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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,751 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentcost A sermon about prayer

    9th Sunday after Pentecost July 29 Proper 12 Lectionary 17 Sermon Luke 11:1-13 "The Lord’s Prayer" "He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." And he said to them, "When you pray, say: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Strong

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 22, 2011
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     | 10,594 views

    The soldier is upheld by the thought of final victory. The athlete is upheld by the vision of the crown. The farmer is upheld by the hope of the harvest. Each of them submits to the discipline and the toil for the sake of the glory which shall be. It is s

    Opening illustration: Felipe Massa of Brazil should have won the Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore in September 2008. But as he drove off from a refueling stop while in the lead, the fuel hose was still attached. By the time his team removed the hose, he had lost so much time that he finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fading Vision Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2011
     | 3,913 views

    We are never farther from Jesus than when we are satisfied with ourselves, and we are never closer to him than when we have nothing and no one else to rely on

    All of you are familiar, I’m sure, h the Hans Christian Andersen story about the Emperor’s new clothes. It begins, “Many, many years ago lived an emperor, who thought so much of new clothes that he spent all his money in order to obtain them; his only ambition was to be always ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Simple Resolution

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,215 views

    This New Years sermon deals with the subject of resolutions and suggests a simple resolution any one can make to simply live by faith.

    Simple Resolution I Corinthians 11:3 Galatians 2:2-3 Romans 8:6 CHCC: December 26, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Has anyone decided what your New Year’s Resolutions will be for 2011? Before you do it, let’s take a look at how Resolutions tend to work out… Here are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communion Pics

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009
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     | 6,865 views

    A communion message remembering Jesus using 4 "pics" from His life and ministry...

    Dakota Community Church February 8, 2009 Communion Pics I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Do You Need A Triumphal Entry?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 17, 2011
     | 5,651 views

    The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance; it begins in obscurity and ends in victory; Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today!

    DO YOU NEED A TRIUMPHAL ENTRY? Matthew 21:1-11 Sermon Objective: The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance. It begins in obscurity and ends in victory. Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today! MATTHEW 21:1-11 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Bible Series: Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013
     | 5,654 views

    Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

    The Bible: The Triumphal Entry Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/24/2013 Michael Hauge knows all about storytelling. Michael is a story and script consultant who works with writers and filmmakers on their screenplays, novels, movies and television projects. He’s also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Taking Your Licks

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,143 views

    How much does one have to give up in order to find his or her center? In the words of the wise old owl, "Let’s find out…" It just may turn out that the more we cut away the more we discover ourselves becoming who we really are.

    Some of you are, perhaps, old enough to remember the old Tootsie Roll Pop commercial asking, "Just how many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?" The little boy goes from the cow to the fox, to the turtle, and finally to the wise old owl who says, "Let's find out...one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Myrrh For A Wonderful Savior Series

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016
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     | 4,440 views

    Looks at the gift of myrrh the wise men brought in order to understand the power of what Jesus did for us.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 3 MYRRH FOR A WONDERFUL SAVIOR MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 11, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Myrrh was the gift of Balthazar of Arabia. But I just don’t get this gift. It had some medical uses. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fate Of All Fools

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017
     | 8,626 views

    Ecclesiastes 10

    THE FATE OF ALL FOOLS (ECCLESIASTES 10) 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 (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Truth Matters Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016
     | 5,020 views

    The Ninth Commandment teaches that believers have been transformed from an old way of life to a new way of living, therefore our lives must be free from lying and false witness.

    Message Colossians 3:9-10 The Truth Matters We are up to the ninth commandment in our series. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour. Exodus 20:16 Which is actually not as simple as it sounds. Imagine that you are a Christian who is living in Syria. ISIS has come to your door ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Aggressive Guest) # 21

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,687 views

    Look at 14:1 “And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, THAT THEY WATCHED HIM.”

    It is not hard for any of us to imagine how this took place in Luke 14:1. The Bible says He went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees. WHY DID HE GO THERE? Remember the Son of God became flesh as we are, and the Bible says He went into the Chief Pharisees house “…To eat bread on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob-Glimpses Of His Twilight Years Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 18, 2022
     | 1,340 views

    The next to last chapters of Jacob's life are like a quiet period between his arrival in Hebron and his final earthly journey to Egypt. He endured several things but there is no record he ever lost his faith.

    Introduction: After Jacob and his household returned to Hebron (Gen. 35:27), he seemed to settle down to a life of farming and ranching. Isaac, his father, had died; he was at peace with his brother Esau; and it seemed all would be going well for him in his twilight years. But several things were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gold Medal Christians

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,020 views

    When the Olympic games come, nations around the world get excited as some of the best athletes in the world gather to compete.

    Some of the: • Fastest swimmers • Fastest runners • Best boxers • Best Basketball players • Best Volleyball players • Best weight lifters … all will gather at one place and compete. We all enjoy watching these amazing athletes. We have nothing but admiration and respect for them. However, we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Discipleship Part 3: Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021
     | 2,546 views

    Have we considered what it might cost us to follow Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    We have been looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple? For last few week we looked at Jesus’ call to follow Him. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow Him is not for the faint hearted. Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist