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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Flip Side

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 28, 2012
     | 4,296 views

    The transfiguration is a transition. Jesus' ministry (and ours) is not all power, it also involves the journey to Jerusalem and the cross.

    Mark 9:2-9 “Flip Side” INTRODUCTION The ministry of Jesus and the ushering in of the kingdom of God reach a crescendo in today’s gospel lesson. At first glance Jesus’ climb up the mountain reads much like a Marvel Comic superhero: Bruce Wayne descending into his bat ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hosanna! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,864 views

    Passover was/is a key feast to the Jewish people. The days preceding the feast were significant as well. Preparations had to be made, including the selection of the lamb to be sacrificed. Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem was actually a display of

    1. Henry Morrison Returning Home Henry C. Morrison was a great missionary who served the Lord in Africa for over 40 years. On the way back to United States, he began to wonder “will anyone remember us? Will anyone recall who we are? Will anyone meet us at the boat?” Well, unknown to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beyond The Hunger Games

    Contributed by Jeff Morrison on Mar 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    There is a distinct difference between one who will give his/her life for their own loved one or even a stranger – and One who gives His life for someone He knows to be a thief, a child molester, a murderer…someone evil. Would Katness give her life for t

    Beyond the Hunger Games John 15:13, Romans 5:6-11 In the movie, “The Hunger Games”, 16 year old Katness is faced with a dramatic choice when her 12 year old sister is chosen by lottery to fight for their district. She knows her sister is small and frail, and that she would not last in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Test Of All!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 12, 2015
     | 6,894 views

    THE GREATEST TEST OF ALL (Akedah - The Binding of Isaac) - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Abraham's Trial (vs 1-2) (2). Abrahams Obedience (vs 3-10) (3). Abraham’s Deliverer (vs 11-14) (4). Abraham’s Sign. SERMONBODY: Ill: • A young man was studying ornithology (the study of birds]; • And had a tough professor. • When he came for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Christmas Lights

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012
     | 5,124 views

    Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights.

    Christmas Lights December 7, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is the destination; the star (and Christmas lights) merely guiding lights. Focus Passage: Matthew 2:1-2, 10-12 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: Christmas lights in Africa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfume On A Guy?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 17, 2009
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     | 5,785 views

    Message about Mary’s sacrifice of expensive perfume to anoint Jesus before His death.

    Perfume on a Guy? Matthew 26:6-13 June 14, 2009 Me: Most of you know that my wife and I lived in Colorado Springs, CO, for two years, just after we got married. We worked for The Navigators, which is a missions organization that I was involved with while I was in college. We were part of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Dynamic Lessons Taught By The Sleeping Teacher

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,927 views

    When God seems sleeping and I am in urgent need, can I still trust Him?

    THE LESSON TAUGHT BY THE SLEEPING JESUS Mat 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Mat 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. Mat 8:25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, Lord, save us! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 1 - Genesis 12:1-20 - Ok, He’s Dead! What Have I Inherited? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,485 views

    Some criticize him for staying in Haran saying that he fell short of the promises of God, distracted by the attraction of wealth. I don’t think he was saying, OK, HE’S DEAD! WHAT HAVE I INHERITED? But he did stay in Haran until his father died.

    Part 1 - Genesis 12:1-20 (NASB) - OK, HE’S DEAD. WHAT HAVE I INHERITED? I understand the upheaval of moving to a different city. Packing endless boxes of books, dismantling beds and throwing out all the junk we have accumulated over time - big job. Then watching a huge truck back into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God That Provides Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,800 views

    Trust, Sacrifice, Blessings, Priorities

    The God That Provides Genesis 22:1-14 (pg 14) September 8, 2013 Introduction: For almost 2 years my son was in Bagdad, Iraq. He was part of the 1st Cav ... His job, a Gunner in a Bradley Fighting vehicle, or Humvee. He made 3886 trips into the streets and homes of Bagdad…He had his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Altared - Pt. 4 - The Avoided Altar Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 20, 2013
     | 9,554 views

    Once prominent in churches. Once prominent in life. Now seldom seen in our buildings. Have they also disappeared from our life? We have been called to live an "Altared" life. Why?

    Altared - Pt. 4 - The Avoided Altar I. Introduction For some it was padded. For others it folded down. For some a simple rail. For others it was built in and for others it was a separate piece of furniture that often became a display location for offering plates, plastic flowers, and croquette ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Redeemer Of All Ages.

    Contributed by Trevor Chuma on May 29, 2019
     | 2,977 views

    For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

    When Adam and Eve sinned the judgment was that their life would be taken from them, not by God but by sin. The moment they sinned, they died, for the wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23). To fix this problem, God himself killed an animal and covered them with the blood of that animal (Genesis 3:21). ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Tough Promise To Keep Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2016
     | 12,584 views

    This message looks at the story of the Vow of Jephthah, what he could learn looking back, and what we can learn looking ahead.

    A Tough Promise to Keep Have you ever made a promise you regretted? Given your word and then realized the price was way too high but couldn’t find a graceful way to back out? Happened different times in the bible. Herod had John the Baptist arrested because John wouldn’t stop harping ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Does Jesus Bring? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,667 views

    Chapter 11 shows us 4 things that Jesus is. He is our: Friend, Life, Power, and Substitute. How we respond to Him shows others how we truly feel about Him.

    What does Jesus bring? John 11:45-57 ∆ Recap: 1. Jesus is our friend (He is moved by Lazarus’s sickness) 2. Jesus gives life (Martha rebukes, but gives credence to resurrection) a. He is affected by the things around us … relates to us b. Greek word embrimaomai (anger over sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Lent: A Ritual Or Preparation

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,592 views

    Evangelical Congregations do not observe the practice of fasting during Lent. But is there meaning beyond the ritualistic nature of the Lent season? How are you preparing to meet the resurrected Lord of the Easter?

    Lent: A Ritual or Preparation? We are part of an evangelical congregation and hence many of us do not observe the Lenten season as done in the mainline churches. But many of you who have grown up , or are used to the ways of the mainline churches will certainly remember the Lenten season. Those of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consuming Happiness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 849 views

    Explore the wisdom in Psalm 1:1, emphasizing the importance of righteousness, true happiness, and the avoidance of self-centeredness.

    Good morning, Church! A hearty welcome to everyone. Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Psalms, Psalm 1:1 to be exact. It's a passage that proclaims: "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." What a ...read more

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