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  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    The Little Things Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007
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     | 8,714 views

    Through his first miracle, at the wedding in Caana, Jesus shows that he cares about the small stuff in our lives…we should care about the small stuff in the lives of others.

    Introduction: “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” We’ve all heard it. Many of us try to practice it. We encourage others to do it. There are even books about it. We are supposed to stop worrying about the small stuff and just let it go. There’s just one problem with that; most of life is made up of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Love God: Love Your Neighbor Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' response to the question about the greatest commandment, emphasizing the importance of loving God and one's neighbor, and how these two commandments encapsulate all others.

    The occasion and context: A Jewish expert on the Torah—the Law—asked Jesus which was the most important commandment, and at the time there were a lot to choose from… The Ten Commandments, of course, which we’ve all heard of before. But also, people just like this man—they were called Scribes—had ...read more

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    The Joyful Givers Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,482 views

    David inspires the nation to joyfully give toward the temple. We learn some important lessons about giving from David’s example and words.

    Introduction: A. One day a father decided to take his son to McDonalds for some French fries, because he knew how much his young son loved French fries. 1. The boy was elated at his father’s offer, and so they drove to McDonalds. 2. As they placed their order, the young son was surprised when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Filled To The Brim Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 27, 2016
     | 6,231 views

    The coming of the Holy Spirit was promised in the OT. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would come. The events recorded in the first four verses of Acts chapter two is His arrival.

    ACTS 2:1-4 Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 4 - The Old Testament Pattern Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 12, 2020
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     | 6,936 views

    We cannot fully understand the New Testament without first understanding the Old Testament. This message looks at the Tabernacle as the Old Testament pattern of Worship www.gracecommunity.com

    We come to a place in our study of worship that we must move into the Old Testament if we’re going to understand the New Testament and our proper stance in worship today. You cannot fully understand why we worship without first understanding the origins of worship. It would take months of sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Beliefs As Boundaries Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,369 views

    This is the first in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

    Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week One – “Beliefs as Boundaries” Pastor john Bright – delivered 7/14/19 Revelation 2:12-17 “12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: 13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Welcome Home!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019
     | 6,178 views

    This first person sermon hears the account of the prodigal son from the prodigal son himself. His story is our story - a story of God's amazing grace!

    This morning I would like to speak to you as if I was that prodigal, wasteful and reckless son that we heard about in our gospel lesson. I come to you this morning to share my story, the same story that Jesus shared with a rather diverse group of people who had gathered around him from every walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beatitudes (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 315 ratings
     | 34,672 views

    Being a Christian is more than just holding the title, but also walking the walk and talking the talk. And the Beatitudes are key is helping us understand what is expected. (First four)

    Title: A series on the Beatitudes of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: [ILLUS: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral restaurant, with Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants, & shoes. And I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Genesis 4 - How To Stop Playing The Anger Game Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,579 views

    In Genesis 4 Cain kills his brother Abel. It didn’t take long for the first murder to happen, only one generation away from Adam and Eve.

    Genesis 4 – How to Stop Playing the Anger Game 1. The Game – “I don’t care and you can’t make me!” I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I have come was in a classroom. Teaching in a highschool can be very stressful, and I had put some guys on detention and was supervising ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compost Your Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2021
     | 2,622 views

    If our fig tree isn’t bearing fruit, it’s time to dig around it and apply some good compost. Both are important, essential actions.

    Third Sunday in Lent The brilliance of Jesus the preacher can be seen in today’s story, unique to St. Luke, about how He handled some local gossip. Pontius Pilate, the Roman boss of Judea, ruled as a tyrant. On this occasion, it appears he broke up a revolutionary plot right in the area of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Message 3 - Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah. Psalm 42 Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,446 views

    This concludes the study of Psalm 42 where the subject of depression is considered, along with the feeling that God has abandoned us. It looks at the importance of hope and trust in God.

    MESSAGE 3 - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH. PSALM 42 Part 3 Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Let us read the last section of the Psalm – Psa 42 v 7 Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls. All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me. Psa 42:8 The LORD will command His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Trust God

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,148 views

    In the first Christmas, we learn from Joseph and Mary how to trust God. It begins by making ourselves available, then treating others with respect, and finally following the nudges of the Holy Spirit.

    Matthew 1:18-25 Learning to Trust God Have you ever been driving down the road, trying to get somewhere with your navigator or your smart phone giving you directions? And you start doubting whether that thing really knows what it’s talking about? Now I’ve had it work out both ways. Sometimes that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hospitality To One Another Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,493 views

    When it comes to evangelism, the last thing you want to do is invite someone to come to Christ --FIRST you have to be ready to receive them. You must learn hospitality.

    Hospitality to One Another Delivered on March 5, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org 1 Peter 4:7-10 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mary The Virgin Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 25, 2020
     | 2,663 views

    The Role of Mary in Christmas and her importance are notable. Mary pictured as a Humble Girl, She had hunger and thirst for God, hence she was honored to be the Mother of Jesus.

    Luke 1:46-55 Introduction: The First Chapter in the Gospel of Luke highlights and brings into the limelight of two godly women. They are Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother of Messiah. Both of them were great and godly women and had no social or economic standing. Few ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Keys To Healthy Relationships Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,205 views

    Relationships are one of the most important aspects of the kingdom of God. We need to learn keys from God’s Word to have healthy relationships with one another.

    SUPERNATURAL #14: KEYS TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS INTRO: Last week, we took a look at Paul’s first missionary journey from Antioch. • This was the first time I preached ‘from the maps’ – it was fun! • We looked at the journey Paul took with Barnabas and John Mark. But when they came to Perga in ...read more

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