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  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Making Something Out Of Practically Nothing Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 15,098 views

    When it seems that life has robbed you of everything, God teaches us how to make something out of practically nothing.

    MAKING SOMETHING OUT OF PRACTICALLY NOTHING 2 KINGS 4:1-7 In 1984, Lana and I were married and moved up to Ole Miss where I started pharmacy school. It was 3 long hard years of study, work, and sacrifice. I was living on less than I ever had while Lana was living on about as much as she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Christmas Song?

    Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,047 views

    This message is a topical message to encourage us to become more available for God's services unto others. And when we make ourselves available, we will be amazed of the wondrous things that God can do with very little from us. I'm Available To You.

    WHAT IS YOUR CHRISTMAS SONG? (Luke 1:39-80) There are many songs sang approaching Christ-mass, the celebration of our Lord's arrival unto the earth. Some Christmas songs are secular and simply reflect the happiness of the season. (ex. Jingle Bells). Some Christmas songs are thematic and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Prepared

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 193 views

    In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name to Mike Hanzas. He was a tall, muscular, man, who was known to have knocked the punching bag clean off its swivel.

    Are You Prepared? “But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.” Luke 24:1 Intro: In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With Jesus But Following Satan (Living A Double Life)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2025
     | 504 views

    When we think of the betrayals of Christ, we normally think of Judas.

    I have heard people say when I get to heaven I want to see Peter, Paul or Samson… But you will never hear anyone say when I get to heaven I want to see JUDAS Iscariot….why? Because he is not there. Judas is referred to by the Word of God as “The SON OF PERDITION”. Only two people are referred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Wafford avatar

    Fragrance Of The Father Iv Series

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    The pouring out of God’s Spirit on all people was fulfilled at Pentecost. Acts 2:17 says in the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people. We are living in the last days.

    Fragrance of The Father Part 4 Script. Joel 2:28-32; Acts 3:33 Introduction: The pouring out of God’s Spirit on all people was fulfilled at Pentecost. Acts 2:17 says in the last days I will pour out my Spirit on all people. We are living in the last days. The last day’s consist of When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Csi: Easter Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,959 views

    Part 4 of the series, The Truth About Jesus Christ.

    [Note: The arguments for the Resurrection in this sermon were taken from an excellent book called The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Gary R. Habermas & Michael R. Licona.] We’ve been called together this morning to investigate a crime scene in Jerusalem: the empty tomb of Jesus of Nazareth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Jesus Cleansed The Temple Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 22,073 views

    Jesus is angry and cleanses the temple.

    Sermon for 3 Lent Yr B, 23/03/2003 Based on Jn 2:13-22 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The restoration of First Community Church had been completed. The 150-year-old house of worship with its fresh paint and newly-installed multi-coloured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Detouring Us Off The Freeway Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,446 views

    This is the first message in an Easter series. the message deals with the "Divine Detour" provided to us through the cross.

    OUR ROAD TO VICTORY IN CHRIST Detouring Us Off The Freeway “Foolishness made Christ our curse before He could be our Redeemer” Galatians 3:1-14 -- Matthew 7:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Easter is marked by many changes. This time of year brings the tempering of the weather and the daffodils bursting from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In A Normal World...

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,782 views

    Everything changed for the US on September 11, 2001. Abnormal things happened, and since then things have changed dramatically. But that event was nothing compared to the events of Easter morning 1971 years ago.

    Passage: Matthew 28:1-10 Intro: I was driving on the Maricopa freeway just south of the airport when I heard it. You were perhaps on your way to work, or had just flipped on the morning news show when you heard it. Maybe someone called you. 1. but everything changed the morning of September ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Rod And Staff Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 93 ratings
     | 20,263 views

    The rod and staff are reflective of the nature of God and both are needed.

    ROD AND STAFF (Ps. 23:4) Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. If you can think back for a moment to the Charlie Brown cartoon characters and Linus carrying around his blanket, now and then sucking his thumb, you get an image of early childhood comfort. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Easter People – In A Good Friday World

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,370 views

    It was Resurrection day, but the disciples were still living like Jesus was dead. What is it like to be stuck in a Good Friday World? What does it mean to be an "Easter People?"

    EASTER PEOPLE – In a Good Friday World Mark 16:11 • Mark 16:11 (NIV) When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe it. I. The Death and Resurrection of Jesus. 1. Jesus talked plainly about His death and resurrection in advance! • Mark 10:33-34 (MsgB) [33] ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Problem Renters

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,424 views

    This message is based on parable of the vineyard and the wicked tenants.

    Mark 12:1 (NLT) Then Jesus began telling them stories: "A man planted a vineyard, built a wall around it, dug a pit for pressing out the grape juice, and built a lookout tower. Then he leased the vineyard to tenant farmers and moved to another country. The Master Plan  The vineyard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Cook avatar

    His Banner Over Me Was Love

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,639 views

    Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the love of God for all believers.

    “His Banner Over Me Was Love” Song of Solomon 2:4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” B. David wrote in Psalm 139:6 - “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” C. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God's Pattern For Fatherhood

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 23,534 views

    God is very interested in men becoming good fathers. Here in this passage we find some of the leading characteristics of a successful father.

    ILLUSTRATION: (From "It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It" by Robert Fulghum) It was Molly’s, age 7, job to pack the lunches for her family. She would put in the sandwiches, cookies, fruit and so on in a paper bag. One day, in addition to the paper bag she usually packed for her father, she gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,010 views

    Our Epistle lesson is a text of HOPE. Hope is what the season is all about. Hope for a better day, hope for a better way, hope for all of humanity which seems to swell during the Advent/Christmas season.

    HOPE ROMANS 15:4-13 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION: 12/9/96 FRESH SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS #1 There is more to the holiday than this, Christmas eve services, opening gifts, and spending and making money!!! Advent is the season of four weeks including four Sundays. Advent means “coming.” Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist