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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Jesus In The Wilderness...its About Jesus And You

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2025
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    For those of us who follow the lectionary, every year we begin the Lenten season with story of Jesus in the wilderness...we will explore how this story reveals a lot about Jesus and also gives us insight into us when we are confronted by wilderness experiences

    Every year when we begin the season of Lent….our first Sunday is focused on Jesus in the wilderness…. How do you feel about being in the wilderness? Some enjoy the wilderness….the smells, its beauty, the wilderness isolation away from traffic and people…. Others can live in the wilderness even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Faith Beyond Distractions”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 4, 2024
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    Questions: Why is Jesus going to Gentile Sidon? To connect Himself to Elijah? Is the miracle about "Faith? Why does Jesus "spit" and "sigh" in order to work a miracle...when only His words were enough for the woman from Sidon?

    In Jesus Holy Name September 8, 2024 Text: Mark 7:24-36 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Faith Beyond Distractions” Mark has another great story for us this morning about the vastness of the Kingdom of God and the ministry of Jesus which reaches beyond the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith Displayed In Your Conversations

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 24, 2024
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    I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations.

    Last week, we talked about our faith and what part it plays in our lifestyle. Today I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations. It is estimated that people spend 52 minutes a day talking about someone who is not present. Of those gossip-filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idleness

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 5, 2024
     | 1,344 views

    The Lord said if you give unto the least in my kingdom you have done it unto Me! While we are to never tire from doing good and giving to the poor and needy, Apostle Paul tells us to ostracize those who refuse to work.

    Warning Against Idleness 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Praise be to God that we have received every spiritual blessing in our Lord Jesus Christ! With humility, prayer, and gratitude, we aspire to extend the solace, compassion, grace, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 12 - The Way Of The Cross Part 1 - Dealing With Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 9, 2025
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    There are so many people who are lonely because of various reasons. Jesus the Son of God, experienced loneliness and desertion too. Jesus died in our place to reconcile us back to God and has promised those who trust in Him that He will be with us from now to eternity, so we never need be alone.

    We read in Mark 14:50, “And they all left Him and fled.” These messages for the next two or three weeks will focus on the way of the cross that Jesus had to undergo. As the time drew near for Jesus to be crucified, He faced some of the loneliest moments, when all of His disciples deserted Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Speaking The Truth In A Twisted World Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 18, 2025
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    When culture twists truth, followers of Jesus are called to respond with courage, humility, and conviction—always pointing people back to the one true God. Challenge wrong thinking with God’s truth.

    Introduction – When Truth Gets Twisted Good morning, church. Let me ask you something: Have you ever said something that got completely misunderstood—or maybe twisted into something you never meant? It happens all the time today, doesn’t it? You share a simple post online—something encouraging, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Time On Loan Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 24, 2025
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     | 2,190 views

    Christians often compartmentalize their use of time into "MY" time and "GOD'S" time. But is that the best way to think of the time we've been given in our lives?

    It used to be – if you wanted to know what time it was you might look up at the sun and say “Well, it looks like it’s about 12:30” and everybody’d be happy with that. But not anymore: In Washington D.C. - on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Observatory - there’s a concrete building that houses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing Great Exploits PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
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     | 1,966 views

    This sermon encourages seeking God's wisdom and guidance to resist evil, act with divine direction, and accomplish great things through enlightenment from God.

    Good morning, friends. Welcome. We gather here today with open hearts and eager minds. We seek wisdom. We seek understanding. We seek truth. The truth that is found in the word of God. The truth that is our guiding light in times of darkness. Opening Scripture Reading – Our guide for today comes ...read more

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    I Cast Down Every Imagination PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
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     | 1,276 views

    The sermon encourages believers to discern, defend, and direct their thoughts towards Christ, taking every thought captive to live in obedience to God's Word.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I have all the answers, but because together, we are going to seek wisdom from the ultimate source of truth — God's Word. Today, we're going to look at a powerful passage from 2 Corinthians 10:5, a verse that ...read more

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    Better PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 713 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of loving one another with divine love and applying this principle in building and basing relationships on biblical principles.

    Beloved congregation, let us gather in the warmth of God's love, in the sanctuary of His grace, and in the fellowship of His Spirit. We are here, not by happenstance, but by His divine orchestration. As we stand at the threshold of this divine discourse, let us remember the words of the great ...read more

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    Come Back Home PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,361 views

    This sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the themes of rebellion, remorse, and redemption in our relationship with God. Key

    Beloved friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome! I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the unending grace and love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow in understanding of the ...read more

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    By Word Of Mouth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 13, 2024
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     | 763 views

    This sermon emphasizes the power of our words to reflect our character and faith, urging us to use speech to spread love, understanding, and compassion.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we meet not just as individuals, but as a community bound by faith. We are here to share in the wisdom of the Word, to find solace in its profound teachings, and to seek guidance in its timeless truths. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the ...read more

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    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 422 ratings
     | 44,060 views

    This is a sermon I preached for a funeral for someone I didn’t know. The funeral was during the Christmas season.

    Funeral for Gertrude Kanan Introduction 2000 years ago, our world was a dark and gloomy place. It was dark politically, because the people were oppressed under the harsh Roman rule. It was dark spiritually, because it had been over 400 years without a prophet from God. When life seemed the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why In The World Should I Forgive, Anyway?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 449 ratings
     | 26,500 views

    A consideration of five reasons that we should want to pursue forgiveness.

    We begin this morning with the knowledge that Jesus has commanded us to forgive. We add to that our general belief that forgiveness is a good thing. But, then, when we get into the actual situation where our heart has been stomped on and our emotions have been ripped to shreds, we need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Taught Lessons On Evangelism With Children

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 9,593 views

    85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18.

    85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18. Jesus took advantage of the receptiveness of children to reach them with His love. When parents brought their children to Jesus for His blessings, healing and prayers, the disciples rebuked them for bothering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational