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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Jesus, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,495 views

    Jesus does not protect those he loves from bad things happening, but uses bad things to fulfill his plans for our lives. When we suffer, he is glad not because we are suffering, but because through suffering we have the chance to grow in faith.

    A mother was once asked by a census-taker how many children she had. She replied, “Well, there’s Billy and Harry and Martha and…”. “Never mind the names,” the man interrupted, “Just give me the numbers”. The mother angrily replied, “They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Gethsemane: The World's Greatest Battle Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,083 views

    What is your personal Gethsemane? What crushing experience are you facing? A bad marriage? A health issue? Your job? What is putting pressure on you like an olive press? Whatever form your Gethsemane takes, you can find peace in your pressure.

    INTRODUCTION A guy kept forgetting his passwords to login to his computer, so he finally changed his password to the word “incorrect.” That way, whenever he put in the wrong password his computer would remind him that his password is incorrect! We come to the passage where Jesus is praying in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Up When You're Torn Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2014
     | 12,956 views

    Trials are meant to fortify our faith.

    Growing Up When You’re Torn Down 1 Peter 1:6-9 Rev. Brian Bill September 27-28, 2014 Offertory: “He’s Been Faithful” On Monday of this week, the pastoral staff and spouses went bowling. It was meant to be a great bonding time and we purposely wanted to keep it light. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Up Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013
     | 6,048 views

    God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

    Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Line Of A King Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 484 ratings
     | 18,162 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon looks at the 4 women listed in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1.

    Sunday Morning November 25, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#1] THE LINE OF A KING? Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Through my many years of school, I have taken many history classes. One of the things that always interested me was in trying to figure out if any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Other Gods Before Me! Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,240 views

    This sermon looks very practically at what it means to have no other gods BEFORE God. It may just surprise you!

    No Other gods Before Me! Exodus 20:1-3 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com HOOK – You know over in West Sac there’s a new Wal-Mart Super Center… • And I know that some of you may be very much against Wal-Mart… you want to rage against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expect The Unexpected

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,724 views

    A Christmas eve sermon that highlights God often surprises us with what He does and how He does things.

    What do you expect on Christmas Day? For many years our family did much the same thing. All kids we would wake up early in the morning, even my sister who was normally a sleepy head. We expected gifts under the tree, so we’d rush out to the Christmas tree to make sure they were there. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,940 views

    When God starts searching for a leader what traits does He look for? The answers may surprise you.

    UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crucify Him

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,748 views

    This sermon reviews the trial of Jesus before Pilate. Who is guilty for the death of our Christ? You might be surprised by the answer.

    “Crucify Him” Lenten Banner This is the third week of our journey through lent and we are focusing on the Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate. We remember that Pontius Pilate was a Roman official assigned to govern over all Judea. He would be a man quickly forgotten if not for one man in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,718 views

    How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

    1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Who Is Going To Follow God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2022
     | 1,604 views

    King Ahaz provides a surprising contrast to the kingdom of Israel as we see a dramatic example of the limits of our traditional morality.

    IT'S OBVIOUS, RIGHT? “Good people” are more likely to follow God. - We have a traditional morality with “good people.” The respectable citizens are more likely to follow God. TWO EXAMPLES: 1. KING AHAZ HAD A GOOD HERITAGE BUT TERRIBLE BEHAVIOR. - 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, 16-25. - Came from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    The First Shall Be Last

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,482 views

    Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” Today we begin looking at four parables that relate to the day of judgment.

    Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” Today we begin looking at four parables that relate to the day of judgment. Indeed, there are surprises in all of them. This is a simple story, but it also complex. This parable begins and ends with the saying of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Jesus Prepared For Death

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 28, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    Jesus was not taken by surprise, but fully anticipated His death. And an insightful devotional woman anointed Him ahead of His burial.

    JESUS PREPARED FOR DEATH. Matthew 26:1-13. There are two ways in which Jesus was prepared for death in this passage. The first is in the sense that He was prepared within Himself: nothing that was about to happen took Him by surprise, even right down to knowing the date when He would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Declare: The Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2025
     | 804 views

    With man it is impossible, but God has a better idea. Problems do not catch God by surprise. God has an overcoming plan.

    DECLARE IT: THE BEST IS YET TO COME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 Peter 2:9 The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: THE BEST IS YET TO COME! JUST DO WHATEVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If All Goes Wrong, I Still Will Praise Him!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,548 views

    We’re going to look at the Terrible Vision, Reasons to praise God in Trials, and 3 surprising results of praising God.

    IF ALL GOES WRONG, I STILL WILL PRAISE HIM! Hab. 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God