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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Blessings From The Stranger"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 27, 2017
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     | 5,767 views

    The disciples on the road to Emmaus encounter these blessings given by the stranger: The stranger blesses by talking, he blesses by listening, he blesses by unveiling, he blesses by staying with us, and he blesses by walking with us.

    “Blessings from The Stranger” Luke 24:13-35 1. The stranger blesses by walking and talking to the Disciples on the road to Emmaus • 17The Stranger asked the disciples, "What are you discussing?" The Disciples faces were downcast then Cleopus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Voice From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022
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    A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

    December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    From Riches To Rags

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,924 views

    Jesus left His glorious position and endured humilation so that He might make us rich beyond measure.

    FROM RICHES TO RAGS II Corinthians 8:9 “FROM RAGS TO RICHES.” That’s a common American expression, isn’t it? We know what it means---someone began life in virtual poverty and grew to become wealthy and/or successful. They did on their own. They did it through sheer determination, industry ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From Death Unto Life

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    “I assure you, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

    Imagine if your family believed you had died! And had taken care of your affairs, sold your home and your car, distributed your possessions to the poor, Cancelled all your bank accounts and insurances, only to find that you were alive, you stand there with nothing,, there is nothing in your bank ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pair Expelled From The Garden Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2018
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    The pair has already shown their weakness when confronted by temptation; a lack of will-power and a desire to “do their own thing,” therefore the LORD God will act to insure they cannot eat from the tree of life.

    September 3, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.6: The Pair Expelled from the Garden. Gen. 3.22-24 (KJV) 22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From A Fruitless To A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by David Mende on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,086 views

    This sermon talks about the danger of a barren spiritual life and exhorts God's people to live a fruitful life. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {The Roman Catholic Church was involved in terrible corruption during the Middle Ages. They sold something known as ‘indulgences.’ In other words, the Roman Catholic church sold ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christian Jones avatar

    Lessons From The Manna: Sustenance For The Soul

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jul 9, 2023
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     | 2,956 views

    Today, let’s look into Exodus 16:32-36, where God provided manna to sustain the Israelites during their wilderness journey. This passage not only teaches us about God's provision in physical needs but also holds spiritual significance for us today.

    1. Divine Provision: Exodus 16:32-36 reveals God's supernatural provision of manna as physical sustenance. As believers, we can trust that God will meet our needs in every area of life. Matthew 6:25-34 emphasizes seeking God's kingdom first and relying on His provision. 2. Daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope And Help With Our Prayers Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
     | 3,444 views

    In our prayers God gives us both hope and help!

    1. We groan for a variety of different reasons don’t we? • Look back at Romans 8:22-23 NOTE: We groan as we see and feel the effects of sin. • We hate sin and it’s awful effects around us. • We groan when I see people hurting and dying. • We groan over the struggles people are in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Judge Ehud Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 28, 2018
     | 11,630 views

    They made the Israelites serve them, that is, they exacted tribute from them, either the fruits of the earth in kind, or money in lieu of them. They neglected the service of God, and did not pay him his tribute; therefore, God recovered from them . . . .

    Chapter 13 The Judge Ehud [Judges 3.12-3.30] Scripture 12 And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had and smote Israel, and possessed the city of palm trees done evil in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look And Live

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    An evangelistic sermon

    From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea,£ to go around the land of Edom; but the people became impatient on the way. 5The people spoke against God and against Moses, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we detest ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Learning From Mom

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,781 views

    The Canaanite mother’s steps to blessing

    For all the mothers I know.... Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby . Somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, "Normal," is history. Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct ... Somebody never took a three-year-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Redneck To Riches

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on May 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    This sermon describes our need to assess our earthly possessions from a heavenly perspective.

    “From Redneck to Riches” Sermon on Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Pentecost +10-Year A July 24, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but read this passage from Matthew’s gospel and not think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Freedom From Addiction

    Contributed by Joe Adaline on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,476 views

    Your addiction is a choice. Read from Isaiah and find your deliverance!

    Addictions are obviously the work of the Devil. People wreck their lives, their families and their very souls. How does this happen? We can blame the Devil or we can make the choice to choose the right way. We can choose the way of grace, the way of peace, the way of salvation. The Devil came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Trash To Treasure Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    This sermon is about the restoration that Jesus brings.

    From Trash to Treasure – Acts 3:11-26 It was, is, and will be through Jesus that… 1. The lame man was physically restored – v. 11-16 (use antique illustration) 2. You can be spiritually restored – v. 17-20 Someone told of a church that believed in sinless perfection once you trusted Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,663 views

    Paul instructs the Christian on how to make one’s faith real throughout the book of Colissians. In chapter 2 he tells the reader important information on living out one’s faith.

    From Religion to Relationship Colossians 2:1-10 REASONS to live out your faith (v.1-3) -to BUILD UP one another -to BE CLOSER to one another (v.2) -to BE COMPLETE for one another (v.2,3) WAYS to live out your faith (v.4-7) -live out what you have PORTRAYED (v.5) -live out what you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist