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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Heavenly Dreams

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 21, 2015
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    Advent calls on us to forget about our own expectations and remember the love of Jesus and Joseph and the love of God. We are called on to let God’s peace gradually warm our souls and free us for new expectations and the birth of something within us.

    Today we begin the transition from Advent to Christmas. We are led to the stable. Our hopes, dreams and longing for a Saviour are the same hopes, dreams and longings people had on that first Christmas 2,000 years ago. The birth of the Messiah pointed to the promise of the Kingdom. To many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Repairing Relationships" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2017
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    Sometimes we need to extend forgiveness to others and request forgiveness from others. How do we do this?

    Sometimes newspapers have to publish corrections to previous stories. Occasionally, in their attempt to make amends, they make it worse. For example, one paper published a correction that said, "In a recent article we referred to the Chairman of Chrysler Corporation as Lee Iacoocoo. That was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delight

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017
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    When it comes to raising our children attitude is more important than aptitude

    I’ve often heard people say that children should come with an operating manual. The good news is that they do – it’s called the Bible. Over the next five weeks, we’re going to look at certain sections of that instruction manual. In order to make this as simple as possible and easier for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Breeds Fear.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2017
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    We give to much time to criticism and negativism. Fear will have no power unless we allow it. I can not control what happens to me, but I can control how I react. Put on your boxing gloves and prepare to fight.

    FEAR BREEDS FEAR... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NOTE: There is a healthy fear that is wisdom, such as the fear of God and a healthy respect of situations. This lesson focuses on the danger of excessive fear that can hinder and cripple individuals. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Blessings Of Children

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2017
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    When can a blessing be the cause of cursing?

    The Blessing of Children Genesis 29:31-35 The Bible says that children are blessings. Psalm 127:3 says they are the “heritage of the LORD, and that the man who has many of them is blessed. Jacob would eventually have 12 sons and at least one daughter. So in one way we can see that Jacob was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgiveness And Consequences

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 2, 2017
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    One way God demonstrates his love for us is forgiveness. Despite this forgiveness, the consequence of sin remains. The consequence is real, but cannot overcome the power of God's love

    We begin with a few questions: 1. How many years did Moses live in the Promised Land? 2. When King David died, how old was his firstborn son? 3. How did first-century believers demonstrate their feelings for Paul after his conversion? I'm having some fun at your expense this morning. The truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Baptism Sermon

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2016
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    A sermon for an outdoor baptism service in Toronto, Canada

    Baptism Sermon - September 2016 There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went to a friend’s home in the country. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    With: The Draw Bridge

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2020
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    The gift of Friendship, brotherhood has a cost. Consider the word: WITH. Ministry involves being WITH people. Can we agree to be together? WITH? I WANT TO BE WITH GOD... BUT I ALSO DESIRE FOR GOD TO BE WITH ME.

    WITH--- THE DRAW BRIDGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The pastor was teaching the youth group on Friday night. The pastor said I have a question and I want you to think about the answer. WHAT IS GOD’S NAME? One of the youngest boys in the class immediately raised his hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "the Challenge Of Epiphany"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2021
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    Epiphany challenges us to think about who we might consider to be unworthy and how we, the Church, might reach out to them in Christian love.

    “The Challenge of Epiphany” Matthew 2:1-12 What image comes to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through a number of Christmas plays, it may be hard for us not to think of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to look as important as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Who Are You To Judge? #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021
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    Judgement of the eternal status of another is never our responsibility. Our responsibility is to choose our path daily.

    This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple way to reference Jesus' use of parables to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus told 36 different short stories in the gospels. Telling stories is one of the most powerful means that leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Our Hope And Refuge

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Nov 20, 2017
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    There is a parallel between these APPOINTED cities of refuge and JESUS our place of refuge today… see how we find hope and refuge in Jesus our city of refuge.

    Jesus our HOPE and our Refuge Psalm 9:9 "The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed a refuge in times of trouble" 1. WHAT EXACTLY DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU AND ME TODAY HOW IS JESUS OUR REFUGE…. Nowhere it there a better picture of Gods grace to mankind than Num 35:6-7. And nowhere do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Death Died (Edited Version)

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Mar 22, 2024
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     | 1,601 views

    This may be the most unusual Easter message you have heard.

    O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. [1 Cor 15:55-57] INTRODUCTION: This may be the most unusual Easter message you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dasol Kang avatar

    Threefold Cord

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025
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     | 76 views

    When God is the thread that binds our relationships in the church, the cord will not break/

    People love to make comparisons. - “This one is better than that one” - “The original movie was better than the sequel” - “These are more expensive than others, but they’re worth it because they’re better made, and they’ll last you.” We make comparisons every day, don’t we? It helps us discern ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Why Should The Work Stop? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2008
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    For Lent and for Black History Month: Those who are threatened by progress will always ask us not to go too far. But this church must not stop reaching all people, serving all needs, touching all children and youth.

    In the fall of 1955 I sat in the auditorium of the Speed Scientific School at the University of Louisville, one of about 300 newly admitted engineering students. The dean welcomed us, and yet also warned us. He instructed us, “Look at the person on your right. Now look at the person on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Don’t Fret Ruggedly Handsome Powerful Beats Ugly Nasty Every Time!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 28, 2011
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    What do we do fret? We are told not to so lets do something differant, but what?

    Don’t fret Ruggedly Handsome Powerful beats Ugly Nasty every time! Psalm 37:1-11 We all know the story; the bad guys, lead by Ugly Nasty have robbed the bank, the savings of the people of Rattlesnake Gulch have been taken to the abandoned mine. But before Ugly and his henchmen left they abducted ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army