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  • David Nolte avatar

    What Child Is This

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 10, 2018
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    William Dix posed a thought provoking question when he asked, “What Child is this?"

    “What Child Is This?” Isaiah 9:1-7 David P. Nolte William Dix posed a thought provoking question when he asked, “What Child is this, Who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping?” Dix answered this way, “This, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving: Not Served!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 27, 2017
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    Jesus shows us how to live our lives, with humility and servanthood.

    Serving: Not Served! Philippians 2:3-11 March 26, 2017 I remember going to so many Chicago Cubs games when I was a young kid. At every game I would get a pencil and scorecard for a whopping 25¢. Then I would walk, or sometimes run down to the side of the field and try to get autographs from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thirsty Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 23, 2015
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    This sermon is fifth in a series of seven dealing with the last words of Jesus. The statement "I am thirsty." points out: I. The Humanity of Christ II. The Sovereignty of Christ III. The Fulfilled Prophecies of Christ

    Thirsty This morning we will continue our study on the sayings of Jesus from the cross. Today we come the fifth statement of Jesus. It is found in the gospel of John chapter nineteen. Please follow along as I read: Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Gift Of Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2014
     | 5,267 views

    A Christmas Sermon

    "The Gift of Love" Luke 2:1-20 One morning, when I was staying at my sister's house near Cincinnati, Ohio I heard strange noises outside. So, I opened up the door and looked out. It was garbage day, and overflowing trash cans and recycle bins were lined up and down the street in front of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2013
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    To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

    [RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Laying Down Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 23, 2020
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    We must have sacrificial and unconditional love for all people because Jesus showed us this way to love others.

    IT WAS NOVEMBER 19, 1863, WHEN PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN SPOKE IN GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, SAYING “...WE HAVE COME TO DEDICATE A PORTION OF THAT FIELD, AS A FINAL RESTING PLACE FOR THOSE WHO HERE GAVE THEIR LIVES THAT THAT NATION MIGHT LIVE. IT IS ALTOGETHER FITTING AND PROPER THAT WE SHOULD DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 4, 2024
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    In today’s Gospel reading, Peter responds to Jesus’ announcement that the Messiah will have to suffer and die by denying the cross. Peter is in essence denying the truth of this teaching – that the Messiah must suffer and by extension, his disciples.

    Last week we heard about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness right after his Baptism. That’s the way it feels sometimes – you just make a decision and then things happen that immediately bring your decision into question. This wilderness, of course, is metaphorical and now we find ourselves in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Deny Yourself Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 3, 2023
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    Following Christ is the foremost step on the spiritual ladder. Then deny yourself. Today based on Matthew 16:24-26 I would like to share with you about know yourself, love yourself, and deny yourself.

    Text: Matthew 16:24-26 Theme: Deny Yourself Introduction: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. This lent led us to think about the steps to elevation, I mean the spiritual elevation. Following Christ is the foremost step on the spiritual ladder. Today, I would like to meditate with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Baptism & Preaching Ministry Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 17, 2021
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    We look at Jesus’ baptism, how the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness, and how He began to preach the Good News (Gospel) of the Kingdom. This week's liturgical calendar text.

    THE BAPTISM & PREACHING OF JESUS MARK 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A kindergarten boy was trying to write down the most important things that had happened to him over the summer. He asked his dad, a preacher, how to spell ‘God.’ 2. His dad smiled with pride, thinking what a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Follow Jesus~ Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 7, 2025
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    Based on Luke 9:23-27 - Challenges hearers to follow Jesus every day.

    “FOLLOW JESUS” Luke 9:23-27 FBCF – 4/6/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Following Jesus is a daily decision. Every day, there’s a real enemy to face & real battles to fight. Every day, there will be temptations to resist. Every day, you & I must decide if we are going to glorify God w/ our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spiritual Wisdom Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
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    This sermon explores the nature of divine wisdom, how to discern it, and the importance of developing a Christ-like mindset to fully comprehend it. Key

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather to bask in the warmth of God's love, to seek His wisdom, and to align our hearts and minds with His divine purpose. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to draw from its wellspring of wisdom and to allow its truths to ...read more

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    The Bottom-Line Of Christian Service

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 7,174 views

    The text is tailored to teach us that love is the bottom-line to effective Christian Service. Carrying out this new command given to us by Jesus Christ can and will only be evident in how we treat one another.

    In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he approached the check-out stand a distant smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Freedom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010
     | 4,687 views

    The forgiveness of sin through Christ gives us the freedom to be victorious over fleshly desires and gives us the power to be successful in God's work.

    CALLED TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION Our has been and is still a time of bondage. We can think of the slavery days as practiced in our country and in other countries. Africans themselves even practiced slavery. It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the slaves of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confused By God's Favor

    Contributed by John Appling on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,881 views

    Mary is described in this passage as highly favored by God. But this favor didn’t result in an easy time. We need to understand God’s thoughts if we are not going to struggle in life.

    Confused by God’s favor – by John Appling Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Humble Beginnings

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007
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     | 4,166 views

    The humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem are not really so humble at all because he came to deliver all of us regardless of our place on the economic ladder or position in society.

    Humble Beginnings Luke 2:8-20 December 16, 2007 A couple of years ago, Toni and I were trying to get home from vacation. Our plans called for us to catch a plane out of Miami International Airport to Chicago and then on to Fort Wayne. The problem occurred when we arrived in Miami just a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist