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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Jesus Is Who Isaiah Said He Would Be, And John Too

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2022
     | 1,641 views

    John and his disciples question if Jesus is the One or not. Jesus answers in word and deed

    12.11.22 Matthew 11:2-11 2 While John was in prison, he heard about the things Christ was doing. He sent two of his disciples 3 to ask him, “Are you the Coming One or should we wait for someone else?” 4 Jesus answered them, “Go, report to John what you hear and see: 5 The blind receive sight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Something To Talk About Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 23, 2024
     | 676 views

    As if the pregnancies of an elderly woman and an unwed teenager weren’t enough to talk about, the birth of John sparks speech in ways that should encourage us to verbalize things about our faith as well.

    Edit sermon notes Copy text In 1991, Bonnie Rait released a song entitled “Somethin’ to Talk About.” It became her highest ranking song on the billboard lists - topping out at #5. This song also became instrumental in helping her win a grammy. The song addresses rumors that had been going around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks About The Future Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023
     | 2,111 views

    Jesus' discourse from Mt. Olive to his faithful disciples in a nutshell: don’t be deceived, don’t be afraid, don’t be sidetracked and don’t be discouraged. Stay on task and on target! Prepare for my return!

    Sermon: The Mt. Olivet Discourse - Jesus Speaks about the Future Scripture - Matthew 24:1-14 As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings. 2 But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Why Did Jesus Come? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2024
     | 1,266 views

    Luke 19:1-10 shows us that the reason Jesus came was to seek and to save the lost.

    Introduction A few years ago, I sat in on the Chapel Service for the four-year-olds of our New Tampa Christian Academy preschool. The teacher asked the children, “What is Christmas all about?” With one voice, they loudly chorused, “Santa Claus!” The teacher quickly helped the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Shepherds: Fear Not! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 14, 2024
     | 1,617 views

    A look at the angels proclaiming to us Do Not be Afraid in 3 birth stories.

    Do Not Be Afraid Luke 2:8-12 December 15, 2024 We’re in the last week of our advent series in which an angel of God tells people “do not be afraid.” We all have our fears, some are rational and some are irrational. One fear I have is a fear of heights. I don’t like to be over 10 feet high, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Revelation Study Series 28 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 22) Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Dec 23, 2024
     | 401 views

    Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

    We have reached the end of our Revelation Series today. But, you will find that the end is truly only the beginning! Revelation 22:1-2 1 Then the angel showed me a river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 It flowed down the center of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Dawn Of Redemption: A Visionary View From Zechariah's Son Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2023
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     | 1,341 views

    Luke 1:76-78, a profound vision of redemption that echoes through the ages.

    "The Dawn of Redemption: A Visionary View from Zechariah's Song" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we embark on a journey into the divine revelation found in the words of Zechariah, a priest and father to John the Baptist. As we delve into Luke 1:76-78, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 20, 2025
     | 255 views

    Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more than nostalgia. It’s the holy season where we slow down and enter again into the Scriptures

    The Announcement of Jesus’ Birth Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-11 Every year as Advent begins, something awakens in the heart—lights go up, familiar music returns, and memories begin to warm the places in us that the rest of the year may leave cold. But Advent is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    On The Road Again"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2025
     | 313 views

    "I'll be home for Christmas" Has been replaced by "On the Road Again"

    In Jesus Holy Name December 28, 2025 Text: Matthew 2:13-14 Christmas ! - Redeemer “On the Road again” The sentimental Christmas Carol “Ill Be Home for Christmas” may be the theme song for December 24th. But by the 28th many of us have changed our tune to “on the Road again” as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Embrace Of Righteousness And Peace.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,008 views

    “Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other” (Psalm 85:10).

    THE EMBRACE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND PEACE. Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13. In Psalm 85 we have first a prayer (Psalm 85:1-7), then what has been termed “an answer of peace” (Psalm 85:8-13). The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, but by recalling to mind God’s past favours (Psalm 85:1-2). We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 12 Apostles: Bartholomew

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,858 views

    This 4th apostle, of royal blood, was a scholar. Jesus had 2 Words of Knowledge about him, and a God-moment together. Jesus pronounced the Jacob dream over him and he made the 1st great confession. He had a fig-tree experience. Check him out!

    THE 12 APOSTLES: BARTHOLOMEW Jn. 1:43-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CHRISTMAS PRESENT 1. Louis (‘Loo-ee’) Boudreaux asked his little daughter, Louise, what she wanted for Christmas. 2. Louise said what she wanted the most was a baby brother. So the next winter, a baby brother was born! ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Douglas Stull avatar

    God’s Power Demonstration

    Contributed by Douglas Stull on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,347 views

    God releases His power through the love, humility, and servanthood demonstrated by sending Jesus into the world.

    God’s Power Demonstration Luke 2:1-7 & Phil. 2:3-8 1. Millions for defense and not a penny for tribute! I learned what that quote meant while in the Army. I was assigned, as were all junior officers In the 82d Airborne Division, to escort generals and colonels from the parking lot to a set of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Stumbling Block Or Salt?

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 29,920 views

    The text is for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Common Lectionary Reading for Year B, and looks at Characteristics of a Disciple as in the previous two Sundays.

    STUMBLING BLOCK OR SALT? MARK 9:38-50 --by R. David Reynolds Mark’s Gospel has been giving us excellent glimpses into the character of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. As I prayerfully considered our text this morning two points spoke most powerfully to me. Jesus warns us as His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    He Got Up... So You Can Too Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Apr 20, 2025
     | 622 views

    Today is not just another Sunday. It is Resurrection Sunday—the day death bowed, hell trembled, and the grave lost its grip!

    Sermon Title: "He Got Up... So You Can Too!" Scripture Text: Matthew 28:5-7 (NKJV) "But the angel answered and said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jonathan Coleman avatar

    Standing Out

    Contributed by Jonathan Coleman on Nov 18, 2012
     | 27,425 views

    A sermon I preached to my youth group regarding the qualities to be an example of believers mentioned in 1st Tim. 4:12. The qualities will help Born-again teenagers, and all who hear, stand out among their worldly peers, while at the same time leading the

    Standing Out Thank you for the opportunity to speak tonight. In preparing for this sermon, when considering my audience I found it most appropriate to preach to you tonight from 1st Tim. 4: 12. Let’s go there “Don’t let anyone look down on your because you are young; but be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness