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  • David McNally avatar

    Paul's Advent Prayer

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 24, 2012
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     | 6,195 views

    A message for the 1st Sunday in Advent

    Paul’s Advent prayer. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Today is the first Sunday in the Church’s year, the 1st Sunday in Advent, when we look forward to Christmas, but also look back on the year which is coming to an end. Hopefully we can look back on happy times, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Towers Come Crashing Down!

    Contributed by Diane Whitman on Sep 10, 2011
     | 5,475 views

    The question I want to ask, "What happens when the towers in your life come crashing down?"

    Scripture: II Timothy 1:1-12 343 NYC Firefighters 23 NYC Police Officers 37 Port Authority Officers 3000 innocent civilians There were no parting words; there was no time for goodbyes; and there were no bodies to bury. Ashes that once were husbands and fathers and brothers and sons...ashes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Open Door Series

    Contributed by Frank Szatmari on Apr 13, 2019
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     | 10,442 views

    Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Open Door which leads us into the presence of God.

    An Open Door Sermon April 7, 2019 at Calvin Presbyterian Church Kitchener, Ontario, Canada “I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” Revelation 3:8a The word Philadelphia means “brotherly love.” - The city of Philadelphia in Asia Minor was showing this brotherly love towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Chronos: 2 Thess 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022
     | 1,492 views

    Christian are best encouraged in times of trial through praise, promise and prayer

    This week we start the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stuart Mousir-Harrison avatar

    Sunday Before Lent. "Showing God's Glory"

    Contributed by Stuart Mousir-Harrison on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,133 views

    10-15 sermon on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the Sunday Before Lent, Year C.

    OT Reading: Exodus 34: 29-end NT Reading: 2 Cor 3:12- 4:2 Gospel: Luke 9: 28-36 We set tremendous store on first impressions. We can’t really help it, it’s all part of the human condition. That first impression may be based upon something as small as a name, or something about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stuck In The Mud

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,930 views

    Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be.

    Stuck in the Mud Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Purpose: Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be. Introduction: As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When God Seems Silent

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,856 views

    Ever felt like when you were going through a tough time, that God seemed silent or distant? It is at that time that God does His most beneficial work in us. Teach from the prophet Habakuk the lessons of trusting the Lord during tough times.

    When God is silent Habakkuk 1:1-1:10 Introduction- Turn with me to Habakkuk 1:1-1:10. Habakkuk is located in the Old Testament between Nahum and Zephaniah. Habakkuk is not easily found and not preached from often. Habakkuk was a minor prophet and little is known about him. We do know that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Strong And Corageous

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015
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     | 6,049 views

    We can learn a lot about God from Joshua. Joshua was the new generation called of God to lead and not be future church but the church of right now.

    Strong and Courageous Joshua chapter 1:1-1:9 Introduction- Some parts of this sermon were gleamed from sermons on SermonCentral. This morning we begin Advent We have devotionals for you to help prepare you for Christmas season. Next week we will begin Advent readings and the singing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It's Always God's Perfect Will To Heal Every Believer

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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    IT'S ALWAYS GOD'S PERFECT WILL TO HEAL EVERY BELIEVER

    IT'S ALWAYS GOD'S PERFECT WILL TO HEAL EVERY BELIEVER REASONS WHY IT'S ALWAYS GOD'S PERFECT WILL TO HEAL EVERY BELIEVER Introduction Some may argue, that if it was always God's perfect will to heal every believer in Jesus, they would all get healed; but as that obviously doesn't happen, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Reason #5: We've Got High Hopes! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    At Creation all nature conformed to God’s purpose and fulfilled His intention, and so He declared all He had made “very good”. One day God will declare the world “good” again. And all creation will praise God’s goodness.

    Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #5: We’ve got High Hopes! 8:19-25 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “What a crazy, rotten, mixed up world we live in!” Have you ever heard these words—or said them? I think we’ve all expressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Transformed By Truth: Overflowing With Hope - Romans 15:13 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,155 views

    Romans 15:13 speaks directly to the heart of the Christian life - trusting in God brings us joy, peace, and an overflowing hope that is empowered by the Holy Spirit.

    Transformed by Truth: Overflowing with Hope Romans 15:13 Introduction: The Power of Hope in Christ Today, I want to talk about a verse that holds an extraordinary promise—Romans 15:13 (NLT): "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rising To The Occassion Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    Jesus has given and preserved for us His Word and sacrificed Himself upon the cross for a reason and purpose that is far broader and greater than the simple salvation of our eternal souls. The salvation of our eternal souls and re-birth of our spirits i

    RISING TO THE OCCASION Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, November 8, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: As His children the Lord God Almighty has presented us, by grace through faith in salvation through Jesus Christ, with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Is Driving My Life - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    God has placed us here for specific reasons. This message speaks to the impetus for our life. (Thanks to Rick Warren for the inspiration)

    What is Driving My Life? Philippians 3:1-11 A friend sent us these motivational slogans: * Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done. Doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. * Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. * If you can stay calm, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Owen avatar

    A Mother's Day Card From God

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,613 views

    Encouragement for moms

    A Mother’s Day Card from God [2] Today is the day when Moms get the special treatment, right? You know, breakfast in bed; homemade Mother’s Day cards from the kids; flowers from your husband; lunch at your favorite restaurant; and absolutely no house cleaning! (How come I’m seeing some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With Discouragement And Adversity Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    In Psalm 13 David exemplifies the process of overcoming discouragement to find encouragement in God.

    Wrestling with discouragement and adversity One world, one dream Psalm 13 During the Olympics we watch athletes compete. We may reflect at times that at least they have an objective measure to know how they are performing. If I run faster than my last time, I am doing better, even if I do not win. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite