of the best person you know who is not a relative. This person, man or woman, is honest, self-controlled, just to a fault, and cheering to everyone. The best person you know. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023
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    Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

    John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Gift Of Living Water

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 13, 2023
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    A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, Year A

    January 12, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 4:5-42 The Gift of Living Water Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. They call it “divining.” When you’re trying to determine where to dig a well, some people have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Samaritan Appointment

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 16, 2023
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    Our Lord Jesus Christ wasn't afraid of those who were the “cast off” of society; the sinners, the lepers, the Samaritans, and neither should we.

    The Samaritan Appointment John 4:1-26 As I’m sure you all know, during Biblical times, the Jews and the Samaritans were locked in a bitter rivalry, but in case you didn’t know, it partially began back when the Kingdom was torn apart—when it became a divided kingdom after Solomon's death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Independence Day! The Samaritan Woman Encounters Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 25, 2023
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    This is from a series on encountering Christ.

    Title: “Independence Day: Jesus Encounters a Samaritan Woman” Script: Jn. 4 Type: Series Where: GNBC 3-26-23 Intro: "Independence Day" is a song written by Gretchen Peters, and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. The song was officially released in May 1994 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible