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  • John Williams III avatar

    The Guests Who Came To Dinner (October 15, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 5,577 views

    This parable is about both God’s grace and the gratitude of those that God invites to His table.

    THE GUESTS WHO CAME TO DINNER Text: Matthew 22:1 -14 Tell me if this sounds familiar? It dinner time, the meal is ready but everybody is distracted. Dad is watching a ball game and cheering loud. The daughter has on her head phones which is attached to her device, (iphone ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Are John’s Disciples So Worried About Jesus’ Disciples Fasting?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 2, 2021
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     | 3,799 views

    The question from John's disciples about fasting reveals a serious disconnect to what Jesus is trying to accomplish.

    WHY DON'T THEY FAST? The question from John’s disciples shows that they missed the point that Jesus just made. - Matthew 9:13-14. - In v. 14, John’s disciples come and ask about why Jesus’ disciples aren’t fasting. In other gospels, it gives us more information that the Pharisees were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebekah – Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,891 views

    Rebekah was a woman who walked with God and her life was guided by the Holy Spirit. This story mirrors the reality of the Holy Spirit being dispatched to go and find a chaste Bride and bring her to Christ. In a way, it’s a love story!

    REBEKAH – WOMAN OF FAITH GEN. 24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GENDER CONFUSION, THE TEXAS WAY 1. Outside the ladies and men’s rooms of a Texas steak house, I found a confused and anxious young woman who sighed with relief when she saw me. 2. “Oh, I’m so glad you’re here,” she said. “I was afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Suffering For Righteousness

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,939 views

    Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

    Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold, The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,823 views

    The birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-25 shows us that Jesus was the unexpected king of the Jews.

    Introduction Our Advent Sermon Series this year is called, “Advent: The Unexpected King.” The Bible contains a record of some remarkable births. So far this Advent, we have examined the births of Isaac, Moses, and John the Baptist. Each of these births foreshadow the greatest birth of all, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Initiating The Turn-9(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2024
     | 350 views

    9 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-IX—Luke 1:22(:5-25) Attention: I discovered just a couple of years ago that ‘fresh’ Medjool dates were delicious. Until that time of discovery, I didn’t really appreciate the taste of dates, because the only dates I had ever had were dried. Now, for my morning breakfast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Mark #11a

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 946 views

    Each year, many of us take a trip somewhere in this country or another country for different reasons.

    • Sometimes it is because of business • Sometimes it is because we want to relax in a different environment • Sometimes it is to visit relatives • Sometimes it is because we want to see the beauty of other places Illus: A man and his wife were driving their Recreational Vehicle in Florida, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Voice Of Declaration Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,197 views

    The good news is to be heralded not only by the prophet but by all God’s people. It is God’s word for all peoples, in all the earth, in every generation.

    ISAIAH 40: 9-11. [ADVENT I SERIES PART IV] A VOICE OF DECLARATION [Acts 1:6-8] The preparer of the way already has been called to bring the life changing message that the glory of the Lord will be revealed on earth. When Immanuel comes He will indwell those who receive Him in order to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Mystery Harvest.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,619 views

    Imagine a People celebrating a harvest that never took place, a harvest they never reaped or sowed. Imagine a celebration of a non-existent harvest. And imagine a people persisting in celebrating these non-existent harvest year after year for centuries.

    The Mystery Harvest. Deuteronomy 16:15-17AMP People have been celebrating harvest from the beginning of history. In 1578 The Pilgrims, a group of English settlers, held a thanksgiving feast to celebrate their first harvest in the New World. Going farther back, God spoke to Moses in Exodus to set ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mistakes In The Bible

    Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    PROPOSITION: The only mistakes in the Bible are those which are made by fallible men.

    MISTAKES IN THE BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. INTRODUCTION: 1. The claim ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But By God's Grace

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,001 views

    It is only through God’s grace we can see the Risen Lord!

    BUT BY GOD’S GRACE! “and last of all he was seen by me...” (1 Corinthians 15: 8) Jesus appeared to Peter. Then he appeared to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time. The he appeared to James, Jesus’ brother, and again to all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Don't Just Be Hearers

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,046 views

    What does it really mean when Jesus said "Come Follow Me."

    1. The Foundation of Discipleship is Obedience (v.46) "Why do you call me, ’Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? We must remember that when Jesus preached this sermon, his audience stood in widening concentric arcs. Closest stood the freshly chosen Twelve. Around them spread a “large crowd of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Maximize Your Potential :be All That God Wants You To Be

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 33,247 views

    This sermon is about how beleivers can make their lives to be useful to the Kingdom of God and live very fruitful lives in this world.

    MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE OUTLINE 1.INCLINATION 2.INSPIRATION 3.INFLUENCE 4.INNOVATION 5.INITIATIVE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.INTERCESSION THE MESSAGE MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE 1.INCLINATION Romans 12:6-8 We can maximize our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Could Have Been There

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    What would you have done if you had been at Jesus’ trial?

    If You Could Have Been There 1. "Back to the Future" story 2. Moses b. 1500 B.C. Elijah 900 B.C. only time travelers. Matt. 17 Transfiguration. 3. Vs. 1 “Very early in the morning” Illegally arrested Jesus at night and conducted a trial. Powerful Sanhedrin-70 men-supreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Charles Jones avatar

    There

    Contributed by Charles Jones on May 2, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,848 views

    Everybody Goes Through The Preperation Process

    THERE 1 KINGS 17:1-6 Elijah was and had been prepared by the Lord to demonstrate to all Israel that YAHWEH, not Baal, but JEHOVAH was still the only true God. For Elijah had heard of reports that Jezebel was maneuvering to replace the worship of the Lord with Baal worship. Well this stirred ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal