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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Learning To Live In Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,676 views

    A sermon about the parable of the Vine and branches using Eugene Peterson's The Message.

    John 15:1-8 “Learning to Live in Jesus” Jesus and His disciples have just finished the Last Supper. Following the Supper Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and told them that He was setting an example for them—that they should do for one another what He has done for them. From there Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Real Good News For The Real World

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011
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    The Great Commission playing out in every day life.

    Anchorage Presbyterian Church R. Joseph Owles August 16, 1998 [Based on Matthew 28:16-20] All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me; therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Empathic Compassion: Experiencing Your Pain In My Heart

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 18, 2021
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    When I think of Jesus I think of empathy and compassion; they are embedded Jesus' salvific mission. Too often clergy and Christians take a propositional approach to the Gospel. Loving and caring for people according to the example Jesus set requires us to demonstrate empathy and compassion.

    I carefully watched him as he walked down the hall; he was dressed in a long flowing white coat. His head hung unpersuasively from his shoulders. The doctor's demeanor suggested he was intensely contemplating what he would say to us, or he was envisioning another appointment. Halfway down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Don't Know How To Pray

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    First in a series on prayer.

    Some people are always full of confidence. Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England during World War II, and while he may have privately harbored doubts and fears, publicly he radiated an air of confidence. In one of his first speeches after becoming Prime Minister, he addressed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Savior Is Saved

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,786 views

    The baby Jesus is saved from a horrific end due to faithful obedience of Joseph and Mary.

    The Savior is Safe! Matthew 2:13-23 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On December 15, 2002 CIT: The baby Jesus is saved by the foresight of God and the obedience of Joseph and the wise men. MOT: Even Jesus was not immune to suffering and the attacks of Satan. CAA: The Laurel church should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,586 views

    The Holy Spirit produces faithfulness in us, and while this is not highly valued in our culture, it is worth it!

    Faithfulness and Goodness: Fruits of the Spirit Gal 5:13-26 November 14, 2004 Intro: We are not always aware that we live in a Spiritual world as well as a physical one. Sometimes we all get immersed in life, in the groceries and laundry and meals, the soccer games and piano lessons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Wise Up O Men Of God! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
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    Wisdom is a key aspect of a disciple's life. God provides it in a number of ways, including through the trials of life.

    In 1999, State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections for accidents in the United States. The winner (or better, loser) was the corner of Belt Line Road and Midway Road in Addison, Texas. There were 263 reported crashes at that intersection in the Dallas suburb. That averages out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Promise Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 15, 2014
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     | 13,681 views

    The Christmas season is a time of promise and expectation. God promises to be hands on involved and invest eternity into our lives.

    Intro: The living God Yahweh revealed in Jesus Christ is a promise making and a promise keeping God!! In an article in Time Magazine dated 24th Dec 1956, it reads: The old legend that there are 30,000 promises in the Bible is a bit off, according to schoolteacher Everek R. Storms of Kitchener, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "on The Way"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,919 views

    A sermon about putting Christ first over all things.

    “On the Way” Philippians 3:4b-14 The late Fred Craddock told a story about a missionary family in China who were forced to leave the country sometime after the Communists took over. One day a band of soldiers knocked on their door and told the missionary along with his wife and children that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "producing Fruit"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2023
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     | 3,163 views

    A sermon about the importance of staying connected to Christ.

    John 15:1-17 “Producing Fruit” There is a story in the Bible where Jesus comes across a fig tree, and He tries to find some fruit on it. But there is no fruit, and so Jesus curses the fig tree saying, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” (pause) Boy, life is scary crazy, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Reliving Pentecost: The Church Community

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 28, 2008
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    The church must restore the sense of deep and loving fellowship. The church must come together in unity once again.

    RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CHURCH COMMUNITY THEME: THE CHURCH BECOMES A SPECIAL COMMUNITY FOR GOD’S PEOPLE. TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 At the end of the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia, on the Sunday after the surrender, a worship service was held in one of the historic church buildings in the city. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Are You Pentecostal?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,650 views

    So the question I ask you is, Are you pentecostal? This Pentecost is the earmark of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pentecost became foundational to salvation. This Pentecost is the earmark of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pentecost became foundational to salvation.

    Are You Pentecostal? Acts 2:1-4 A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, who assured them he had just the dog for them. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Hamby avatar

    Principles Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 324 ratings
     | 52,390 views

    In this passage Jesus lays out the principles of discipleship, when He says, “If anyone would come after me" he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.

    The Commands of Christ Sermon # 24 “Principles of Discipleship” Matthew 16:24 We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Is: The Most Excellent Way

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,418 views

    LOVE IS THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY TO LIVE AND REVEAL OUR GOD!

    LOVE IS: THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 JULY 18, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The only thing most people do better than anyone else is read their own handwriting. John Adams. Edwin Bliss once said, "The pursuit of excellence is gratifying and healthy. The pursuit of perfection is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Evans avatar

    When No One Is Looking Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 14,975 views

    GOD IS LOOKING FOR MEN AND WOMEN HE CAN TRUST. MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRACTICE WHAT THEY PREACH! MEN AND WOMEN WHOSE CHARACTER CONTINUES WHEN THEY SHUT THE DOOR AND NO ONE ELSE IS AROUND.

    WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING THERE WAS UNREST IN JUDEA. IT WAS MARCH 13, 4 B.C. TWO POPULAR RELIGIOUS TEACHERS, JUDAS AND MATTHAIS HAD RALLIED THEIR STUDENTS TO REMOVE A GOLDEN EAGLE THAT HAD BEEN PLACED OVER THE ENTRANCE TO THE TEMPLE. TO THEM IT REPRESENTED IDOLATRY, WHICH HAD NO PLACE IN GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist