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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Your Place To Give With Open Hands Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
     | 5,366 views

    God has a place for the unlikely, places where the Lord will direct us to GIVE. Let’s look quickly at seven unlikely and perhaps unexpected ways we can give: Unlikely places to give because your sins are forgiven.

    UNLIKELY - Your Place to Give with Open Hands John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Man Who Understood A Woman Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,263 views

    Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well serves a classic example of Jesus’ compassion toward all women (and men).

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Man Who Understood A Woman John 4:7-26 I knew I was in trouble when my secretary giggled when she saw my sermon title. I know what the guys are thinking, “Oh yeah,…if only.” And the ladies, especially the married ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Manry avatar

    What Men Wish Women Knew About Men Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,445 views

    Part 3 of a series entitled "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships" - Part 4: "The Love of a Lifetime"

    A bride was very nervous. It was right before the service. She wasn’t sure she could even walk down aisle. Her mother gave her some words of calming wisdom. She said to her. “Honey, there’s only three things you need to focus on. If you focus on these three things, you’ll be fine. The first is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Life's Too Short To...carry A Grudge Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,605 views

    Part 3 of series, Life’s Too Short To..., this message looks at forgiveness.

    Life’s Too Short To. . .Carry A Grudge Life’s Too Short To… prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/10/05 Describe the scene in the movie Rainman – “squeezed and pulled and hurt my neck.” He writes this stuff in a journal, folks! Few of us keep an actual journal of offenses – we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Visitation Of God

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,088 views

    A look at four groups of people impacted by the visitation of God on the first Christmas. These four groups are represented one way or another in every visitation of God.

    A Visitation of God Luke 1:68[1] 12-19-04 [PC1] Intro In Luke 1:68 Zacharias praised God concerning the coming of Christ and prophesied saying, “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people...” (NKJV) The word translated “visited” is “epeskepsato” and it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wealth Of Poverty Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,412 views

    1st sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    SHIFT -WEEK 1 THE WEALTH OF POVERTY Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the majority of people, Christian and non-Christian alike, the popular idea of finding happiness is based on having the right circumstances. It is what one preacher calls, "When & Then thinking." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Responding To The Christmas Message

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,284 views

    The revelation of Christ’s first advent invoked interesting and diverse responses. The responses of the Magi, of King Herod, and of the Priests and teachers in Jerusalem are examined and contrasted. They are rather typical of varied responses to Christ to

    Responding to the Christmas Message 12-15-02 Intro: Text: Matt 2 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    My Dangerous Companion-Anger

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    This sermon deals with the destructive power of Anger looked at in a Christmas context.

    My Dangerous Companion--Anger 12/17/ 00 Genesis 4:1-18 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Pulling The Rabbit From The Hat Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    3rd in a 3 part series on Marriage.

    PULLING THE RABBIT FROM THE HAT (Making Marriage Last a Lifetime) Matthew 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: (Video Clip - The Family Man - Chap. 8-57:33 - 9:1:00:04 - 2:31) There is probably not a couple here that can’t identify with Jack and Kate in that clip. All of us have had a “few surprises thrown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Man Who Understood A Woman

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,585 views

    Why do women you know go back home after the visit to the ER or the domestic violence shelter? Why does she call the police, and then refuse to press charges? Why does she go from one alcoholic to another? You have met her. Maybe someone here is her!

    16 November 2005 “The Man Who Understood A Woman ” John 4:7-4:26 The title of the lesson this morning is “The Man Who Understood A Woman.” I knew that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 5,324 views

    Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Thomas H avatar

    Being Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,847 views

    This sermon presents us with two contrasts - living a life of drunkenness and debauchery, or living a life filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Ephesians 5:18-21 Whats your idea of a good time? A really smashing good time? Think about what you regard as a good time. Then think about what your friends who arent Christians think is a good time. Your friends, family, workmates, that is, the ones who dont know Christ. What do they regard as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Life Challenges With God - 2019

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 28, 2018
     | 13,078 views

    Celebrating the New Year - 2019. Looking at how God brings us New Life Challenges that will lead us to experience Him in ever new ways!

    Scripture: Joshua 1 Theme: Walking with God Title: Life Challenges with God - 2019 2019 will bring Life Challenges. This sermon is to help us understand how we can face those Life Challenges with God's Help. INTRO: Grace and peace from God Our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
     | 7,131 views

    The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    How To Faith The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,424 views

    I love the fact that Jesus was asleep during the storm on the Galilee. First, Jesus was a man who experienced fatigue just like us. Second, He possessed such a strong sense of tranquility that He could sleep through the storm.

    INTRODUCTION That’s not a typo. We all face storms, but do you have the ability to faith the storms of life? Faith is more than a noun; it’s also a verb. I think one of the hardest jobs would be a weather forecaster. There was a Native American chief on a remote reservation in South Dakota whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist