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  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Step #1 - See The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,776 views

    What do you do when life hands you bad puzzle pieces? Pieces you can’t figure out how to fit into the "all things work together for good?" Maybe it’s time to step back and look at the puzzle box top! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    See The Big Picture Romans 8:28-29 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Great Power Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,717 views

    This sermon is based on a man in Acts 8 who the people of the city referred to as "The Great Power." This sermon demostrates how the real "Great Power" is the Spirit of God!

    The Great Power Acts 8:9-25 May 5, 2002 Intro: A. Today, we come to a couple of stories about a man whom the people in the city called "The Great Power." B. As we come to the teaching of the Word, I want to ask us to bow very meditatively and sing the first two verses #278 "Open My Eyes, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Great Snatch Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    A study of the book of 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13 through 18

    1 Thessalonians 4: 13 – 18 A Strong Delusion – Part 3 There are some scary verses in the Bible to me. Probably the most impacting is from the Gospel of Matthew chapter 7 which says, “21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Harold Miller, Jr. avatar

    The Great Omission

    Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,474 views

    An appeal to take the Great Commission seriously

    "The Great Omission!" "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Oh To Be Great Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,723 views

    This message explores the God given desire to be great. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    ("Invincible" – Movie Clip from ScreenVue featuring the Philadelphia Eagles open try-out) Oh, to be great! Each and every morning, before the sun comes up, grown men punish their out of shape bodies on the basketball court at the YMCA in an effort to live out a dream of greatness. How many men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Gateway To Greatness

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014
     | 7,565 views

    A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

    "THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Great Teacher

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,860 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 52: 1 – 34

    Jeremiah 52: 1 – 34 The Great Teacher 1 Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he became king, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. 2 He also did evil in the sight of the LORD, according to all that Jehoiakim had done. 3 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Great Multitude Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,663 views

    The great multitude before the throne reveals that our worship of God requires us to serve Him continually.

    On September 20, 2009, 105,121 fans, the largest crowd ever to watch a regular season NFL game, watched in dismay as the home team Dallas Cowboys lost to the New York Giants 33-31. But as big as that crows was, it pales in comparison with some other large crowds throughout history: • On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Great Journey

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
     | 2,867 views

    An evangelist sermon asking what happens when we get to the point in our journey when we realize we are missing out.

    The Great Journey August 13/95 INTRO: Do you ever feel like there really must be more to life than what you’re experiencing presently? Last year my wife and I took a weekend to go camping in the Kananaskis country west of Calgary. Now, being an athlete, Joanne was looking forward to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Greatness In Serving Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2024
     | 1,303 views

    1. Jesus spent most of his final days leading to his crucifixion taking care of two objectives: 1) to prepare his disciples for his own death and resurrection, and 2) to prepare the disciples for life together without his physical presence.

    GREATNESS IN SERVING Text: Mark 10:35-45 Introduction 1. Jesus spent most of his final days leading to his crucifixion taking care of two objectives: 1) to prepare his disciples for his own death and resurrection, and 2) to prepare the disciples for life together without his physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Great Optician Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,482 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 18 verses 35 through 43

    Luke 18: 35 – 43 The Great Optician 35 Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Great Debate

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,746 views

    In Athens Paul had a great debate with the wisest about the "Unknown God" There are lessons to be learned on how to win the debate.

    This week the Presidential debate between President Obama and Mitt Romeny dominated the media. A lot of poles felt that Romney won the debate. There have been many famous debates over the years. The debate between Abraham Lincoln and Steven A. Douglas is certainly well known. Perhaps the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    A Time Of Peace And A Time To Pass Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 32 ratings
     | 11,549 views

    We will walk with Jacob Israel today through the 47th Chapter of Genesis and see the Peace, provision, and promise at his passing on. Good things for growing Christians.

    A time of Peace and a time to Pass A. Israel finds peace B. Israel’s provision and promise DBF Sunday Sermon, 6/2/02, Genesis 47 You know that in our day and age the word “Peace” is taken for so many things. It is mixed up with “Peace and Love”. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    The Great Commission Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 17, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 29,245 views

    Matthew used the Great commission to emphasize the authority, priority, and the assurance behind Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations.

    May 18, 2008 Trinity Sunday/First Sunday after Pentecost [White] All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Mt 28:16-20). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. On May 2, 2008 the USS North Carolina was commissioned by the US Navy. The 337 foot long submarine has a crew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Norwood avatar

    God Is Great

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,776 views

    A quick look at six aspects of God's greatness - His great power, goodness, mercy, kindness, faithfulness and love.

    “God Is Great” Text: Deuteronomy 10:17-21 I. Welcome II. Introduction Probably one of the first prayers we learned after “Now I lay me down to sleep” was “God is great! God is good! Let us thank Him for our food!” We may have even learned the longer version which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ