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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    Mary’s worship gave her very best to Jesus.

    Right Guard Deodorant advertising campaign featured sports legends such as Brett Favre, Emmitt Smith, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen and Hulk Hogan: Anything less would be uncivilized. While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Historical Events Foretold By Daniel

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
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    For Daniel it was prophecy; but for us it is history.

    HISTORICAL EVENTS. Daniel 11. Daniel is at pains to demonstrate the starting point for this history: it is the first year of Darius the Mede when he, even Daniel himself prophesied (Daniel 11:1). There would be three more kings of Persia, and the fourth, (Xerxes I) would attack but fail to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fall On Us

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013
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    This is not for the faint of heart: If all you want is a blessing this is not the message for you, this is only for those who want God to take over, to consume them.

    While peter yet spake these words, the HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word. I want to draw your attention to one word in this verse (fell) that word has captured my attention. The HolyGhost fell on all them, which heard the word First of all it tells me that what is happening is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Jesus Is A Model For Witnessing

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
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    Educators say that people learn easily by observation. Here, Jesus models witnessing for us.

    JESUS IS A MODEL FOR WITNESSING John 4:1-42 INTRO: Educators say that people learn easily by observation. To see someone do something and to try it ourselves creates a good learning situation. Jesus is a model for a Christian’s life and ministry. By observing His life and work, believers can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If It Is Of God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 11, 2014
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    Can anyone dance in the midst of rubble and trouble? Yes, when you know and you know that eventually God will help you triumph, then you can break into a jig. Amen. Cheer up!

    If it is of God! Acts 5:34”……if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" So they took his advice…” You know what, when ‘God’ is in anything, then no one can stop/sabotage it! Let this sink into you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding The Purpose Behind Lazarus' Death SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    The death of Lazarus served as a platform for Jesus to reveal Himself as the embodiment of resurrection and life. This sermon explores the seven reasons behind Lazarus' death.

    Today, we will delve into the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on the death and resurrection of Lazarus. In this passage, we can uncover six valuable lessons that can be learned from this event. Lazarus' death provided Jesus with an opportunity to reveal Himself as the ...read more

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    The Darkness Of Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 8, 2022
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    1) The Attack of the Crowd (Matthew 26:47), 2) The Kiss of the Traitor (Matthew 26:48–50a), 3) The Presumption of Peter (Matthew 26:50b–53) and finally 4) The Fulfillment of Prophecy (Matthew 26:54-56).

    Matthew 26:47–56. 47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came up ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Arrested Series

    Contributed by Tim White on May 11, 2014
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    The enemies of the cross at Jesus' arrest show us strong lessons about the Kingdom of Christ.

    When we hear the word, “arrested”, we think of criminals. Criminals are an unusual sort, as far as I can tell. I hear tell of a set of criminal brothers who did all sorts of crime. As a matter of fact, if a crime occurred in this small community, one, if not both, of these boys had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Ain't A Haint Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2013
     | 3,625 views

    Jesus is Lord of earth and heaven. Even the winds must obey Him

    It Ain't a Haint John 6:16-21 Introduction Last Week, we covered the account of the feeding of the 5,000 from the Gospel of John. The text ended with the people trying to seize him and make Him king. They saw Jesus as a political figure rather than a Messiah who had come to save them from their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Disaster On The Leaders

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2012
     | 3,118 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your church a disaster? Trace the cause from the leaders. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church Pastors III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD sends disasters on the shepherds/leaders of the church if that church leader destroyed and sc

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your church a disaster? Trace the cause from the leaders. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church Pastors III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD sends disasters on the shepherds/leaders of the church if that church leader destroyed and scattered the sheep IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 23:11-12 (New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Open Door Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022
     | 4,649 views

    When you find that God has opened a door you do not want to miss the blessing of going through it. Once Jesus closes that door there is nobody who can open it.

    Oftentimes life’s great opportunities last only for a moment. You must seize that moment. It is the time to grab the brass ring. Take advantage of the opportunity or it will be gone. I am talking about real life changing opportunities that we have. These are the moments when you sense there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Season Of Supernatural Breakthrough (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 22, 2025
     | 250 views

    In this fourth part of the series, we will examine how to handle the opportunities that come with supernatural breakthrough and how to establish permanent victory in the face of challenges.

    SEASON OF SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGH (PART 4) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 5:20 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 45:1-3, 1 Chronicles 14:8-17, Luke 10:19 INTRODUCTION: In this fourth part of the series, we will examine how to handle the opportunities that come with supernatural breakthrough ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I'd Fish More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    A sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 about fishing for men.

    Sermon for 7/14/2002 I’d fish more Colossians 4:2-6 Introduction: In the movie called the Dead Poet’s Society, Robin Williams plays the role of a teacher in an exclusive eastern prep school. On the first day of school, he takes the class of boys out into the hallway to look at the pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    After The Speeches, The Fireworks And The Parade

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,023 views

    After the great events on Mt. Carmel,the problems that Israel faced were still present. So it is with us today...after all the festivities have ended...the problems facing our nation still remain for us to resolve.

    AFTER THE SPEECHES, THE FIREWORKS AND THE PARADE I Kings 18:20-45 We have just witnessed another anniversary of our country’s Declaration of Independence. By now, the speeches have ceased, the fireworks have been extinguished and the parades have all ended for this year’s occasion. The nation’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Amazement Is Not Faith In God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 14, 2015
     | 2,342 views

    To show in GOD's WORDS that astonishment, amazement is still not faith, you have to have faith in your heart that will declare your heart's content before GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Don't be amazed just believe? John 14:1 John 14:1 DO NOT let your hearts be troubled (distressed, agitated). You believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely on God; believe in and adhere to and trust in and rely also on Me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal