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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Where You Go I Will Go Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,010 views

    This first chapter of Ruth will help us see that there are great possibilities ahead that we are not aware of. God has been working all along in the background even if all around us is full of darkness and despair.

    We are going to start a new series today in the Book of Ruth. What do we know about that Book of Ruth? For one thing, this short Book consisting of only four chapters and 100 verses is a link between the time of the judges and the kings of Israel. Remember that during the time of the Judges, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You Rooting For The Right Team?

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 4,659 views

    To cause Christians to think twice about whether they're rooting for their game plan or Christ's.

    Title: Are You Rooting for the Right team? Theme: Rooting for Christ and Christ’s interests instead of our own. Text: John 3.22-30 Time: February 6, 2011, Communion Sunday [S] Today is Super bowl Sunday. The Super bowl is the most anticipated and watched sporting event in America. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Extravagant Gift Of Appreciation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 19, 2023
     | 2,787 views

    Seeing all the smiles, but knowing there was a betrayal, a denial, and desertion just ahead. It must have been tempting to stop the celebration and pour out his heart, but Jesus smiled and received this gift of appreciation, then celegrated the giver.

    Sermon - An Extravagant Gift of Appreciation Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:6-16 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jars Of Clay Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2023
     | 2,992 views

    So don’t think you have to be perfect to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a matter of fact think just the opposite. God uses broken vessels to be heralds of hope. It shows that it is God and not us who has all surpassing power.

    We had a family picture. One distant family member who had not seen me for years said they did not realize I was so tall. We looked again at the picture and laughed. I was standing on some sort of small hill and the picture made me look way taller than I really was. Then my uncle swung into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Susan Blader avatar

    Who Needs Forgiveness?

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    Sometimes the people we think need forgiveness are the ones who already have it.

    Tradition tells us that Abraham Lincoln once went to a slave auction. While he was there, he noticed a black woman who was about to be auctioned off, and entered the bidding. The bidding went back and forth until eventually Lincoln won, paid the price, and purchased her. When they brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Well Witnessing, Part 3: The Pattern Of Response Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,878 views

    When going into a new situation, it’s always good to be prepared for what’s going to happen ahead of time. In this passage, we see how people typically respond to the gospel in one-on-one evangelism.

    Pastor Jim’s blog: http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you know, we’ve been in this passage for three weeks now. There’s a reason for that. The reason is that I think this is one of the best passages on personal evangelism in the whole Bible. The Bible is filled with personal evangelism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Miles Anderson avatar

    Christ's Perspective On Fear Series

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    What should we think of fear? Lets look to Jesus for the answer.

    #MATTHEW 10 SERIES #3/ CHRIST’S PERSPECTIVE ON FEAR Introduction: Last week we spoke on the mixed messages that can bombard us, and I believe every one else can be receiving mixed messages. Mixed messages are a problem and in the life of the disciple it can be a scary world as Satan sends us mixed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Loves Me

    Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    Gods love is always there for us no matter what we think of believe.

    Philippians 4:11-13: “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Set Your Mind On Heavenly Things

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 22,176 views

    how our first and second resurrections get us to think heavenly

    March 28, 2002 Colossians 3:1-4 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Looking, Lusting Or Loving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    When I think right sexually, I will act right sexually.

    Relationships in the Kingdom – Part 2 April 29, 2001 INTRODUCTION On Sunday nights, Kim and I have a ritual. My day usually comes to an end around 8:30 p.m. getting me home in time to watch our one regular TV program, the law drama known as “The Practice,” which comes on at 9:00. I settle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Smith avatar

    The Sin Of Sensuality

    Contributed by Ken Smith on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,089 views

    What do we think of when we hear the word sin?

    Sin as Sensuality Matthew 21:28-32 When most of us hear the word sin, we first think of worldly or fleshly sins connected with bodily needs, desires, and pleasures. Although the Bible indicates that sin may express itself in this form, it is by no means the center of the biblical doctrine of sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Nichols avatar

    With These Nails

    Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    YOU MUST LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS SERMON

    WITH THESE NAILS Text: Matthew 27:37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Introduction: There were four nails put in the cross when they hung our Lord two thousand years ago. Many people forget about he nail which was used to hang the sign above ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Image And Reality- Living The Truth Of God's Declaration Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    Who are you and who do what others to think you are?

    Image and Reality- Living the Truth of God’s Declaration Who are you? Who do you want others to think you are? Is there a gap between reality and image? Our society is much into image-making. Political candidates employ smart people to do nothing but create and enhance a positive public ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joshua Bowers avatar

    Help, I See Fat People

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,582 views

    I think God wants us to be FAT. Faithful, Available, Teachable.

    I see FAT people. 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 6Therefore we are always confident and know that as long as we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord. 7We live by faith, not by sight. 8We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9So we make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    When Your Ego Makes A Fool Out Of You

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,088 views

    The dangers of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought to.

    WHEN YOUR EGO MAKES A FOOL OUT OF YOU LUKE 14:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION WHENEVER WE LIVE AS IF THE WORLD CAN’T GET ALONG WITHOUT US, AND WE MAKE OURSELVES TO BE MORE THAN WHAT WE ARE, IT IS LIKE LIVING IN A GLASS HOUSE JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO THROW A STONE, WHICH WILL CAUSE OUR HOUSE TO TUMBLE DOWN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist