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  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Embracing The Call To Sacrificial Living Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024
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    Finding Meaning in Times of Trial.

    Embracing the Call to Sacrificial Living Scripture: John 12:20-33 Introduction: Finding Meaning in Times of Trial. Reflection In the tumultuous landscape of today's world, where uncertainty looms large and adversity seems to be an ever-present companion, the timeless wisdom encapsulated ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Gideon: The Two Tests He Had To Pass Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 5, 2022
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    Gideon had met the Angel of the LORD face to face, one day, and that night, received a message from the LORD. That message contained instructions for two of the most difficult things Gideon would ever be asked to do.

    (Note: this message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on 10-16-2022 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Gideon had just realized he saw the Angel of the LORD and was probably trying to take it all in. He was one of only a few people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    A Lamb For Man

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 25, 2022
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    Christ is the perfect sacrifice for our sin. He is our Passover. We should not have anything to do with any past sins (“old leaven”) because He has freed us from the shackles of sin.

    Because they did not have time to wait for the bread to rise, the Hebrews were instructed to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) as they prepared for their exodus from slavery in Egypt. They were told to remove all yeast from the house because it was also a symbol of sin. (Exodus 12:15, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Are You Willing To Be Offered?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022
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    We are to shine like lights in a shadowy world. And to do that, we may have to be offered up for the sake of others.

    In light of everything that Christ was willing to do for them, Philippians 2:12-18 explains how Christians ought to live. The directive to “work out” salvation is to let the new birth in Christ manifest itself in one’s actions. Believers should serve God without complaining or griping as part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 1, 2023
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    The cross wasn’t a tragic mistake. It didn’t “happen” to Jesus. He wasn’t a victim of circumstance. Jesus died because He deliberately chose to lay down His life – and he made that choice at Gethsemane. The war was not over, but the battle was won at Gethsemane.

    September 02, 2023 Today we are going to conclude the Gospels section of our series with Gethsemane. The Passover meal was over. Judas had left the group to make arrangements for the betrayal of Jesus. Now as the little party made their way to the Mount of Olives, Jesus made a startling ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Brought Near By The Blood Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023
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    Ephesians 2:13 reminds us of the profound transformation that occurs when we accept Christ's sacrifice. We move from a state of separation and distance from God to being brought near through His blood.

    "Brought Near by the Blood of Christ" Introduction: Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we gather to delve into the powerful message of Ephesians 2:13 from the New Living Translation: "But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Irvine avatar

    Jesus Faced Judgment In Front Of Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 24, 2024
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    Jesus was judged by Pilate and was taken away and died on the cross at Golgotha. Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent yet he substituted the innocent man, Jesus, for the guilty robber and murderer, Barabbas.

    The prophet Isaiah wrote that the suffering servant would suffer judgment. In the previous sermonm, we saw how Jesus was silent when confronted by Pontius Pilate at his illegal trial. I don’t want to repeat what has been said, but suffice it to say Jesus was judged by Pilate and was taken away and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Lessons Concerning Idolatry In Specific–eating Meats Offered To Idols

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 14, 2024
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    Apostle Paul warns of fellowshiping with devils. Anything concerning idols and worship to idols is taking away our true worship to Almighty God. Flee from all forms of idolatry.

    “I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils:, says Apostle Paul. To what extent are we to adhere to this rule? Fellowshiping with anyone who is a habitual sinner is fellowshiping with devils. It is to devils they worship in their iniquities. The blatant sinner is mastered by devils and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Atonement Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2024
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    Isaiah’s prophecy is important because everything that happened to Jesus was a part of God’s plan. A plan for all people!

    INTRODUCTION - Last week, when we started this series, I said that the entire Bible was about Jesus. Sometimes, He sits under the surface of the page; other times, He is hidden between the lines, but this week, we will see Jesus jumping out of the page of the text. - Our text today will illuminate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    One Cross [symbol Of Our Sin]; One Man [god’s Sacrifice] And A World That Was Changed Forever

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
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    Christ did His part by taking up His cross and shedding His blood for the entire world so that we are redeemed and have eternity with Christ alone. How will you respond to Him today?

    1. ONE CROSS [symbol of our sin]: 1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the message of the CROSS is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Out-Of-The-Box-Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
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    Worship doesn’t involve behaving as if nothing is wrong; it’s making sure everything is right—right with God and with one another. When our greatest fear is letting down our hair, perhaps our greatest sin is keeping it up.

    Opening illustration: Some of us may feel pressured to be perfect when we go to church so that people will think well of us. Metaphorically speaking, we work hard to make sure we have every hair in place. But a healthy church is a place where we can let down our hair and not hide our flaws behind a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Be A Slave To Righteousness

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 28, 2024
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    Do not present any part of your body to Satan as an instrument for sin.

    Opening Prayer - Father God, we come as truth seekers. We strive to tear down the strongholds blocking Your truth from those trying to follow Your Way. Lord, continue to guide our steps as we rightly divide Your Word using a discerning heart and a right Spirit. We thank You for Your mercy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Was A Sacrificial Lamb Really Necessary For Humanity?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 9, 2024
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    If a sacrificial lamb was necessary for people during Biblical times, is one still necessary for people of today?

    As the Hebrews arranged for their departure from subjugation in Egypt, they were told to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) on the grounds that they lacked the necessary amount of time to sit and wait for it to rise. Yeast was likewise an image of wrongdoing, so they were directed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    For The Sake Of The Call

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 23, 2023
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    Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. So, when Jesus extends a call, what does it look like? What does it entail? What might He ask us to do? Or, what might we have to let go of in order to serve Him?

    I have entitled our message this morning, “For the Sake of the Call,” and we are going to look at how Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. Allow me to get started with a joke: “Why did Jesus call so many fishermen to become apostles? He was always looking for a ‘net ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    What To Do With Your Life

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 26, 2020
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    Many people ask a very important question. What am I here for? What is my purpose for living? What do you want to do with your life?

    People ask a very important question. What am I here for? What is my purpose for living? Some will say I want to make something out of my life. But what do you want to make out of your life? Some may say they want to make a lot of money so I can live a comfortable life. What do you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed