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  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    A Strange Request From Mom!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,793 views

    A different twist on how a mom bought a request to jesus that demonstrates the kind of moms we honor today. Mothers are soft voices saying, "i love you." and mothers are a link to god, a child's first impression of god's love.

    A STRANGE REQUEST FROM MOM! Jim McCutchen • A mother was talking to an old college friend and said, “I remember before I was married that I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three children and no theories Kings can pass away; other kings can rise. Presidents can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ambition Of James And John Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 3, 2018
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     | 14,925 views

    James and John were naturally talented and dedicated to the Lord. Their mother, just like many mothers today, wanted the best for her children, and so a few days before Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, she made a request in behalf of her children.

    April 20, 2006 Near Jordan (37) Ambition of James and John Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45 20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. From Matthew 4:21 we know that the two sons of Zebedee were the apostles James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sense Of Suffering

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 27, 2018
     | 8,473 views

    There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

    Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Choose To Serve

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 11, 2018
     | 8,258 views

    THIS IS THE EIGHTH IN THIS SERIES ON CHOICES. WE HAVE TO MAKE THE DECISION TO SERVE THE LORD BY SERVING OTHERS.

    I CHOOSE TO SERVE MATTHEW 20:20-28 TODAY WE ARE STARTING ON THE LAST AND MOST IMPORTANT SECTION OF OUR SERIES ON CHOICES. “DESTINY CHOICES” ARE THE SUMMATION OF ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHOICES THAT WE HAVE PREVIOUSLY LOOKED AT. DESTINY CHOICES PROPEL US INTO THE FUTURE, AND AS WE LOOK BACK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apostle John's Journey With God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 16, 2019
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     | 9,819 views

    We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our theme is Different Footpath.

    We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our theme is Different Footpath. In our lives, there are many different types of journey we can choose to take. We can go on a journey to visit family, to go to work, to go on holiday, to go shopping, to go to church. We can journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Disciples Of Jesus Have The Heart Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 18, 2021
     | 5,642 views

    Jesus' own life and purpose was to serve and to give, and as His followers that must be our purpose as well.

    A. One day a kind old gentleman saw a little boy who was trying to reach a doorbell. 1. The boy asked the old gentleman for his help, and the old man lifted the boy up so the boy could push the doorbell. 2. As the old gentleman put the boy back on the ground he asked the boy, “What now, little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salome Mother Of James And John. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Feb 17, 2021
     | 8,761 views

    Solome is remembered as the mother who just didn’t get the concept of the kingdom right and was overly ambitious for her children

    Salome mother of James and John. Matt. 20:2-21, Mark 15:40-41 There are two women named Salome in the New Testament, but only one is mentioned by that name. One Salome was righteous; we read of the other Salome in Mark 6 - the daughter of Herodias who danced at Herod's party. was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Mother’s Request Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
     | 7,157 views

    JESUS PROGRESSES ON HIS JOURNEY TO THE CROSS AND HAS AN INTERESTING CONVERSATION WITH THE MOTHER OF THE SONS OF THUNDER.

    A MOTHER’S REQUEST MATTHEW 20:17-28 MARCH 31, 2019 A FEW WEEKS AGO, WE BEGAN A SERIES OF MESSAGES DEALING WITH VARIOUS INCIDENTS AS JESUS MADE HIS LAST JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM. OUR JOURNEY STARTED WITH HIS FIRST PREDICTION OF HIS DEATH WHERE HE PRAISED PETER AND THEN REBUKED HIM, FOR SELFISHLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following In His Footsteps

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2020
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     | 2,769 views

    The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service.

    FOLLOWING IN HIS FOOTSTEPS. Matthew 20:17-34. Jesus was a patient teacher. The Lord reminded His disciples that His journey to Jerusalem would precipitate events which would lead to His death and resurrection. This was why He came into the world. It was not outside His control (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which King? Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2021
     | 1,997 views

    Bob Dylan famously wrote, "But you're gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed you're gonna have to serve somebody." As disciples of Jesus, we must choose daily who gets to be king in our life. Which king do you follow?

    * Squeeze to the last drop: The manager at the local pub had what he considered to be the world’s strongest man working as his bouncer. In fact, the bouncer was so tough, the manager actually used the man to make money on the side with a little bet he had contrived over the years. The manager was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mothers Day

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,960 views

    Mrs Zebedee wanted her kids to be part, participating and powerfully used in the kingdom.

    MOTHER'S DAY One of the comics that I used to love reading was Calvin and Hobbes. I remember the one were Calvin is standing by his mother’s bed on Mother’s Day and he says, “Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day card.” His mother was very pleased and started to read it out loud. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Following In The Steps Of James

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 21, 2021
     | 1,510 views

    A Patronal festival sermon that looks at some of the qualities of James, and how we can be inspired to seek out own gifts (illustration found on http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/evangelism.htm)

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn't able to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Closest Thing To God's Love Is A Mothers Love, (A Mothers Day Sermon).

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 47,075 views

    The closest love to God’s love is to witness the love of a good mother. Sadly this is not always the case, but it is the best model we have to follow. There are some emotional bits in this sermon making it very powerful, even hard to deliver.

    Title: The closest thing to God's love is a Mothers love. Summary: The closest love to God’s love is to witness the love of a good mother. Sadly this is not always the case, but it is the best model we have to follow. There are some emotional bits in this sermon, but it is very powerful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    ‘a Serving Church In A Selfish World’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 20, 2019
     | 5,806 views

    Gospel Shaped Living – Week 3: ‘A serving church in a selfish world’ – Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Serving others is sacrificial (vs 17-19) (2). Serving others is not self-centred (vs 21-25). (2). Serving others is demonstrated by Jesus (vs 26-28). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Late in his life Winston Churchill took a cruise on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    James: The Apostle Of Passion Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,510 views

    While a lack of passion leads to spiritual complacency, the wrong kind of passion leads to unholy acts! Today’s sermon is going to focus on the life of Apostle James who learned firsthand that passion is only good when aligned with the will of Christ!

    James: The Apostle of Passion Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 20:20-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Do you have passion to serve the Lord? You know the kind of passion that is so strong that you cannot and will not contain your desire to serve God no matter what the cost! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist