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  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    The Heartbreaking Messiah

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 7, 2021
     | 1,750 views

    A sermon exploring heartbreak and suffering through peter and the disicples

    Mark 8:27-38 Have you ever heard the sound of a heart breaking? Do you remember what it sounds like? Maybe it was your child's heart breaking when they found that the job market had disappeared? Maybe it was your sister or brother's heart breaking when the test results were worse than ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Denying Yourself

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 700 views

    Revival revolves around this very notion and directly balances on the denial of ourselves and the cross we carry. Are we ready to take it on? Are we ready to carry our cross?

    Illustration: Passion Season - Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey. What is He denying himself? Jesus is in the garden of gethsemane. What is He denying himself? What cup does He choose? Jesus is put on the cross. What is He denying himself? The path is different because it is the path of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 18, 2024
     | 501 views

    Jesus said 'I am the Good Shepherd.' This is one of Jesus' most famous descriptions of himself. It gives us a lot of encouragement. But there are some things he calls us to do: follow, listen and flee.

    INTRODUCTION A couple of weeks ago, we started a new series for the afternoon services, looking at WHO JESUS IS. In the Bible, God the Father and Jesus have many titles and descriptions. They tell us something about God the Father or Jesus. When Jesus was crucified, Pilate had a notice prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023
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     | 1,018 views

    In John 8:12, Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of the world, the One who rescues us from the darkness of sin and guides us to eternal life.

    "The Light of the World" Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound message found in John 8:12, from the New Living Translation. Point 1: Jesus, the Light of the World Scripture: John 8:12 (NLT) - "Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, 'I am the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Not Part Of Jesus' Agenda

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 27, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 13

    June 26, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 9:51-62 Not Part of Jesus’ Agenda Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In 1845 Sir John Franklin set off with two ships from England. They were in search of the Northwest Passage across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Importance Of Home

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 2, 2022
     | 2,417 views

    Where is our true home?

    The Importance of Home: Luke 9:51-62 51 As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for his arrival. 53 But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because he was on his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sold Out For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 8, 2022
     | 4,134 views

    God calls all of us to follow him wholeheartedly.

    INTRODUCTION • What is it in your life that you have sold yourself out to 100%? • To be sold out means that you are all in, no plan "B,” and you are never looking for another option? • It takes courage and trust to sell oneself out to something or someone. • In all my years of ministry, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Judge Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,720 views

    Othniel delivered God’s people through battle and there was peace for God’s people for forty years. Don’t get in the trap that repeats itself twelve times through the book of Judges with sin, punishment, repentance and deliverance. Don’t forget all the good things the Lord has done for you.

    The title First Judge is taken from the movie First Knight. The First Knight story of Camelot. Lancelot is the courageous sword fighter. He runs the gauntlet and wins a kiss from Guinevere, the bride to be of King Arthur. Then Lancelot after another daring deed saves the life of Guinevere and lands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey With Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 24, 2021
     | 3,647 views

    Jesus explained his journey to the cross to suffer the punishment we deserved for disobeying God. Jesus then described the journey that we as his followers make throughout our lives.

    In what ancient city were the followers of Jesus first called Christians? Acts 11:26 tells us that the disciples were called Christians for the first time in the city of Antioch. Now let me ask you another question closely related to that one. What were the followers of Jesus called before they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 18, 2022
     | 4,719 views

    Decide FIRST if you are willing to pay the price of discipleship BEFORE following Jesus

    April 16, 2022 Have you ever asked this question, “How much is this going to cost?” Before buying a car…. Before investing in that cruise…. Before getting those Solar Panels…. Most of us don’t like to be surprised by the bottom line. We want to know UP FRONT how much that big purchase is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Sheep Knows The Shepherd's Voice Series

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,102 views

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    Written by: Neil Tolman I grew up in Navajo sheep country. I spent my 16th summer out on the arid reservation at my friend's grandparent's sheep compound. My friend was the only one besides me for 20 miles that spoke English. I spent most of the summer quietly watching and was inundated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Nov 14, 2024
     | 133 views

    This week we want to look at a passage that is probably familiar to many of you. What do you think of when you hear the word, “commission?”

    THE GREAT COMMISSION MATTHEW 28: 16-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: This week we want to look at a passage that it probably familiar to many of you. What do you think of when you hear the word, “commission?” You might think of a salesperson earning a “commission,” or maybe of a person in the military ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "pop Star Or Messiah?" Updated Version

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 928 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday.

    “Pop Star or Messiah?” Mark 11:1-11 What is going on here? It appears that a whole crowd of people have fallen head over heels in love with Jesus! The people are infatuated. It’s as if Jesus were a pop star or something! “Many people spread out their clothes on the road while others spread ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Genuine Christian Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,346 views

    This is the 1st Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

    Series: Be Genuine [#1] A GENUINE CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:1-4 Introduction: It is not unusual to hear the word “real” when someone is trying to convince you that what they have is genuine. Coca-Cola is the Real Thing, Dove soap has Real Beauty, etc… I have heard the statement more than once through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five, Six, & Seven PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 476 views

    To understand and live out the fifth to seventh commandments, which instruct us to honor our parents, not to murder, and not to commit adultery, as a way to honor God and emulate Jesus in our daily lives.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we're going to dive into a pivotal passage from the book of Exodus, specifically Exodus 20:12-14, where God presents us with Commandments five through seven. These commandments aren't just rules for us to follow, but they show us how to honor God by being ...read more

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