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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s Preferences For Our Lives

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022
     | 1,901 views

    There are many things that distinguish us from each other.

    • Our education • Our political persuasion • Our gifts • Our race • Our opportunities and etc. However, another thing that distinguishes us from each other are our LIKES AND DISLIKES. Such as: (1) OUR TASTE FOR FOOD Illus: Because of the differences we have, when we go into an ice cream parlor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Waiting Room" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 4, 2023
     | 2,778 views

    Christmas is about waiting. Most if us are terrible waiters. This message addresses that problem and will help your congregation learn some reasons what that needs to change. Good things come to those who wait.

    “What Are you Waiting For? Isaiah 7:13-14 So, we begin a new preaching series today, five messages leading up to Christmas and it all begins in a room like this one. This is a waiting room, actually, our doctors waiting room he has on his website because it basically looks like this all the time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent: Embracing Peace In The Midst Of Chaos Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 7, 2023
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     | 5,230 views

    As we gather on this second Sunday of Advent, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and noise, the promise of peace holds profound significance.

    Advent: Embracing Peace in the Midst of Chaos Introduction: As we gather on this second Sunday of Advent, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. In a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and noise, the promise of peace holds profound significance. Listen to the words of Psalm 46 God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Outline Of Acts 20

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 8, 2023
     | 2,371 views

    Acts 20 has a summary of Paul's ministry in various places after he left Ephesus. His closing message to the elders of Ephesus is a masterpiece of a charge to church leaders anywhere.

    1 Paul’s journeys from Ephesus to Troas Text, Acts 20:1-6, KJV: 1 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia. 2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, 3 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advancing Through The Challenges Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 14, 2022
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     | 3,528 views

    In today’s text I’m more interested in noting the message to the Philippians that can FUEL THEIR FAITH … Paul’s message is that Christians are Advancing Through The Challenges.

    Advancing Through The Challenges Philippians 1:12-20 Introduction American Ninja Warrior is a television show in its 14th season on NBC. People as young as 15 years old from all over America compete on the world’s most difficult obstacle courses. “A top prize of $1 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022
     | 2,154 views

    This first week of this “Having Words” series is a great time to remind ourselves of the commitment that we made to make and to be made into disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

    Counting the Cost Having Words with Jesus THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 14:25-33 The Message Figure the Cost 25-27 One day, when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them, “Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Quinceanera - Caterpillar To Butterfly

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 17, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,228 views

    What does it mean to be transformed into the image of Christ? This Quinceanera message addresses more than just a coming of age celebration. It focuses on the butterfly-like change that can take place in God's people.

    (I was honored to preach the sermon at the Quinceanera - pronounced “kin-sin-yarra” - of one of our Hispanic members. I wanted to do this right, so I studied a lot about this event means. I discovered that a Quinceanera is a celebration of the 15th birthday (Quinceanera literally means “15th year). ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph Genesis 37 Topical/Narrative Sermon. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 5, 2024
     | 1,210 views

    Parallels between Joseph and Jesus, the start of Joseph's journey as a redeemer.

    If you read Genesis 37 you will be aware of the start of the journey of Joseph. Jacobs favored son born from his favored wife. This message is a wee bit different as it is a topical message, from the position of Joseph. I have tried to represent him from Genesis 37. When the hat goes on I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Does It Mean To Believe?

    Contributed by Dawn Duryea on Mar 11, 2024
     | 1,512 views

    Do you ever wonder what it means to “believe?” Today we are going to consider what it means to “believe” by examining the passage from Numbers 21 alongside the gospel reading from John 3.

    Is it true that you just believe in Jesus and you are saved? When I first became a Christian at the age of 16 and was taking confirmation classes at Cocoa Presbyterian Church, I remember Reverend Flanagan telling us that if you believe in Jesus you will be saved. Right away that statement raised ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Holy Citizenship: Key Characteristics Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 7, 2025
     | 367 views

    What comes to mind when you think of the infamous Beatitudes passage in the Bible? If you really understood what Jesus was teaching through the beatitudes (“blessed”) you may agree these are blessings rather than burdens. Get ready to embrace the beatitudes for yourself.

    Holy Citizenship: Key Characteristics Matthew 5:1-12 This morning we pick up from last quarter a series titled Holy Citizenship. We will look at key characteristics of holy citizenship. This series is under our church's annual theme of holiness. The theme verse is Exodus 3:5, where God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    To Magnify God-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 8, 2025
     | 339 views

    4 of 6. David was a recipient of YHWH-God’s protection(deliverance/rescue), & so David magnified Him. God’s people magnify God. But, When or How do I/you/we truly magnify God? To Magnify God In Your Life, God must be...

    To MAGNIFY GOD-IV—Psalm 34:5(:1-10) [VBS Theme—‘Magnified’—Psalm 34:3] Attention: Subway Violinist Experiment: This is a true story. In Washington DC, at a Metro Subway Station, during the morning rush hour, on a cold January morning in 2007, a man with a violin played six Bach pieces for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Relevance

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 9, 2024
     | 920 views

    Church is relevant because it is the gateway to Jesus and eternal life. Unfortunately today people need more to support the church.

    Relevance Luke 5:33-39 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 5:33 And they said to Him, “The disciples of John often fast and offer prayers, the disciples of the Pharisees also do 1the same, but Yours eat and drink.” 34 And Jesus said to them, “You cannot make the attendants of the bridegroom ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Rights Are Wrong

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 29, 2025
     | 116 views

    Just because you have a right to do something doesn't mean that it is right for you to do it.

    Just because our Scripture reading for this week was 1 Kings doesn't mean that it was easy to decide what to preach on. It's so full of illustrations of the use and misuse of power that I could probably spend the whole month before moving on to 2 Kings, which is just as rich with examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blue Waters Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 888 views

    Have you seen the bracelets with colored beads that people use to share their faith? What does the blue stand for and what does it encourage us to do? Check out this message from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    I think every preacher has at least one funny baptism story they can share. Here’s mine. When Elizabeth was 7 years old, she convinced us that she was ready to commit her life to Jesus and be baptized. We knew she understood what she was doing when she told us she was praying for God to give her a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    With The Many Blessings Of Being A Saint, You Will Laugh

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 31, 2025
     | 314 views

    What are the blessings of being a saint? Find out.

    11.2.25 Luke 6:20–23 All Saints Day Looking at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran