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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Christmas Preparations

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 20, 2018
     | 4,381 views

    At Christmas, our most significant preparations occur in our hearts and souls

    Christmas Preparations Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is December 16th. There are nine days before Christmas. As a child, that countdown to Christmas fanned such anticipation and excitement! With each passing day, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Different Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    Jesus didn't fit John's idea of what the Messiah would be like. Jesus stressed love rather than judgment. Jesus moves in surprising ways and communicates God's grace in unexpected situations.

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Different Expectations” INTRODUCTION The family gathers around the newborn’s bassinette. They marvel at this squirming gift of life, and give thanks for health and wholeness. As they gaze upon the baby’s features they wonder what the child will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Build A Road

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,569 views

    How to build a road to God

    If Jesus were to come in one year, what do you think Jesus would want you to do? recruit an army? collect weapons? take up donations? build a large, beautiful cathedral? rent the largest auditorium we can find? tell everyone we know that he is coming? put up huge billboards that say, "Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Victory In Jesus Part 3: Our Victory Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2019
     | 3,826 views

    Jesus gained victory in Gethsemane, the cross and the tomb. He gives us victory over sin and death as well as through the day to day trials we face.

    1. Irrational Fear: Several years ago, a freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair with a scientific survey that he conducted. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of a chemical known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A -- 17th Sunday, Year A

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2020
     | 3,711 views

    It’s so important that ordinary Catholics read Scripture as a devotional inquiry which the Catholic Catechism calls “the intimate sense of spiritual realities which believers experience.”

    A foolish old farmer, so the story goes, concluded one day that the oats he had fed his mule for years were simply costing him too much. So, he hatched a plan: He mixed a little sawdust in with the feed, and then a little more the next day, and even more the next, each time reducing the amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Unveiling Or Uncovered"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 30, 2016
     | 4,099 views

    Sermon shares that Jesus is Christ, Jesus is faithful witness, Jesus is ruler of the kings of the Earth, and Jesus is the first born of the dead.

    “Unveiling or uncovered” Rev 1:1-4 • This book was written during some dark days for the early church. • They were suffering terrible persecution under the iron hand of the Roman Emperors. • This book was written to give them hope, comfort and encouragement in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Servanting, Soldiering, And Searching For Souls

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 952 views

    How are we to be what we are meant to be? A preacher, a teacher, a deacon, a church secretary, a witness, one of the board of trustees, the list goes on. It does not matter the size of the local church body that we may be affiliated with.

    It boils down to: How we are to live, How we are to work, and How we are to die. A faithful fruit tree will bring forth faithful followers. How do we live? By being a faithful Servant. Habakkuk 2:4, Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Complete Love

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    Do we love God completely? How do we love God with our whole heart, soul, strength and mind? What does it mean to love our neighbor as ourselves? Let’s examine the more complete love taught by Jesus in Matthew 22:34-46.

    Do we love God completely? How do we love God with our whole heart, soul, strength and mind? What does it mean to love our neighbor as ourselves? Let’s examine the more complete love taught by Jesus in Matthew 22:34-46. Matthew 22:34-36 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching The Good News Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 1, 2022
     | 2,984 views

    Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" Jesus message is as urgent, life changing now as the day he preached it.

    There is a story from the days of Elisha. It was a time of famine. God caused the enemies of Israel to flee in confusion and fear. They left all their riches and food behind. Four men with leprosy happened on the camp found the riches and ate the food. Suddenly they realized they were doing wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Covenant Friendships That Preserve Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 279 views

    Jonathan and David’s relationship stands as a model for all believers: loyalty without envy, sacrifice without hesitation, honour without agenda.

    COVENANT FRIENDSHIPS THAT PRESERVE DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 20:1-42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 17:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, John 15:13-15, Ruth 1:16-17, 2 Samuel 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In a world where relationships are often built on convenience, personal gain, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is The Significance Of The I Am?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 13, 2025
     | 179 views

    Without the I AM, what is there?

    What Is the Significance of The I Am? John 6:35 In the book of John, Jesus says “I Am” seven times. Seven is the number of completeness, of spiritual perfection. I am the Bread of Life: John 6:35, “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Garbage In Garbage Out

    Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on May 26, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,140 views

    We are God’s living sacrifices. We need to treat our bodies well so that God can work to His full extent.

    Health Picture #1: You wouldn’t do this...No, Of course you wouldn’t pour water into the gas tank of such a lovely, expensive car. That would be ridiculous, crazy. But what about the priceless machine called the human body? It will only take so much punishment, you know. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Jason Callihan avatar

    A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,797 views

    The last three Churches in Asia

    Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

    Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatness Of Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,216 views

    It is the greatest thing we can come to do: to know Christ! This message introduces my series entitled Jesus: The BIG Questions.

    “The Greatness of Knowing Christ” Philippians 3:7-14 January 3, 2010 Have you seen the bumper stickers that say “Coexist”? They’re all over the place; a lady pulled onto the interstate as we were traveling home and to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free