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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Loving Father Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 8, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,859 views

    Father's Day: The father should be the hero of this parable. He had been watching and waiting with love and patience. Like the father who was looking for his son to return, the Lord is waiting for us to come home to Him.

    Luke chapter fifteen contains three parables. The third parable, which we are going to look at this morning, is sometimes called, “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” Commentator William Barclay says, “For centuries the third parable has been called ‘The Parable of the Prodigal Son.’ It would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Your Place To Give With Open Hands Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
     | 5,437 views

    God has a place for the unlikely, places where the Lord will direct us to GIVE. Let’s look quickly at seven unlikely and perhaps unexpected ways we can give: Unlikely places to give because your sins are forgiven.

    UNLIKELY - Your Place to Give with Open Hands John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Give What You Have Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2023
     | 2,332 views

    Annual thanks giving is part of the church program and became a fund raising project. God loves our giving and it is the way to multiply our blessings. It’s an investment or the unknown dividend in an unexpected time. Give to God and you will receive it.

    Theme: Give what you have Text: Exodus 35:20-29 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! A Sunday school teacher asked children to write short notes for the first three chapters of Genesis. Many wrote the creation story in their own style. One boy wrote: “In the beginning God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Hope Has Come Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 14, 2025
     | 278 views

    Jesus was the promised hope of the world – He was anticipated by the Jewish people for 1,000’s of years and for most Gentiles – He was an unexpected blessing of Deliverance, Healing, Hope and Love. But yet today many people are still looking for Hope in this hopeless world!

    Video Illustration and transition: Hope Hope has Come! Part 2 Thesis: Jesus was the promised hope of the world – He was anticipated by the Jewish people for 1,000’s of years and for most Gentiles – He was an unexpected blessing of Deliverance, Healing, Hope and Love. But yet today many people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Mary, Now You Know Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 12, 2024
     | 1,316 views

    Mary was surprised when Gabriel visited her and gave her some unexpected news. Now Mary knew exactly what the Lord wanted her to do. Best of all, she agreed to do God's will for her life!

    Mary, Now You Know (Edited from a sermon preached December 8, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription). Introduction: Mark Lowry’s Christmas song, “Mary, Did You Know?” has been a blessing for several years now. It’s a song which, I think, captures the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Coping With Rejection

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,321 views

    Many of us today are dealing with rejection. Many will have to deal with rejection in the future. What hurts the most is when unjust rejection comes from unexpected sources. As with all things, we must turn to God’s Word for guidance in coping with rej

    Coping with Rejection By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org I remember as a kid when we would play basketball, football or baseball in the neighborhood, we would start by choosing two captains. The captains would then take turns choosing the players they wanted until all the players ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Eternal Truth From Esther’s Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    1. A lesson from the urgent pardon (vs. 1-3). 2. A lesson from the unexpected plan (vs. 3-8). 3. A lesson from the uncontrolled pride (vs. 9-13). 4. A lesson from the ungodly plot (vs. 14).

    For Such a Time as This Part 5: Eternal Truth from Esther’s Trouble Esther 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 *Four weeks ago, we began to look at this story that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    The Miracle Of Our Met Need - John 6

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 6, 2011
     | 4,756 views

    Sometimes we can be surprised by needs. Often our needs hit our lives with such fury that it leaves us breathless or fearful. Unexpected bills come , poor health strikes without warning. Crises often arrive unannounced and unplanned. It might be helpful

    The miracle of our met need - John 6 John 6:5-23 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don't Be Surprised

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2016
     | 8,553 views

    There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED INTRODUCTION: There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Chandler avatar

    The Wonder Of Christmas (Part 1 Of 3) Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 31, 2026
     | 9 views

    The Wonder of Christmas: Our Need, God’s Plan Children can watch the same Christmas movie over and over… Somewhere along the way we lose that sense of excitement. The first Christmas wasn’t routine. It was shocking, unexpected, and filled with Wonder.

    The world has needed Jesus from the beginning. The darkness of Sin. The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2 The world Jesus entered looked a lot like ours: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Led By The Spirit

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,680 views

    Most modern-day Christians have no question as to whether or not the Holy Spirit led the heros of the Bible, but they may become a bit suspicious when they hear someone in the present day say that the Holy Spirit led them to do, or not to do, a particular

    Most modern-day Christians have no question as to whether or not the Holy Spirit led the heros of the Bible, but they may become a bit suspicious when they hear someone in the present day say that the Holy Spirit led them to do, or not to do, a particular thing. Now, the text says “these are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark McNees avatar

    What Is Faith (1 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 1, 2007
     | 3,338 views

    We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth. In this series we will journey with

    Messy Spirituality “What is Faith?” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Hey, we are starting a new series here called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Profile Of A Great Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    Truly one of the great figures in the long line of Christian heroes is Stephen. His fearless proclamation of the Gospel, well-knowing the possible consequence of doing so, should inspire us to uncompromisingly proclaim God’s message without regard as to

    PROFILE OF A GREAT CHRISTIAN “And Stephen, full of faith and power, did wonders and miracles among the people.” Acts 6:8 I. STEPHEN WAS A MAN OF HIGH MORAL CHARACTER: "But select from among you, brethren, seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    How Are The Mighty Fallen

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 22, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 28,142 views

    In every city, town, and community there are memorials. We see memorials in the form of crosses along the highway signifying where a loved one was killed in a traffic accident. Memorial monuments are set up in nearly every city to commemorate war heroes

    How Are The Mighty Fallen” A Memorial 2 Samuel 1: 17-19 In every city, town, and community there are memorials. We see memorials in the form of crosses along the highway signifying where a loved one was killed in a traffic accident. Memorial monuments are set up in nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    St. Patrick

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,253 views

    Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to forgive others. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it will make a difference in this world. He became a hero by winning the Irish to Jesus Christ.

    St. Patrick Opening Illustration: Play Celtic worship in the background for fellowship time. Thesis: Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to forgive others. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it will make a difference in this world. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational