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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Looking At Our Mess And Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,628 views

    The phrase "in the middle" appears early in Genesis, late in John, and late in Revelation. The connection between the three speaks to an amazing title for the cross of Jesus.

    “Looking at Our Mess and Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus?” Genesis 2:4-9 - [There is a verse that needs to be quoted in the outline.] SERIES SET-UP: There are significant parallels between the beginning of Genesis and the end of John. - Genesis 1:1; John 1:1. - Romans 8:19-22. - This is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Miracles And Signs.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2022
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     | 1,630 views

    Lack of faith makes us carnal.

    MORE MIRACLES AND SIGNS. Mark 8:1-26. We have had occasion before to comment on Jesus’ compassion (cf. Mark 6:34). Now we see it in relation to another hungry crowd of worshippers, who had been willingly following Jesus for three days (Mark 8:1-3). How like us the disciples were, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Reason --- Period Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 23, 2012
     | 4,636 views

    Christmas has become more focused on fellowship, family, giving gifts, and Santa Clause than the birth of Jesus but God is OK with that because He desires your attenetion for more than a season.

    Show the video “Christmas Connection 2010” I was reminded this week that Christmas is fast approaching when I got up for work the other morning. The living room was rearranged so that the couches are now facing each other rather than the TV. Every year this is the first step toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Are Fruits?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014
     | 3,828 views

    To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at the fruits before judging the person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets. IV. TEXT: Matthew 7:16 (Amplified Bible) 7:16 You will fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Real Resurrection Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2016
     | 4,656 views

    We must stay in the game, even when we are tired or frustrated by results unseen.

    Thursday of 10th Week in Course I can’t ignore the remarkable juxtaposition of the first reading and psalm with the weather events of the past weeks. The northern kingdom of Israel was the richer of the twin Hebrew nations, rich in agriculture, mining and trade. The kingdom of Judah was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Our Eagerly Awaited Hope

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,492 views

    An Advent message - The evergreen Christmas tree represents our eagerly awaited hope of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord

    (Note for readers: There is a short Children’s Message at the beginning, followed by the sermon for an adult audience) CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Do you know what month it is right now? Yes, it’s December! What special holiday do Christians all over the world celebrate in December? Christmas! Do you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Thirst” Jesus Is Thirsty. Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 13, 2022
     | 5,122 views

    Jesus was also showing us that what we need when things get to their worst is a thirst to overcome our dry faith.

    Sermon Good Friday 2022 Seven Last Words “I Thirst” Jesus is Thirsty. This may appear overly simplistic. The temptation is to take these words and interpret them in some overly spiritualized manner. We might equate “thirsting” with Christ’s call to “hunger and thirst after righteousness” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 1)

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    Signs your spiritual life is headed in the wrong direction

    4, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part I Introduction: When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but other don’t and sometimes others know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus Sees The Good In Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,075 views

    God calls us from our sychamore tree and requests residence in our hearts.

    Text: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). In my mind, I picture Zacchaeus as being about 5 feet tall with dark hair, a little goatee, average size nose, thick eyebrows, medium to dark brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Shady Character Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013
     | 6,473 views

    In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

    1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Very Early In The Morning, Hope Woke Up With The Sun

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 18, 2025
     | 1,421 views

    The resurrection of Jesus did not wait for the noise of the world—it happened quietly, powerfully, and full of promise... very early in the morning. (A Sunrise Sermon)

    ### **Introduction:** Good morning! Look around. We are standing in a place of graves. A place of sorrow. A place of mourning… And yet, here we are this morning, greeting the dawn. We are in a place of endings, but watching a beginning. Scripture tells us that very early in the morning, much ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Blueprint For Blessing

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
     | 9,335 views

    How one's lifestyle affects his blessings. The contrast between the believer and the unbeliever

    TITLE: God's Blueprint for Blessing TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6 INTRO: The first Psalm has been called the Psalm of Psalms because it summarizes all of them and focuses on the differences between the Righteous and the Wicked, or, as Adrian Rogers said, "the Saints and the Ain'ts." The first Psalm give us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever Happens, For Good Or Ill, Jesus Is The King Of Kings

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2025
     | 101 views

    The core of the Kingdom fruit is within each believer, and all of us together as His Church.

    Friday of the 34th Week Integral 2025 Our Introit psalm today is certainly something the world longs to hear: “The Lord speaks of Peace to His people and his holy ones, and to those who turn to Him.” This is especially true at this time of year, when families all over the U.S. try to get together ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Prepare For Christmas

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,988 views

    Are you prepared for Christmas? It takes more than a tree to find the real joy in Christmas.

    How to Prepare for Christmas 1. Attention ILL>> One of my favorite Christmas movies is the Christmas Story. It is the one where the little boy wants a Red Rider B-B Gun. His mother said, “You will shoot your eyes out, no you can’t have a B-B gun”. Even Santa said, “You will shoot your eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like A Cedar

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 131 ratings
     | 23,628 views

    The qualities that are present in God’s people are similar to those found in cedar trees.

    Like a Cedar Ps 92:12-15 12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, 15 proclaiming, "The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan