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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Rocks & Rolls

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 13, 2011
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     | 6,230 views

    Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

    Many people encounter a dilemma when they think of the idea of Jesus being tempted. They question whether Jesus was really tempted. Did he feel temptation the way we do? Could he have given in to temptation? Was it possible for him to sin? The Bible gives a pretty clear answer when it says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    If We Really Knew God Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,844 views

    If we really knew God, we'd be radically different people.

    “Faith-Full Living: If We Really Knew God” Phil. 3:1-16 As a 6th grader our son Kevin was incapacitated by a constant headache for almost a year. During that time someone would occasionally say, to me or Barb, something like, “It must be tough taking care of him and still keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus Is Our Pattern Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,164 views

    In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

    "Holiness – Part 3 – Jesus is our Pattern" 1 John 2:3-6 Pastor John Bright 1 John 2 “3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoever keeps His ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sharing Struggles Openly Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,720 views

    To experience authentic biblical community, I must let people reach the deepest places in my heart; places not often or easily reached.

    The Safest Place on Earth – Part 3 February 24, 2002 Big Idea: To experience authentic biblical community, I must let people reach the deepest places in my heart; places not often or easily reached. INTRODUCTION ILLUS – Henri Nouwen, the widely read Christian author, was a professor at Yale ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism Of Our Lord C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    What we hear about ourselves, shapes us. Messages children often hear lead them to be negative. God’s message to us is that we are loved and chosen.

    The Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 43:1-7 January 7, 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen If a Child Lives with . . . By Dorothy Law Nolte If a child lives with criticism . . . . he learns to condemn. If a child lives with hostility . . . .he learns to fight. If a child lives with fear . . . . he learns to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Leadership Blessing Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 11, 2015
     | 7,384 views

    Paul wanted to encourage church leaders to continue serving faithfully after he's gone. We who lead live out what we've learned. As witnesses to the truth, we apply the wisdom we've acquired through experience and by time spent in prayer.

    As General George Patton was preparing for combat operations in North Africa during WWII, he called on his aging mentor, General John J. Pershing, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Patton thanked Pershing for giving him his start as a Company Commander. Pershing said, “I can always pick a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Blessing Of Security Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 8, 2015
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     | 7,678 views

    We're secure; we didn't earn Heaven--Jesus earned it for us--so we won't lose out. We're guaranteed Heaven--not based on what we've done--but based on what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross.

    How secure do you feel? The story is told of a monastery in Portugal, perched high atop a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled up with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain. One American tourist who visited ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Ever Opened And Made New

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 1, 2020
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     | 2,045 views

    The Holy Spirit of God fills us up with the divine will and sends us into the world that we may be agents of God's life and healing love.

    May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21 Ever Opened and Made New Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Pray with me: Breathe on me, Breath of God! Fill me with life anew. That I may love ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Going Over There? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 414 views

    Explore the themes of trouble, hope, joy, and freedom in the context of Job's suffering, emphasizing that while anxiety and suffering are inevitable, we have the choice not to be imprisoned by them through faith in God.

    Good morning, church family! There's a quote by Max Lucado, that I want to share with you this morning. He once said, "The presence of anxiety is unavoidable, but the prison of anxiety is optional." That, my friends, is where we find ourselves today in the book of Job, chapter 3, verses 17-20. Hear ...read more

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    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
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    Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at forgiveness and, in a bit of a twist on the usual take on the topic, considers the question "Have you forgiven God?"

    Forgiveness Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 21, 2009 Henri Nouwen wrote, “Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Befor Jesus Christ?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,180 views

    There is no corner of teh universe where God’s grace has not been preached.

    1 Peter 3:18-22 “What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Before Jesus Christ?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice hangs a painting that got the artist in trouble with the Inquisition. The painting depicts ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hope

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,317 views

    Our Epistle lesson is a text of HOPE. Hope is what the season is all about. Hope for a better day, hope for a better way, hope for all of humanity which seems to swell during the Advent/Christmas season.

    HOPE ROMANS 15:4-13 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION: 12/9/96 FRESH SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS #1 There is more to the holiday than this, Christmas eve services, opening gifts, and spending and making money!!! Advent is the season of four weeks including four Sundays. Advent means “coming.” Advent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "An Extraordinary Promise"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,248 views

    A sermon about freedom through following Christ.

    Mark 10:35-45 “An Extraordinary Promise” In some ways, tonight’s passage appears to be yet another example of the disciples—and not just James and John—as the fumbling, bumbling Keystone Kops who just can’t seem to get anything right. Jesus has just told His ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Lost And Found

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 28, 2012
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     | 6,098 views

    Like Mary and Joseph, we too can lose Jesus if we don’t watch where he is going. If we find ourselesv in that position, we need to stop everything and go back to where we last knew him him

    Sermon Our Gospel reading this morning is the only story recorded in Scripture that recounts an event in Jesus’ teenage years. The hidden years you might say Mary and Joseph go to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast of Passover with Jesus their twelve-year-old son. When Passover was over they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Joseph's Jesus Story

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,610 views

    What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that?

    What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that? No matter how hard we try Christmas has it’s messes and imperfections. If any Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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