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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "god Moved Into The Neighborhood"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2021
     | 2,741 views

    A sermon of challenge for the New Year.

    “God Moved into the Neighborhood” John 1:1-14 A couple of years ago on Christmas Eve, a teenager named Karla felt called to go to a nearby nursing home. She went from room to room, offering to read the Christmas story. After reading, she prayed with the residents and then moved on to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "We Are Not Alone In The Boat"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,294 views

    A sermon about faith in the face of life's storms.

    "We are Not Alone in the Boat" Mark 4:35-41 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus and the disciples are hit with a storm. No doubt, when they got into the boat, after a long day of Jesus preaching to the crowds, the surface of the water was glassy and the sky was not dark. Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "we Are Not Alone"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2022
     | 2,171 views

    A sermon about overcoming fear with faith.

    "We are Not Alone" Mark 4:35-41 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus and the disciples are hit with a storm. No doubt, when they got into the boat, after a long day of Jesus preaching to the crowds, the surface of the water was glassy and the sky was not dark. Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jonah, The Preaching Prophet Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 11,422 views

    Like it or not, Jonah helped bring about one of the largest mass conversions in history. He’s hoping the city will reject his message of doom, which he likely enjoyed delivering!

    Jonah, “the Preaching Prophet” -chapter 3 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Evangelism is a program originated by God. In the light of human depravity and inability to lift ourselves from our sinful condition, God takes the initiative, opening our blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Christ Question Part 2

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Oct 20, 2006
     | 1,431 views

    Part 2 of Sermon about the evidence for believing in Christ

    The Christ Question Part 2 John 14: 1-14 Jesus talking with disciples because about to be crucified. Trying to comfort them. What mean by many mansions? Means there is a heaven Can a thinking person believe Christ is our only hope, our only way to heaven? Arguments people give when we say ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Now

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 9,897 views

    A sense of Urgency

    Now! A sense of urgency Jude 1:24-25 Now – during a time of hatred Now during the time where children disrespect their parents and teachers Now during a period where drugs run rampant in our community Now – a sense of urgency. Now – where pulpit leaders molest our children Now when so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Quentin Johnston on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,130 views

    A world without Christmas would mean a world without God, law, and hope, but Christ came to give us all three

    Luke 2:8-14 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom Through Bondage

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 25, 2015
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    We have freedom in Christ. We are also bondservants of Christ. This sermon expounds on the principle of freedom through bondage.

    Freedom Through Bondage There is a growing belief among many in the Lord's church that our freedom in Christ equates to freedom to live as we see fit. The belief that strict obedience to God's will is unnecessary is gaining an ever increasing following. I have had discussions with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encounters

    Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 28, 2015
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     | 13,370 views

    A sermon based on John 4. The encounter with Jesus at Jacob's Well.

    At the beginning of John Chapter 4, Jesus and his disciples are traveling back to Galilee from the province of Judea. In order to do this, they have to travel either around or through the province of Samaria. Jesus apparently makes the decision to take the shortcut through Samaria. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,278 views

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Armored: Geared Up For Life Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021
     | 2,912 views

    THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 22, 2021, this is the Armor, the gear we have been “gearing up for life” throughout the series. So, what are these tools and how do we employ them in our daily lives?

    INTRODUCTION As Hitler’s appetite for power and territory grew, his army began to march across Europe. In some cases, the fight could hardly be called a battle. The Evil German Nazi army advanced, with its tanks and with technologically advanced weapons. In some of the underdeveloped nations, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Berkley avatar

    Something's Got A Hold Of My Life

    Contributed by Paul Berkley on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 233 ratings
     | 78,027 views

    The destruction of Satanic strongholds is a spiritual battle that can be won.

    Something’s Got a Hold of My Life II Corinthians 10: 3- 5. First Baptist Church September 26th , 2001 P.M. In 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was proclaimed in America. The word spread from Capitol Hill down into the valleys of Virginia, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Message Of Ruth

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    The story of Ruth is proof that love is not what you say. It’s what you do.

    Frederick William 1 ruled Prussia in the early eighteenth century. He was said to be an eccentric man who stood on no ceremony. He would walk the streets of Berlin unattended, and when anyone displeased him he frequently beat them with his walking stick. It’s no wonder that Berliners often dove ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave Clark avatar

    Provoke One Another

    Contributed by Dave Clark on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,676 views

    Hebrews turns the notion of provocation upside-down by imploring us to provoke one another to love and good deeds.

    Provoke One Another Hebrews 10:23-25 Rev. David J. Clark While reading the scripture lesson, I stumbled across this phrase that just seemed odd. “Beloved, let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds.” Provoke to love and good deeds? I always associated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Minister To The Lgbt Community: Wesley's Quadrilateral As A Guide

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 2,947 views

    How can we as Christians minister and carry the gospel to the LGBT community? Let us consider this difficult issue, which centers around gender, homosexuality, gay marriage, and past hurts through the lenses of Wesley's Quadrilateral.

    How can we as Christians minister and carry the gospel to the LGBT community? Let us consider this difficult issue, which centers around gender, homosexuality, gay marriage, and past hurts through the lenses of Wesley's Quadrilateral. The quadrilateral is a time tested tool for discerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army