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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Fathers Day 2007

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,168 views

    If you are part of a blended family and you have a step-father you need to know that your step-fathers capacity to love you is no less that of your biological fathers. Like Jesus you share a special relationship to your father.

    Fathers Day 2007 1 Timothy 1:1,2 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today marks a special day on our Western ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth About Temptation

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,804 views

    Satan, the accuser, and the tempter, is revealed-- the what, when and how he works against the believer.

    GRANT AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH The Truth About Temptation Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Message From: Pastor David Wilson Date: 10/20/2011 WHAT THE DEVIL WANTS TO DO TO US: There should be no doubt in the mind of the believer about WHAT the devil wants to do to us! The example of the demoniac found in Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Can I Get A Witness?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,536 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

    "Can I Get a Witness?" Hebrews 12:1-3 Among the books of the New Testament, the Letter to the Hebrews is both strange and fascinating. It's style and content is unlike any of the other letters. And there is an awful lot we don't know about it. We don't know who wrote it. The best answer ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Room In Your Hearrt?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,180 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “Room In Your Heart?” Luke 2:1-20 Author Phillip Yancey once wrote: “How did Christmas day feel to God? Imagine for a moment becoming a baby again: giving up language and muscle coordination, and the ability to eat solid food and control your bladder. Or imagine yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    The Word Became Flesh

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 17, 2019
     | 3,901 views

    A sermon about God coming to live with us.

    “The Word Became Flesh” John 1:1-5, 10-14 The church I served in East Ridge was surrounded by abject poverty. One of the things that was “brand-new” to me was the number of people living in extended-stay hotels. I don’t just mean that they stay at these hotels for a week or two, I mean they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Church Scatters Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023
     | 856 views

    Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

    September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Desert Happenings And Other News Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2025
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    Transitioning to chapter 20, it would seem that nearly the entire 40 years of wandering have passed without comment. Most of the old generation had died off and a new generation had taken its place.

    June 21, 2025 Last week was not a good week. There was lots of whining and complaining and rebellion. What we learned is that even though Yahweh judged the people, his judgments did not curb their rebellion. No matter what he did, for their benefit or in discipline, complaining and rebellion ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Thank You, Lord!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 45,258 views

    Our text in Psalm 8 reveals some things for which we should give thanks. 1- Thank you, Lord, for your majesty 2- Thank you, Lord, for your children 3- Thank you, Lord, for your rulership

    INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the story about the two boys who came to the breakfast table. The mother asked her first son, "What would you like for breakfast?" He said, "I want some of those blankety-blank, Post Toasties." His mother just hauled off, backhanded him and knocked him into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Different, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    Although Old Testament priests needed to offer sacrifices again and again, sacrifices which could never pay for our sin, Jesus offered himself once for all and totally payed the price required for our forgiveness.

    March 30th Jesus the Priest Jesus is Different, part 1 Someone once wrote, “It used to be that Christianity was a revolutionary faith that turned the world upside down. But today Christians sit in Sunday morning church services looking at their watches, wondering what time dinner will be served, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Let Us Place Ourselves In The Lord's Hand This Year! Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    The new Church Year is a time for us to look forward to new opportunities of service in the Lord’s kingdom.

    Advent I Isaiah 64:1-8 I guess I should apologize to you all. This is the point of the service where you are expecting to hear a sermon, and I don’t have one to give you. I mean, I figured "what’s one week?" You’ll survive without one, right? Besides, I already had one to do for Thanksgiving Day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Have You Thought About Heaven Lately?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    Finding hope in these stressful times.

    Psalm 130 “Have You Thought About Heaven Lately?” By Rev. Ken Sauer www.parkview-umc.org Anyone who has been around a t-v lately has got to wonder: “My gosh are we ever going to get out of this quagmire that the world is in?” I mean, what a mess! I’ve spoken to folks recently who have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Life Of Joseph

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    Taking a look at Joseph. What it must of been like to raise the son of God.

    The life of Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Disclaimer: This sermon was prepared with some of the resources available from Sermon central and private study. Introduction- As we begin the second week of Advent. I want to take a look at the life of Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Free To Do What I Want???

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    This is a sermon preached on Independence, Fourth of July, Sunday in 2007, based on John 8:31-38. The theme is that only Jesus can give us true freedom.

    Free to Do What I Want??? --John 8:31-38 I am still a fan of the Beatles and admire Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, but I have never been into the Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger. I didn’t realize until this week that Mick and the Stones recorded the song “I’m Free” on September 6-7, 1965. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Messy People Joining Hands"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    Christianity is not a spectator sport.

    Matthew 9:35-38 “Messy People Joining Hands” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor--Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org As we saw in the video we watched earlier and as we see in our Gospel Lesson for this morning, we, the Church are called to go outside!!! Recently, a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Christ's Joy In You"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,608 views

    A sermon for Confirmation Sunday.

    “Christ’s Joy in You” John 15:1-11 I think Jesus Christ was the most joy-filled human to ever walk the earth. Why do I say this? Think about it, Jesus didn’t worry about His life—what He would eat or drink, or what He would wear. He trusted His Father in heaven. He was able to love—even ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist