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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    7th Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2022
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    February 23rd, 2025.

    Genesis 45:3-11, Genesis 45:15, Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:39-40, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 1 Corinthians 15:42-50, Luke 6:27-38. A). GOD SENT ME HERE. Genesis 45:3-11, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 7, 2022
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    Jesus told the parable of the wedding banquet to explain the invitation that stills stands to come to the feast He will hold for the bride.

    The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-23-2022 What a Wedding! The biggest wedding that Maxine and I have ever attended was her friend Amy and Chris in Florida. There were over 300 guests, a sit-down dinner reception with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Practice Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,587 views

    Conflict isn't bad. Conflict is part of life. But there are constructive ways of dealing with conflict, ways that destroy families and communities, and destructive ones.

    Early in my pastoral career a nearby hospital released a 7-week-old baby to her homeless, drug-addicted mother even though the child was at severe risk of pulmonary arrest. The hospital provided the mother with an apnea monitor to warn her if the baby stopped breathing while asleep, and trained her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,642 views

    This is an advent sermon.

    When I was a kid, we used to play this game. When someone was wearing a stocking hat, we would run up to them and say, “Where was Mickey Mouse when the lights went out?” When the other person said, “I don’t know,” we would pull their stocking hat over their eyes and say, “In the dark!” The idea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Maintaining A Winning Attitude Series

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
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    Discovering the Champion in You Part 1. This message focuses on four practices that will help believers maintain a winning attitude.

    INTRODUCTION This morning I want to start off a short series entitled, “Discovering the Champion in You.” Sitting in this room this morning are men and women of God who have been miraculously saved. Can somebody say, “Amen!”? And because you’ve been saved and empowered by the Holy Spirit, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's United Nations

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    Learn to overcome certain differences that divide Christians

    Some of you know that I was at a church leadership conference last week. There were about 2,000 attendees from all around the world. I’m very thankful for the inspiration and the learning I received. I came home Thursday night and received a call from a friend. She asked if Susan and I went out ...read more

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    Loving Proof

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    Sermon for Trinity Sunday

    Romans 5:1-8 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sheep Evangelizing Wolves

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 19, 2005
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    Jesus’ instruction, warning, and encouragement for the Disciples’ first evangelisitc mission applies to all future service to Christ in this world.

    Matth 10:16-33 Fourth Trinity 2005 We have all heard the expression about the weather in parts of Texas: if you don’t like it, just wait an hour or two and it will change. I heard the same thing this past week in New England, where the weather is changeable because of the constant interaction ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Word "Peace" Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    Jesus is our peace, we are to be peace for the world around us

    Advent Series 2004 The Word Made Flesh The Word “PEACE” Made Flesh Ephesians 2:11-18 He Himself is our Peace Like hope, Peace is a prevalent theme at Christmas. We see the word everywhere – cards, banners, billboards… Rightfully so – Peace is proclaimed around Jesus all the time – in Isaiah 53 ...read more

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    The 3rd Product Of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    A parable helps illustrate how we’ve been separated from God by not delighting in him. Our unfaithfulness leaves us estranged, but by his sovereign choice he has made a way to reconcile us to himself through Jesus Christ.

    The 3rd Product of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Hosea 1:7-8; Romans 9:1-29 Pastor Jim Luthy Imagine a large ship sailing across uncharted waters in the vast Pacific Ocean. Aboard ship are the ever-wise captain Ichiro (I couldn’t help myself) and his large family – children, grandchildren -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing Peace Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,536 views

    This message is based on the fruit of the spirit and focuses on three types of peace. It concludes with practical insights to help people get along with one another.

    Pursuing Peace Dr. Marty Baker July 7, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 www.stevenscreek.net Over the last several weeks, we have watched the violence continue between the Israelis and the Palestinians over the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Even last night, Palestinians fired a mortar shell at a an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Praying Together Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,047 views

    This event in the life of the early church gives us guidance in how to pray with power.

    As I’ve probably shared with you once before, I was tremendously challenged by a conversational exchange in a short-lived situation comedy. It was a comedy where the late Danny Thomas played a doctor. There was a scene in “The Practice” where a nurse overhears Thomas’ character praying. When she ...read more

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    Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,751 views

    Peace on Earth can never start until we each surrender one-by-one and let the Prince reign in our hearts! Here’s what you can be merry about!

    Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (NIV) In a world of tragedy, sadness, war, and loneliness, some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Jesus, The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 19,275 views

    The conclusion of Jesus’ final public disclosure of Himself to His people was the ultimate confession of His complete identity. In this last act of public ministry also is recorded the Jews final rejection of Him & all that He stood for.

    JOHN 10: 30-42 JESUS, THE SON OF GOD Here we come to the conclusion of Jesus’ final public disclosure of Himself to His people. It was the ultimate confession of His complete identity. In this last act of public ministry also is recorded the Jews final rejection of Him and all that He stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Our Peace

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,026 views

    True peace comes through know Jesus Christ as our own personal Lord and Savior.

    Text: “The LORD will give strength to His people; the LORD will bless His people with peace” (Psalm 29:11). What is peace? The American Heritage Dictionary tells us that “peace is the absence of war or other hostilities; Freedom from quarrels or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church