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  • Ian Bullock avatar

    Rediscovering The Awe And Wonder - Proper 22 - Year B

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 21, 2021
     | 2,402 views

    How do we rekindle our childlike faith of wonder and awe. Dare we be bold and love others and work to be the church that God wants.

    In the name of the father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. The Gospel today is certainly a fiery one, how do you preach on a subject such as divorce, where there are so many issues about what can bring about a divorce in present day society. However, as I sat contemplating the words of the Gospel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Retreat And Regroup

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,578 views

    The church says that the disciples were acting cowardly when they scattered after Jesus' arrest. If they did not and they were arrested and killed then who would have brought the Gospel to us? This is a DIFFERENT view of those events

    Retreat and Regroup Mark 14:27-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 27 And Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away, because it is written, ‘I WILL STRIKE DOWN THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP SHALL BE SCATTERED.’ 28 “But after I have been raised, I will go ahead of you to Galilee.” 29 But Peter said to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Making Bad Deposits Into God’s Treasury

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022
     | 1,224 views

    What is a treasury? What bank do we use? What bank holds our accounts? What is our incentive to make any deposits into those accounts?

    What is a treasury? Funds or revenue of an organization or corporation, a collection of highly prized items, a place where the funds are stored. So, in the natural world, money gathers interest in various types of bank accounts. What bank do we use? What bank holds our accounts? What is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love In Action

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 10, 2025
     | 407 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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    No More Excuses!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024
     | 1,121 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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    Praise Your Way Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
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     | 1,496 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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    The Measure Of Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024
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     | 1,112 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
     | 748 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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    He Came, He Died, He Arose, He Ascended, And He Is Coming Again.

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 27, 2025
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    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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    The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2024
     | 2,021 views

    A sermon in the Lenten series "If Trees Could Talk." In this sermon we hear from the fig tree.

    March 13, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:35-51; Luke 13:6-9 The Fig Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s such a pleasure to be with you here this evening. Thank you for inviting me as a guest speaker in your Lenten series. May I introduce myself? I am Fig Tree. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wholehearted Search: The Unbreakable Promise Of A Findable God

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 29, 2025
     | 261 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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    How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2026
     | 13 views

    What is a choice?

    A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The act of choosing, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The power of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Fit: Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,349 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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    Meditation 101

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2013
     | 8,592 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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    Spirit Of Support

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 29, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 9,731 views

    Year C "The Day of Pentecost" June 3rd, 2001 John 14:8-17, 25-27

    Heavenly Father thank you for your Holy Spirit that empowers us with courage and inspiration to be witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Amen. Title: “Spirit of Support” Chapter fourteen begins Jesus’ long “farewell” discourse found only in John, spanning chapters 14-17. Jesus begins by assuring ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran