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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Priority Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 21, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,173 views

    Thankfulness is a critical tool in the believers toolbox, one highly valued by God Himself. It should become an addiction.

    The Priority of Thankfulness (Ephesians 5:18-20, Colossians 3:16-17) 1. The idea of being Thankful is often left open-ended in our day. TO GOD. 2. Harriet was an atheist. One morning she & a Christian lady-friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As Harriet saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Accept No Substitute: The Incomparable Superiority Of Christ

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 31, 2016
     | 5,981 views

    Accept no substitute. Jesus Christ has no equal

    In the last few weeks, people searched for the perfect Christmas gift, hunted for bargains, decorated their homes, burned candles, over-ate, wrapped some packages and tore others open; and by tomorrow morning stores will fill again, as the gift return season begins. Sad, isn’t it? It is so easy ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Freedom To Serve Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,400 views

    This is the 30th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#30] FREEDOM TO SERVE Luke 9:1-9 Introduction: As we gather today on this Independence Day weekend, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the freedom we enjoy as a Nation- A freedom won through sacrifice, courage, and perseverance. We celebrate the liberty that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Watching? Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018
     | 6,957 views

    'keeping watch' for the arrival of the Christ Child

    Following those hard times, the sun will fade out, moon cloud over, Stars fall out of the sky, cosmic powers tremble. And then they'll see the Son of Man enter in grand style, his Arrival filling the sky - no one will miss it! He'll dispatch the angels; they will pull in the chosen from the four ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Place, Peace, And Presence Matter

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Apr 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,844 views

    Let’s start at an obvious place for the week after Easter. The baskets are empty, the colored grass has been vacuumed up. Beautiful cards have been put away. Nice clothes are back in the closet. All that is left are a few jelly beans that no one wants to trust. Easter is over … or, is it?

    Let’s start at an obvious place for the week after Easter. The baskets are empty, the colored grass has been vacuumed up. Beautiful cards have been put away. Nice clothes are back in the closet. All that is left are a few jelly beans that no one wants to trust. Easter is over … or, is it? On ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Treasure & The Loving Guard

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,861 views

    A combination of two Devotionals on Proverbs 2:1-8. Wisdom calls out like a lover inviting her beloved, and God, our Lover, promises to protect us, to guard us from harm, through His wisdom.

    Proverbs Chapter 2 1. My son, if you accept my words and treat my commands as treasures 2. So that you pay attention with your ear to wisdom and bend your heart to understanding 3. If you say “YES!” to discernment, and call out with your voice for understanding 4. If you seek her like silver and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Calls, Gathers, Enlightens And Sanctifies

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 24, 2021
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     | 3,015 views

    A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year B

    May 23, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15 Calls, Gathers, Enlightens and Sanctifies Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Pentecost celebrates the Holy Spirit’s entry on the church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    On The Road Again"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2025
     | 338 views

    "I'll be home for Christmas" Has been replaced by "On the Road Again"

    In Jesus Holy Name December 28, 2025 Text: Matthew 2:13-14 Christmas ! - Redeemer “On the Road again” The sentimental Christmas Carol “Ill Be Home for Christmas” may be the theme song for December 24th. But by the 28th many of us have changed our tune to “on the Road again” as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why We Need To Witness (June 2, 2013).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,605 views

    We are called to be God’s witnesses. Our calling is an ongoing call because the world chases after illusions that can rob people of their souls.

    WHY WE NEED TO WITNESS Text: Galatians 1:1 -12 The story is told about a professional violinist who was giving a concert. When he finished, the crowd jumped from their seats and gave him a standing ovation. He had delivered a magnificent performance. The young violinist, with tears coming ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Emmanuel, "God With Us"

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,729 views

    God is with us if we will but realize it

    Emmanuel “God with us” Matt 1:18-25 1. GOD WITH US IN THE FLESH 1 Tim. 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness, far exceeding our understanding 1. He appeared in a human body. 2. Was approved by the Spirit. 3. Was seen by angels. 4. He was proclaimed among all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Do We See What Ezekiel Saw? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,535 views

    Third in the series on God’s view of the coming of Christ as revealed through the message of the major prophets.

    We’ve been looking these last few Sundays at the coming of Christ from God’s perspective by viewing some of the Messianic prophecies of the major prophets. We looked at how Isaiah saw the coming of Messiah as "God with us", and Jeremiah, who saw Jesus as, "The Lord Our Righteousness". Ezekiel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deserving Our Thanks

    Contributed by James Bryant on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    This message helps us to refocus our thanks to the one who all is praise is due.

    DESERVING OF OUR THANKS Psalms 100:1-5 1. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not, Here I Come

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 364 ratings
     | 25,464 views

    Have we done more to prepare for the celebration of a past event (Christmas) than we have to prepare for His future coming? A message for Christmas Eve.

    INTRODUCTION Everyone stand – because it’s participation time! Holding up the appropriate number of fingers, communicate with your partner:  Christmas is tomorrow. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most and 1 being the least, how prepared are you for Christmas?  Sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's A Wonderful Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 25,943 views

    What would it have been like if Jesus had never been born?

    (Showed Clip of “Clarence” trying to convince George Bailey he’d really had a wonderful life. Used scene where they were drying their clothes out after George “saved” Clarence from drowning) OPEN: A Sunday school teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for?” Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Time To Be Recognized Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,176 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "A Time To". This sermon also has a Halloween section and a voting section.

    Series: A Time To¡K (Haggai) [#5] A TIME TO BE RECOGNIZED Haggai 2:20-23 [Welcome] [Upbeat Song] [Song] [Prayer] God¡¦s Chosen Haggai 2:20-23 God¡¦s promise to Zerubbabel was that the promised Davidic King would come from his family line. He would be like God¡¦s signet ring. Jesus is God¡¦s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist