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  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    You Are A Miracle!

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 31, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    Today, I want to share with you the miracle that you may not be aware of. There are miracles all over the world even now! And guess what? YOU are one of them!

    Today, I want to share with you the miracle that you may not be aware of. People, for centuries, have sought a sign and a wonder, not knowing the very thing they are looking for has been right in front of them all this time. Today, I want to show you through scripture, how invaluable you are to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Surprise Of Christmas

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,771 views

    When you think about it, the thing that really makes Christmas for us is not what we expect but what we don’t expect. The most memorable Christmas’ are those when something unexpected happened. Christmas isn’t about what we expect; it’s about what we don’

    The Surprise of Christmas Matthew 3:1-12 What are your expectations of Christmas this year? There is no season of the year so full of nostalgia and ripe with expectation than Christmas. It takes a Scrooge, with a heart of stone, not to become excited about the approach of this joyous occasion. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Recognizing The Risen Savior Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2020
     | 5,334 views

    When we recognize that Jesus is here: 1. We can receive His unstoppable life. 2. We can rely on His unlimited love. 3. We can receive unexpected joy. 4. We will respond with unashamed worship. 5. We will rush to spread the ultimate news.

    Recognizing the Risen Savior The Gospel of John John 20:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 25, 2018 (Revised July 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, in John 20 we reach the wonderful story of the Lord's resurrection. Let's begin by reading vs. 1-18. And as we read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Choice Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007
     | 3,539 views

    Our motive for service proves our choice of master. Paul reminds us that if our motive of service proves Christ to be our Master, then the results should be a life of bearing fruit.

    INTRODUCTION In our study last wee, taken from the 1st chapter of Philippians a verse 15, we found that “others” (15) were sharing “Christ”. Some of these were brothers whom Paul had earlier influenced and they had become more courageous and fearless in their spread of the gospel. **WOULDN’T IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crisis Points.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,964 views

    This sermon looks at crisis points in our lives which work out to be turning points which move us onto deepening points and can result in actual healing points.

    Crisis Points Mark 5:21-43. The widow of Stephen Oake whose husband was a special branch police officer who was stabbed to death in Manchester by a terrorist, said in the Daily Telegraph article… That while she realized there was going to be some dark day’s ahead, she felt assured that “God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Going Fishing

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,324 views

    We can fish for fun, or we can fish for dinner. When we fish for dinner, we take it much more seriously and consequently have much better results.

    What would you say is the one thing that hurts our society more than anything else? I would say it is us; the people. We are seeing more and more violence in the streets of America, and we are building more and more jails to put the criminals in, but the violence just keeps growing. And to make ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    My Name Is Mark Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,852 views

    The Apostle Paul and John Mark has a major disagreement which resulted in estrangement. But later, Paul showed mercy on Mark and restored the rela1tionship, as he imitated Christ.

    My Name is Mark Acts 15:36-41 Matthew 5:7 June 12, 2005 It was during the latter part of the summer of 1978. I was working as the Youth Director at North Presbyterian Church in Denver, Colorado. The youth group always took a summer rafting trip down the Colorado River. They had their own rafts ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Power Abuse & Half Truths

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,657 views

    The story of an honest man, Naboth, killed as a result of an abuse of power and perhaps, because of a king... Ahab ... telling half truths. It also warns of the potential of abuse of power/influence by Christians.

    This is one story of several that trace the confrontation between the prophet Elijah and king Ahab. Ahab is usually a pretty bad guy. These stories have there origins in chapter 17. There, Elijah seems to burst on the scene from out of nowhere, and curses a drought into existence in the presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Power Up!"

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,146 views

    When you wait on God’s timing, You will receive the Holy Spirit; You will receive the power; You will witness extraordinary results; if You must commit to turning on the Power.

    In west Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage. He was in danger of losing his ranch. With little money for ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Confused By God's Favor

    Contributed by John Appling on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,730 views

    Mary is described in this passage as highly favored by God. But this favor didn’t result in an easy time. We need to understand God’s thoughts if we are not going to struggle in life.

    Confused by God’s favor – by John Appling Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hot To Trot Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    When God’s leaders, whether secular political, secular business, or church religious leaders, fail, the result is disastrous for both God’s people and those around them.

    Some of you are bound to be offended at the title of this sermon. If you are familiar with the slang of a couple of generations ago, this was the ‘40s and ‘50s description of a person who had cast moral considerations aside and wanted to have a hot and heavy affair. It usually denigrated women as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Henderson avatar

    The Debt Trap Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
     | 4,314 views

    All of us at one time or another have taken on excessive, unnecessary debt. As a result we are caught in a trap that is very difficult to escape. This message shows us a way out.

    “Escaping the Debt Trap” 1st Timothy 6:6-10 This morning I want to begin with a question…in fact several questions. First of all where do you go when you need financial advice? Who do you talk to when your finances are in trouble? The 3rd question I want you to answer by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Test Of Success Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,696 views

    Hezekiah passed the test of Security and Sickness but failed the test of Success. To pass this test you need to recognize your life is built on God's Riches, God's Results and God's Reputation.

    THE TEST OF SUCCESS A newly elected politician was visiting Washington, D.C., to get acquainted. He was visiting in the home of one of the ranking senators who was trying to interpret the bizarre wonder of the capitol. As they stood looking out over the Potomac River, an old deteriorating log ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Revival Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 49 ratings
     | 33,937 views

    The revival at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost is the greatest of all time. No revival has been so sudden, so tremendous in its immediate effects and none so lasting in its results.

    ACTS 2: 1-47 THE REVIVAL OF PENTECOST [Joel 2:28-29 / Psalm 16:8-11] The revival at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost is the greatest of all time. No revival has been so sudden, so tremendous in its immediate effects and none so lasting in its results. One hundred twenty disciples of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nigel Heath avatar

    The Gift Of The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,888 views

    In terms of realized eschatology the kingdom has come, the kingdom is coming and the kingdom will co. Ezekiel's vision of the temple is a picture like that of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost and the results that followed.

    12.6.11 THE GIFT OF THE EVANGELIST INTRO Today is Pentecost Sunday -- the day in our Church calendar when we remember not so much the Jewish feast, but what took place on that most memorable of all Jewish Pentecost feasts -- the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. POINT Some of us may associate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist