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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The God Bod

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 18, 2024
     | 429 views

    Why was it so important for Jesus to have a body in the incarnation? What did He do with it? Why do we need it?

    12.22.24 Hebrews 10:5–10 (EHV) 5 Therefore when he entered the world, Christ said: Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but you prepared a body for me. 6 You were not pleased with burnt offerings and sin offerings. 7 Then I said, “Here I am. I have come to do your will, God. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good News For The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 22, 2024
     | 793 views

    Good news came to them, and they made it their purpose to see the new king. It started with a star, then a search and ended with worship.

    Alba 12-22-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 J. Curtis Goforth became a Methodist minister. He told about something that happened when he was still a boy. He said his home church always put on a Christmas play with the children of the church. And one evening, he was being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Very Difficult Task For The Lord Jesus (Sermon On The Incarnation Of Christ)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 2, 2025
     | 582 views

    Many of us are familiar with having to identify ourselves with a driver’s license or a birth certificate in order to identify ourselves to prove that we are who we say we are.

    Intro: We read in the gospels where the Lord performed all kinds of miracles. For example: • He turned water into wine. • Cast out demons • Healed Peter’s mother-in-law • Healed the lepers • Healed a paralyze man • Healed a man with a withered hand • Healed the deaf • Healed the blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Three Things Needed For Reaching The Lost

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 613 views

    I’ve heard about a little six-year old boy who was struggled to listen to a rather lengthy sermon. After the service, the little boy asked the question that sooner or later most "church kids" ask.

    Three Things Needed for Reaching the Lost Luke 15:1-10 Intro: I’ve heard about a little six-year old boy who was struggled to listen to a rather lengthy sermon. After the service, the little boy asked the question that sooner or later most "church kids" ask. "Dad" he asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Have To Earn God's Love Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 6, 2025
     | 440 views

    You don’t have to earn God’s love—He gives it freely by grace. Stop striving, and rest in the gift of His love.

    ### **I. Introduction: The Lie We Believe** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 1 The world is full of lies. And sadly, many times the lies of the world are believed and become our truth. And the devil—called in Scripture the father of lies, the prince of deception—spreads them far and wide. He uses this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are Not Strong Enough Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 15, 2025
     | 610 views

    The world tells us we must be strong on our own. But God's truth reminds us that His power is perfected in our weakness. We do not need to be strong enough—we need to trust the One who is.

    ### **Introduction: The Pressure to Be Strong** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper We live in a culture that bullies weakness. If you cannot handle it on your own, you are labeled as fragile, broken, or useless. Weakness is laughed at, mocked, and quickly dismissed. From childhood, we are told to toughen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Highest Priority

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 1, 2024
     | 2,036 views

    Real worship is about obedience.

    The Highest Priority Genesis 22:1-19 22 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promise Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 937 views

    God has made a promise to save you from your sins and fulfilled that promise in Jesus Christ. Will you accept what he has done for you?

    PROMISE FULFILLED Text: Acts 13:24-43 Introduction 1. Illustration: On God’s promises, C.H. Spurgeon said; “God never gives his children a promise which he does not intend them to use. There are some promises in the Bible which I have never yet used, but I am well assured that there will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let Your Life Shine

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 5, 2024
     | 1,196 views

    If we want to have influence in this world, we had better shine. We need to let our life shine so that others will be attracted to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

    Alba 1-28-24 LET YOUR LIFE SHINE I Thessalonians 4:9-12 The military has a history of requiring that boots be polished until they shine. If you have served in the military, you are probably familiar with the involved process that it takes to achieve that shine. There are websites that explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 5 - Curses Are Cancelled Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 1,381 views

    How can one break free from all the curses in one’s life, and replace them with the blessings that God has in store for them? Read on to understand how this is made possible only through Christ.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Deuteronomy 11:26-28, "Today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse--- a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; but a curse, if you disobey these commands and turn away to worship other gods that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Dealing With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 14, 2024
     | 1,959 views

    Even if God’s plan leads you through the wilderness, you can trust him.

    How to Handle Temptation Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Temptation is not meant to make us sin; it is meant to enable us to conquer sin. It is not meant to make us bad; it is meant to make us good. It is not meant to weaken us; it is meant to make us emerge stronger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 14, 2024
     | 1,082 views

    Every church at one time has tensions in it, but what causes them and importantly, how can we deal with them? I have chosen a number of problem areas gathered from my experience in churches and we examine them. I hope they are of some help.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – AS I UNDERSTAND IT OVER 65 YEARS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION This coverage will apply not only to the church fellowship of believers, but also to any committee, business meeting, or ministry operating in or by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 689 views

    We need mature men in ministry, tried and tested and well established in the bible. Many times the pastor finds himself in the middle of problems and tensions, some serious, particularly when it comes to complaints about others. A cult following must not happen to any minister. Humility!

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 4 Problems and tensions in the church often begin small and escalate. They can be difficult to remedy and this series of articles looks at some areas that cause tensions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Why To What

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,176 views

    The normal human response, “Why did this happen?” calls God to account. On the other hand, “What do you want me to do?” is an invitation for God to call us to account.

    Sixty years ago President John Fitzgerald Kennedy sent a group of military advisors to a little country in the Far East that most Americans had never heard of. Their government was having some trouble with rebels and turned to the U.S. for help. Who else should they turn to? The United States was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Jesus And David Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 1, 2024
     | 1,887 views

    David was a type of Jesus. Jesus was the fulfillment of a promise to David.

    INTRODUCTION - We are in week eight of Core 52. - This year, we are examining 52 essential verses of scripture that will give you the most bang for your buck. - These passages are like buying fast passes at an amusement park, so you do not have to waste so much time waiting to get on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ