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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Love Jesus Above All Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2021
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     | 7,941 views

    While the family is foundational, following Christ must come first.

    Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor and theologian known for his opposition to the Nazi regime. He was imprisoned in Buchenwald and executed in 1945 for his part in a conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Listen to what he wrote in his classic book, The Cost of Discipleship. “Cheap ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Snake Handler Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 2,361 views

    First in a Christmas series that focuses on Old Testament foreshadowing of Jesus

    Baby books. I still remember mine. Being the 6th kid, there just weren’t as many photos of me as a baby. I still remember how it fascinated me to see pictures of a little baby and to think that he became me. That’s something we’d like to have some fun with these next weeks – your baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priorities

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 1, 2023
     | 1,585 views

    When Jesus comes first, everything else falls into place.

    Good morning. My name is Martha, and I don’t come out looking very good in the story I’m about to tell you. Mind you, I meant well, but meaning well doesn’t mean doing well. And of course, I was also doing what everybody expected me to do. I always have. It’s safe, I’m good at it, and besides, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What We Believe About The Church Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 22, 2022
     | 2,554 views

    What was the first church devoted to and are we devoted to those things?

    Okay, I have a question for you. If you are driving through town and you see a store or some kind of business that has one of those giant inflatable gorillas on top, are you more or less inclined to stop into that business? You know what I'm talking about. Maybe it's an inflatable cowboy or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let There Be Light

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2024
     | 1,262 views

    God's first words were let there be light.

    Genesis 1:1-5 "Let there be light" 1. Gods first words to humanity (Let there be light) • When God began the process of creation the text says, “When God began to create the heavens and the earth”, when did this happen? Thousands million years ?? • What we do Know is it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022
     | 1,235 views

    Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

    Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Found Faithful Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 26, 2022
     | 1,940 views

    The first of a stewardship sermon in the series "Found Faithful"

    September 25, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Found Faithful Series – Week One 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; Luke 16:19-31 Found Faithful Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. May we be found faithful. The theme for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lamb And The Lion

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,603 views

    A sermon for Advent on the lamb (first advent) and the lion (second advent) in Revelation 5.

    Sermon for 12/10/2006 Revelation 5:1-7 Introduction: Chronicles of Narnia Clip: 2:07:47 to 2:08:55 (#23 Scene) WBTU: A. Around this time of the year people are using the term advent. Season of Advent. Advent literally means “a coming.” B. In the Middle Ages, the church would celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Have Reached Your Destination Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 5, 2025
     | 264 views

    God makes us promises, but He never tells us it’s going to be easy, just that He will be with us every step along the way.

    YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR DESTINATION Text: Acts 28:11-16 Introduction 1. “God’s promises are not always fulfilled as quickly as or in the way we might hope; they come according to His timing and in His ways.”— Dieter F. Uchtdorf 2. Jesus had promised Paul that he would make it to Rome where he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Lose Your Bearings

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 7, 2017
     | 7,075 views

    If we will maintain a direction of love by stepping up, join up, pay up, give up, and God up we will never lose our bearings.

    Romans 13:8-14 “Don’t Lose Your Bearings?” Max Lucado visited Manhattan on 9/21/01, ten days after life was dramatically altered by planes tearing into the Pentagon and The World Trade Center Towers. While he was there a friend asked a taxi driver how he had been affected by the tragedy. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Focusing In On A Vision

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,009 views

    God has a vision for your church. What steps can you, and your congregation, take to focus in on that vision? Here are some thoughts from Daniel.

    I grew up in a good size family. I have two older sisters, a younger brother and a younger sister. My oldest sister and my youngest sister are both adopted, and on top of that my parents had a number of foster children in our home while I was growing up. So we naturally had a Chevrolet Caprice ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Living Into God’s 'a' PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 154 views

    God’s presence gives us courage and strength to face new challenges, assuring us that we are never alone as we step forward in faith.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile for others and a storm inside. You’ve been staring at a calendar date that scares you. There’s a chair at the table that sits empty. There’s a decision lurking in your inbox with your name on it. Life does that. It brings us to riverbanks we’ve never crossed, ...read more

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    God Is With You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,181 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's comforting presence, drawing strength from His divine support, and stepping into the world with courage, knowing we are never alone.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It is heartwarming to see each one of you here today, gathered in the spirit of fellowship and faith. As we come together in this sacred space, we are reminded of the comforting presence of our Heavenly Father, the strength that we draw from His divine ...read more

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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Isn't Anything Sacred Anymore?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,652 views

    This sermon discusses the need for change in our lives: From repenting and turning towards Christ to the willngness to step out of our comfort zones to follow Him.

    January 23, 2005 Good morning. Let me start by saying that Diana and I could not wait to get back up here. It’s like that old John Denver song: ‘It’s Good To Be Back Home Again.’ And, we do consider this our home now. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your church. I want to talk to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Following Christ

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,057 views

    Following Christ means, among other things, putting God first and prayer

    RG/KB 27-06-2010 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from our Gospel reading – verse 59 where Jesus said: "Follow me." In Mt 16, Jesus elaborates on what he means by following him when he said: If any one would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican