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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Tabernacles” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 18, 2017
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    Tabernacles points to Jesus as the light of the world, the water of life and the coming King.

    The 7th feast of Israel is “The Feast of Tabernacles.” It’s often called “Tabernacles,” because the Jews lived in tabernacles to remind them of God’s provision in the 40 year wilderness wandering, when Israel lived in similar shelters. It’s also known as “The Feast of Ingathering” (Exodus 23:16; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Story: A Saga Of An Awesome Journey!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022
     | 1,653 views

    John gives us God's view of salvation coming into the world. The Christmas Story is a Saga of An Awesome Journey! The journey that John describes in our text is the most amazing journey ever taken.

    Subject: The Christmas Story: A Saga of An Awesome Journey! Text: John 1:1-14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025
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    In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

    Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Never-Dying Souls In Jesus Are The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024
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     | 1,193 views

    Remember always the beauty with which our souls came into this world – the gifts, the talents, and strengths -- are to accomplish the will of God for our lives in this world.

    In today's Gospel reading, Jesus speaks powerful words about our soul, raising the question of what is there if we gain the whole world at the cost of losing it. To ponder the soul that God has given us, I'd like to share two stories with you. The first story is from my days of teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Hidden Things Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 6,914 views

    A sermon on courage and reward.

    Introduction: A young boy went with his parents touring around Europe one summer. Part of their tour included visits to the great old cathedrals of the past. As he visited cathedral after cathedral he was impressed the massive stained glass portraits of the disciples and of other saints as he stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wedding Service

    Contributed by Grant Bennington on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 287 ratings
     | 48,727 views

    A simple, personal wedding Service based on marriage being a lifelong process of getting to know each other.

    The Covenant of Marriage GATHERING Processional: Greeting: The miracle of love is like the miracle of the flower; it thrives upon the sunshine of a smile...it entwines itself around the heart. Its roots are secured in the memories of yesterday and its petals breathe the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Have Nothing Else To Lose!

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 16, 2009
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     | 7,386 views

    Sometimes in spite of all the positive thinking we can generate, life is really terrible. Simple optimism will not do.

    When you have nothing else to lose! Keep Hope Alive A student athlete was contemplating the height of the bar on the high jump. “I don’t think I can make it,” he said. “Think positive!” said a friend. “All right,” the athlete said boldly, “I’m positive I can’t make it.” 1 Peter 1:3-9 3Praise be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World - (Part 4 Of 5)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,892 views

    To have increased fellowship with God we need to overcome the world in our lives. So how do all of us overcome the world? I give 3 points that will help the Christian in this process.

    Title: Increased Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World Text: I John 2:15-17 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Card From God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 190 ratings
     | 55,592 views

    Psalm 104 was sung at the Day of Atonement. What was so important about this Psalm that it had that particular honor?

    OPEN: How many of you send out Christmas cards? There was a woman who had waited until the last minute to send Christmas cards. She knew she had 49 folks on her list. So she rushed into a store and bought a package of 50 cards without really looking at them. Still in a big hurry, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    3rd Advent – Joy

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 15, 2023
     | 2,986 views

    Advent 3rd week – JOY. The Advent of CHRIST brings JOY to the WORLD. Too often we get all wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas Season and miss the whole meaning of CHRISTMAS. Take time and stop and pause, and consider the TRUE JOY we are celebrating.

    2023.12.17.Sermon Notes. 3rd Advent – JOY William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Advent 3rd week – JOY. The Advent of CHRIST brings JOY to the WORLD. Too often we get all wrapped up in the busyness of the Christmas Season and miss the whole meaning of CHRISTMAS. Take time and stop and pause, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Optimism

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Mar 11, 2019
     | 5,594 views

    “The optimist recognizes a responsibility in every crisis; the pessimist sees a crisis in every responsibility.” – copied

    Theme: Optimism Text: I Samuel 17: 1-58 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 8, 2k6 Intro: Illus: a man lost a leg in an accident and when he was picked up and discover what had actually happened, he said to those around him, “Thank God it was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Always God's Perfect Will To Heal Every Believer

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
     | 6,612 views

    IT'S ALWAYS GOD'S PERFECT WILL TO HEAL EVERY BELIEVER

    IT'S ALWAYS GOD'S PERFECT WILL TO HEAL EVERY BELIEVER REASONS WHY IT'S ALWAYS GOD'S PERFECT WILL TO HEAL EVERY BELIEVER Introduction Some may argue, that if it was always God's perfect will to heal every believer in Jesus, they would all get healed; but as that obviously doesn't happen, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit In Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,238 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of the Holy Spirit living within us, the promise of eternal life, and the strength we have to overcome worldly challenges through Christ, as stated in Romans 8:11.

    Good morning, family! It's a joy to be here with you all today, ready to dive into God's word. We're going to explore a powerful scripture from the book of Romans today, a scripture that speaks to the Power of the Holy Spirit, our Hope of Eternal Life, and the strength we have to Overcome the World ...read more

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    This Little Light Of Mine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 849 views

    The sermon encourages us to be visible representations of God's love and grace, serving, sharing, and finding contentment in Him as we illuminate the world.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad to see each one of you here today, gathered in unity and love, seeking to grow closer to our Lord. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound spiritual undertaking, a mission of the heart and soul that will guide us closer to ...read more

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    Feelings, Prayer And Victory

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,529 views

    September 1989: We can work through our feelings to victory if we are totally honest with God about what we feel, and then if we are able to praise Him joyfully when we are released.

    Recently a television reporter followed up on the people who survived that air travel incident in which a huge section of the plane simply tore off, somewhere near Hawaii. You may remember that there was some kind of metal fatigue and a whole section of the plane suddenly broke out and about nine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist