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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Remember The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021
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    I want to change your thinking when it comes to God’s command for one day of rest. I want you to think more about what you are commanded to do rather than what you are not commanded to do.

    We are in a series featuring the Ten Commandments. We began with an overview of the scene when the Ten Commandments were first given in Exodus 19. And now we find ourselves examining the fourth commandment. Today’s Scripture “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of Pentecost Changed Everything

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 21, 2022
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    These 120 believers were waiting to be endowed with power from on high. They were about to be touched by the Spirit of God in a way that would change them forever. They would be the first of a vast multitude that would follow in their steps.

    Sermon - The Day of Pentecost Changed Everything Acts 2:1-41 Acts 2:1-6, 12-21, 36-41 “On the day of Pentecost[a] all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Better Than Silver, Finer Than Gold!

    Contributed by Larry Grant on May 1, 2022
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    The disciples had no money to give. Had they had it, they would have gladly given it. But what they had was of more value than alms. And, best of all, they were willing to share what they had.

    Acts 3:1-10 Better Than Silver, Finer Than Gold May 1, 2022 Peter and John had hardly begun their ministry when they encountered a man who had been lame all his life. Having no means of support, the cripple lay daily at the beautiful gate of the temple to beg alms of those who came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Shall Wipe Away Every Tear

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2022
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    How many of us remember our parents wiping away our tears? The Lord shall show this personal care for us at the end of time.

    He shall Wipe Away Every Tear Revelation 7:9-17 We are now come to the 4th Sunday of Easter this morning. As this is the Easter season (Eastertide), we reflect during this time the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and its implications. Last week we looked at the text from Revelation 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Glad And Rejoice With Me

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020
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    The Lord Jesus reminds believers to be glad because we are God's children. We rejoice with Jesus living as shining lights in this sin-darkened world.

    “BE GLAD AND REJOICE WITH ME” (Outline) March 29, 2020 - Lent 5 - PHILIPPIANS 2:12-18 INTRO: How are you doing today? Indifferent? Sad? Glad? “Be glad and rejoice with me” are the last words in our text. They are a very fitting theme for our thankfulness to have God’s Word in our hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sukkot - The Ingathering - Look Up As Our Redemption Is Near

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 2, 2023
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    Sukkot, The Feast of Tabernacles, the Season of our Joy, and the Ingathering is a time of celebration of things past, and things to come. Temporary outdoor gathering places to understand the meaning of “Look up, for your redemption draws near,” and “caught up together…to meet the LORD in the air.”

    2023.10.01.Sermon Notes_Feast of Tabernacles – Sukkot, the Ingathering William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Luke 21:25-28, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Acts 3:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Zechariah 14:1-21 SUKKOT - THE INGATHERING - LOOK UP AS OUR REDEMPTION IS NEAR Sukkot – The Feast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope That Transforms: A Sermon For The First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 27, 2023
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    We look at this season as one in which we hope. What do we hope for, and how does this effect the way we live?

    The Hope that Transforms: A Sermon for the First Sunday in Advent 1 John 3:1-3 It’s Advent time again. The American celebration of Thanksgiving is past. Now all eyes turn upon celebrating Christmas. In fact, this is what many Christians make of Advent, if they have even heard of it. The reality is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I'm So Glad He Prayed For Me

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 13, 2024
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    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year B

    May 12, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 17:6-19 I’m So Glad He Prayed for Me Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every Sunday morning our bulletin contains a section with the names of people we are asked to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sermon: Blessed Hope Amid Crisis

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 16, 2024
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     | 1,950 views

    Have you ever been caught in a crisis? A child of God caught in crisis may be a difficult subject to address because of todays’ social climate. Here's a few suggestion for managing crisis.

    Sermon: Blessed Hope Amid Crisis Text: Isaiah 38:1-8 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformed By Truth: Embracing Weakness To Discover God's Strength 2 Corinthians 12:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024
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     | 1,330 views

    2 Corinthians 12:9 invites us to embrace our weaknesses, recognising that God's power is made perfect in our frailty. Through this, we can experience a profound transformation by understanding and living in the truth of God's grace.

    Transformed by Truth: Embracing Weakness to Discover God's Strength 2 Corinthians 12:9 Introduction: Today, we delve into a powerful and transformative truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9. This verse invites us to embrace our weaknesses, recognising that God's power is made perfect in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abiding In Christ's Love John 15:9-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024
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     | 1,291 views

    In John 15:9-11. Jesus speaks of His love, our call to abide in it, and the joy that comes from such a relationship. These verses invite us to deepen our understanding and practice of living in Christ's love.

    Transformed by Truth: "Abiding in Christ's Love" John 15:9-11 John 15:9-11 (NLT): “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2023
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    The Lord wants to bring good things out of bad things (Romans 8:28). What are some good things that we find here in Isaiah 61 that helps those who grieve and mourn?

    HoHum: Last year talked about a Blue Christmas where we acknowledge our losses of loved ones as we approach the holiday season. I was watching the Year Without a Santa Claus (lesser know production by Rankin Bass) and Santa gets a letter and it says, “I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you, I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advent | When The Fullness Of Time Had Come | Hope, Peace, Joy And Love | Second Advent | Dr. Madana Kumar

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 13, 2023
     | 1,902 views

    Advent is a season when we remember the fulfilment of the prophesies and promises of God about Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. The Bible says that When the fulness of time had come God sent Hs Son... What does this mean? Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD analyses this

    Advent : When the fullness of time had come… We are entering into the advent season today and it is appropriate that we look into the topic of advent . Let us look at how Paul describes the advent as But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 13, 2024
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     | 1,828 views

    Psalm 32:1-11 teaches us fundamental truths about sin that causes believers to give thanks to God for the forgiveness of their sins.

    Introduction Psalm 32 is one of eight Thanksgiving Psalms. A Psalm of Thanksgiving may be defined as “a song offering gratitude to God because he has counteracted suffering, oppression, sin, or another threat. Thanksgiving hymns typically speak of God’s ongoing love and faithfulness” (David Seal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It Begins With Mourning Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,395 views

    Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God.

    Mourning is what happens when your eyes are opened, your heart is opened, to something so manifestly wrong with your world that you can neither bear it, ignore it, or affect it. Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God. I recently listened to a very interesting conversation about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed