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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    An Elaboration Of The Moral Test Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 30, 2021
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     | 3,892 views

    First John 3:4-10 teaches us about the indispensable necessity for holy living.

    Scripture Let’s read 1 John 3:4-10: 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
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    Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

    1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Second Year Of Ministry Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
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    Jesus' first year was emphasis on teaching, second year miracles, third year problems.

    Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. BEGINS AT PASSOVER, A.D. 28: JOHN 5 1. I kept the law. “I obeyed the Old Testament to attend the Festival of Passover at Jerusalem at the end of My first full year of ministry” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fearless Giving Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 3, 2023
     | 1,390 views

    The first sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on earth stewardship.

    October 1, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week One Genesis 1:24-31; Matthew 6:25-34 Fearless Living Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fall is such a beautiful season in our region of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023
     | 1,865 views

    This is the account of the first Christmas and some observations from the Birth of Jesus Christ that brought peace on the Earth.

    INTRODUCTION This is the account of the first Christmas and some observations from the Birth of Jesus Christ that brought peace on the Earth. 1. THE BIRTH OF JESUS HAPPENED IN A REAL DAY TO BRING PEACE ON THE EARTH Luke 2:11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Taking A Stand Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
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     | 11,063 views

    If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to put him first above anything or anyone else.

    Taking A Stand Text: Acts 4:1-22 Introduction 1. Have you ever had to stand up for something you believe in? When we stand, it's normally because there is some sort of opposition facing us. So we have to muster up the courage and take action to stand against that opposition. 2. When I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On His Majesty's Secret Service

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 27, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    Funeral sermon for Ruth Gossage, age 97, one of the first female U.S. Secret Service agents.

    But we speak God’s wisdom, secret and hidden, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. Life is mystery. It is not just that life contains mystery, nor that there are so many unsolved questions. It is that life itself is mystery, secret and hidden, as Paul says. It has often been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Comes The King Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 22, 2024
     | 1,234 views

    When Jesus came the first time, he came as a humble Messiah, but when he returns it will be as the King of Kings.

    HERE COMES THE KING Text: John 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Did you know that the colonialists wanted to make George Washington a king? But he refused. Because George and many of the colonists believed that there was only one king, and it was not King George III. a. On April 22, 1774, before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    In our last installment of this series on The Beatitudes we looked at "hungering and thirsting for righteousness." Showing mercy is the outward expression of the inner hungering and thirsting after righteousness.

    Blessed are the Merciful The Beatitudes Matthew 5:7 #5 of 8 in Series INTRODUCTION While walking home from school, Mark noticed the boy ahead of him had stumbled to the ground and dropped everything he was carrying. Mark hurried to the boy’s side and helped him collect his belongings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We May Burn, But We Will Not Bow

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jun 10, 2004
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     | 8,659 views

    Last wek we were asked Whom have you believed? Your answer to this question will determine how you will face your fiery furnaces.

    WE MAY BURN, BUT WE WILL NOT BOW Text: Daniel 3: 16-18 Tell story to this point. I. We May Burn, But We Will Not Bow A. When faced with certain death. 1. Could not be shaken from their faith. 2. They stood strong in the face of death. B. They could have back down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Alive And Remain..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,632 views

    Our struggles may be lasting, but not everlasting. Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready? Saints and Sinners must face this question. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction You will hear it every time, "The word rapture is not in the Bible" and to tell you the truth, it isn’t! However, this doesn’t mean it is an unscriptural term or that we shouldn’t be using it. What we do find in scripture is this, "Caught up." and this is where we get the term ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do This To Remember Me Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,353 views

    This homily is to demonstrate that by His actions on Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, he shows the intimate connection of personal service and love in the community to divine worship at the Euchrist.

    HOLY THURSDAY “DO THIS TO COMMEMORATE ME” 1. "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end" (Jn 13:1). These words from the Gospel text just proclaimed clearly underline the climate of Holy Thursday. They give us an insight into what Christ felt "on the night when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 12,704 views

    Are you living in the “last days”? Your very survival is dependant on truth, not theories, and only God’s Word has the “whole truth and nothing but the truth”.

    Signs of the Times 1. I want us to read a series of shockingly relevant passages this morning. (TEXTS) 2. The church has sought to be contemporary and relevant (GOOD) but it has failed to be prophetic. 3. Have we lost a sense of urgency? Time IS running out!!! 4. Message of the church for our day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Jesus, Remember Me, When You Come Into Your Kingdom

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,435 views

    Last Sunday of Ordinary Time (Christ the King). Prisoners give us an insight into the special relationship of Christ and the two thieves. Sermon mentions baptism also.

    Sermon: Christ the King, 25th November 2001 “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” In the name of the +Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Last Sunday, we celebrated Prisoner’s Sunday, and we prayed for all imprisoned, their families on the outside, and those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Heaven (A Funeral Sermon)

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 735 ratings
     | 51,768 views

    A sermon about Heaven, meant to offer comfort and hope. One of the last discourses that Jesus made before his crucifixion was on Heaven to comfort His disciples.

    HEAVEN FUNERAL SERMON John 14:1-3 Intro. We use the word “Heaven” in our conversation but few have given much thought to what Heaven is. Let me share with you some words of comfort about Heaven. I. HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE 1. Twice in this passage Jesus calls it a place. He made this statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist