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  • Owen Bourgaize avatar

    The New Wine Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 190 ratings
     | 9,871 views

    The miracle of Jesus changing water into wine at Cana is a sign pointing to the new wine of the Kingdom found only by obedience to Mary’s prophetic words to the servants "do whatever he tells you".

    THE NEW WINE OF THE KINGDOM Have you ever wondered how the stories recorded in the Gospels came to be selected out of the many hundreds, perhaps thousands, of the events in the earthly life of Jesus? (John 20:30; 21:35). The evangelist John gives us the reason for their inclusion in Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Thomas Farley on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,894 views

    4th of July Message

    In God We Trust - July 4th, 2001 Focus: Trusting in God Opening Good evening… In just a few days, America will celebrate her 225th Birthday. From the Mayflower to the Space Shuttle…America has changed dramatically in a relatively short 225 year period of time. She has proven to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    An End To Hostilities

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,037 views

    This sermon talks about what it will take to bring an end to the hostility between an individual and God. God has already done His part.

    Dec. 19, 1999 Ephesians 2:11-19 An end to hostilities INTRODUCTION 19 days ago, the Fox Family channel began to annoy me. On Dec. 1, they started their “25 days of Christmas” promotion. That means that every night at 8:00 and several times during the day, they have been showing some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 254 ratings
     | 26,034 views

    Satan uses the trick of not forgiving others. Not forgiving, tears up families, churches and friends.

    Forgiveness defined in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is to give up resentment of or claim to requital for (forgive an insult) or to grant relief from payment of (forgive a debt); to cease to feel resentment against (an offender). When the first missionaries came to Alberta, Canada, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Other Little Ships

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 28,264 views

    We’re not in this thing by ourselves. We have an obligation to those on this journey with us.

    Other Little Ships Mark 4:35-41 Sunday, March 20, 2005 Elton Woods Church of God It is not my custom to preach a message more than once. I feel that if God gives me the message for a particular congregation, it is for them. This message wouldn’t necessarily apply under that criteria. I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Worshi[ Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,690 views

    Building God’s Church through Worship (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    There are many different kinds of church. One unique form has been dubbed the Missouri Church. Here is how you can tell if your church is a Missouri church. You might be in a Missouri country church if... 1. The doors are never locked. 2. The Call to Worship is "Y’all come on in!" 3. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Season Of Drought

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,362 views

    This sermon compares the unpresidented drought that the Southeastern United States expereinced in the Spring and Summer of 2007 with the Spiritual drought the United States is presently experiencing.

    Title: A Season of Drought Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 17:1-16 Date: 8/19/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: I am 44 years old and have lived in Kentucky most of my life, but I can¡¦t remember a Summer that has been as hot and dry as this one. According to Shane ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reassign Your Resources Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 6, 2008
     | 4,034 views

    It is impossible to love from afar. Christians are called to share their blessings and get "down and dirty" in their sharing of the gospel and their service of others.

    Much of the content of this sermon was taken from a sample sermon by Rick Rusaw, author of "Living a Life on Loan" Standared Publishing Luke 10:27-37, Matthew 25:14-30 “Reassign Your Resources” INTRODUCTION We are people who have been created, loved, forgiven and called by God. God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Taking Care Of People In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,486 views

    Paul lists different people groups in the church and then advises Timothy how to treat them. 1- The older men 2- The younger men 3- The older women 4- The younger women 5- The widows

    INTRO.- We must admit there is a discrimination in our world: racial, political, religious, financial, and any other kind you want to talk about. ILL.- For example, I remember back when I was in elementary (or grade school, as we called it) that there were a few kids whom we considered to be less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attributes Of God

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 26, 2014
     | 8,572 views

    Jesus is more than enough for any and every situation that this life has to offer. There is no such thing as impossible with Jesus. There are no hopeless situations when it comes to our Lord and Savior. Whatever you or your loved one might be going through, your situation is not hopeless!

    This section of Mark’s gospel is filled with what many perceive to be impossible situations. We’ve seen how Jesus has overcome storms, demons, and now death! Each case seemed to be hopeless. The disciples thought they were going to die in the storm, no one was able to control the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Strong: Love Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,093 views

    Mankind's ability to love purely (AGAPE) was lost in the fall of Adam and Eve. But Jesus redeems love in the family.

    Family Strong: LOVE Romans 5:7-8 Last week, we talked about partnership. Going back into Genesis, we saw how God’s design for marriage was pure and fulfilling. Then something went terribly wrong. Sin entered, and the resulting sin natures of both the husband and wife corrupted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ignorance Is Killing Us!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 2, 2015
     | 16,519 views

    Ignorance takes on many forms concerning the basic functioning of relationships and society, but most of all ignorance of the Word of God is causing our society to implode! Ignorance is wastefully degrading our organized systems and causing undue damage!

    Ignorance Is Killing Us! By Kelly Durant 5-3-15 Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How To Possess Your Vessel In Holiness And Honor

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,197 views

    This message explores the great need for discipline in the lives of all believers.

    HOW TO POSSESS YOUR VESSEL IN HOLINESS AND HONOR TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4 KJV Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. [2] For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Instructions For Fathers

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 14, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,566 views

    Gods word is the instruction book on how to be a father

    God’s Instructions for Fathers Various scripture within the text for each point Intro: Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about who had the better father: The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a poem, and they give him $100.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
     | 5,851 views

    Jesus said that he came so that we could have life and have it more abundantly. God loves us, so that we can love ourselves, in order to love others.

    How can we love ourselves Things we don’t like about ourselves Tattoos People don’t like my preaching I intentionally hurt another person Other person intentionally hurt me I’m overweight I’m out-of-style Psychologists say that everyone of us has things that we keep hidden from the outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church