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  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Quick, Get The Umbrella Series

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
     | 6,625 views

    Tonight we are going to look at the first 18 verses of James chapter 1. We’ve called it, “Quick, go get the umbrella” because James is trying to get them prepared for the storm.

    The Perfect Storm: Quick, get the Umbrella Opening Illustration: In October of 1991, the "Andrea Gail" left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history. A storm stronger than any in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Awaiting The Dream Come True Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,865 views

    What happens between The Dream dreamed and The Dream realized? Between the dream and the reality of the dream come true we patiently wait, living our lives, remaining faithful to God and His calling, trusting Him to bring about what He would have us to d

    Texts: Genesis 37:1-28 Date: Sunday, August 11, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell If ever there was someone destined for greatness, it was Joseph. Born the eldest son of the favorite wife of Jacob, Joseph was born to a position of privilege. He was Jacob’s favorite because he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Look Back – Smile And Grow! Look Forward - Dream And Grow!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,634 views

    Today’s graduates need to grow from their past experiences and prepare to grow from their up and coming future.

    Look back – smile and grow! Look forward - dream and grow! Scripture Texts: Philippians 3:8-21 – key verse 13 8What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Heart After Gods Own

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,433 views

    A look at why Saul was rejected, but David was called a man after Gods own heart even though they both failed. It was because David, trusted God, was humble, and knew how to repent.

    Having a heart after God’s own. Acts 13:22 22After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's For Your Own Good

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2021
     | 4,453 views

    Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. Today I have another that would be just as bothersome: this is for your own good. God will do things we won't like but will be for our own good.

    IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. That's a phrase we wouldn't have wanted to hear. Today I have another one that would be equally as bothersome: this is for your own good. We didn't like to hear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mana From Heaven -- Jesus Feeding The Five Thousand Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,389 views

    The four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John explain the many ways in which God provides us through the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

    I recall a day at Trinity College Theological School when, during a Homiletics Class, a mature-aged feminist student preparing for ministry challenged me. She demanded that I account for the disciples counting only the men to the exclusion of women and children in the story of Jesus feeding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Satan The Adversary: “did God Really Say?” Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,925 views

    What is your first impression of Satan? My first impression can be summarized in three words: liar, liar, liar.

    SATAN THE ADVERSARY: “DID GOD REALLY SAY?” GENESIS 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION… Making Skillful First Impressions Any good business teacher or etiquette instructor will tell you that first impressions are supremely important. It may be the first impression that gets you hired rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Think Good Thoughts Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    Paul points the path to peace. It is in Jesus, of course. It is also to do with how we choose to use our minds. What have you done for your mind lately?

    Sermon for CATM – November 2, 2008 – “Think Good Thoughts” – Philippians 4:1-8 Here you see a glass (use a glass as a visual). Is it half empty, or is it half full? It all depends on your perspective, on how you see the glass. Now my brother Craig, after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Higher Ground

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,146 views

    Using points from a book on Nehemiah, by OS Hawkins, this sermon teaches that following God’s Vision requires us to get started well, start with a plan and step out of our comfort zone.

    Drive Like a Pro Nehemiah 2:11 I enjoy playing golf. The most important shot in golf is the tee shot. Every hole is a new begin¬ning. At each hole, you step up on the tee and hit your first shot, which generally determines how well you will do on the hole. If you drive the ball in the woods, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hans Krause avatar

    Follow Jesus!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    As kids we sang: "I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!" But is that the reality of our adult lives? Are we willing to deny and sacrifice ourselves and all we have for Christ's sake?

    [Sermon preached on 3 June 2018, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] When I was a kid—I think I was eight years old at the time—I attended a Summer Bible Camp. I will never forget it, for many reasons. In particular, I remember how at the end of the day’s program, we always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Message: The Need For Spiritual Oasis For Ministers Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2021
     | 2,771 views

    Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL. March 5, 2021 A fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors which provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries!

    Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL - March 5, 2021 Fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors – they provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries! Illustration: Years ago, I watched a movie called Mr. Holland’s Opus it was about a High School music teacher who never really wanted to teach HS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Reformation 2005

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 29, 2005
     | 2,580 views

    God is assembling an army of men and women today willing to risk everything to see the eternal Kingdom of God established in the earth.

    Introduction Tomorrow- Halloween- Halloween is a mixture of ancient cultic practices and Christian traditions. Oct 31st- All Hallows Eve Time to recall the souls of the damned. Nov 1st- All Hallows Day or All Saints Day Time to remember Christians that have died. Nov 2nd- All Souls Day Time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Passion For Compassion Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 29, 2016
     | 8,193 views

    How can we address the sea of humanity that is now pressing upon us for assistance?

    A Passion for Compassion Defend the weak and fatherless, uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:3-4 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fifth Sunday In Lent Series

    Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,102 views

    With today’s gospel reading comes the shift to the beginning of the Passion and the response which Jesus makes as he is told that there were some Greeks waiting to see him, points us in the direction of the cross – a place to which Jesus himself is reluctant to go.

    FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT – Year B By: Rev. Reginald Knight ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus’ John 12:21 ‘All who see the sacred sign, Press towards heaven’s portal,’ Words from the Hymn written by John Allan Warner (1851-1928) #410 Hymnal. With today’s gospel reading comes the shift to the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus Empowers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025
     | 426 views

    Many believers live below their potential because they lack the understanding of divine empowerment. Jesus did not call us to live in weakness, fear, or defeat. Instead, He has given us supernatural strength, authority, and ability to fulfil our divine purpose.

    JESUS EMPOWERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." – Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God