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  • Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala avatar

    Our Never-Dying Souls In Jesus Are The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
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    Remember always the beauty with which our souls came into this world – the gifts, the talents, and strengths -- are to accomplish the will of God for our lives in this world.

    In today's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks powerful words about our soul, raising the question of what is there if we gain the whole world at the cost of losing it. To ponder the soul that God has given us, I'd like to share two stories with you. The first story is from my days of teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Dec 19, 2024
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    Intimacy is more than knowing about someone... it's actually knowing them and being known by them.

    Have you ever considered yourself a man/woman who has intimacy with God? I know, the term intimacy brings to mind certain images/thoughts we might reserve for husbands and wives, but intimacy with God ought to go further and deeper than that. Hosea 2:19-20 (NLT) (God describing the relationship He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Brevity Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 11, 2024
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    How to come to grips with the issues of life and death.

    The Brevity of Life 1 Peter 1:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. Peter is obviously ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Save The Date Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 418 views

    This morning we will see how God deals with three kinds of responses to the offer of salvation.

    Background to passage, Matthew 22:1-14: the third parable in a trilogy of direct assaults in his two-day confrontation with the religious leaders of Jerusalem at the beginning of the last week of his life. Opening illustration: I get official invitations to events at UT with the College of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moved By Mercy Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2025
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    Two accounts of Jesus being moved by Mercy. The Healing of the Centurion’s servant (Luke 7:1-10) and The Raising of the Widow’s Son (Luke 7:11-15).

    Moved By Mercy Luke 7:1-17 Introduction For the past few weeks we have been focused on the theme of hearing Jesus - listening to him. But we also learn from watching what Jesus does. Luke wrote both Luke / Acts. In Acts 1 he writes, “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Our Glory

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 24, 2024
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    Those who have sowed and nurtured seeds of faith will witness the profound transformation as those they guided to Christ receive heavenly bodies before their very eyes. They will behold the moment when Christ bestows upon them crowns of righteousness, a testament to their faithful labor in His name!

    You are Our Glory 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As we look out into this world with its disdain and violence towards God’s righteousness, we are tempted to feel like being the sheep who are called to proclaim the Good News to the wolves is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit Impact

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 27, 2026
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     | 40 views

    The first sermon in a 4-part series using Rosario Picardo and Sue Nilson Kibbey's book: Dynamite Prayer a 28-Day Experiment as a guide.

    Luke 24:45-49 Holy Spirit Impact There are moments on this journey of faith when heaven seems to lean in close—moments when God reveals not only what God has done, but what God intends to do through God’s people. Our Gospel Lesson for this morning from Luke is one of these moments. Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Role Model For Believers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
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     | 847 views

    This sermon explores how to choose righteousness through studying, practicing, and communicating God's Word, drawing inspiration from the life of Ezra.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather together, isn't it? To share in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. As we open our hearts and minds to the Scripture today, we are reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart ...read more

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    Between The Trees PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024
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    Explores the symbolism of the Tree of Life in the Bible, tracing God's enduring love and plan for redemption from Eden to Revelation.

    Welcome, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together once again, to sit at the feet of our Master, and to learn from His word. In the sanctuary of our shared faith, we find solace, strength, and wisdom. We come together today to bask in the divine illumination of the Scriptures, to draw ...read more

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    Finding Your Prayer Path Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2005
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     | 3,400 views

    Part 7 (and final) in series "Learning to Pray," this message encourages each individual to pray in ways that they find most natural, that draw them most closely to God.

    Learning to Pray, part 7 of 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 6, 2005 [Note to SermonCentral readers: This sermon is based on results of a temperament inventory our people took. If you are interested you can take the inventory online at ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Sincere Faith

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
     | 5,319 views

    A Mother’s Day message that looks at the product of godliness conveyed to children.

    “I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Da Vinci Con - Making The Most Of It

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 17, 2006
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     | 2,118 views

    There are many ways we can respond as believers to the cultural phenomenon that is the Da Vinci Code.

    The Da Vinci Con Making the most of it TCF Sermon May 14, 2006 Last week, Jim Garrett equipped us to crack the code. The code, as in the Da Vinci Code, turns out to be the Da Vinci Con. If you were wondering what’s actually true in this book, as well as in the movie that’s going to be released ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honoring Mom - Mother's Day Sermon

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,417 views

    What does it mean to honor our mothers? Does this apply to just young children, and if not, how does it apply to us as adults. A mother’s day sermon.

    Honoring Mom TCF Sermon Mother’s Day May 11, 2008 We’re here this morning, of course, to celebrate moms, and grandmas, and great grandmothers. Sometimes, even grandmas who fill the role of mothers. And of course, any mother loves to remember those days when her children were so incredibly cute. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Doubt Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2011
     | 7,309 views

    How to face and defeat doubt.

    Dealing with Doubt Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – May 8, 2011 Intro Today we engage a topic that is rarely discussed… and in part because we feel it is dangerous… deeply dangerous. The topic is DOUBT. As we’ll see, doubt does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas: A Time For Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 15, 2023
     | 4,553 views

    The Christmas season is a time of joy. God wants his people to be joyful in their redemption.

    INTRODUCTION • I remember going crazy waiting for Christmas as a child (until I was 35). • In my hometown, we have a town square, and each year, a few weeks before Christmas, they move a tiny Santa house on the square! • WE KNEW SANTA WAS COMING! • My excitement, anticipation, and joy grew each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ