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"Jesus' First Missionary Was Demon Possessed”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 18, 2002

based on 214 ratings

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Jesus commissions a former demoniac to be a missionary to a group of people who just rejected Him. Neither were worthy, but that didn’t stop Jesus.

Intro: A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, a farmer out possum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life In Paradox

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 3, 2006

based on 38 ratings

| 8,377 views

An evangelistic call to die to self

April 2, 2006 Fifth Sunday in the Season of Lent Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Humility Creates (Completes) Joy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 9, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Pentecost 19 (A) - Humility creates (completes) joy. Believers discover this truth in Jesus which then causes believers to display this truth to others.

HUMILITY CREATES JOY (Outline) October 7, 2007 - PENTECOST 19 - Philippians 2:1-5 INTRO: Today’s verses are an excellent example of divine teaching conflicting with worldly wisdom. The wisdom of God is foolishness in the eyes of the world. This is known as a paradox. A paradox is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

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Where yoour Treasure is, your Heart is also

The Word Reformation Day John 8:31-36 † In the Name of Jesus † Does Familiarity breed contempt? Grace and peace is yours, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Three Journeys. On any given Friday, people leave the greater Los Angeles area, in search of great treasure. They will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Everyday, unexpecting people receive this message: Your tomorrow has been cancelled! The fact is that everyone here....

Your Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled! Introduction: Earlier this week, an Australian icon who has touched the lives of many Americans, left home, boarded a boat and ventured out to the Great Barrier Reef with his camera crew in tow. Another marvelous adventure for Steve Irwin - the Crocodile Hunter. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Converted On A Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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Sometimes it takes being nailed to our crosses of life before we can say, Lord, remember me.

Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I would imagine we all know the song: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree.” It’s a ballad about a prisoner who had been released from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist

"I Believe" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 10, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 5,995 views

The Fatherhood & Omnipotence of God

“I Believe” –A Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “God, the Father Almighty” Jeremiah 9:23-24 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Most people admit they want something to believe in, even in a society where unbelief and skepticism seem so prevalent. So ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Congregational

The Book Series

Contributed by W F on Mar 31, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 9,837 views

Christianity is stands out from all other religions because of its unique book.

INTRODUCTION Nearly every brand of religion is based on a book. Whether it’s an ancient religion or a modern construction it’s almost certain that it will follow some kind of sacred book. And in that sense Christianity is no different. We have our holy book and it’s called the Bible. But the Bible ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: *other

"Indications Of His Love For Us" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 18, 2004

based on 45 ratings

| 16,231 views

How do we really know that God loves us? What are the indications of His love for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2004 “Indications of His Love for Us” Isaiah 63:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many have your Christmas shopping all done? How about all wrapped? This morning I want you to think about your Christmas shopping list. Think about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

Words Chiseled In Stone

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 30, 2008

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Words chiseled in stone are for remembering. Jesus said I’m coming back - Stay Awake! This message underlines why.

33Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. 34It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. 35Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Two Adams

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2009

based on 14 ratings

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There is a amazing contrast presented in God’s Word between two Adams — the first Adam of the Garden of Eden, and the second Adam of Bethlehem’s manger. You are either in the family of the 1st or 2nd Adam. Which family you are in determines your destiny.

THE TWO ADAMS 1 CORINTHIANS 15:45-49 Introduction: There is a amazing contrast presented in 1 Corinthians 15 between two Adams — the first Adam created in the Garden of Eden, and the second Adam born in Bethlehem. Every person listening to this message to-day is either in the family of the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Denomination: Baptist

Look At The Sympton: Can Others See Your Passion?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

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Can others see your passion? As a candle burns for the light, so must we. Can lukewarm become the norm?

LOOK AT THE SYMPTONS? IS YOUR PASSION SHOWING? ARE WE SEARCHING FOR A PASTTIME? OR A GREAT PASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Why are many talking about a young boy named TIM TEBOW? Tim has a great passion... I. CAN WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE WORLD? DOES THE CRY OF ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Testify Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 3, 2020

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Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, in the wake of a most momentous outcome of inquiry, ...

TESTIFY by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 18:33-37, Psalm 1:1-6, 2 Chronicles 20:15, Isaiah 41:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Friends

"The Result Of Real Worship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 15, 2017

based on 3 ratings

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What should be the result of Real Worship?

A circus parade was moving through the streets of Milan, Italy. In Milan, church doors are large and in the summer are often wide open. This made possible an interesting situation. Suddenly, one of the elephants veered from the line in the parade and marched into a church. This visitor wandered up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Childishness And Small Religion

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

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Jesus calls us to lay down childish stubbornness and take His hand in trusting, growing childlikeness that welcomes the Kingdom.

Have you noticed that Jesus holds two ideas in tension? He tells us to be childlike …and also warns us not to be childish. Only Jesus can say, “Become as little children” and “Grow up”…in the very same breath. He sees what we cannot. He can tell the difference. Our passage today is Luke 7:31-35. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:31-35, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, Mark 10:15, Psalm 131:1-2, Romans 12:2 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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