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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Desperate Measures

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 22, 2016
     | 5,471 views

    Jairus and the unclean woman were desperate in their situations. As a result, they turned to the only one who could help them.

    1. Mark 5.21-43 (also in Matthew 9.18-26; Luke 8.40-56) 2. Bible as a Compass Just before the outbreak of the First World War, a small ship named the Endurance set sail from Briton with a crew intent on being the first to cross the South Pole. The ship reached Antarctica, but became ice-bound in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Kingdom Is Not Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2025
     | 580 views

    Three stories show us ways that the disciples misunderstood the nature of the Kingdom and how Jesus pointed them in the right direction.

    “THEY DIDN'T UNDERSTAD”: The disciples still had some questionable ideas about what the Kingdom of God was like. - Luke 9:45. - Luke 9:46-56. - This is an eventful chapter. We have the Transfiguration - an amazing event. We have an exorcism so difficult that the disciples couldn’t do it - an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Series Of Coincidental Events Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,077 views

    Esther, Pt. 6

    A SERIES OF COINCIDENTAL EVENTS (ESTHER 6) Somerset Maugham, the English writer, once wrote a story about a janitor at St. Peter's Church in London. One day a young vicar discovered that the janitor was illiterate and fired him. Jobless, the man invested his meager savings in a tiny shop, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Series Of Coincidental Events Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,372 views

    Esther, Pt. 6

    A SERIES OF COINCIDENTAL EVENTS (ESTHER 6) Somerset Maugham, the English writer, once wrote a story about a janitor at St. Peter's Church in London. One day a young vicar discovered that the janitor was illiterate and fired him. Jobless, the man invested his meager savings in a tiny shop, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Day Jesus Arose Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,457 views

    John 20:1-23 shows us what really happened on the day Jesus arose and why it really matters.

    Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Thursday night, we looked at the night Jesus served. Friday night, we looked at the day Jesus died. Today, we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Baptised Into His Death: 1 Peter 4:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,930 views

    When we die to ourselves only then are we truly alive.

    4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. Since Christ Suffered Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Our Savior

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
     | 9,812 views

    A study of Jesus through the book of Luke

    Jesus Our Savior Selected Passages from Luke Series: Exploring the New Testament Community Bible Experience March 2, 2014 Morning Service You may not recognize the name Arland D. Williams Jr. but he is a great American hero. Arland Williams was traveling from Washington D.C. on Florida air flight ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    We – (You . . . And . . . I . . .) - Are Called By Jesus

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 17, 2020
     | 2,320 views

    Jesus calls us all into discipleship, no matter who we are

    As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Who Is My Beloved Neighbour? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 13, 2025
     | 603 views

    Being a beloved neighbour is not about proximity, race, or religion—it is about love in action.

    WHO IS MY BELOVED NEIGHBOUR? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:30–37 "And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Community And Joy Reside

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 23, 2024
     | 464 views

    A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent, year C

    December 22, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 1:39-55 Where Community and Joy Reside Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we meditate on the scriptural passage known as “the visitation.” The newly pregnant ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Trust Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2023
     | 1,480 views

    Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement!

    Video Transition: Can God trust you? Sermon: Trust pt 3 Thesis: Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Listening To Jesus

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,646 views

    A Sermon on why we should always have our hearts open to hear what Jesus might have to say to us.

    Listening To Jesus Mark 9:2-8 Have you ever walked into a situation where the best thing that you could ever say was nothing at all? I’m sure at some point in our life we have all suffered from “Foot in Mouth” disease. Sometimes the words slip out faster than we can realize just what it is we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Got Faith?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 7, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,565 views

    Sometimes God's plans are so much greater than our plans that all we can do is keep hoping, keep putting our faith in the One who always works for our good and his glory. As we cultivate a relationship with Christ, we build our faith muscles.

    Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Got Faith? Have you ever come down with a case of PCS-itis? You know what that is, right? PCS-itis is when every two or three years you start itching for a move. It’s in your blood. You’re not content to stay put. It may be simply moving down the block, or moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do I Have So Much Trouble?

    Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026
     | 77 views

    Ever wonder why we have so much trouble sometimes? Too often, we as God’s people just don’t follow these simple rules and get ourselves into trouble!

    Why Do I Have So Much Trouble? Song: Trust and Obey Song: I have decided to follow Jesus Song: Have Thine own way, Lord Ever wonder why we have so much trouble sometimes? Now I’m not saying to read omens or tea leaves or pay attention to superstitions. I’m talking about common sense things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not How Many, It's How Much PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,031 views

    Explores how God's power is manifested in small things, challenging the misconception that more is always better, using Gideon's story as an example.

    Good morning, family. We find ourselves gathered here again, under the shelter of God's love and the warmth of His presence. Isn't it a blessing to be here? I think it is. We live in a world that often tells us that more is better. More money, more success, more possessions. But is more always ...read more

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