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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Jesus, The Servant King

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 4, 2015
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    Jesus was born to be king, but his kingdom is not on this earth -- it is in heaven. He only came to earth to make a way for us to live with him in heaven.

    Today is a very special day in our church year. It’s Reign of Christ Sunday, and that’s the day when we celebrate the fact that Christ is the King of our lives. Now there are good kings and there are bad, evil kings. Today is also the church’s version of New Year’s Eve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Two Big Mistakes Churches Make With Their Youth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
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    A look at two of the biggest mistakes tha the church makes with their youth.

    HOW ARE CHURCHES DOING WITH OUR YOUTH? Not great. - Cite stats. TWO BIG MISTAKES CHURCHES MAKE WITH THEIR YOUTH: 1. WE DISMISS THEM. - 1 Timothy 4:12a – “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. . .” - Paul here alludes to the idea that people might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Follow But....

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 25, 2010
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    Christ requires complete commitment from his disciples, that is why he put off 3 half-hearted would be followers.

    Last week, in the Parable of the Sower, we looked at three different types of people who hear the Word of God, but who do not allow it to any lasting effect on them. Today we are looking at three people who said that they would follow Jesus, but who ended up who ended up by not following. In each ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    No Strings Attached

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 4, 2010
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     | 7,380 views

    What is our relationship with Jesus Christ? Are we committed followers or simply those who admire who He is. Jesus is looking for all or nothing. (adapted from a sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus)

    No strings attached Introduction (adapted from sermon by Kyle Idleman, Not a Fan of Jesus) How many are familiar with the acronym DTR? For- young man- in relationship- letters can be scary. They want to postpone- DTR talk as long as possible. DTR- Define the relationship It is the talk where you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    M.o.m. On Mission

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 6, 2019
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    Mothers are foundational to the well-being of their families.

    1. Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation (her mother’s favorite flower) to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Is There An Extra Cup In Luke’s Last Supper? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2020
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    A look at an initially confusing part of Luke's Last Supper passage and the significance of what the "extra cup" means.

    WHAT'S GOING ON WITH VERSE 17? Why is there an extra cup in Luke’s version of the Lord’s Supper? - Luke 22:17. - Verse 17 speaks of Jesus taking the cup. But then v. 19 has Him taking the bread and then v. 20 has Him taking the cup. What’s going on? Is there supposed to be two cups? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stepping Out In Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 8, 2020
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    This is the 11th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

    Series: Light And Life [#11] STEPPING OUT IN FAITH John 4:43-54 Introduction: Anytime we are going to do something that we are not sure about, we say that we are stepping out in faith. What does that really mean? John 4:43-45 (NIV) 43 After the two days he left for Galilee. 44 (Now Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "An Attitude Of Gratitude"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 28, 2017
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     | 18,997 views

    There are certain things that parents try to teach their children as they are growing up. And we usually focus on two things. Their actions and their words.

    “An Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 There are certain things that parents try to teach their children as they are growing up. And we usually focus on two things. Their actions and their words. Their manners. We taught our children to say “yes sir” and “no sir,” “yes ma’am no ma’am.” Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Ripe Harvest

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
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    We are called to go into the harvest fields

    A Ripe Harvest John 4:35-38, Luke 10:1-2 October 5, 2014 Morning Service Currently we are entering the season of harvest. We are seeing the signs all around us with combines on the roads and in the fields. Fields are turning from green to tan with being ready for harvest. The colors of the seasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Open Eyes And An Open Heart

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
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    Let us reach out to those who are pushed aside like the Jews have been, those who are marginalized because of their race or religion or other prejudice. We should not fear that which we do not understand but rather we should seek to understand that which we fear.

    Open eyes and an open heart Matthew 25:31-46NIV This week I helped my Mom with her citizenship. My Mother is an American citizen and proud of it. But here in Canada she is a landed immigrant and the last time she went through the border at Canada she was reminded that her landed immigrant ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Convince Your Wife That You Love Her

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 15, 2023
     | 843 views

    Why love? I believe “to love and to be loved” is mankind’s most basic need.

    Why love? I believe “to love and to be loved” is mankind’s most basic need. 1. Regardless of what you have or have. a. What is your most treasured possession? b. To be loved is greater. 2. Regardless of the age factor in life, young or old, your greatest need is to be loved. a. From child to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "what Do The Magi's Gifts Mean Today?”

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 2, 2022
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    What do the Magi's gifts mean to us today. What can we offer yo Jesus to show him our love?

    Matt. 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, 1magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod the king heard ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Voice From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 5, 2022
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    A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year A

    December 4, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 11:1-10; Matthew 3:1-12 A Voice from the Wilderness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once again we encounter our old Advent friend, John the Baptist. Every year ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    To Sin Or Not To Sin

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022
     | 1,334 views

    intentional sin can give a different result for forgiveness

    To Sin or Not to Sin Mark 6:14-32 14 And King Herod heard of it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him." 15 But others were saying, "He is Elijah." And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus, Gateway To Meaningful Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 16, 2022
     | 2,078 views

    Jesus is like a gate or a door to a sheep pen; He protects His flock and regulates them so they can thrive.

    Jesus, Gateway to Meaningful Life John 10:7-10, Psalm 118:19-26, Jeremiah 23:1-6 1 Jesus often referred to symbols that teach something about him, The 7 I Am statements from John’s Gospel are metaphors, saying Jesus is something, meaning that, in some way, He is like something. 2. Two of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible