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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    The R.a.c.e

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,519 views

    To glean spiritual lessons from the most taxing athletic event-the Marathon-at a time Olympic Fever is in the air.

    THE R.A.C.E “…I have finished THE RACE…” – Apostle Paul (2 Tim 4:7) Action: Display of a picture of a Marathon winner breasting the tape with arms raised Hey, its Olympics time!!! There are several athletic events ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Leftovers

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 3, 2013
    based on 12 ratings
     | 51,850 views

    Why did Jesus send his disciples around after everyone was full to gather up the fragments that remained? It is interesting that we are not told what Jesus had done with the leftover fragments.

    TITLE: LEFTOVERS SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 6:5-14 What an exciting passage of Scripture that should stir us every time we read it. It has always interest me that this particular Miracle is one of a select few recorded in all four Gospel Narratives. It therefore has significance in its teaching to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know You, Getting To Know All About You Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2016
     | 6,564 views

    A study of the book of Job 31: 1 – 15

    Job 31: 1 – 15 Getting To Know You, Getting To Know All About You 1 “I have made a covenant with my eyes; Why then should I look upon a young woman? 2 For what is the allotment of God from above, and the inheritance of the Almighty from on high? 3 Is it not destruction for the wicked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Jesus Healing The Woman With The Issue Of Blood Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 31, 2016
     | 29,576 views

    Imagine anyone suffering for 12 years and trusting in the Lord to be healed. So it was with one woman. She sought to touch only Jesus' clothing and so was healed.

    Introduction: A. Todd's wife bought a new line of expensive cosmetics guaranteed to make her look years younger. After a lengthy sitting before the mirror applying the "miracle" products, she asked, "Darling, honestly, what age would you say I am?" Looking over her carefully, Todd replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Satisfaction

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 9,547 views

    Learning to be content

    The Secret of Satisfaction - Philippians 4:10-13 - 8/21/16 Intro:  Turn with me this morning to the book of Philippians, chapter 4.  Last week, we looked at a verse that is often taken out of context - 2 Corinthians 9:15 - Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!  And we saw that while Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Saw Esau

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,746 views

    I don’t understand why God loves Tom Lowe and puts up with me, but believe me, I am thankful that He does.

    I SAW ESAU Obadiah 1:1-1:6 1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord GOD concerning Edom: We have heard tidings from the Lord, and a messenger has been sent among the nations: “Rise up! let us rise against her for battle!” 2 Behold, I will make you small among the nations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Will You Be Remembered?

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,075 views

    We remember those who have fought and died for a cause greater than themselves. In this spiritual war in which we Christian soldiers are engaged, how will we be remembered as a "good soldier"?

    How will you be remembered? Introduction: This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend and it usually marks the start of summer vacation and there will be many people that will make a run to the lake because it is the first 3 day weekend of warmer weather. But the holiday is designed to honor all those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Encouraged Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,728 views

    After talking ab out being honest about our sin, John seeks to encourage Christians at the various stages of their Christian walk

    Be Encouraged Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. Slide I find it interesting to look at those types of family portraits. You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what they currently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Time To Listen When You Pray

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,987 views

    For an athlete to excel in the sport of his or her choice they must submit to the physical disciplines that will prepare them for excellent performance. Likewise, to truly be followers of Jesus Christ, we must follow certain exercises and disciplines.

    2-22-05 Title: Take Time to Listen When You Pray Text: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.” (Matthew 6:6) Bible Reading: Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Foretells His Death A Third Time Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 17, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,940 views

    Jesus' passion prediction in Luke 18:31-34 teaches us that what happened to him was in fact a fulfillment of prophecy.

    Scripture In his book Future Babble, journalist Dan Gardner explores our obsession with “experts” who claim to predict future events. Gardner relies on the work of Philip Tetlock, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, who produced a massive 20-year analysis of 27,450 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Redemption At Hand-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,330 views

    2 of 6. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s birth. Redemption is encountered/at hand thru God’s visitation. But when is that redemption realized? Redemption is at hand when God initiates...

    REDEMPTION At HAND-II—Luke 1:67-80 or TOUCHING REDEMPTION Attention: REDEEM—To purchase or exchange in order to make something/someone what it should be continually with lasting results, from some point in time forward. God initiated the redemption of His people thru John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A High Way To Holiness

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,934 views

    Today I’d like to talk with you about the one singular thing that all revivals have in common, and that is holiness. Without holiness there is no revival, there is no renewal. Holiness is a road God says we need to travel

    A High Way to Holiness Throughout this year, I’d like to go back and revisit those doctrines that we looked at during my sermon series that became the basis of the new book I’m writing, “Wells of Living Waters.” These wells are those doctrines that contain God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Coming To Faith

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,204 views

    Theme: Coming to Faith - Isaiah, Paul and Peter come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their sinfulness 3. Accepting God's purifying touch 4. Partnering with the LORD JESUS

    Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10; Luke 5:1-11; [1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Acts 9:1-19] - Epiphany 5 Theme: Coming to Faith - All three individuals (Isaiah, Paul and Peter) come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Oh Boy! It's That Sermon Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2016
     | 9,099 views

    The key word today is “submission.” There, I said it. I started my sermon out by using a dirty word. Some of you might think it is a dirty word anyway. Let’s read the passage from Scripture that also uses the dirty word of the day.

    OH BOY, IT’S THAT SERMON 1 PETER 3:1-7 INTRODUCTION… Sermoncentral.com illustration contributed by Rob Morton There were three guys talking in the pub. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remained quiet. After a while one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Crucifed With Christ

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
     | 8,616 views

    We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live.

    INTRO: 1. We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live. a. Modern day Christianity has often limited the Cross of Christ to the doctrinal boundaries of Salvation. b. But it’s clear from the epistles that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal