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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Being Juicy Fruit Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 16, 2009
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     | 6,062 views

    While there are basic competancies that promote an emotionally healthy spirituality, there are also competancies that help us move outside of ourselves. Without getting outside of ourselves we will stunt our growth emotionally and spiritually.

    Back to School Being Juicy Fruit Galatians 5:22-25 November 15, 2009 We have spent a lot of time talking about and emphasizing a lot of personal competencies for emotional health. They provide the foundation for the rest of life. They provide the foundation for dealing with the next level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Put It All In Jesus’ Hands

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,098 views

    Put all your doubts and fears in Jesus' hands because he has already dealt with death and with your sins.

    When Kentucky freshman Aaron Harrison caught the ball with a few seconds remaining in the semi-final game of the NCAA basketball tournament, his team was down by two points. But Harrison had been in this situation before, twice before in fact and had delivered the game-winning shot both times. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    “i’ll Be Back!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2010
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     | 6,182 views

    “I’ll Be Back!” 1) So get busy with the gospel 2) Or be treated like a hostile

    “I’ll be back!” (Said in best Arnold S. voice.) What? Don’t I intimidate you like the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger? Actually you probably wouldn’t find him very intimidating either. Sure he’s 250 lbs. of muscle but he’s always struck me as a big teddy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Use What God Has Given

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 1, 2024
     | 2,213 views

    The parable of the talents reminded us of what we are to be doing from now until the day Jesus returns. We are stewards entrusted with God's gift and we are to use what He has given for the work of His Kingdom. We are accountable to Him for how we live our lives today.

    Matt 25:14-30 - USE WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN Jesus has been telling His disciples, and all of us today, of the signs of the end times and that after He left, He would return. • As to the day and time of His return, no one knows except God the Father. • But His second coming is sure and we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do We Have A Clean House This Easter? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010
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     | 7,698 views

    Jesus twice clean the temple. This message looks at "our house" and asks the question, "Is our house clean?" One interesting point is that the temple had become a den of thieves. Often our attitude robs ourselves or others from worship.

    EASTER SERIES 2010 Sermon #1 Do We Have A Clean House This Easter? Matthew 21:12-15 Matthew 21:12-15 Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 "It is written," he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World, The Test & The Testimony Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 17, 2021
     | 3,116 views

    How are we to relate to the world around us? How will the world relate to us? All of these are critical truths Jesus wants His disciples to understand.

    I was listening to radio one afternoon recently when I heard story of a young woman in Albania who had come to faith in Christ and was a joyful, radiant Christian, witnessing to her friends about what she had found in Jesus. Then I listened with great sadness & shock to hear that this vibrant ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Don’t Leave The Poor Man At The Gate

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 29, 2005
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     | 5,675 views

    The ultimate measure of our love for God is a derivitive of our compasion for others.

    The time was about 3:pm.;Peter and John went to the temple to pray. No mention of the man’s name or his family. But much is said about his condtion and his daily plea for human sympathy. This certain man was lame from birth. Everywhere he went he was carried by some descent folk of his day. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching Provokes Persecution. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2022
     | 1,788 views

    ‘Preaching Provokes Persecution’ - Acts chapter 14 verses 1-28 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Iconium – Division (vs 1-7). • the apostles experienced conversions (vs 1): • the apostles experienced opposition (vs 2) • the apostles experienced supernatural signs (vs 3): • the apostles experienced God’s guidance (vs 5-6): (2). Lystra – Delusion (vs 8-20). • a healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    You Invitation To The Royal Wedding Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
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     | 24,978 views

    The parable about how the Jews rejected Jesus offers a spiritual application for us as well.

    INTRODUCTION Everybody loves a wedding. A little girl was attending her first wedding with her mom. She was in awe at the decorations, candles and music. She was thrilled when the bride came walking down the aisle dressed in a flowing wedding gown. She leaned over and asked, “Mom, why is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

    (Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From The Vineyard PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,101 views

    Encourages believers to trust in God's protection, remain steadfast during trials, and look to the future with unwavering faith.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. How wonderful it is to gather here together, united in our love for God and our shared faith in His Word. As we come together in this sacred space, our hearts brimming with anticipation, let's turn our minds towards the wisdom contained within the pages of ...read more

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    Worshiping God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,072 views

    In today's lesson we learn that we must worship God in his house with reverence.

    Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of worshiping God. Let us read Ecclesiastes 5:1-7: 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Faith: A Tale From Acts SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 1,057 views

    The book of Acts continues the narrative of Christianity where the Gospels conclude. After Jesus ascended to heaven, the Holy Spirit arrived in a unique way, empowering the apostles to boldly share the story of the risen and living Christ.

    Introduction: The book of Acts continues the story of Christianity after the events recorded in the Gospels. It shows how the Holy Spirit empowered the apostles to boldly proclaim the message of the risen Christ. In this sermon, we will focus on a specific event in Acts 3:1-26, where Peter and John ...read more

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    Choose The Lowly Place

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    Find your place in ministry. If you do not seek, you will not find.

    Choose the Lowly Place Rev. Phillip A. Wright Luke 14:7-14 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepting The Challenge Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    ALLOWING GOD TO INCREASE YOUR FAITH THROUGH HIS MANY MEDIUMS

    ACCEPTING THE CHALLENGE OF YOUR FAITH 5/20/2011 IKing 17:17-24 17 And it came to pass after these things, that the son of the woman, the mistress of the house, fell sick; and his sickness was so sore, that there was no breath left in him. 18 And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational