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  • Paul Davidson avatar

    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Sep 20, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,951 views

    God formed us, shaped us, like a master potter. Do we trust Him? When He directs our path, do we make excuses why we can’t do it, or do we walk boldly along that path in faith? God didn’t create you to be the centerpiece on a display shelf… He created you as a clay pot to be useful for His kingdom!

    *** NOTE - Both a brief Children's Sermon and a full Adult sermon are included *** CHILDREN’S SERMON [Bring 2 empty glass jars] Take a look at these two jars… they’re just plain jars. What’s inside? Nothing… they’re empty inside. What are they made of? Glass… What would happen if I dropped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 22 – No Complaint Against God But Self Examination Necessary; Repentance And Confession - Chapter 3:39-43 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 8, 2025
     | 278 views

    The survivors of the Babylonian destruction take stock and see that their sins brought the Babylonian tragedy on them. They endured punishment, but they turn to confession. We look at man’s justice against God’s justice. Actions have consequences. God’s anger pursued them.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 22 – NO COMPLAINT AGAINST GOD BUT SELF EXAMINATION NECESSARY; REPENTANCE AND CONFESSION - CHAPTER 3:39-43 Last time we finished with the way God dispenses good and ill (or good and evil) according to His sovereignty and the next verse, 39, follows on from that and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 7, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,800 views

    This sermon examines God's question in Genesis 3:9: "Where are you?" It looks at where are Adam and Eve in relation to God. It looks at where we are, and where God can be found. This sermon also uses the analogy of Hide and Seek to advance the thought.

    For some reason, it seems that every kid loves the game, “Hide and Seek.” My siblings have always enjoyed it. My cousins have always liked it, and it is one of my nephew’s favorite games. The children of my friends always want me to play it with them as well. Kids love to hide, and then to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lie: I Am What I Am Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 22, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,680 views

    This lie promotes the idea that we are destined to be who we are. You feel trapped in whatever sin you may be engaged in and you believe you'll never change. But God says, "No, that's not true. You may feel you were born that way, but God says you must be 'born again.'"

    OPEN: A young boy was being punished, and one of the punishments wasthat he was forbidden to go swimming. One day he came home with his hair wet and his mother demanded an explanation. “I fell in the lake,” he said. “Really? (she said). Then why AREN’T your clothes wet?” He grinned and said: “Well… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Will Be With You

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 459 views

    All through the bible we read and understand that God called people, but He also assured them that He would be with them. Irrespective of what our issues or situations are, we can hold on knowing with the assurance that the loving Lord Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us.

    For today’s meditation we will read Joshua 1:5, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.” (ESV) This were the words of God to Joshua as he assured him that He would be with him just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Merit And Mercy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 114 ratings
     | 62,104 views

    Why didn’t Jesus heal everybody at the pool of Bethesda? Why just one paralytic?

    (I had the audience sing this hymn with me) “There is a fountain filled with blood Drawn from Immanuel’s veins And sinners plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains They lose all their guilty stains, Lose all their guilty stains And sinners plunged beneath that flood Lose all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fires Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 25,994 views

    God hates it when we lose our temper. But how do we stop doing that? What does God tell us we can do to get rid of our anger?

    There’s a story about an actor who was playing the part of Christ in a Passion Play.As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began to heckle him,and make fun of him, and shouted insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken all of it he could take. He threw down his cross, walked over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Scalpel And The Surgeon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 28 ratings
     | 42,016 views

    God's Word has the power to cut away dead skin from our hearts. But how can it do that in our lives... and why doesn't it work in everyone's life?

    Cosmetic surgery has become very popular in our present day society. In one of the books I read a year ago, I ran across some unique surgeries that people actually pay money to have done to their bodies: • Back in 2010 more than a million American women underwent lip augmentation surgery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healing At Pool Of Bethesda Lesson 14

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,445 views

    Healing at Pool of Bethesda

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracle 3: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,573 views

    Healing a crippled man at Bethesda

    Jesus is God John 5:1-18 Healing A Crippled Man at Bethesda A. INTRODUCTION 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 4: Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31).

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing At The Pool Of Behesda Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,657 views

    Waiting for the moving of the waters.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man With Inability To Walk Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,226 views

    A miracle is the interruption of the laws of nature for the divine.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up to Jerusalem” (John 5:1). 2. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” (5:9). 3. This crippled man was with many other sick people. Commentaries say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing A Crippled Man At Bethesda Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025
     | 260 views

    Why does God not heal everyone?

    A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. John doesn’t include 50 weeks of Jesus’ life to include events to motivate belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trademark Of The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    Circumcision was the "trade mark" of the Old Covenant. But what difference could that make to us? We're no longer commanded to be circumcised as they were back then.

    Back in the 1990s, Reader’s Digest told the story of a soldier who was serving as a guard through the night. Early in the morning, he reported to his commanding officer who demanded, “Did you sleep well while on duty?” “What made you think that I fell asleep?” asked the surprised soldier. “Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ