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    "on The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020
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     | 5,914 views

    A sermon about putting Christ first over all things.

    “On the Way” Philippians 3:4b-14 The late Fred Craddock told a story about a missionary family in China who were forced to leave the country sometime after the Communists took over. One day a band of soldiers knocked on their door and told the missionary along with his wife and children that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jehovah Rapha Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 27, 2020
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    The only way to go from Mar’ah to Elim is to turn to Jesus … who is Jehovah Rapha … the One who heals … the One who repairs.

    The sign in the parking lot said: “Crystal Lake – 5 miles.” So you shoulder your pack and begin hiking to Crystal Lake. It’s fun at first … being in the woods … beautiful clear day … the fresh air … the sounds … seeing all the nature … but after a few hours your backpack starts to get a little ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "our Generous God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 22, 2020
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    A sermon about God's equal justice and love.

    “Our Generous God” Matthew 20:1-16 Remember when Jesus was Crucified, He was executed with two thieves, one on His left and one on His right. One of the thieves asked Jesus: “remember me when you come into your kingdom,” and Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jehovah Shammah Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 20, 2020
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    Men have a crucial part to play in the lives of their children. Unfortunately, we have bought into the lie that we that play a minor role in raising up our own children. We need to shake off that lie and step up and own up to our responsibility as men of God.

    Poppa … Pops … Pa … Dad … Daddy … Father … Sir! Our heavenly Father, like our earthly fathers, has many different names. He is our “Father” because He is “Elohim” … the One … with a capital “O” … who created us. He is our “Father” because He’s “Jehovah Jireh” … He provides everything for us. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "the Unmerciful Servant Is...me"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2020
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    A sermon about learning to forgive as God has forgiven us.

    “The Unmerciful Servant is…Me” Matthew 18:21-35 Oh, how I love this parable. If there ever were someone who got what they deserved, it’s the unmerciful servant! He owed a debt of 10,000 talents. A talent was about 130 pounds of silver and was equal to about 15 years of a laborer’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jehovah Sabaoth Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 13, 2020
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    When God wanted to bring us eternal salvation, Jehovah Sabaoth gave His best - Jesus. He is the one who paid for our sins, who conquered death. Only Jesus ... Jehovah Sabaoth ... The Lord of Hosts ... alone has the power and the authority to do that.

    King Hezekiah, king of the southern kingdom of Judah, listened as his advisors, his military leaders, and scouts reported on the horrors and destruction of the North Kingdom of Israel at the hands of the Assyrian army. It was only a matter of time before they finished picking Israel’s bones and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "but Lord, He Stinketh"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2020
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    We are all Lazarus, are we not?

    “But Lord, He Stinketh!” John 11:1-6, 17-19, 32-44 While I don’t use the King James Version of the Bible very often, I do use it sometimes. And I love the way it describes the raising of Lazarus. Jesus, after weeping and being emotionally moved, commands those around Him to open Lazarus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jehovah Jireh Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 6, 2020
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    When Abraham experienced Jehovah’s provision, he built an altar so that he would remember that day. The Lord’s Table is our Mount Moriah … where we come to remember that Jehovah is our “jireh” … our provider.

    Breathe … That’s right … I’m asking you to take a deep breath right now. Breathe in … hold it … and let it out [exhale]. I want you to do that again … only much s-l-o-w-e-r this time. Concentrate. Feel the air as it goes past your nostrils and fills your lungs. Feel it. Be aware of it. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christianity And Service

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Aug 30, 2020
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    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times

    The story of Paul in the Areopagus in Athens will be a nice one for philosophers and the intellectuals of the times and to some extent the postmodern folks of today who neither think much about science or of religion. Yet this story is also the story of our time and of ordinary folks who are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    El Elyon Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 30, 2020
     | 5,640 views

    When you find yourself at a cross-road in your life … when you are faced with a decision and don’t know whether to go left or right or straight ahead … fear not, my brothers and sisters, because El Elyon is watching over you.

    We are surrounded by the most amazing technology, aren’t we? Imagine trying to explain to someone just 30 years ago what a “cell” phone is … or explain the “internet.” Technology is changing so quickly that it’s nearly impossible to keep up with it. Now the rage is 5G … I couldn’t tell you the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "when God Becomes Our Neighbor"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    A sermon about learning to love.

    “When God Becomes Our Neighbor” Romans 13:8-10 When Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa was a young boy, he had a life changing experience because of a display of God’s love flowing through another person. You see, in South Africa, at that time, if a black person and a white person met ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Yhwh Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 23, 2020
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     | 7,146 views

    Part of our problem today is that we’ve become too casual with God. Instead of hesitating to even pronounce His name, we use His name flippantly. It is to be spoken with deep reverence and profound respect … even fear.

    I guess I was about 4 years old when I realized that my mother had another name besides “Mom” … and one day I decided to call her by that name instead of “Mom.” Big mistake. She asked me to do something and I replied: “Okay … Marie.” There was that thunderous moment of silence … the laser beam ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Adonai Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 16, 2020
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     | 6,715 views

    Freedom comes when I realize that I am not in charge of the universe … God is … and I let Him do His job and I do mine … which is to be an attentive and obedient servant of the Lord and Master of the universe.

    I am a slave. Not because I am being forced to be a slave but because I want to. Under Deuteronomic law, an indentured servant could choose to be a free man when his seven years of service were up or he could choose to stay and work for his master. If he loved his master and wanted to continue ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Crescendo (August 18, 2019).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,795 views

    Jesus shared with his audience then and his congregation today that life is not always a rose garden. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Some who are open to the gospel are often rejected by those who oppose it and sometimes they are family members.

    CRESCENDO Text: Luke 12:49 - 56 Have you ever had something happen that made your Adrenalin glands kick in instant overdrive when you were almost asleep? It said that Beethoven would sometimes shock his audiences with a shift from soft music to abrupt harsh noise. Imagine sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why We Need To Witness (June 2, 2013).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,436 views

    We are called to be God’s witnesses. Our calling is an ongoing call because the world chases after illusions that can rob people of their souls.

    WHY WE NEED TO WITNESS Text: Galatians 1:1 -12 The story is told about a professional violinist who was giving a concert. When he finished, the crowd jumped from their seats and gave him a standing ovation. He had delivered a magnificent performance. The young violinist, with tears coming ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist