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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Pray Relationally Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2024
     | 721 views

    In a single word (Father) from the Model Prayer, Jesus conveyed deep truths (From Red Letter Prayer Life by Bob Hostetler, chapter 5 with same title). Taught to a Sunday School class

    HoHum: What have you asked (and received) from your father or mother that you would never ask from any other person? WBTU: I’m just Dad to them- no reason to put on airs with good old dad. Believe it or not, that is the sort of attitude Jesus urges on His followers. This is fundamental to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Unthankful Times

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,556 views

    The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

    Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boasting In The Cross Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,700 views

    Paul concludes his Epistle by summarizing his arguments and by glorying in the Cross, which makes us free.

    Free at last! Galatians is all about freedom…but if we’re not careful we can abuse it. Freedom is not a license to sin. Nor is it a lack of responsibility. New Hampshire’s motto is “Live free or die.” Our motto as Christians should be “Live holy or ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Wedding At Cana Series

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,467 views

    Understanding the Scriptures, one can see the wealth of evidence which would render strong drink and intoxicating beverages as inappropriate for use by believers – use for drunkenness or simple social consumption.

    In this passage we can find that Mary evidently was a friend or even a relative of those in the wedding party and took a principle part in the preparation of the wedding feast. Jesus and the disciples were invited. Whether the family was poor and had not enough refreshments, or whether there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Water To Wine Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 13, 2022
     | 3,271 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus' miracle of turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana, and two applications gleaned from it for believers today.

    If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the second chapter of John starting at verse one. While you are looking that up, I will ask a quick question. How many of you tend to watch some of those shows like Dateline or 60 Minutes? Mostly the older ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Do You Enjoy God

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    This was preached two Sundays after my resignation, dealing with the approaching time of transition that the church (and pastor) will be experiencing.

    Introduction: Hold items dug up in the process of moving. Use them as references to all of the change that we have experienced individually and as a church. File – containing clergy records Church – nearly 75% of you were not actively involved when I arrived New article – 911 and all that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Door Was Left Open…walk Through! Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN SO WE COULD ENTER IN AND WALK THROUGH! The Stone was rolled away so that we could look in. Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith is the Door to Life

    THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN…WALK THROUGH! Harford Senior Worship Center ©2007 - William Akehurst 4/8/2007 THE DOOR WAS LEFT OPEN SO WE COULD ENTER IN AND WALK THROUGH! The Stone was rolled away so that we could look in. Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our Faith is the Door to Life Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Is Good?” (Micah) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 18,812 views

    The world needs to see us see us acting justly, loving mercy and walking humbly before God.

    “What is Good?” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Whether it’s Christmas or someone’s birthday, or any other gift-giving occasion, there are some people simply impossible to find gifts for—what do you get for someone who doesn’t want or need anything? ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Before The Face Of God Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,897 views

    Solomon tells us that when we come before the Lord in worship we need to keep in mind one very important fact: God is the focus, not us.

    Overcoming Futility...A Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Before the Face of God,” chapter 5:1-7 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Worship celebrates Who God is and all He has done—which gives hope, new life, community. It enables us to grasp and respond to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Bye Bye Satan

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,658 views

    Satan is real and he is out to get you. God is all powerful and is always looking out for you.

    We have been hearing a lot of gloom and doom these days and while this is somewhat true, I want to bring you a message of victory and hope this morning. I am using our gospel reading for today which goes like this: "Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the Sabbath came, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Turning Your Priorities Into Action Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,902 views

    Three principles for translating our priorities into action in our lives. Part of a giving campaign series.

    Today is a very important and exciting day in the life of our congregation. First of all this is the weekend of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday marks the start of what Christians down through the ages have called holy week. Holy week is the last week of Jesus Christ’s life before his resurrection from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Really Important In Life ?

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 11,168 views

    This sermon show how King Solomon tried everything in life only to find that the only thing that satisfied was loving God.

    What is really important in life ? What is my purpose ? “It’s almost impossible to overestimate the unimportance of most things“. Life is short - Maybe we need to reevaluate and reorder it. Take a lesson from Solomon - he tried everything. He tried Science, philosophy, humor, drinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confession

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,659 views

    In these verses we find that the people did not understand the depth of their sins. They did not turn from their idols, regret their sins or pledge to make changes (vv. l-2). It seems that they thought God’s wrath would only last for a few days. Little di

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In the washroom of his London club, British newspaper publisher and politician William Beverbrook happened to meet Edward Heath, then a young member of Parliament, about whom Beverbrook had printed an insulting editorial a few days earlier. “My dear chap,” said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Worship That Displeases God Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,105 views

    Israel was worshiping. They were even boasting about their worship. Yet it displeased God. What can we learn from them?

    GOOD WORSHIP? Israel had lots of religious activity, but it was not pleasing to God. - Amos 4:4-5. - Religious activity is not always pleasing to God. - How can worship be bad? - It’s helpful to understand how evil works. Evil doesn’t usually come up with something altogether new. Instead, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Having Healthy Hopes Helps Humanity Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,883 views

    The Old Covenant could not offer the new and better hope that came with the arrival of Jesus.

    HEBREWS 7:8-21 HAVING HEALTHY HOPES HELPS HURTING HUMANITY I. THE HAPPENINGS: A. Humiliated. B. Hated. C. Hungry. II. THE HEALINGS: A. Hurts. B. Hindrances. C. Hollowness. III. THE HORIZON: A. Harmony. B. Happiness. C. Hope. The writer to the Hebrews picks up the theme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist