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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Serving The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 27, 2025
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    What does Luke 10:17-24 mean? It cannot be taken literally. Understanding the metaphors and culture of Jesus' day explains everything. Going out to spread the Gospel is a major part of discipleship. When one is doing this Christ is with the person through the Holy Spirit

    Serving the Lord Luke 10:17-24 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 10:17 Now the seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name!” 18 And He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightning. 19 “Behold, I have given you authority to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Abundance And More

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2011
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    Our God is a God of abundance. Here Jesus is using a metaphor of Himself being a shepherd over sheep. Moreover, the sheep that listen, follow and stay in His presence will always have pasture. (Abundance). John 10:10b I came that they may have and enjo

    Abundance and More Text: John 10:10 I ASSURE you, most solemnly I tell you, he who does not enter by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way (elsewhere, from some other quarter) is a thief and a robber. 2But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3The watchman ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The "i Am”s Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2018
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    When Jesus said "I AM," it usually was a metaphor describing his character or nature. 12 times Jesus used this phrase. Here we look at the 7 "I AMs" of Jesus which capture His most meaningful characteristics.

    THE “I AM”s OF JESUS Mt. 16:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COWBOY WISDOM: 6 GEMS 1. Never squat with your spurs on. 2. There's two theories to arguing with a woman; neither one works. 3. Don't worry about bitin' off more than you can chew, your mouth is probably a whole lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worthless Clouds Without Water Carried By The Changing Winds –jude 1 Verse 12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
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    Jude continues his description of the false teachers using metaphors to describe them. This follow on from hidden reefs and we now have empty clouds without water, useless in promise and leaving bitter failure. Many people are left hurt, and without hope, and fleeced and betrayed.

    WORTHLESS CLOUDS WITHOUT WATER CARRIED BY THE CHANGING WINDS –Jude 1 verse 12 In our last message we were looking at these false teachers Jude was battling when he urged his readers to contend for the faith. They had to be positive, and a lazy and don’t care less approach would achieve nothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purple Reign

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 47 ratings
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    The world may be filled with the rain of despair, but we are covered by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. We are covered by His Purple Reign. Updated November 2021.

    For Those not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the message is given. Today Scriptures were Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 21:25-36 In a neighborhood ......in the city of Kabul, ...a child plays on the sidewalk outside of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Wicked Tenants

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2020
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    God expects us to give service to His kingdom by telling others of his son, Christ Jesus. (Sermon delivered on October 4, 2020, World Communion Sunday)

    Wicked Tenants Matthew 21: 33 - 46 Intro: A young Wyoming State Trooper was on patrol. He stopped a car that may have been involved in a bank robbery. Before the officer could get out of the car a bullet pierced the windshield and hit the officer in the eye. The gunman came to the patrol car ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Go! And Approach The Table Worthily - Corinthians 11:27-29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 11, 2025
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     | 389 views

    The Lord’s Table is a sacred moment of worship, reflection, and grace. It is a moment of remembrance and communion with our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yet, Scripture warns us to approach it with reverence.

    Go! And Approach the Table Worthily - Corinthians 11:27-29 Introduction: The Lord’s Table is a sacred moment of worship, reflection, and grace. It is a moment of remembrance and communion with our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yet, Scripture warns us to approach it with reverence. The Apostle Paul, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sacramental Signs And Symbols Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
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    Through the signs and symbols of Holy Communion we can use our five senses to gain a deeper understanding of God’s love for us through Jesus Christ.

    SAINT AUGUSTINE GAVE PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST PROFOUND, YET BASIC DEFINITIONS OF THE SACRAMENTS. HE SAID A SACRAMENT IS SIMPLY A VISIBLE SIGN OF SOMETHING SUPERNATURAL THAT IS TAKING PLACE IN AN INVISIBLE WAY. SACRAMENTS ARE ACTIONS THROUGH WHICH THE POWER OF GOD IS OFFERED TO US. IT IS GOD’S WAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Eating The Bread Of Heaven

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 8, 2005
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    The Communion, the Eucharist, the Lord’s Table -- whatever we name it -- is, by the Lord’s teaching in John 6, the seat and center of our existential experience of intimacy with Christ.

    Fourth Sunday in Lent Exodus 16:9-15, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, John 6:10-58 “Eating the Bread of Heaven” Jesus’ feeding the 5,000 is understandably one of the most preached passages from John’s gospel. I am sure you have heard a great many sermons on it. I know I have. I’ve even preached a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Table Is Prepared

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
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    Understanding what Jesus has done is the only way we can be ready to receive the Lord’s Supper. (A sermon best preached the week before Communion)

    •We will be coming together next Sabbath, for the purpose of celebrating the Lord’s Supper •Communion is a joyous celebration, a high Sabbath, and not to be taken lightly •It is a service that is rich in meaning •We come together today to understand the meaning, so as we come together next Sabbath, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "What If There Were No Christmas?"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,884 views

    In "the fullness of time" God sent His Son, Jesus to the earth as a babe in a manger. This devotional (before a Communion Service) explores HOW God prepared the world for Jesus.

    “What If There Were No Christmas?” INTRODUCTION: Read Galatians 4:4-5 Christmas is this Thursday. We have waited 361 days for it. It seemed like it would never get here … and NOW … it’s coming too fast! It’s not easy to forget Christmas … VISA keeps reminding you … for months to come! One man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Go Tell It On Mt. Calvary Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,591 views

    For Christmas Eve Communion: Jesus remembered in the time of trial that He was born for a purpose, and He intentionally declared that purpose. He fulfilled the mission for which God sent Him.

    On Sunday I offered the opinion that I was probably the only preacher in town who was using the Old Testament on the Sunday before Christmas. Well, maybe some used those Isaiah passages about a child named Immanuel and the Prince of Peace. But Elijah? Who would have thought that Elijah and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unwrapping The Christmas Mystery

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2012
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    - Christmas is more about communion - The “Christ mass” - Christ – “the anointed one”- Mass – Latin “Dismissal”

    Luke 21:29–30 (AV) 29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees; 30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand. - You know summer is coming when the fig tree sprouts. - You know that Christmas is coming when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Vision

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 27,144 views

    A sermon dealing with a Godly vision; what it is, how to obtain it, and how to use it. Sermon text, audio, and communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    Vision is a funny thing. Some people have it; some people don’t have it; and some people just think they have it. And those who think they have it always seem to try and run the show for everyone else. I am reminded of a story I heard about an elders meeting at the church one evening. There ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    In Memoriam Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,899 views

    In Communion, the people of God declare fellowship with one another because of fellowship with Christ, renew their anticipation of the return of the Saviour, and remember His sacrifice. This message focuses on remembering the Saviour.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-25 IN MEMORIAM “I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, ‘This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist