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  • John Dobbs avatar

    The Power Of Influence Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 20, 2023
     | 6,458 views

    Following those distinctive teachings of Jesus, he calls us to be people of influence in the world around us.

    The word “influencer” has become popular especially as it relates to social media. You can do searches for the top Instagram influencers (or any other media). Mostly this relates to how many followers someone has. One article I read had the top five Instagram influencers (for the moment) - they may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walking In The Light: Transformed By Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 27, 2024
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     | 674 views

    In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates the transformative power of Christ's truth in our lives.

    Walking in the Light: Transformed by Christ's Illuminating Truth John 12:46 Introduction: In John 12:46, Jesus declares, "I have come as a light to shine in this dark world so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark." This profound statement illuminates ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "god Moved Into The Neighborhood"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2021
     | 2,546 views

    A sermon of challenge for the New Year.

    “God Moved into the Neighborhood” John 1:1-14 A couple of years ago on Christmas Eve, a teenager named Karla felt called to go to a nearby nursing home. She went from room to room, offering to read the Christmas story. After reading, she prayed with the residents and then moved on to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "pointing To Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,865 views

    Like John the Baptist, our lives are to point others to Christ.

    “Pointing to Jesus” John 1:6-8, 19-29 Many thanks to Adam Hamilton’s book: “Prepare the Way for the Lord” for helping guide me in this sermon. John the Baptist is famous for many things, but his most important role is to point away from himself and toward Jesus. In our Gospel Lesson for this ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    3rd Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,483 views

    JANUARY 22nd, 2023.

    Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23. A). THE DAWNING OF THE LIGHT. Isaiah 9:1-4. The prospect at the end of Isaiah 8 was one of ‘trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish’ (cf. Isaiah 8:22). But now there is a “Nevertheless” (Isaiah 9:1). The darkest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    5th Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,418 views

    FEBRUARY 5th, 2023.

    Isaiah 58:1-12, Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Matthew 5:13-20. A). THE NATURE OF TRUE FASTING. Isaiah 58:1-12. Surprisingly, the only place where the law of Moses commands fasting is in the “affliction of soul” associated with the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-31; Leviticus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "only Human"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2023
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     | 2,362 views

    A sermon about spreading the good news of the gospel through the cracks in our lives.

    “Only Human” 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 How many of you watched the Bengals and the Bills game on Monday Night Football this past week? Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin had a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field in the first quarter after a violent hit. The game was stopped, as it should ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "all The Light We Cannot See" Lent 4

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 7, 2024
     | 742 views

    The intro. is based on the Netflix movie: "All the Light We Cannot See". Nicodemus heard the words of Jesus, saw the miracles but "could not see the light". Nicodemus believed in his Jewish genetics and goodness. Jesus replaces the rules with Himself

    In Jesus Holy Name Lent IV March 10, 2024 Text: John 3:17,18a “All the Light We Cannot See” All The Light We Cannot See is a 2014 novel by American author Anthony Doerr. The novel is set during World War II in the French town of Saint-Malo. It is also a movie on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Illuminating Life Of Jesus SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 465 views

    This sermon explores the seven ways Jesus, as the Light of the World, enriches our lives.

    Technology has advanced rapidly in the past century, and we often take for granted the conveniences it brings. One such technology is electric lighting, which has transformed our daily lives. Similarly, we often overlook the profound impact of Jesus, the Light of the World, on our lives. In this ...read more

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    The Unstoppable Invitation Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 23, 2024
     | 249 views

    Jesus pops up to speak in the middle of everyone on a major holiday with seemingly nowhere to go. Why would He risk His life? Why would He place Himself in such a dangerous position? Jesus risks everything to give us a gift that changes everything.

    Have you heard someone say, “I wouldn’t bet the farm on that if I were you?” There are many things in life we CANNOT count on. You CANNOT count on a politician’s promise. You CANNOT count on the weatherman’s forecast. And you cannot count on the pastor when he says, “I’ll be just one more minute.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Joy Parties! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,295 views

    We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! This sermon shows us how we can do that!

    Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; Luke 1:47 - 55 (Call to worship - Psalm 126) Theme: Joy/Rejoicing Title: God's Joy Parties We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Wise Appeal - Genesis 47:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,890 views

    So they won't be embraced into the culture of the Egyptians, all the religious festivals, all the things that are going on there. They’ll be separate.

    …is positioning his family well. Not only they'll have the best land, but they'll be kept separate from everything else that' s going on. So they won't be embraced into the culture of the Egyptians, all the religious festivals, all the things that are going on there. They’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sharing Christ With Hindus

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 12,674 views

    The following article is meant to give you some practical suggestions in sharing Christ with Hindus. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (II Corinthians 9:6)

    Hinduism is the major religion of India and Nepal. The diaspora of Hinduism means great populations of Hindus are found in almost every part of the world. With one out of every seven people of the world being Hindu there are numerous occasions to share Christ with Hindus. The need for Hindus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awake Thou Sleeper

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    The tension between light and darkness resolved as we shake off our drowsiness!

    AWAKE THOU SLEEPER! Ephesians 5:8-14. A. Paul contrasts what believers once were (darkness) with what we now are (light in the Lord) (Ephesians 5:8). i) We are to walk IN the light (1 John 1:7), for the ‘fruit of the Spirit’ (Galatians 5:22-23) IS the fruit of light (cf. Ephesians 5:9); ii) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Pass The Salt, Please"

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 19, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,389 views

    Here is a message encouraging us to be the Salt of the Earth...

    "Pass the salt, Please" Matthew 5:13 Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Matthew 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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