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  • John Hamby avatar

    Redeemed

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
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     | 10,642 views

    This is not just a story of the covenant faithfulness (chesed) to Namoi and Ruth. It is about God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel.” [

    “Redeemed” Ruth 4:1-22 You will remember that we discovered in the last chapter that although Boaz was a near relative and was willing to be her goel (kinsman-redeemer), ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Appears To Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 21, 2018
     | 8,136 views

    Why is Jesus' post Resurrection appearance to Mary Magdalene one of John's four post Resurrection stories

    TSJ and TSL 22-07-2018 A touch from the Risen Lord If John’s Gospel had finished with Chapter 19, it would not be something special. All biographies generally end with the death of the person who is the subject of the book. Imagine if it had been with the Gospels. The chances are we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Man From Baal Shalishah

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 28, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,055 views

    Once upon a time there was story in which the poor and little people teach us about gratitude and generosity.

    “But my dear - the bible is quite clear ‘Do not fear’ - That’s what God says my dear, do not fear’ Eleven years earlier when Judith had fallen in love with and married Reuben, one of the things that had attracted her to Reuben was his faith - that and his stunning good looks. Judith had so admired ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Adulterous Woman

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018
     | 10,088 views

    What does the story of the adulterous woman teach us about how we are to act with one another

    The Adulterous Woman John 8:1-11 Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives. And early in the morning He came again into the Temple, and all the people came unto Him; and He sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto Him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trying Times - "Increase" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,178 views

    A personal BEST story fitted against the pitfalls of greed, in reflection the presence of God and the salvation history of woman.

    Trying Times - “INCREASE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013) “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalms 19:14, KJV [God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Crouching Sin

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
     | 8,247 views

    The story of Cain and Abel teaches the power of sin to control us and the power of faith to break sin's control.

    Genesis 4:1-16 Crouching Sin 3/6/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction Pastor Sam Smith has begun a sermon series in Genesis. Sam’s idea is to study characters in Genesis for this purpose: “to learn how God intervenes in the life of his people to reveal both the source of their problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joseph's Dream

    Contributed by Evan G. Wittig on Dec 23, 2012
     | 5,682 views

    This sermon tells the Christmas story from Joseph's point of view. He has a vision of Jesus in heaven.

    Joseph’s Dream Joseph was a well respected man in Nazareth. He was a very good carpenter and known for his integrity and hard work. He was very generous with the poor and with widows. When he became engaged to a young maiden named Mary, he anticipated a simple life of work, prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    “are You As Faithful As An Elephant?” (Horton Hatches The Egg) Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,437 views

    This is the first message in a series that examines the parallels between well know Dr. Seuss stories and Biblical Truth.

    Introduction: This series is entitled “The Gospel by Dr. Seuss.” Who would have thought that weaved through out the pages of Dr. Seuss’ stories were nuggets of Biblical truth. As we go through this series we will draw parallels between Biblical truth and some of Dr. Seuss’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Filled Jars Empty People

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 26, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,961 views

    The familiar story of Jesus Turning the Water into Wine. But what was he really trying to teach us today?

    “Filled Jars Empty People” “Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.” John 2.1-11 Pastor’s pledge. “This being a familiar text it relies heavily on the works of a host of others. May their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God Deals With Those Who Know Almost Nothing About Him Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    A look at what outsiders the Magi were and the amazing fact that God invited them into the Christmas story anyway.

    ASTROLOGERS?! REALLY?: God doesn’t care how little you know about Him. - Matthew 2:1-2 – “Magi” - The Christmas story and its details are so familiar to us that we fail to see the uncomfortable details that should shock us. - One such detail: Magi come to bow down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demons

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2013
     | 5,751 views

    Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me!

    They are no comical chaps! Mark 6:7”And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.” Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me! May be because of the fun they get out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Before Victory Comes Obedience Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 4, 2013
     | 8,896 views

    The story of David & Goliath has a lot to do about obedience, but this sermon may not be what you expect...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 28, 2013 Date Preached: September 1, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Samuel Sermon Title: Facing the Giants of our Time Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 17 [HCSB] Introduction: What are the giants of our time? In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering Jesus (3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,746 views

    In Matthew 20, Bartimaeus encounters Jesus. Bartimaeus' story involves the crowd, the confession, and the compassion of Christ.

    Encountering Jesus (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/18/2015 The past few weeks, we’ve been talking about change. Change doesn’t always come easy for us. As the old saying goes, “A leopard can’t change his spots.” But I disagree. Where did we get the idea that we can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Little Red Hen

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,512 views

    This message is about our attitudes in getting the job done right and is based on the story of the Little Red Hen.

    The Little Red Hen A Story For Today’s Attitudes Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5; Isaiah 6:8; Proverbs 21:1; 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “The Little Red Hen.” As I read this story to you, I want you to think about the characters and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count Your Blessings

    Contributed by Lou Petrie on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,479 views

    The story of the 10 lepers encourages us to count our many blessings in life and finally be thankful to God.

    TITLE: COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION: "One little, two little, three little Indians...Ten little Indian boys." I am not a very good counter. I learned to count in prison. God keeps count. THE HAIR ON YOUR HEAD. THE SHEEP IN HIS FLOCK. THE CATTLE ON A THOUSAND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist