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  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    No One Likes A Wishy, Washy God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 27, 2014
     | 4,984 views

    This difficult passage seems to suggest that God changes His mind, but a closer look reveals that God does not change His mind as men do.

    Introduction: Verses that I wish were not in the Bible, but they are and I must deal with it. • Ill: As a married men, it is often where we hear our wives say, “I have the right to change my mind at any time!” One minute the couch is perfect on that side of the room, ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Like Me? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 2, 2014
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     | 6,212 views

    Even after you come to know Jesus we often feel that though God may love us because of Jesus, He doesn’t like us very well. Learn the truth about how God feels about you and the destiny He has for you.

    As God chose us (vs 4), picked us out from among others, before the universe began, so now He sets the course of the universe to a particular outcome for us—that in essence is predestination. Predestined us The Greek word pro-orizo means “to set a boundary, to mark out a thing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Marriage Investment

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2014
     | 5,105 views

    Communication is all important in child rearing. Mutual constant (Agreement) on every important matter should be well communicated before marriage. “Can we agree on disciple?” Etc. In what tone do you communicate? What attitude? Are you loud while rollin

    The Marriage Investment Matthew 19:5-6NLT and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? 6 So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Miracle Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 5,025 views

    CHRISTMAS

    Luke 2 v. 1 - 14 Psalm 85 v. 6 "Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?" Christmas time - Wilt thou not revive us again or revive our christmasses Revive the:- 1. MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS - v. 11 "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Power Of Contrast Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 25, 2016
     | 5,479 views

    There is nothing like a contrast to make the point; Jesus used the idea of contrast to highlight Who He is, and to distinguish external religion from true devotion.

    The Power of Contrast (Mark 12:35-44) 1. Illustration … a few years ago,. Trying to tell someone about the Windfarm on I-65 in NW Indiana. This person had never seen the big windmills, and was thinking of a place with 3 tiny windmills on US 31.. or the types farmers use to pump water in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Two Bowls Of Water

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2014
     | 3,915 views

    In the Gospels there are two bowls of water, one of which represents self interest and the other represents service Which bowl will you take?

    The two bowls of water TSJ/TAS 28-09-2014 Often in life we have both of the two bowls of our readings offered to us in various situations of life. The two bowls recorded in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 45,357 views

    Thanksgiving Sermon

    John 6:25-6:35 Jn 6:25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jn 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Change Of Mind And Attitude

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,333 views

    Developing the mind and attitude of Jesus Christ

    There were three elderly sisters who lived together in a big two story house and tried their best to help each other out. One day the oldest sister was upstairs and they heard here cry out oh my lord I think I am losing my mind. Her middle sister said what is it? She said I have a tub full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfume Of Grace

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 18, 2014
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     | 9,562 views

    A perspective on John 12: 1-8. What happens at this evening meal is extraordinary. The perfume was worth a years salary, and Mary gave it freely and willingly to anoint the feet of Jesus. How will you respond to salvation, to the perfume of grace?

    John 12: 1-8 The Perfume of Grace Past events can be re-called, remembered through the help of pictures, stories and even pleasant aromas. Toast reminds me of breakfast as its aroma fills the house and beckons me to have more. For some Jewish people the aroma of BBQ lamb contributes to remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 28, 2013
     | 2,523 views

    Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

    In Isaiah 5:20 it says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” At the time abortion was legalized, opponents of the procedure warned that, if this moral floodgate was opened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Song Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,259 views

    Relationships, particularly marriage, are a major part of God’s plan to redeem us

    Opening illustration about a wife who rescued/salvaged her husband Ruth 4 Finish up our series out of the book of Ruth: R&B: the songs of love. There are certain songs that must be sung and heard loud and clear in relationships if they are going to be strong and healthy. There is the song of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,201 views

    Looking at 7 different sermons and applying great life principles from them.

    Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” 1. Only God can create something out of nothing, Hebrew: Bara. Evolutionists have to start with something. 2. The first verse is an acorn summary of all to follow. 3. The first verse begins with God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewal And Revival Series

    Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,925 views

    A PSALM OF RENEWAL AND REVIVAL

    A PSALM OF RENEWAL AND REVIVAL On the Sunday evening before special services dedicated to renewal and revival, it is good to turn to one of the Prayers of David and let him help us express and focus our need and our desire. Psalm 40 This Psalm speaks both of "waiting" and of "seeking." ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Special Births Connected To Christmas: Samson, Samuel, And John: The Naziri Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    There are only three men in Scripture who were under a Nazirite Vow from birth: Samson, Samuel, and John the Baptist. They show us a pattern that is fulfilled in the birth and ministry of Jesus. Though they were in the limelight, they really prepared the

    Special Births Connected to Christmas: Samson, Samuel, and John: the Nazirites Judges 13:3-5, I Samuel 1:11, Luke 1:13-17 1. My favorite Christmas joke: he wanted a new car for Christmas, she wanted a fur coat. They compromised: they bought the coat, but kept it in the garage. 2. One child ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Thoughts : The Threefold Purpose Of The Incarnation

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 25, 2012
     | 6,405 views

    THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION : COMPREHENSION - DEMONSTRATION - SALVATION

    THE THREEFOLD PURPOSE OF THE INCARNATION : COMPREHENSION - DEMONSTRATION - SALVATION OUTLINE 1. COMPREHENSION 2. DEMONSTRATION 3. SALVATION INCARNATION The birth of the Lord Jesus Christ was an incarnation. He was God who took the form of a human being. Even before his birth , the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal