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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Stay In Hope In A Dark World

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 28, 2022
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    One could say we all have a hope meter inside each of us, the amount of hope we have in any given moment. Maybe my hope meter is at 100% full up, I’m centered on hope, this is where jesus wants me to be, in my mind and heart.

    Showing up at the first pastor’s job 3 years ago was pretty scary stuff. It was me, a cook, a caseworker, and a driver. That was it. New officer, scared, unprepared, hoping that somehow, he can make a difference in this crazy world. Not knowing a single person in the city, driving in late at night. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "while It Was Still Dark"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2023
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    A sermon for Easter Sunday about life in Christ.

    “While it was Still Dark” John 20:1-18 Tolstoy has a story about the ever-present threat of death. A man was running from a bear, and to get away from it he jumps down a dry well, and clings to a small tree growing between the bricks on the side. But when he looks down, he sees a lion at the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lesson 1: Finding Answers In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015
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    Loneliness: Trusting God for a Way Out

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Are you lonesome tonight?” Universal. 2. “I’m so lonesome I could die!” Possible. 3. Two kinds of loneliness. a. Solitude, a healthy experience where we choose to spend time alone with God. b. Loneliness, negative emotions because of no friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017
    based on 57 ratings
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    A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Three Strikes And You Are Out Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 14, 2010
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    a study of chapter 22 verses 1 through 31

    Ezekiel 22: 1 – 31 Three strikes and you are out! “1 Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Now, son of man, will you judge, will you judge the bloody city? Yes, show her all her abominations! 3 Then say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD: “The city sheds blood in her own midst, that her time ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God's Stimulus Package - He's Not Finished Yet.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
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    Jesus left His stimulus package behind to stimulate us to be ready. He said in His stimulus package I’m not finished yet, I’m coming back.

    “God’s Stimulus Package” “He’s not finished yet” District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:1-7 “The first [day] of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulcher. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Matt. 12: 38-40 The Heart Of The Earth

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 20, 2013
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    Today I want to bring to our attention where Christ really was during the three days that His Body was supposedly to be in the tomb.

    Matt. 12: 38-40 THE HEART OF THE EARTH 4-13-13 During the past few days much has been said to do with the death, burial, and Resurrection of Christ, today I want to bring to our attention where Christ really was during the three days that His Body was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Case Of The People Of Israel Vs. God

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 26, 2017
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    We have a choice. We can live in the grasp of sin and evil, or we can give our hearts over to Jesus. He gave everything He had, including his life, to rescue us from sin, so it’s only fair that we give Him everything we have, including our lives.

    How many of you have even been in court because of a lawsuit? If so, then the passage from Micah 6:1-8 sounds very familiar. This passage resembles a lawsuit that is being heard in court. Micah calls creation as a witness. The mountains, present throughout all of Israel’s history, are called ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    From Noon Until Three – Revised

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,548 views

    No other man that has ever lived has been remembered as well as Jesus is remembered. Two thousand years later, and the world still remembers and studies more about this man than any other person who has ever lived.

    Text: I Peter 2:21 thru 25 We are here this morning because of the Man Whom the world has never forgotten. His name is Jesus Christ. You may have had a busy week but perhaps there were moments when you stopped what you were doing, or wherever you were going, or whatever you were thinking, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Simple Rules (Part Three) First, "Do No Harm" (Conclusion) Series

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This third in a multi part series continues and concludes our examination of the first of the three rules. "Do No Harm." Sounds simple, easy to understand, hard to prac

    Three Simple Rules A Wesleyan Way of Living Based on the book of the same name by Ruben P. Job REVIEW OF LAST WEEK We are exploring John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. Last week we began with “Do no Harm.” We remembered the response of Jesus when ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Desiring God

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 29, 2012
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    Desiring God in Spiritual darkness.

    Desiring God Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 26 August 2013 "With my soul have I desired thee in the night."—Isaiah 26:9. Night appears to be a time peculiarly favorable to devotion. Its solemn stillness helps to free the mind from the perpetual sin which the cares of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Faithful Come Out Of The Closet In The Darkness Of The Evening Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,834 views

    This sermon examines how JOseph and Nicodemus step up to the plate at the death of Jesus. How does such strength come about? That’s what is addressed in this sermon.

    March 29, 2006 Matthew 27:55-61 Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons. As evening approached, there came a rich man from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 15, 2017
     | 16,132 views

    The Apostle Paul wants to share with us the Good News that we are "Children of Light". He reminds us of the majesty of our Spiritual Conversion and Challenges us to be God's Children of Light.

    Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-17; 1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23 (along with John 9:1-42) Theme: Light and Darkness - "CHILDREN OF LIGHT" The Apostle Paul wants to share with us the Good News that we are "Children of Light". He reminds us of the majesty of our Spiritual Conversion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    My Hour Has Not Yet Come: An Exposition Of John 2:1-12

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 1, 2019
     | 11,452 views

    Why does Jesus answer Mary so?

    My Hour Has not Yet Come: An Exposition of John 2:1-12. On the surface, this passage is a cute story which demonstrates the compassion Mary and Jesus had on a bridegroom and his family when they ran out of wine at a wedding feast. When it is preached this way, emphasis is placed upon Mary’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Keep The Light Burning!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 11, 2021
     | 3,679 views

    This sermon is a podcast on iHeart Radio from my GodNAmerica Ministry. This lesson reflects the power of God's light on the lives and hearts of people. Light IS greater than darkness.

    Psalm 119:105 (ESV) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Ephesians 5:6-14 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ