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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    Miracles Within Miracles !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,918 views

    To praise God for the "silent" miracles which occur alongside the "thundering" ones'!

    Miracles within miracles! First things first. Why are so many miracles recorded in the Scriptures? For us to be awed by the all-powerful ways of Almighty God and spontaneously praise Him in the spirit of adoration! The very purpose of our Creation is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Backsliding?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 7,209 views

    A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

    2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012
     | 6,133 views

    Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

    April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Does Everything By Grace, Only Our Faith Can Receive Grace

    Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014
     | 4,203 views

    To begin to receive God’s Grace, His word, the nature of Christ, we must believe His word

    Seeing the Bible as Law – Means me doing the best I can to comply with God’s standards, as my head understands them, set out in the scriptures. In other words me trying to keep God’s commandments. That’s the Old Covenant which man by human nature couldn’t keep. Seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Identifying The Competitors For Belief-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 4, 2014
     | 2,016 views

    2 of 4. John was approached by others regarding his spiritual niche. We must identify those competing for our belief. But How are we to identify them? Identifying competitors for your belief employs...

    IDENTIFYING The COMPETITORS For BELIEF-II—John 1:19-28 Attention: Shopkeeper's Competition The shopkeeper was dismayed when a brand-new business much like his own opened up next door & erected a huge sign which read BEST DEALS. He was horrified when another competitor opened up on his right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming The Tither You Secretly Desire

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,181 views

    Encouraging people to take the next step to tithing.

    Theme: Tithing Task: To help God’s people make this the year of their tithe. Title: Help for Becoming the Tither You Secretly Desire Time: November 12, 2006 I am so very excited to be able to preach today. I get to proclaim one of the most exciting activities in the Christian life. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Certain Kind Of Heart

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,566 views

    2 Chronicles 16:9 shows us that God is looking for a certain kind of heart. He will use anyone who has a heart for Him.

    A Certain Kind of Heart 2 Chronicles 16:9, “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” (NKJ) A mountain climber was almost halfway to the top of the tremendous granite cliff. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
     | 10,563 views

    Today we will talk about the priority of the tithe. Not only does it show who you trust, but it shows who is first in your life.

    Putting God First -Intro: Last week we talked about the tithe being a “trust” fund. Why did we call it that? Because whoever you give the tithe (the first tenth of your income), that is where you are putting your trust. Every time you receive income there is a test. Every time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building Your Life In The New Year

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    Principles on which we can build a solid Christian life

    NEW YEAR “BUILDING YOUR LIFE IN THE NEW YEAR” MATTHEW 7:24-27 OPEN We’re already into the second day of a new year. For some of you, I suppose, 2010 was a wonderful year. For others, I’m guessing that 2010 was a terrible year. For the rest of us, we’re still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Found Nothing But Leaves

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 8, 2013
     | 4,059 views

    To show that us: branch, fruit and leaves will be taken care of by the FATHER.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruits and leaves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that us: branch, fruit and leaves will be taken care of by the FATHER. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:13 (Amplified Bible) 11:13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree [covered] with leaves, He went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Repent Or Perish Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,570 views

    Jesus call to repent for the kingdom of God is near

    31. Who is Jesus? April 03rd, 2010 Repent or Perish Luke 13:1. Jesus has been hitting some hard points as teaches these crowds who have gathered around Him. He has brought up one of the more controversial ideas in Scripture: hell. So let’s talk about hell for a minute. We have some whacky ...read more

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    Expert Restoration

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    Many a times we wonder if we can really be restored or is it just a great idea! Tomorrow as we delve into God's Word, we will see what God has already done to reconcile us to Him. The question remains how have we responded to His restoration for us?

    Opening illustration: A woman who restores valuable paintings says many works of art that seem hopelessly damaged can be saved by an expert. Rebecca McLain has brought color and life back to dulled oil paintings by carefully removing dirt and discolored varnish. But she has also seen the damage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day The Devil Took Off His Shoe

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 21, 2025
     | 1,078 views

    The story of Naomi's redemption by Boaz the kinsman redeemer from the holder of former priority parallels Jesus' redemption of us from our prior master through sin -- Satan. Satan had to take off his shoe.

    THE DAY THE DEVIL TOOK OFF HIS SHOE Ruth 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, down on his luck, went into a church which catered to the "uppity". Spotting the man's dirty clothes the pastor, worried about the churches image, went to the man and asked him if he needed help. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Finding Joy In Every Season

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,003 views

    Discover how Paul’s chains and Job’s ashes reveal the secret to unshakable joy—not in what life gives or takes, but in the God who never changes.

    Finding Joy in Every Season Philippians 4:10-13; Job 1:20-21; Psalms 103:2-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is it truly possible for God’s people to experience unspeakable joy at all times? Even though we have been “called out of darkness into His wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Tree Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2020
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,592 views

    The Sycamores of the Middle East are highly prized. And it was one such highly prized and valuable tree who's limbs held a despised and sinful man. Why was he despised and what difference did Jesus make in his life?

    OPEN: The story of Zacchaeus only occurs in the Gospel of Luke. It seems to me that its possible that, as Luke interviewed people for his Gospel, he may have spoken with Zacchaeus - and the man’s story stood out to him. It’s also possible, given that Zacchaeus’ name is used here, that he was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ