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1st John Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 21, 2022

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the word TEST

February 19, 2022 None of the 3 letters assigned to John bear his name, but early church records and a thematic connection to the Gospel of John suggests that the author is John “the beloved”. All 3 letters were likely written between 80-90 AD. By that time the church had been around for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2, John 1:1, John 1:14, 1 John 4:1-3, Psalm 119:30-37 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Daniel - Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2023

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Instead of preparing for battle, Belshazzar threw a party..... It would be his last.

June 10, 2023 Our story today only covers the last night of king Belshazzar’s life, so all we know of him is what extra-biblical history and archaeology tells us. After Nebuchadnezzar’s death there were 4 more Babylonian kings, the last of which was Nabonidus. Belshazzar was Nabonidus’ son. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God! How Do We Keep Going?

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 6, 2025

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“BREAKING: President’s ‘Big Beautiful Budget’ bill passes—millions to lose healthcare, protections gutted, rural hospitals closing.” And I wanted to cry out: God! Do you see what they’re doing?”

Sermon Title: “God! How Do We Keep Going?” Scripture: Luke 10:17–20 & Galatians 6:9–10 (NRSVue) Preached at a Bethesda UMC rural African American church in South Carolina By Rev. Amiri B. Hooker Date: July 6, 2025 Introduction: God! Beloved, I have to be honest with you. The other day I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Faithful "Me” Generation Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

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This is the 5th sermon in the series.

A FAITHFUL “ME” GENERATION PSALM 119:33-40 A. The generation known as the Baby Boomers (1946-1964) was also dubbed the “Me” generation because of their perceived narcissism. Jesus taught that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. If we don’t love ourselves, our neighbor is in trouble. B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons On Discipline And Other Matters (Matthew 18:14-35)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 10, 2026

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Jesus teaches His followers about the principles of church structure and the need to have an attitude of forgiveness.

The Bible is clear on matters regarding the existence, purpose, and conduct of the church. The church is the body of Christ operating according to His will and direction, the primary objective of which is to proclaim the Gospel to all the world in the power and authority of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:14-35, Luke 17:4, Colossians 2:14, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Among The Righteous?

Contributed by Michael Bates on Mar 17, 2024

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For all of us there's only two spiritual paths to choose from: righteousness (sinless & God's way) or unrighteousness (sinful & Satan's way)? Which path are you following today?

Lets all please read together Jeremiah 5:1-9 CSB 1 Roam through the streets of Jerusalem. Investigate; search in her squares. If you find one person, any who acts justly, who pursues faithfulness, then I will forgive her. 2 When they say, “As the Lord lives,”they are swearing falsely. 3 Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1-9, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Presents Himself Anew

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Perhaps you remember Jesus as one whom you learned about when you were a child. You know what He did but do you really know who He is and what He wants to do in your lif

Introductory Considerations 1. It was one of the most exciting days that the people in Nazareth had ever known. It was Saturday, the sabbath and the people were getting ready to go to synagogue. This was going to be a special worship service. The people filled the streets and the alleys waiting to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ten Universal Elements Of Church Planting Movements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Ten universal elements of church planting movements by David Garrison

Ten Universal Elements of Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) After surveying Church Planting Movements around the world, we found at least 10 elements present in every one of them. While it may be possible to have a Church Planting Movement without them, we have yet to see this occur. Any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refuse To Give In To Legalistic Pressures

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 8, 2003

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What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to perfection, you do not become holy through the keeping of the law. Do not give in to pressure.

Avoid being blinded to the Spirit by relying on works of the flesh.(Gal 3:1-5) Question - What are the problems of living by the flesh and not by the Spirit? What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 16, 2003

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Paul’s prayer with emphasis on the fullnes of God.

Sermon for 7 Pent Yr B, 27/07/2003 Based on Eph 3:14-21 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “The fullness of God” Cindy’s husband, Jim, pulled his tools out of the garage and began fixing the back deck. The city had warned them that they had to comply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"All Roads Do Not Lead To Rome"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 7, 2003

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Contending for the faith in a post-christian culture.

Introduction 1. Illus...”Go forth and Sin” by Lynn Vincent from ‘World’, August 2, 2003. “When officials announced the vote tally on June 8, thunderous applause showered the crowd at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord, N.H. The occasion: Episcopalians in the diocese of New Hampshire had just ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

On Joy Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 22, 2004

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A sermon on joy.

Sermon for 4 Pentecost, Yr C 27/06/2004 Based on Ps 16:11 & Gal 5:22-23 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Joy. It has been said that a sorrow shared is half the sorrow, while a joy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Iii, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002

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Paul exhorts us to "rejoice always." True joy and rejoicing is a gift recieved vis-a-vis our relationship with Christ.

Sermon for Advent III, Yr B Dec 15, 2002 Based on I Thess 5:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A woman was sitting on her living room couch one day when a black snake slithered past. The woman, who was deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrating Mom

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

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2007 Mother’s Day Message

Video introduction (1) “Memories” from sermonspice.com (2) This is a day for many different types of memories and this morning we are going hear from several different persons directly and indirectly, about their mothers and what they mean to them. But first here are some additional quotes, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30-31

Denomination: Church Of God

"Are We All Wet?”

Contributed by Ewen Moase on Jan 22, 2004

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We have all heard the voice of God with our baptism. Time for us to break the silence of our own lives, to share with others in many, many ways the voice we have heard. The voice of God is calling us to go out to tell about our faith and why we believe.

Don’t you hate it? You are watching a great movie on T.V. The excitement is mounting. You are getting to a real good part. You are sitting on the edge of your seat. Then right in the middle before the plot is revealed or the plot takes a new and exciting twist comes on a commercial. For the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Orthodox

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