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  • Larry Grant avatar

    A Message To The Church In Sardis Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 18, 2022
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    The church had become a thermometer that registered the temperature of the city instead of a thermostat that changed the temperature of the city.

    Revelation 3:1-6 A Message to the Church in Sardis 12-18-2022 The city of Sardis, Capital of Lydia, a center of commerce, coins first minted there, carpet and woolen industry located there. Only a shell of its former self. The church had taken on the characteristics of the city. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fifth Sunday Of Easter- Many Mansions

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 31, 2023
     | 1,449 views

    I-IT and I-THOU and I-I

    I-IT and I-THOU to symbolize relationships is Martin Buber’s great contribution to Christians as a Jewish religious philosopher, especially regarding our Readings this Sunday which speak about an integration between personal spirituality, vocational responsibility, and organizational practice.1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Choosing The Way Of Christ Over Worldly Goods.

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2022
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    The challenge of our Christian calling is to recognize the goodness of creation without building wealth, power and honor into a false god that lures us into worship.

    Twenty-sixth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s difficult for most folks in North America, especially those who aren’t fluent in several languages, to understand the full intent of the first word of our first reading today. The English has “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Thanksgiving -Thank You For Your Order....god The Father Asked Jesus A Hard Thing.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2021
     | 1,550 views

    One of the ways that Israel stimulated a sense of gratitude and fidelity was remembering the exodus from captivity to liberation: “remember that you were once slaves...remember that it was God who liberated you and brought you to a land of promise."

    Simple Act of Gratitude is a book that tells the story of an inspiration, the writing of 365 Thank You Notes, and how John Kralik’s life was changed from a life full of debts and disasters, to learning to be grateful for the life he had. I decided that I would try this too, and so I did starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ascension Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
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    we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith.

    Today, we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith. The Ascension is not just about Jesus physically leaving the earth, but rather it represents a new relationship between Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ The King, Year A- The Last Judgment "and In What I Have Failed To Do."

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 29, 2023
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    Missed opportunities. The King dismisses those on his left into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels because they did not do the six actions that those on the right had done.

    The story is told of a farmer who received a visit from one of his city relatives. Before dinner the farmer bowed his head and said grace. His relative jeered, "This is old-fashioned; nobody with an education prays at the table anymore. The farmer admitted the practice was old and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Can We Be Blessed?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 14, 2023
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    To be blessed is to have been brought contentment or good fortune. So what is "to be blessed" to us?

    Undoubtedly everyone has heard the story of Jabez. There have been countless sermons, articles, opinions stated, and books covering the topic of the prayer of Jabez. I did not intend to add to that list, but as I was researching for a sermon out of the book of First Chronicles, I landed upon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Advent Week 2: Peace - "peace In The Prince Of Peace" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023
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     | 6,730 views

    As our Advent journey unfolds, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. Today, we explore the promise of a coming Messiah, a Prince of Peace, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah. Let's delve into the profound peace that Christ brings into our lives.

    Advent Week 2: Peace - "Peace in the Prince of Peace" Introduction: Dear friends, as our Advent journey unfolds, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. Today, we explore the promise of a coming Messiah, a Prince of Peace, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah. Let's delve into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Prayer For Gentile Believers.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 24, 2024
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     | 719 views

    Paul was driven to his knees before the Father (EPHESIANS 3:14).

    A PRAYER FOR GENTILE BELIEVERS. Ephesians 3:13-21. In Ephesians 3:1-12, Paul related how he had been called to preach the gospel among the Gentiles. Since this was his calling in life, he exhorted the Ephesians that they “faint not” at the ongoing “tribulations” which he was suffering “for” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glories Of The Messiah.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2024
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     | 421 views

    This is a song about love: but principally about the love of Christ and the Church (cf. Ephesians 5:32).

    THE GLORIES OF THE MESSIAH. Psalm 45:1-7. The Psalmist wrote of things beyond his natural knowledge. As a prophet, he sought diligently and inquired after the grace that was to come (1 Peter 1:10). Then he spoke and wrote as the Spirit of God led him (2 Peter 1:21). I). Psalm 45:1-2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Depths Of Commitment: Lessons From The Garden Of Gethsemane"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 14, 2025
     | 181 views

    the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the stillness of the olive trees and the shadows of the night, we encounter Jesus at His most vulnerable, grappling with divine purpose and human frailty.

    Introduction Dearly beloved, as we gather today, we find ourselves at the threshold of a profound journey—the journey through Holy Week. Our focus rests upon a sacred moment in Scripture, nestled within the narrative of Christ's impending sacrifice: the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Greatness Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 1,288 views

    This sermon explores knowing God more deeply through understanding His grandeur in creation, His grace in redemption, and His greatness in majesty.

    Good morning, dear friends. It’s a joy to gather together again, to share in the fellowship of one another, to sing praises to our God, and to sit under the teaching of His Holy Word. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the grandeur of God, His grace in redemption, and His ...read more

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    Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 234 ratings
     | 26,328 views

    Stop fretting over the prosperity of the wicked and look forward to what the Lord has in store for those who are called his children.

    Psalm 37:1,2 - Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they soon shall be cut down like the grass, and wither as the herb. The word fret refers to the point just after a fire has been ignited when the flame is the hottest. Think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fourth And 26

    Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 16, 2004
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     | 6,008 views

    Encouragement for believers facing seemingly insurmountable circumstances.

    Text: Exodus 14:5-14 v. 10 As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked back, and there were Egyptians advancing on them… There are those instances in life when dubious circumstances have combined to create a seemingly insurmountable situation. You may have been rolling along, going about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 263 ratings
     | 45,810 views

    What is worship? How do we worship, and what prevents us from worshiping?

    We probably all have some kind of mental picture of what it means to worship. Depending on your church background, when you think of worship you may think of classical sacred music - a great choir, singing the Hallelujah chorus. Or perhaps what comes to mind is the image of a traditional brick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist