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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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     | 2,083 views

    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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    From Alienation To Reconciliation. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 411 views

    All one in Christ Jesus.

    FROM ALIENATION TO RECONCILIATION. Ephesians 2:11-18. EPHESIANS 2:11. Paul addresses the Ephesian church as being “in times past Gentiles in the flesh.” and he points to the historic antagonism between Jews and non-Jews. On the one hand, Gentiles were scorned as “the Uncircumcision;” on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mercy Over Judgment Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 976 views

    Learning to extend mercy to others as God has shown us mercy through Christ, and understanding that true justice is always accompanied by mercy.

    Today, we're going to talk about mercy. It's that thing where someone shows you kindness even when you don't deserve it. So, let's dive right in! First, let's look at a story from the Bible. In Luke 13:10-17, Jesus is teaching in a synagogue on the Sabbath, and He sees this woman who's been ...read more

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    The Mission Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,240 views

    Develop a daily discipline of noticing others, praying for their needs, and taking action to show them they matter.

    Today, we're going to talk about how we can make a difference in the lives of others. Sometimes we get so caught up in our own lives that we forget about the people around us. But Jesus wants us to notice others and show them that they matter. So, let's dive into this topic and see how we can make ...read more

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    You Are The Temple Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
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     | 1,088 views

    Explores living in harmony as the Body of Christ, overcoming hindrances to unity, and prioritizing God's wisdom over worldly wisdom.

    Hello, beloved family of God. I am so thrilled to be standing before you today, sharing the Good News of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a unified body, bound together by the love and grace of the One who has called us out of darkness and into His ...read more

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    Foolish Communication Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 6, 2005
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     | 4,057 views

    the apostle Paul wants us to understand that human wisdom is not the answer to the needs of the church, the cross of Christ is the answer to the needs of the church

    FOOLISH COMMUNICATION 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our study in the book of First Corinthians, we approach a fundamental tenet of Paul’s’ writing, namely the inability to comprehend the wisdom of God through the wisdom of man. Aptly applied to the church, the apostle wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: Good News Of Great Joy For All People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 14, 2025
     | 727 views

    The birth of Jesus Christ announces heaven’s joyful message of salvation, hope, and redemption to all humanity without limitation.

    CHRISTMAS: GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY FOR ALL PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 2:8-14 Key Verse: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (Luke 2:10) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 9:2-7; John 3:16; Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Best Christmas Party Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,966 views

    Using the analogy of the process of human existence as a party this sermon follows the ups and downs from creation to wedding supper of the Lamb

    S121701 The best Christmas party Revelation 18:5-9 A short story by Scotty Killingsworth We joined the party on the sixth day of creation. It was indescribable. There was an explosion of treats that had never been tasted before. The decorations used every color that the eye could see and were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vanity Of Vanity, All Is Vanity!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,998 views

    Life is meaningless if we leave God and eternity out of the picture.

    Intro: 1. “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow a poor player That struts and frets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Less Respect Than A Dog Gets Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,627 views

    The abortion supporter treats the unborn child with less respect than they would demand for a puppy.

    Thursday of Fifth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel This Gospel is one for the thoughtless atheist to seize and wring out for every drop of abuse of the Catholic truth. It looks on the surface like Jesus sinning. He is verbally abusing this poor pagan woman, whose only offense is to ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Justification By Faith Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 4,702 views

    NOW THAT PAUL HAS SHOWN HOW SINFUL HUMANITY IS IN ROMANS 1-3, IN ROMANS 4 HE SHOWS THE ONLY CURE FOR THE SIN PROBLEM IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN FAITH

    Romans 4—Justification by Faith Examples – David & Abraham 1. What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2. For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3. For what saith the scripture? Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Evidence Against Us (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013
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     | 4,145 views

    This message examines Paul's third round of evidence support his indictment of the human race.

    Well I have to admit that this study from the book of Romans have roughed us up a little. So far Paul has definitely shown the reality of our sin problem. But before we dive in to our text I feel we need to quickly review what Paul has said up to this point in regard to our condition before. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shining Lights Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,106 views

    Giving your Best Effort

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 Shining Lights Matthew 5:14-16 (Only a small portion of this story is true, I’ll leave it to you to figure out which part. The meaning however is everlasting.) Last week Sheryl and I were spending a quiet evening at home, the children were all in bed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Takes Gumption To Harvest A Crop

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019
     | 5,193 views

    It takes effort to have a harvest

    It Takes Gumption To Harvest a Crop, No effort to grow Weeds (Gal 6:7-10) ( A Hard working farmer Toils to prepare his fields and sows GOOD SEED, He then reaps a great Harvest--- A lazy Bum don’t prepare and lets weed seeds take over, He also reaps a harvest—WEEDS OR GOOD CROPS – YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus From Baby To Boy

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,846 views

    Some people think that Jesus never knew sickness or pain until the cross but that thinking is contrary to scripture. Jesus knows full well what it means to be human.

    Jesus from Baby to Boy Many people are fascinated with the life of Jesus but say there is a lack of information about his early years. I want to address that concern and show you we know more about Jesus early years than people think. What we need to remember is that the gospel writers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed