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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "blessed To Be A Blessing"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 13, 2024
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     | 1,444 views

    A sermon for Commitment Sunday.

    “Blessed to Be a Blessing” Matthew 25:31-45 I think it is easy to overlook or simply forget just how radical the teachings of Jesus Christ are. When asked how to enter the Kingdom of God, He instructed a rich young ruler to give away all his money, take up his cross and then come follow ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sermon "Drinking From The Wellspring Of Life”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 20, 2025
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    Proverbs 4:20-23 is a passage that teaches how to live a wise and prosperous life by focusing on God's word and protecting one's heart. The central message is to "guard your heart with all vigilance" because it is the source of life.

    Sermon “Drinking From the Wellspring of Life” Scripture Lesson: Proverbs 4:20-23 “My son, pay attention to my words and be willing to learn; Open your ears to my sayings. Do not let them escape from your sight; Keep them in the center of your heart. For they are life to those who find them, And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    10. Come Home To The Father (A Sermon On God's Waiting Love) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 26, 2025
     | 148 views

    A father scans the horizon daily, waiting for his wandering child. This is God's heart toward you. No matter how far you have gone, He watches and waits eagerly.

    10. Come Home to the Father (A Sermon on God's Waiting Love) Introduction: The Universal Language of a Father's Heart Picture a father standing at the edge of his property, hand shielding his eyes from the sun, scanning the horizon for a familiar silhouette. Day after day, he returns to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Hope Shows Up

    Contributed by Kenneth Booker on Dec 8, 2025
     | 532 views

    My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.”

    WHEN HOPE SHOWS UP – ADVENT SERMON ISAIAH 9:2–7 My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.” Advent is not Christmas itself, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Whatever Happened To Sin?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 16, 2025
     | 105 views

    John 8

    WHATEVER HAPPENED TO SIN? (JOHN 8:1-11) A study by a research organization several years ago questioned more than 1,000 American adult respondents whether they believe in such a thing as “sin” and then asked them whether 30 different behaviors were sinful. Out the list of 30 behaviors, adultery was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fall: Reaping What You Have Sown Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 19, 2022
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     | 2,577 views

    Fall is the perfect time to thank God for the harvest one has received, memorize Scripture and ask God to search one's heart so that one might repent and draw nearer to Him!

    Spiritual Rhythm Fall: Reaping what You have Sown Galatians 6:7-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Fall is a glorious time of bringing in the harvest that we had worked so hard for during the other seasons of our lives. “It is a time of thanksgiving, a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1st Sunday After Christmas, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 19, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,549 views

    DECEMBER 28th, 2025.

    Isaiah 63:7-9, Psalm 148:1-14, Hebrews 2:10-18, Matthew 2:13-23. A). IN ALL OUR AFFLICTIONS HE IS AFFLICTED. Isaiah 63:7-9. When we pray for the Lord’s people today, we should remember past mercies - mercies which are ‘new every morning’ (Lamentations 3:22-23). Similarly, as we look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Better Prophet Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    The prophecy in Deuteronomy 18 pointed to Jesus being a prophet like unto Moses, but we don't often think of Jesus as being a prophet - let alone a better prophet than Moses. Why is Jesus, as a prophet, important to us?

    I am going to give you 5 true statements about a Bible character, and then I’ll ask you WHO I’m referring to. When he was born – the people of Israel were under the control of a foreign nation. When he was a newborn, his life was in danger from a powerful King. He came to save his people. He went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh Christmas Three

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 5, 2022
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     | 6,144 views

    Gifts are an important part of Christmas. They demonstrate how we Love - Care For - And Value Others. In part, the tradition of giving Christmas gifts goes back to the Wise Men

    (This is not an original sermon, ideas from I believe, Jason Dexter. I have expanded main points and updated for my particular style) TITLE: OH CHRISTMAS THREE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 2:1-12 I am excited and ready to begin our Advent Journey together as we march toward Christmas Day, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Affinity Wars Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,250 views

    We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

    Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 1 - Affinity Wars I. Introduction I can remember it vividly. I would rush home from school on my Huffy Dallas Cowboys Edition Bicycle to make sure that I got there in time to watch Batman. I would watch his epic duals with villains like The Joker and The Riddler. With all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022
     | 1,491 views

    Around the turn of the 20th century, a Russian psychiatrist and physician named Ivan Pavlov performed some groundbreaking experiments that won him a Nobel prize. It was called the Pavlov Dog Study.

    Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes. Luke 22:54-62. “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of his grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God‘s grace. -Every day should be a day of relating to God, on the basis of His grace alone.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Following Jesus: Mark 3 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022
     | 2,963 views

    Part 3 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 3.

    Following Jesus (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 3:1-6 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/15/2017 If you were with us the last couple of weeks, you know we recently began a sixteen-week journey that will take us from the banks of the Jordan River to an empty tomb on the outskirts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Warning Signs Of A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022
     | 2,796 views

    Is your church D.E.A.D.

    WARNING SIGNS OF A DEAD CHURCH 1- (D) DEDICATION TO THE WORD OF GOD 2- (E) EXCITEMNET OF GOD IS LOST 3- (A) ATTENDANCE IN CHURCH IS DOWN 4- (D) DETERMINED TO DO NOTHINHG ABOUT IT. ACTS 20:28 I believe some churches today are losing the battle to bring in the lost souls and lead them to Christ. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Important Miracle

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022
     | 2,606 views

    Why I think this was so important.

    The most important Miracle Let me ask you all a question here, there is no right or wrong to this question. I think it is more of a personal opinion kind of thing. The question is; what do you think was the most important miracle Jesus ever preformed? Some may say, the raising of Lazarus, some may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 23, 2022
     | 1,741 views

    Jesus brings the joy to the world through his birth on daily basis to those who seek him and reach him. He is ever fresh and ever loving. The world’s needs are met in Christ. He walks with everyone and everywhere and increases the peace and joy.

    Joy to the world Luke 2:1-11 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. May The favour of the Lord be continue to hold you up and bless you to see many wonders during Christmas. On this Christmas Eve, I would like to meditate with you three favours we have through Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist