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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Sharing

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025
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    What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

    Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christ The Incarnate Son Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 23, 2023
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    The story of Christmas is all about the return of God’s glory!

    Christ the Incarnate Son John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill December 23-24, 2023 This week, I read an article from a pastor giving advice to fellow pastors about preparing their Christmas sermons: “Dear partner in preaching, here’s a word of advice as you prepare your Christmas Eve sermon: keep it short, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weep Not

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
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    The story of the widow of Nain is a reminder that no situation is beyond the reach of Jesus.

    WEEP NOT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 7:11-15 "And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not." – Luke 7:13 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:3, John 11:35-44, Revelation 21:4 INTRODUCTION Life is full of challenges that can bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If A Man Dies, Shall He Live Again? (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 1,201 views

    The death of a believer is not the end of their story, but rather the beginning of eternal life.

    IF A MAN DIES, SHALL HE LIVE AGAIN? (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 14:14 (KJV) If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. INTRODUCTION: The question "If a man dies, shall he live again?" is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Joy

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
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    The story of the shepherds we will examine a couple of issues concerning joy.

    Joy Luke 2:7-2:15 • Later in Jesus’ ministry, He said He was here in part to bring joy! • John 15:11 “I have spoken these things to you so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. • The story of the shepherds we will examine a couple of issues concerning joy. verse 7. I. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 11, 2025
     | 93 views

    What does the story of the fig tree in Luke 13 mean?

    Preparing for the Kingdom of God Luke 13:1-9 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:1 Now on that very occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had 1mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus responded and said to them, “Do you think that these ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Gold Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 15,503 views

    What was the most valuable gift that was given in the story of the wise men? And what can we learn from the gifts that were given?

    (This sermon was preached following a Christmas cantata, and time constraints forced us to sing only one congregational Christmas song. To compensate for this, I included 3 Christmas carols/hymns in the sermon). OPEN: Someone sent an e-mail that made a list of Christmas Signs they’d seen in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Away In A Manger Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 26, 2017
     | 7,570 views

    The message of the manger. What is the significance of the manager for us today.

    No Christmas song is more loved than this tender children’s carol. For some time “Away in the Manger” was titled “Luther’s Cradle Hymn.” It was thought to have been written by Martin Luther for his own children and then passed on by German mothers. Modern research discounts this claim, however. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Did It My Way Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 36,780 views

    The story of Cain is the story of a man determined to do life his way rather than God’s way. It didn’t work then. It won’t work now.

    I Did It My Way Genesis 4:1-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: If our text were a movie, I have the perfect musical soundtrack for it. It is the song Frank Sinatra made famous. In fact, it became his theme song. Sinatra co-wrote and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Walks By

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 7, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,295 views

    This is not a happy story about Jesus saving the day. This is not another comforting account of how Jesus solves our problems in the storms of life. This is a story about growing real faith in God.

    JESUS WALKS BY TEXT: MARK 6:45-52. THEME: THE STORMS OF LIFE TEACH US MORE ABOUT US THAN GOD. The Native American group in Nova Scotia, Canada, had a long standing tradition. Each young boy had to live in the wilderness by himself for a week. It was a right of passage for an Indian male ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Parable Of The Lost Coin Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
     | 9,530 views

    This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared with a lost coin.

    Ice Breaker: Do you like stories with happy endings? Biblical Reading: Lucas 15:8-10 INTRODUCTION: This parable is a story that had a happy ending just like the parable of the lost sheep. Both illustrate the indescribable mercy of God for the lost. In this story, the needy soul is compared ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Broken Christmas?!

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,845 views

    In Matthew 1 we read about the first Christmas, a story that begins in brokeness and ends in hope and promise. Just like our stories because of Christ’s grace and mercy!

    Sermon 122409 Christmas Eve Stone her to death! The thought popped into his head, but it didn’t last long. He could have said it out loud, he could have shouted it. It was his right to call for it after all. It was written right there in the 5th Book of Moses. Right in Deuteronomy. Obviously ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 3 – Judgement From God – The Bears Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 16, 2022
     | 2,655 views

    Youths cursed and mocked Elisha but God avenged that by sending two she bears that mauled the youths. Many decry that story through ignorance. This message examines that story to get to the truth.

    ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 3 – JUDGEMENT FROM GOD – THE BEARS SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 5 [A]. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE BEARS 2Kings 2 v 23 [[Then he went up from there to Bethel and as he was going up by the way, young lads came out from the city and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Repent

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 20, 2021
     | 3,058 views

    This sermon is about the various meanings of the word - Repent with primary emphasis on the idea of a "changed life" i.e, reorienting your story to God's story.

    Last week we began a new series called What Shall We Do? Responding to What God has Already Done for Us. Really that question is a very biblical question because it comes out of the Bible. It is the question that the crowd collectively asked Peter after he gave the sermon of his life on the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Taylor avatar

    Living In Shechem Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016
     | 8,519 views

    The Patriarchs Living in Shechem Genesis 34 This story is the story of the consequences of living in Shechem. The collateral damage does not end with Dinah’s sexual assault, but the sons murderous rampage.

    The Patriarchs Living in Shechem Genesis 34 David Taylor October 2, 2016 We are at the tail end of our series, “The Patriarchs,” seeing God’s grace triumph over human sin in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We see God reversing the curse of sin in Jacob’s life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational