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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Rejected! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2017
     | 6,099 views

    Jesus was not just left behind, but hatefully rejected for our good.

    Rejected! (Mark 15:1-20) 1. UPI article: “An Indiana man enlisted the help of the American Civil Liberties Union to help win his fight against the state for a custom license plate reading, "ATHE1ST." “Chris Bontrager said a letter from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles did not cite a specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Sin Or Not To Sin

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022
     | 1,608 views

    intentional sin can give a different result for forgiveness

    To Sin or Not to Sin Mark 6:14-32 14 And King Herod heard of it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him." 15 But others were saying, "He is Elijah." And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Salt, Light, And Righteousness.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022
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     | 2,080 views

    Our righteousness is in Him.

    SALT, LIGHT, AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. Matthew 5:13-20. I). SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love In Action

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 10, 2025
     | 274 views

    Love is not just a word, it is something we choose to do. Love is action it's something we do. This message helps us learn to love like Jesus...

    This message has personal real-life illustrations, feel free to use them as your own or modify them to suit your need. Illustration: The Burning Building Rescue One Time we got a call to a Structure fire, upon our arrival flames were coming out of the carport and side of the house probably about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Measure Of Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,012 views

    Having a mind set for God's service.

    THE MEASURE OF FAITH. Romans 12:1-5. ROMANS 12:1. “I beseech you therefore, brethren,” begins the application of Paul’s letter to the Romans. These words introduce the practical building blocks laid upon the theological foundation of the previous 11 chapters: hence the “therefore”. This is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Food That Endures

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 5, 2024
     | 677 views

    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

    August 4, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 6:24-35; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 The Food that Endures Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No More Excuses!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024
     | 1,023 views

    Jesus shows us the importance of radical obedience through the encounter with three would-be disciples that offered excuses for not wanting to immediately go with Jesus.

    IN THE WALT DISNEY MOVIE, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES A CHESHIRE CAT UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE THEN ASKS THE CHESHIRE CAT, “WHICH ROAD DO I TAKE?” THE CAT RESPONDS, “WHERE DO YOU WANT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Wholehearted Search: The Unbreakable Promise Of A Findable God

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 29, 2025
     | 171 views

    This sermon unpacks the glorious promise of Jeremiah 29:13, revealing that we are guaranteed to find God at the very moment our casual seeking becomes a wholehearted search.

    Introduction: The Universal Search Good evening, my beloved brothers and sisters. Deep within every human soul, there is a search. It is a restless longing, a hunger for something more. We see this search all around us in our bustling city. People are searching for security in their jobs. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Came, He Died, He Arose, He Ascended, And He Is Coming Again.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 27, 2025
     | 693 views

    When Jesus returns he is bringing a reward, so what should i do?

    1. The Story of Jesus Revelation 22:12-21 • He Came, • He Died, • He Arose, • He Ascended, • He will come Again 2. When He Comes Again he is bringing a reward • Jesus promises in verse 12, “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praise Your Way Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,379 views

    This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of prayer and praise, encouraging believers to actively pursue God's heart, even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of the Lord, ready to unwrap the gift of His Word? I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of my own merit, but because we are here to celebrate and contemplate the wonders of our faith, a faith ...read more

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    Meditation 101

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2013
     | 8,523 views

    1) The Confidence in Meditation (Psalm 4:1–3), 2) The Calling for Meditation (Psalm 4:4–5), 3) The Confession in Meditation (Psalm 4:6–8)

    Researchers have determined that we produce up to 50,000 thoughts a day and 70% to 80% of those are negative. This translates into 40,000 negative thoughts a day that need managing and filtering — no small task for any person. Even the most confident individuals fall prey to negative, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Getting Fit: Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,207 views

    We're to strive for our worship to be both reverent and filled with rejoicing. In order to do that we're going to have to rethink a few things.

    Getting Fit: Worship Hebrews 12:28-29 Rev. Brian Bill 1/9/11 How many of you participated in “White Elephant” gift exchanges over Christmas? The background to this crazy tradition comes from ancient Asia, where white elephants were the ultimate pampered pets. Because they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,080 views

    How do we handle the fact that it is His birthday, & so few are paying any attention to Him at all?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. You have probably heard the old saying that there are 3 types of people: people who make things happen, people who watch things happen, & people who have no earthly idea what is happening. There are many who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Is Over ... Now What?

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 22,428 views

    When the SIGNS are no longer VISIBLE, does that mean that the SIGNIFICANCE of Christmas is no longer VALUABLE?

    CHRISTMAS IS OVER...NOW WHAT? Luke 2:1-20 I have a bit of post-Christmas humor to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For God

    Contributed by John Woodward on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 24,772 views

    The disciples had to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit; what do we do when we are waiting for God to act in our lives?

     Sermon Waiting for God Gracious God: Grant that we might hear what you would have us hear, grant that we might see what you would have us see, and grant that we might do what you would have us do. Amen. I would like to focus this morning on those times when we must wait for God -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational