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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Passover (Pesach) And Unleavened Bread (Matzoh)

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024
     | 498 views

    Passover is about redemption and foreshadows that Christ died for our sin; Unleavened Bread foreshadows the reason Christ died for our sins is – to make us holy.

    The Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread (Leviticus 23:4-8) 1. Since we are discussing the seven original annual Jewish Feasts, we should begin with a Jewish joke. 2. It was a sweltering August day when all three Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Impressing God: Harder Than You May Think; Easier Than You May Suppose.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 10, 2024
     | 496 views

    Simon Cowell is a familiar name to anyone who has watched shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and America’s Got Talent. He is the judge who’s usually scowling or looking totally bored. If you can get Simon to say something good about your performance, well, you may just be a star!

    Simon Cowell is a familiar name to anyone who has watched shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and America’s Got Talent. He is the judge who’s usually scowling or looking totally bored. If you can get Simon to say something good about your performance, well, you may just be a star! As far as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Anchor Of Perfect Peace

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 6, 2024
     | 1,148 views

    "True Advent peace is found not in the quiet of the season, but in the assurance that Christ, the Prince of Peace, has come to reconcile us to God. Rest in Him, for His peace surpasses all understanding and fills the soul with eternal calm." — Charles Spurgeon

    Title: The Anchor of Perfect Peace Text: Isaiah 26:3-4 “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. Trust in the LORD forever, For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.” Introduction: "True Advent peace is found not in the quiet of the season, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When My Strength Runs Out

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025
     | 79 views

    When human strength collapses, divine life begins; Christ replaces effort with indwelling power, transforming weakness into the vessel of grace.

    Introduction — When the Tank Is Empty There comes a point in every believer’s life when the gears grind and the fuel gauge hits E. You can quote all the right verses. You can teach Sabbath School, preach a fine sermon, smile in the foyer, and still feel like your soul is running on fumes. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Embracing Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023
     | 1,697 views

    What is the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom?

    Sermon series Campfire Talks #1 Embracing Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Proverbs 8 Good morning- Today we start anew series I am calling Campfire Talks! Remember those times maybe as a kid that you sat around the campfire you had some great times talking about all kinds of things…some important ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Idol Breaker

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2024
     | 640 views

    Looking at 2 Samuel 9, let's talk about 3 people (Some material adapted from Ability Ministry's booklet on First Church of Mephibosheth: https://abilityministry.com/product/the-first-church-of-mephibosheth/)

    HoHum: I remember going to Sunshine camp on the grounds of Camp Rudolph in Yale, Virginia for 3 weeks one summer while in college. It was such an inspirational experience. One week I remember I was assigned to Kenny. Kenny smoked like a freight train and my job was to limit the number of smokes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trump Or Harris? How Should Evangelicals Elect A President Biblically?

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 4, 2024
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     | 4,753 views

    The 2024 election will have a huge impact on every aspect of our lives but some Christians are still confused about deciding who they will choose because they see that the two candidates do not meet their criteria as a national leader. How to elect a president biblically?

    Today I will discuss a topic related to next month’s presidential election. I am not an American citizen, so I do not have the right to vote and I have no personal interest whatsoever. I do realize that if I preach on this sensitive topic, there is a risk of being misunderstood and disliked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,053 views

    DL Moody quoted a humble woman who said that the way to heaven is short, easy, and simple… Out of self, into Christ, and into glory.

    Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You. A person without Jesus is no more than a walking corpse. The apostle Paul reminds us that we don’t belong here on earth. This planet is not our home. (It’s not home for the Saint, nor the sinner). He urges us to be continually aware that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    7 Reasons For King Saul’s Downfall Series

    Contributed by Sam Jo on Oct 20, 2024
     | 2,668 views

    King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale.

    Today, we’re going to talk about King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Leadership

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 22, 2024
     | 522 views

    Doctor of Ministry paper for https://seminary.erskine.edu/

    This “The Minister as Leader” paper interacts with my readings and appropriate biblical texts and theological resources. I will address my strengths and weaknesses as a leader. For my weaknesses, I will provide a preliminary plan to address them and strengthen my leadership. My strengths are ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Gining Grit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2025
     | 617 views

    To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things

    Gaining Grit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Core 52 / Perseverance / Hebrews 12:1–2 To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things INTRODUCTION - How does a person persevere when it is not easy to do so? - How does an athlete push hard as their body is hurting and it does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fly The Kite Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 736 views

    "Fly the Kite" teaches that even the smallest acts of obedience can lead to extraordinary outcomes when they align with God's purpose.

    Fly the Kite Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ On our 25th wedding anniversary, my wife and I embarked on what It felt was an odyssey to the ends of the earth—a journey full of anticipation and wonder: Niagara Falls. We had seen countless pictures and videos of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short Series

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 3, 2025
     | 929 views

    Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what should we do with such a short time?

    It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short by Rev. Saumiman Saud THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Survival, Sufficiency, Or Super-Abundance?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 19, 2025
     | 901 views

    We can settle for survival, sufficiency, or super-abundance. Which would you rather have from God? Are we making our plans only considering what WE can do, or are we making plans considering what GOD can do?

    SURVIVAL, SUFFICIENCY, OR SUPER-ABUNDANCE? John 6:5-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man died and went to heaven. Peter brought him in and guided him down a hallway with 1,000s of clocks on the wall. The hands of the different clocks were moving at different speeds. 2. Peter explained that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Time Has Come (It’s Time To Wake Up! Time Is Short)

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 25, 2025
     | 464 views

    Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon.

    THE TIME HAS COME (It’s Time to Wake Up! Time is Short) (Romans 13:11-14) Last Tuesday I heard news that a church member at Sacramento suddenly passed away. On Sunday I actually still had a chance to chat with him after my sermon. That makes me realize that our time always gets closer. Then what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational