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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Desperate Measures

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2016
     | 5,303 views

    Jairus and the unclean woman were desperate in their situations. As a result, they turned to the only one who could help them.

    1. Mark 5.21-43 (also in Matthew 9.18-26; Luke 8.40-56) 2. Bible as a Compass Just before the outbreak of the First World War, a small ship named the Endurance set sail from Briton with a crew intent on being the first to cross the South Pole. The ship reached Antarctica, but became ice-bound in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Water To Wine

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 20, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,997 views

    In his first miracle in a little town called Cana, Jesus shows that God moves in the ordinary parts of our lives to bring about the extraordinary, all in an effort to build our faith in him.

    Water to Wine John 2:1-11 January 20, 2019 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] I love the fact that Jesus did his first miracle at a wedding in a small Galilee town called Cana. Verse 1 introduces the story by stating, “On the third day a wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Be Patient And Pray

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019
     | 10,423 views

    THE HARDEST THING AT TIMES TO DO IS TO BE PATIENT AND PRAY AS WE WAIT FOR GOD TO MOVE ON OUR SITUATION.

    WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: BE PATIENT AND PRAY ISAIAH 55:1-12 WE ALL HAVE IN OUR MINDS A CERTAIN WAY OR PLAN THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD FOLLOW. THERE IS AN ACCEPTED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD TAKE, MUCH LIKE WHAT SOLOMON STATES IN ECCLESIASTES 3 WHERE HE SAYS: ECCLESIASTES3:1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2019
     | 7,109 views

    What is the secret to prayer?

    Lord, Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1-13 The Christian life is to be one of prayer. And as much as we know this, we seem to have so much trouble praying. The question presented to Jesus is one we all ask. We stumble around and try to pray. We go through a list of names of people to pray for and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Needs Your Hands And Your Compassion

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 14, 2019
     | 5,566 views

    Little boy Jesus said: I MUST BE ABOUT MY FATHER'S BUSNESS. Consider who Jesus could touch if HE HAD YOUR HEART, YOUR HANDS, AND YOUR COMPASSION?

    GOD NEEDS YOUR HANDS AND YOUR HEART. COMPASSION? COMPASSION FATIQUE? MAKE TODAY COUNT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (FUNERAL, during funeral I give small stone with MTC on them… MAKE TODAY COUNT) Today we hear a lot about “PAY IT FORWARD!” I love this idea. When I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Turn To God When You Feel Alone Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 26, 2021
     | 3,818 views

    The holiday season is one that is filled with family, gatherings, food, and friends. It is also a time when loneliness is accentuated and often experienced.

    Turn To God When You Feel Alone Jeremiah 29:4-14 Introduction The holiday season is one that is filled with family, gatherings, food, and friends. It is also a time when loneliness is accentuated and often experienced. It could be the loss of a loved one or just the struggles of life that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Wait Is Killing Me - Yawn!!! Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 3,495 views

    Being Prepared While You Wait

    February 27, 2021 The Context: Jesus and His disciples left the Temple for the last time. As they climbed the slopes of the Mount of Olives they turned and the disciples gazed in awe at the splendor of the Temple, “Look at how beautiful it is!” they gasped. In a sweeping motion Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Stay Awake!

    Contributed by David Mende on Mar 24, 2020
     | 10,676 views

    This sermon motivates, encourages, and challenges God's people to prepare for the second coming of Christ.

    Introduction A man by the name Harold Camping who was the president of the Family Radio Christian network claimed that the rapture and judgment day would take place on May 21, 2011. Further, he stated that the world would end five months later on October 21, 2011. His supporters claimed that more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jehovah Ezer - The Lord My Help

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,083 views

    Just look around and see what is going on in our world today, we are in great need for help because we are making a shamble of this life and our only help is found only in God Himself, our Jehovah Ezer.

    “Jehovah Ezer” The Lord my Help By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The other day while driving down the road I passed a billboard that said, “Help is here” then another said, “For life’s unexpected moments Help is here”! “Another said “For that big purchase Help is here”! And then yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    O Holy Night Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 23, 2022
     | 4,199 views

    This is a message for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. It intertwines the Birth Narrative from Luke with a soloist singing various Christmas carols to help convey the blessing of Immanuel.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org It is Christmas Eve, and families like us are gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. I can remember going to Christmas Eve Candlelight Services growing up and it was among my favorite times to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Power Of A Father’s Blessing Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 31, 2023
     | 3,831 views

    The final chapter of Jacob's life provides a striking example of the power of a father's blessing. What can we learn that's can be applied to our role as fathers (and mothers).

    AT THE END: As Jacob comes to the end of his life, he blesses his children. - Genesis 48:1-49:28. - These two chapters share with us the final acts of Jacob. He has lived a long life and he knows he’s at the end (48:1-2; 49:29, 33). - The words that Jacob speaks are words of blessing (49:28). - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Was Inconvenienced Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025
     | 261 views

    Focusing on Matthew 1 and Luke 1, turning the question around to, "What did Mary know?" (Seedthoughts from: https://www.gotquestions.org/Mary-did-you-know.html)

    HoHum: From the Pregnancy Resource Center: Tania couldn’t believe it was happening. They had been careful, but somehow she was pregnant. She called an abortion clinic and set an appointment. She said she knew people expected her to have an abortion because “I am young and not married.” Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How May I Be A Blessing To Others? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,367 views

    Explores God's abundant blessings, His divine purpose for each individual, and our responsibility to steward these blessings wisely.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, bound by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we unite in worship, we affirm the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 1:12, "that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each ...read more

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    It Doesn't Matter When PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 551 views

    Explores God's call to all, the rewards of faith, and the lavish grace of salvation.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's truly a blessing to be gathered here in the presence of our God, ready to immerse ourselves in the beautiful tapestry of His Word. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom that He has so generously laid out for us in Scripture. Today, we turn ...read more

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    Five Illustrations To Understand God's Way Of Thinking

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    This sermon is about understanding God’s principles and values which are often very different from the man’s principles and values.

    FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING OUTLINE 1. REPROACH 2. REWARD 3. RENUMERATION 4. RETRENCHMENT 5. REGARD THE MESSAGE FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING 1. REPROACH: The story of Job: Job 1:8-12. Job.2:3-7. Job.42:7-10. Here we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal