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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    God Moments Of Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
     | 5,469 views

    Special moments in our lives when God acts in amazing ways.

    THE GOD MOMENT PRINCIPLE – AMAZING RESCUE (EXODUS 12:1-13 21-23) INTRODUCTION: I HAD AN AMAZING CHILDHOOD: 1. IN THE WINTER I WASN’T JUST AN NHL SUPERSTAR, I WAS SIX NHL TEAMS, ALL WITH AT LEAST TWO LINES, AND NO MADEUP NAMES, IN MY BACK YARD. 2. I WAS KING OF THE CASTLE UNTIL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Buddy Baird avatar

    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    Insights into how we can realize that we are special in the sight of God.

    WHO AM I? TEXT: 1 Samuel 17.32-37 INTRODUCTION: If you are a parent, then you most likely seen a movie called “Toy Story.” One of the main characters is a cowboy named “Woody.” In “Toy Story 2,” Woody is kidnapped by the owner of a toy store, who intends on selling him to a toy museum. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    Father Forgive Them

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,254 views

    Shorter sermon delivered during a special evening Lords Supper service

    Luke 23: 33-34 (NIV) 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." I. Fulfillment of prophecy: Isa 53: 11-12 (NIV) 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Like Eagles

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 7, 2013
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    Christians like Eagles are special built by God to soar the heights of glory.

    Quotes: “There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud” - Carl Sandburg “If we never had the courage to take a leap of faith, we'd be cheating God out of a chance to mount us up with wings like eagles and watch us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Call To Priesthood

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015
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    There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

    Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Moms Want Their Children To Do Well

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2013
     | 2,715 views

    The mother of the sons of Zebedee asked Jesus for a special gift that was not His to give.

    Feast of St. James 2013 Matthew 20 Then the mother of the sons of Zeb'edee came up to him, with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. 21 And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Command that these two sons of mine may sit, one at your right hand and one at ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Do Furry Friends Wait For Us

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 29, 2017
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    Pets and animals are God's special gift to us. Are they in heaven?

    Do Furry Friends Wait For Us Are There Animals In Heaven? There is place of which nearly everyone believes exist, a place of which the beloved John wrote about. "Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away..." (Revelation 21:1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother's Bond Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,400 views

    This message focuses on the special bond that exists between a mother and her child.

    A Mother’s Bond Mother’s Day 2012 Scriptures: John 2:1-10 Introduction: I want to say to every mother present or who might read this message, “Happy Mother’s Day!” There will be very little that I will say in this message that will be new to you but I hope you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Prayer Is For You

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,424 views

    Our prayers should shift from something selfish to something special.

    In the movie, "Stomp the Yard," a young man finds that the moves he learned on the street may help him make a better life for himself in this youth-oriented musical drama. DJ Williams is a 19-year-old growing up in Los Angeles; while DJ is at heart a good kid and a gifted street dancer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Blessing Of Unity

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 27, 2021
     | 5,586 views

    Come together for worship and for war, and be satisfied, be special, and be successful for the glory of God!

    Mike Atkinson tells the story of a man, who was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for years. One day a boat came sailing into view. The man frantically waved and got the skipper's attention. The boat landed on the beach, and the skipper got out to greet the stranded man. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    A Conversation With God

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 14, 2023
     | 1,692 views

    Moses had a special relationship with the Lord. Do we seek this?

    A Conversation with God Exodus 33:12-23 Moses was an extraordinary person who lived in extraordinary times. The nation of Israel was in great danger. Unlike the situation that Modern Israel faces today, it was not the invasion of its territory by its neighbors. It was under threat by Yahweh ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Stewardship Of The Garden Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,593 views

    Why does Jesus tell us that each servant received only one mina? (as opposed to the parable of the talents). And what does this parable tell us about our role as stewards of God’s gift?

    OPEN: A famous preacher once delivered a powerful sermon on the subject of “God’s Ownership” and – since it spoke of the things we have belonging to God - this made a certain rich member of the church a little upset. The wealthy man took the preacher to his home for lunch, and then walked him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    A Syrian Phoenician Woman Comes To Jesus For Help Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023
     | 1,102 views

    It’s an interesting incident for this Phoenician woman to come and ask Jesus for help. She is a Greek, not a Jew.

    How does the gospel of Mark all fit together? It’s all one cohesive message, to answer the question, who is Jesus really? It begins with John in the wilderness proclaiming the entry of the messiah into history. We see God step into the picture at this point. Then, we see Jesus preaching a message ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Martin Kim avatar

    He Came In A Box Of Cowfeed

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,205 views

    Christmas is all about Jesus, who is God’s gift to us, and for this reason it is special.

    He Came In A Box of Cowfeed I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband, who must take care of 3 or 4 children, working every day, never quite getting everything done, never making ends meet? What does Christmas mean to her? I wonder what Christmas means to the little man ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    It's Never Too Late

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,931 views

    The encouragement of the Parable of the Lost Sheep is that Jesus is not interested in 99%’ He wants 100% in the Kingdom

    NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver NR 8.00 12-09-04 Luke 15:1-10 Parable of the Lost Sheep Story: The Diver A young man who had been raised as an atheist –was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican