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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Divine Interruptions

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 31,587 views

    An intriguing dynamic of life is the possibility of God interrupting our plans with His much better plan. This sermon considers 1- The Sovereingty of Divine Interruptions 2- The Opportunity of Divine Interruptions 3- The Responsibility of Divine Inter

    Divine Interruptions Exodus 3:1-10 8-25-02 Intro: Ex 3:1-10 3:1Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him in a flame of fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    God’s love is a matter of the heart.

    Matter of the Heart My main thrust in ministry since coming to this Church has been growing the church. Growing the church like Jesus did through friendship evangelism and discipleship. Jesus gave us the most effective example of how the church should multiply by training the laypeople. He gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Very Jewish Messiah

    Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,049 views

    In a predominantly Gentile church, it’s easy to forget how important Jesus’ jewishness is to his mission as savior and Lord. This message explores his Jewish roots and shows how God’s purposes are fulfilled by our very Jewish messiah. Special emphasis on

    The Jesus I Never Knew: A Very Jewish Messiah Text: Matthew 26:17-30; Romans 11:17-24 November 5, 2006 Jeffrey Hayes Wildrick Today, we’re beginning a new series of messages inspired by the book, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancy. Christians usually think they know a lot about Jesus. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

    (Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Deborah The Encourager

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 18, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,533 views

    A Mother's Day message focusing on Deborah, a woman we need to know from the Bible.

    Deborah the Encourager Judges 4:4-17 May 12, 2013 Each year on Mother’s Day I preach about a woman I believe we need to learn about from the Bible. This year we’re going to look at an Old Testament woman, a very powerful woman, in fact she was the most powerful woman in the land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Those Rude Samaritans Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 22, 2013
     | 5,814 views

    James and John were angry from being rejected by Samaritan Villagers. Christ's response applies to us when we don't follow the Word.

    June 30, 2013 Those Rude Samaritans A mom is making pancakes for her boys, and they start arguing over who is the hungriest and who should get the first pancake. Seeing the opportunity for a morality lesson, she says, “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘let my brother have ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Temptation Is Only A Question - Your Response Is The Answer

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 78 ratings
     | 35,502 views

    When we meet the allurements of sin do not test God, trust God. Trust God and His word! Let God rather than your feelings lead you. Trust God not your Feelings Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer. Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four (4) Scripture read just before the message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Life And Light

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2012
     | 6,452 views

    In Jesus we find life and light. Light reveals what's in the darkness. And we are to be the light of the world so people would be drawn to Jesus and find life through him.

    LIFE AND LIGHT John 1:4-5 1) Jesus=Life. Vs. 4, “In him was life.” • In Jesus is physical life. Life is found in Jesus. He is the Creator of life (vs. 3). A man and a woman cannot take credit for creating a life. Yes, they come together and through that, pregnancy occurs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Rock Is The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    Jesus uses lots of language that should inspire us to the fear of the Lord. Here we can build families that will last.

    (Recite Matthew 7) Those last words of Jesus in his Sermon on the Mount give us a clear message, do they not? What you and I do with the words of Jesus determines whether our lives will stand or fall. Today, I would like to take these final words of Jesus and apply them not just to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    A Call To Real Christian Community Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,920 views

    Christianity is meant to be lived out in community. We really need each other. This is true for Christians and non-Christians. God has created us both for relationship.

    A. Repeat after me…“We are the church of Christ…We love God…We love God’s Word…We love each other…our mission is to make…and mature disciples of Jesus…to the glory of God.” B. The story is told of a farm boy who accidentally overturned his wagonload of hay on the road. 1. His neighbor came over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding The Way

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009
     | 3,205 views

    In accepting Jesus and keeping His commands we find the way to a better life; forgiveness for our sins; reconciliation with God; and the assurance of eternal life.

    Finding The Way 06/26/05 AM Reading: John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” Even when we think we have all the information we need to find our way it is still possible to be on the wrong path. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mark Of The Beast And The Last Tattoo

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,633 views

    A description of the coming of the Anti-Christ, False Prophet and the Tribulation period

    The Mark Of The Beast And The Last Tattoo!! Revelation 13:11-18 Introduction: A. The United Nations represents a dream found in the minds of men, of a unified world, B. At this very moment, forces are in motion for a one world government under one ruler-- a one world church under ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Ecclesiastes: Wisdom For Postmoderns 3 - Is Wisdom Enough? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,148 views

    HOw do gain wisdom? Sometimes we find that what works in one situation backfires in another. But ecclesisastes helps us to see that the only source for wisdom is God himself.

    Wisdom is one of those things we all aim for as we go through life. We try to teach it to our children from an early age. We want them to avoid the mistakes that we or others have made. So what do we do? We teach them the same way people have done it for millennia: through the use of proverbs. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    He's No Angel Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2008
     | 4,276 views

    1 of 18 expository messages from Hebrews. This lesson is focused on the superiority of Jesus over angels and our need to worship Jesus above all others.

    1/6/08 – He’s No Angel For as long as we can remember there have been stories about gods, demons, and angels. According to scripture spiritual beings were around before the creation of the world. Some have concluded that Jesus is one of these angels. Some have even suggested that Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino avatar

    Why Life Is So Tough

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    Many of us would like a personal ministry, but we don’t know where to begin. This passage suggests that our personal ministry begins as we share with others what God has shared with us.

    INTRO: In May 2008 Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman's five year old daughter Maria was run over and killed on the family property. Her teen-aged brother did not see her playing in the driveway before she was struck. It was a tragedy of unspeakable sadness. I remember that my first thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist