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  • James Groce avatar

    Preaching Beyond The Text

    Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018
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    Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own

    PREACHING BEYOND THE TEXT Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own, and other people's ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Believe Series

    Contributed by Vini Charles on Dec 14, 2022
     | 1,303 views

    Ecclesiastes 7:29 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.

    What does the Garden of Eden tell us about God’s plan? God provided Adam and Eve with everything they needed and every possible pleasure. They just needed to obey God. But what happened? They were tempted to reject His instructions. Instead of believing him, they were tricked by the serpent into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Keeping The Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2014
     | 9,865 views

    If we are going to be committed to Jesus, we must strive to keep the faith!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are back in our series entitled, “Committed.” • The aim of this series is to help each one of us to strengthen our commitment to Jesus, who is fully committed to you. • WE examined the story of Zacchaeus to gain understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kingdom Of God For Dummies Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    A teaching message on Luke 17:20-37.

    Luke Series #77 August 25, 2002 Title: The Kingdom of God for Dummies Part 2 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 17 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cross Country

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2012
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     | 3,842 views

    The cross is a constant reminder of what we have in Jesus.

    Plus Sign Little Zachary was doing very badly in math at school. His parents had tried everything…tutors, mentors, flash cards, special learning centers. In short, everything they could think of to help him with his math work and nothing was working. Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advent 2014 Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 15, 2014
     | 5,503 views

    Did you know that you can purchase a "genuine" college degree online with no validation other than a credit card? Buddha and Muhammad had no prophetic validation. What about Jesus was He genuine of did he purchase a fake Messiah degree? Let's find out!

    About 500 before Jesus was born - a man named Buddha came along. He established a religion we know of as Buddhism, and many people gathered around him and tried to live by his teachings. But before he was born, nobody ever said: “Hey somebody is going to come along and he will come from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Love Hopes All Things: Hope Floats Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 16, 2025
     | 678 views

    We need hope to keep from drowning in life, hope floats.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE - Today we continue on our journey together to learn how to love better. - We are working on loving better so we can learn to love other Christians better as well as those in our community. HOPE FLOATS SLIDE - One thing I know is that if you have been paying attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 23,612 views

    An interesting analysis of the information presented on the United States Dollar Bill, focusing on the national motto of our country: "In God We Trust."

    Proverbs 3:5-6 7-9-06 IN GOD WE TRUST Since I have teenagers, I have been reading this Zits comic strip of late. It seems to catch where I am in relationship to my teens pretty well. I showed you some a couple weeks ago. Here’s another one: (Slide: Zits comic strip 7/7/06. Jeremy’s dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Focus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,593 views

    This sermon encourages maintaining focus on God amidst worldly chaos, understanding current conditions through faith, and living in God's presence despite distractions.

    Good morning, church family! It's a blessing to be here with you all today, isn't it? We're gathered here in God's house, ready to share in His word, ready to grow together in our faith. There's a real sense of community here, and I'm so grateful for it. Opening Scripture Reading – Today, we're ...read more

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    The Office Of The Pastor

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,924 views

    Pastors are under attack today as never before. Many are overworked, underpaid, stressed-out & crumbling under the pressure of unrealistic expectations & constant crisis. Satan wants to destroy the church & he makes pastors special targets of his attack.

    The Office of the Pastor Intro.: Pastors are under attack today as never before. Many are overworked, underpaid, stressed-out and crumbling under the pressure of unrealistic expectations and constant crisis of their flock. Many churches demand more of their pastors than any person could do. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus Comes From God

    Contributed by Anthony Delaney on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    The healing of the blind man serves to encourage us to share our faith as God’s plan is shown, by God’s power alone, God’s Son is made known.

    John 9: Jesus Comes from God. The tragic thing at the beginning of this story is how the disciples see the same man begging as Jesus does, but their reaction to him is so very different. They look at him and ask “Master, who sinned- this man or his parents, causing him to be born blind like ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Let The Journey Begin Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 19, 2022
     | 3,923 views

    Our journey towards a deeper and closer relationship with God is not something that just happens. We don’t just passively float through life and hope that we end up somewhere wonderful or nice. We have to be intentional and we have to be engaged in the process.

    How many of you have just woke up one day, got in your car, went to the airport and randomly bought a ticket to a place you never heard of? Or just got in your car and drove to a random city? None of you, I would suspect. When you go on a trip or a vacation, you picked a certain place to go and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Three Strikes, You're Out! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,329 views

    Israel missed each opportunity God gave them. Each time Amos interceded, God held off on afflicting them. Finally, He had enough—He afflicted them with almost complete destruction. God is faithful to respond to the intercessory prayers of His people.

    1. The first pitch was a fastball of grace. 2. The second pitch was a fastball of mercy. 3. The third pitch was a changeup of affliction. AMOS 7:1-9 I think everybody here knows how much I enjoy sports. Mostly football, but I like other sports too. I like watching NASCAR. I’m a frustrated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare!

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 8, 2017
     | 11,293 views

    Preparing our hearts for the wonder of Christmas

    Prepare WHAG December 18th, 2016 Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 You’ve probably noticed that we are doing the Christmas season a little different this year. We are celebrating the Advent Wreath, focusing more on prayer and meditation during the service, and trying to focus more on the real reason for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Daring To Trust Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 1,054 views

    TRUST means to Turn everything over to Jesus, Rest in His love, Use your life to serve others, Stand for what is right and Trust what God tells you

    DARING TO TRUST In 1855, an acrobat & tightrope walker named Charles Blondin claimed that he could walk from one side of Niagara Falls to the other on a rope. Some people thought it was impossible. Without a net, the crossing would be treacherous at best. Crowds came and paid to watch him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance