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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    My Introduction To Ministry Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
     | 851 views

    My miracles produced faith.

    Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. MY DIVINE INTRODUCTION – MATTHEW 3:13-17 1. I, like Old Testament priests, began ministry. “I was about thirty years old when I began My ministry” (Luke 3:23; Numbers 4:3, 23, 30). 2. I sought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reuben, Mister "Might Have Been” Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 13, 2022
     | 3,360 views

    The firstborn son had certain privileges in Hebrew families. Reuben, Jacob's oldest, gave in to sin and as a result, he lost his blessing and birthright. Don't make Reuben mistakes!

    Introduction: Back in the early 1980’s, Pastor Dale Burden, then living in the Tidewater area of Virginia (the cities near Norfolk and Virginia Beach) preached a message, or a series (IIRC) about Reuben, calling him “mister might have been”. After all these years, I still remember bits and pieces ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esau Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2022
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     | 2,964 views

    The biblical Book of Genesis speaks of the relationship between fraternal twins Jacob and Esau, sons of Isaac and Rebecca. The story focuses on Esau's loss of his birthright to Jacob and the conflict between their descendant nations.

    Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Description Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistles to the Romans and the Hebrews; he is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi. Born: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look At What’s On God’s Christmas To-Do List

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,535 views

    There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor.

    There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor. I’m so far behind! There’s the baking to do yet, the cards to send, presents to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Water To Wine Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 10,335 views

    Do you believe in Jesus? That his coming has provided the only effective purification from sin? That he is the one sent by God to be the Messiah, the saviour of the world? That we might have life and have it in all its abundance?

    This week we start a new series: this time on John's gospel. We won't cover all of John's Gospel this year but we'll make a good start. We're starting with ch 2 but we will come back to chapter 1 just before Christmas. More than any other book in the Bible probably, John's gospel can be studied ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Giving Something Up For Lent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 20, 2015
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    God will give us the strength and desire to let go of the things that hinder us from serving Him. If we follow Him, He will bless us spiritually. In order to be first with God, we have to be last in the eyes of the world.

    Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Nevertheless, I Have Somewhat Against Thee (Church Of Ephesus) Revelation #1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025
     | 421 views

    If you had been living at the time of the writing about the seven churches of Revelation, and you wanted to live in the most exciting city in the world, you probably would have selected Ephesus.

    Two hundred thirty cities dotted the coastline of Asia Minor, and many of them were great cities, but Ephesus was the queen of them all. Paul went to Ephesus on his third missionary journey. He stayed there two years. He had two things to say about those two years. Look at I Cor. 16:9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jump-Starting Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2015
     | 4,658 views

    Using God's instructions to the Church at Ephesus in Revelation 2, we learn how to stop forsaking our first love in our marriages.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with a video clip that contrasts the difference between newlyweds and not so newlyweds (Show video about newlyweds from Chip Ingram’s series “Marriage Built to Last”). B. I want to follow up that video clip with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Learned Your Lesson? Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 14, 2013
     | 6,771 views

    Last lesson-Keep Your Eyes On Jesus And Off Of Others!

    John 21:1-22-1After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. 3Simon Peter said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God Calling: Matthew"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 28, 2016
     | 5,352 views

    A sermon about Jesus seeking those on the margins.

    “God Calling: Matthew” Matthew 9:9-13 I know that I’m a sinner. I often find that I am a slave to ways of being that I want to change. I am sick and in need of healing. So, Jesus has come for me. And that is what Jesus does. And that’s what Jesus did for Matthew, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Will Be First Off The Mark? What Hypocrite Will Throw The First Stone? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 9, 2022
     | 1,373 views

    The woman taken in adultery is story that brings out the worst in hypocrisy, judgemental hate and accusation. Yet it is a beautiful account of forgiveness. It has so many lessons to apply to life in this world.

    WHO WILL BE FIRST OFF THE MARK? WHAT HYPOCRITE WILL THROW THE FIRST STONE? PART 2 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL THE WOMAN TAKEN IN ADULTERY – John 8 v 1-11 PART 2 [The account of the woman taken in adultery continues. This is Part 2 of the message.] Earlier, I said that adultery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let There Be

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012
     | 4,668 views

    There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

    God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Best Part Of Leftovers Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,316 views

    Are we giving Jesus the best we have or what we have left over?

    WHEN SERVING LEFTOVERS IS ACCEPTABLE... • YES. The day after thanksgiving or Christmas when you are exhausted from all the celebrating and eating that you did the day before…it is ok to serve leftovers because you dragging something out of the refrigerator and putting it in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Things You Need To Have For A Happy Home

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 5, 2019
     | 1,494 views

    We have these seven in our we have peace.

    7 THINGS YOU NEED TO HAVE FOR A HAPPY HOME 1. Put the trinity first. Matthew 28:19 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: John 10:30 - I and [my] Father are one. John 1:1 - In the beginning was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Epaenetus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2022
     | 2,519 views

    Epaenetus is a personal Christian friend of Paul's at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutation in Romans 16:5.

    Epaenetus Epenetus ("praised") or Epaentus: is a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, considered one of the seventy disciples, and may have been the first Bishop of Carthage or Cartagena. All that is known of him is told here. Epaenetus is a personal Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist