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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut -Filled To The Brim

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 702 ratings
     | 110,899 views

    In the Scriptures "Water" is often a symbol of .the "Word of God". It is important to understand that Wine often times in Jewish literature is a reference or a symbol of joy. Do you need to be filled anew, to be filled to the brim with joy? Updated August 2020.

    If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled with ... and overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... life's circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Living Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,264 views

    The Living Church" manifested: 1) Spiritual Life (Acts 2:42) & 2) Spiritual Attitudes (Acts 2:43-47a). The result was 3) Spiritual Impact (Acts 2:47b).

    A study presented Tuesday at the American Physical Society meeting in Dallas noted a steady rise in the percentage of residents in Australia, Austria, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Switzerland who claim no religious affiliation. The researchers ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 17, 2025
     | 506 views

    The Fig tree is a symbol of prosperity, peace and divine blessings. Fig tree is the symbol of Israel in the Bible. Sitting under one’s one fig tree means having prosperity, peace and divine blessings. The Fig tree has the ability to produce fruit multiple times in a year.

    Theme: Fig Tree Text: Mark 11:20-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: The Four notable events of this chapter are the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem City (11:1-11), Cursing the Fig Tree and Cleansing of the temple (11:12-19), the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Exporting Joy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 7, 2012
     | 5,779 views

    1) Refreshing Joy (Acts 3:20), 2) Restoring Joy (Acts 3:21), 3) Resulting Joy (Acts 3:22-24) , 4) Realized Joy (Acts 3:25–26)

    I'm generally not a fan of commercials, but one that I continue to chuckle at, involves the "back to school theme". Seeing joyous parents singing "it's the most wonderful time, of the year" at the prospect of their kids going back to school, always puts a smile on my face. Fall tends to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    #9 Geshem And Worldly Compromise. Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,231 views

    #9 in the Nehemiah Series deals with Geshem, an enemy who symbolizes our propesity for worldly compromise and yeilding to temptation.

    Book of Nehemiah Series #9 Nehemiah Chapter 6 Geshem and Worldly Compromise. By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 6:1-2, "Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Torn Veil: An Open Way To God's Mercy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,216 views

    This sermon explores the significance of the tearing of the temple veil, symbolizing the end of separation and the beginning of reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in the house of our Lord, united in our love for Him and each other. It is my privilege to share with you today a message that has been stirring in my heart, a message that resonates with the very core of our faith. I want ...read more

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    A New Start PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,482 views

    This sermon explores our need for forgiveness, how to accept God's offer of forgiveness, and the symbolism of baptism as a public declaration of this forgiveness.

    Good morning, dear congregation. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered in the Lord's house today, to share in the Word and drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. I am reminded of a quote from the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "When you see no present advantage, walk by faith and not ...read more

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    Sin Always Costs

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    Every act of disobedience has its consecquences, but so does every act of obedience.

    1- Israel is nearing the end of her 40 year journey through the wilderness. (New home) 2- Directions for the conquest of Jericho 1) March around the city for seven days. (1 times for six days and 7 times on the seventh) 2) Destroy the city and everything in it. (Exception “silver, gold, brass and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    The act which is mentioned in such a matter of fact manner in the gospel of Luke is the ultimate act of forgiveness

    Father, Forgive them for they do not know what they do!! (Luke 23:34) A simple, matter of fact statement made in the gospel of Luke is actually the ultimate act of forgiveness. We know the story, so I won’t repeat the story. But let us look at the concept of forgiveness in brief, based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Christmas Star Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,452 views

    The Christmas Star is often a symbol of the Christmas celebration. Like the Star of the first Christmas, Christians are call to draw attention to Christ.

    Being A Christmas Star Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for Christmas trees to be crowned with a star on the top, with lights which shine like stars wonderfully scattered all about. The star is often an important symbol of the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Lives! What Shall We Do?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,608 views

    the conversion of believers led them to ask how to live afterwards

    April 14, 2002 Acts 2:14, 36-47 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: 36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Water Baptism?

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 963 ratings
     | 101,810 views

    An important look at our first act of obedience to Jesus

    The act of water baptism (being immersed in water in response to receiving salvation) is a very important first step in the Christian life. In Matthew 3:13-17, we see the Lord Jesus Himself coming to His cousin John to be baptized, in order to "fulfill all righteousness." He then went on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Bartimaeus! Are You In The Way?

    Contributed by Marge Kryzanowski Abram on Jan 26, 2014
     | 7,366 views

    Story of Bartimaeus sitting by the wayside and what he did to receive from the Lord and what he did afterwards.

    BARTIMAEUS! Mark 10:46-52 (KJV) 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Peace In Betrayal - A Maundy Thursday Reflection Psalm 55

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,113 views

    Maundy Thursday - our hearts are drawn to the table of communion, a symbol of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and love for us.

    2024-03-28 Maundy Thursday Communion: Finding Peace in Betrayal - A Maundy Thursday Reflection Introduction: As we gather on this sacred Maundy Thursday evening, our hearts are drawn to the table of communion, a symbol of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and love for us. In Psalm 55, we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heart Problems Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,215 views

    Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

    12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. then they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints. Every night the maintenance man would remove them and the next day the girls would put them back. Several memos were posted about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational