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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Look At What’s On God’s Christmas To-Do List

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,520 views

    There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor.

    There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor. I’m so far behind! There’s the baking to do yet, the cards to send, presents to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Twenty-First Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 114 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 90:1-12, Genesis 32:24-29, Ephesians 6:10-20, John 4:46-54. A). NUMBERING OUR DAYS. Psalm 90:1-12. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Me Some Skittles Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,948 views

    This sermon explains the tithe and its relationship to our obedience, offerings, trust and faith in God.

    INTRO: -The best way to get in the zone -- is obedience -- giving * As I consider preaching on tithes its always touchy * In fact, I wonder if it would fit better in my Hot Topic Series * Story of the Skittles * Over the years of pastoring * I've received many questions regarding skittles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Priorities For A New Year

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2025
     | 1,497 views

    In this sermon, we explore three priorities that will help us live a life that pleases God.

    Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is the first Sunday of 2025! 1. It is hard to believe we are halfway through the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year and that is the case for a number of reasons. 3. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God I'm Not A Rockstar! Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 30, 2015
     | 5,114 views

    All My Life. All For Him.

    thank god, i’m not a rock star 1 Cor. 15:10 “But by the grace of God I am what I am…” I remember when I was eight years old, sitting in my house and I had a song come into my head. I had somewhat recently gotten into rock music and the lyrics that came were, “And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saul's First Stage Of Battle- Oblivious Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,103 views

    This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 1st King". This Series is about King Saul.

    Series: Israel’s 1st King [#6] SAUL’S FIRST STAGE OF BATTLE- OBLIVIOUS 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Introduction: King Saul’s 1st defeat came because he ran ahead of the Lord. His 2nd defeat came because he hesitated and failed to act promptly when God was ready to give him a great victory. As you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of Christmas: God’s Love Revealed

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024
     | 4,049 views

    One of the most beautiful aspects of Christmas is the humility of Jesus’ birth. Born in a manger, He came not as a conquering king but as a servant.

    Christmas is the celebration of the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ. At the heart of the Christmas story is the profound truth of God’s love for humanity. John 3:16 declares, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let There Be

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012
     | 4,644 views

    There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

    God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pious Is Good Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,015 views

    Part 11 of Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our motives for giving etc.

    Have you ever noticed that words are like Canadian currency? They are constantly being devalued. There was a time that if you called a woman homely you were paying her a compliment, not anymore. Vulgar used to mean popular and it was commonly used, but now it means coarse or nasty. Sin used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    My Father Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    Part 13 in Sermon on Mount series, looks at the attributes of the Father

    `HOW’S YOUR PRAYER LIFE? AFTER ALL WHEN JESUS SAID, WHEN YOU PRAY. NOW HE SEEMED PRETTY DEFINITE AT THIS POINT, HE DIDN’T SAY, IF YOU PRAY, INSTEAD HE SAID WHEN YOU PRAY. HE SEEMED PRETTY CONVINCED THAT CHRISTIANS WOULD PRAY. AND HE SAID THAT WHEN WE PRAYED THAT WE SHOULD NOT PRAY LIKE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Gotta Ask! Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    This is th 19th part of the Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our prayer requests

    THIS ENTIRE PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE IS DEPENDENT ON ONE THING AND THAT IS A PROPER UNDERSTANDING OF VS.9,10 & 11. BECAUSE CHRIST USES THESE VERSES TO QUALIFY THE VERSES THAT WENT BEFORE. AND SO CHRIST USES THE CONCEPT OF FATHER TO DESCRIBE GOD. BUT THE FATHER CONCEPT IS ONLY VALID FOR THOSE OF US ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    O, The Joy Of Teaching

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    A humorous view of Jesus Sermon on the Mount.

    O, The Joy of Teaching “Now when he (JESUS) saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: · "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. · Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Values Of Our Father

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    The Beattitudes show the values that God has for this life

    God’s True Values Matthew 5.3-12 November 2, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The concept of Core Values: Business terms, things that drive the business to success, the focus on what makes the business successful, the purpose of why they exist, many speak of service or quality, values provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Stover avatar

    The Word On Divorce Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    There are lots of confusing messages today about divorce and remarriage. What does the Bible really say?

    I. The Covenant of Marriage (19:3-6) A. Affirmed by Creation 1. God created 1 male & 1 female 2. The Creator determines the ideal in marriage B. Affirmed by Connection 1. Abandonment of blood relations a. ‘Leave’ – forsake utterly 2. Attachment to wife a. ‘Cleave’ – glued to C. Affirmed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Third Mile Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,167 views

    Isn’t going the second mile enough? Not for a true disciple and follower of Jesus...

    I. A Misrepresentation that Is Typical (43) A. An Omission that was Considerable 1. How do we love our neighbor? 2. The OT admonition paralleled Jesus’ commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves (see Lev. 19:18) B. An Addition that was Convenient 1. Nowhere in scripture do you find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist