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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Feeling The Weight Of The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,612 views

    A sermon focusing on the mercy and love of Christ.

    Luke 13:10-17 “Feeling the Weight of the World” In his book, When a Nation Forgets, Erwin Lutzer retells one Christian’s story about living in Hitler’s Germany. The man wrote: “I lived in Germany during the Nazi Holocaust. I considered myself a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rich People, Right Treatment

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
     | 3,822 views

    Masters and Servants

    RICH PEOPLE, RIGHT TREATMENT (JAMES 5:1-6) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Transitioning Well Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,497 views

    Change or transition is hard, but we can face it bravely and powerfully with God's help. The transition in leadership from Elijah to Elisha reminds us to pay attention, to seek the Holy Spirit's filling, and to bravely take up the task given us.

    2 Kings 2:1-15 Transitioning Well Prophets with a Purpose – Week 5 Today we’re finishing up a five-week series looking at various Old Testament Prophets and what they have to say to us. Little Samuel reminded us that God still speaks if we are listening. Jonah reminded us that all people matter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Being Christ To Our Community: Jesus' Mission Statement"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2018
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     | 12,004 views

    The first in a series of stewardship sermons with the theme of being Christ to our community.

    “Being Christ to Our Community: Jesus’ Mission Statement” Luke 4:14-21 Two weeks ago yesterday, a number of us met here at the church at 9:30 in the morning in order to go out into our community—to the homes closest to this church building--knock on doors offer a homemade treat baked by a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Open Our Eyes To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 15, 2019
     | 6,917 views

    We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus.

    We began our year with prayers that God would open our eyes to help us find Jesus. Today we continue that prayer asking God to help us follow Jesus. Psalm 25:4-5 “Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hold Your Hands Up

    Contributed by Dieuner Joseph on Feb 11, 2012
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     | 43,131 views

    The hands of the righteous are lifted to God on behalf of the ungodly.

    Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 4,899 views

    A series of character sketches through the book of Acts - Barnabas.

    Acts 4:36-37 – God’s Power Through God’s People #5: Barnabas Today’s message carries a serious lesson for all of us: the importance of one another. We will see how crucial it is for each of us as believers to invest in the lives of others. Today’s message is based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Is Superior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 30, 2012
     | 5,386 views

    Why is salvation thru Jesus so special? It is because there has never been anyone like Jesus... he is unique, special and one of a kind. Jesus is superior to the world, the systems of the world, the powers of the world and even the angels in heaven. Surre

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 27, 2012 Sermon Title: Christ is Superior Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-14 [HCSB] CIT: Jesus is superior to the angels CIS: Jesus is superior to anything this world has to offer Main Idea: A proper view of Jesus is critical for any church body or individual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Least Of These

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,696 views

    Modern Christians are going to be horrified when they stand in Judgment. Attending church, praising the Lord, living faithfully, and paying tithes aren't even on the radar of what Jesus is expecting of us. We're supposed to be serving 'the least of these!'

    THE LEAST OF THESE Matt. 25:31-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SPHINX’S RIDDLE 1. There’s an ancient Greek story about a Sphinx that troubled the city of Thebes. He would ask passers-by a riddle. If they got the answer wrong, he would devour them. 2. The riddle was: “What walks on four legs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Trolls And Jesus

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 12, 2020
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     | 4,019 views

    The trolls may pull us down with their words, but we need to rely on his Spirit to win over them.

    The Trolls and Jesus Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have a very interesting text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 22:15-21). Now, let us listen to the text. “The Pharisees went off and plotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Faith Seen In Action Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,955 views

    The first son who "refused" to work, eventually did. The second son who "agreed" to work, later decided not to. Those expected to do great things for God can sometimes fail; whereas, those least expected can be used in a mighty way.

    Have you ever felt God asking you to do some type of ministry that you believed was beyond your capabilities, and then you became reluctant? Did you say to yourself, “I’m never going to do that?” This is the way many people respond to the Lord’s call on their life. I’ve heard it said you should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Almsgiving Of Job Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 14, 2023
     | 1,264 views

    Job was a righteous and good man. He was a good steward of what God has given him. He mentioned his deeds of generosity in Job 31:16-23. His concerns for poor, needy, care of the fatherless and vulnerable. Great motivational passage.

    Text: Job 31:16-23 Theme: Almsgiving of Job Illustration: A preacher asked the congregation. What makes a good sermon? They said, “A good sermon should have a good beginning and a good ending, then have the two as closer as possible.” Introduction to the Book of Job: The book of Job has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    David Was Successful Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022
     | 1,982 views

    The name David appears for the first time in Ruth 4:22. The name continues to the end of the book of Revelation in the Bible. David died at good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. He was successful in all his undertakings.

    Theme: David was successful Text: 1 Samuel 18:12-16 Key verse: 1 Samuel 18:14: “in everything, he did he had great success because the Lord was with him”. Why God was with him? This is the statement of the problem, research question. Introduction to David: The name David appears for the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 4 – Remember The Devotion Of Your Youth, But What Is It Now? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 7, 2024
     | 972 views

    Jeremiah’s message was not received by the religious, legal or ruling class. Today political, entertainment, religious and academic figures, refuse to listen to the message; but it is often Mr and Mrs Average and Mr and Mrs Not Important, who respond. Israel will be restored.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 4 – REMEMBER THE DEVOTION OF YOUR YOUTH, BUT WHAT IS IT NOW? PART 4 – Jeremiah 2:1-3 CHAPTER 2 {{Jeremiah 2:1-3 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, “Go and proclaim in the ears of Jerusalem saying, ‘Thus says the LORD, “I REMEMBER CONCERNING YOU THE DEVOTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "He Gets Us”! But, Does He Take You As You Are?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 17, 2024
     | 421 views

    Some people with good intentions have created an advertisement named, He Gets US! Is it a proper depiction of the cause of Jesus Christ for mankind? Does Jesus approve of us the way we are?

    Some people with good intentions have created an advertisement named, He Gets US! I am sure many have seen it. I admire the effort to spread the name of Jesus, but I am disappointed in their content and implied message. Is it a proper depiction of the cause of Jesus Christ for mankind? Does Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ