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  • Ryan Ferwerda avatar

    Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 5, 2019
     | 4,723 views

    There are some stories that are so wonderful they leave us feeling blessed just by hearing them. The story of God's extravagant love is one such story.

    There are certain stories that at the moment you read them or hear them they have the ability to really tug on the strings of the heart. They are so moving, so beautiful that you can’t help but feel blessed just by the mere fact of having heard or read them. This is exactly the way I felt when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Visited His People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 27, 2022
     | 2,237 views

    There was a long silence. Now God has visited them.This hymn has traditionally been named after the first word in the Latin: Benedictus, which means “Blessed.”

    TText: Luke 1:67-80 Theme: Visited His people. Greetings: The Lord is Good! Live stories Visit of my Older daughter Shammah: after 4 years she is going to arrive, we are excited to see her and to listen to all stories of her life on the other side of the world. She had canceled thrice her visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He's Risen

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,072 views

    Using C. F. W. Walther’s hymn He’s Risen, He’s Risen this sermon celebrates the truth that Christ is risen and the certain comfort that brings.

    Epiphany 6 C 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Hymn Study LW 138 02/15/04 Our hymn’s story begins with a group of German theological students from the region of Saxony. Among them were men like E. G. W. Keyl, Theodore Buenger and a young pianist and accomplished hymn-writer by the name of C. F. W. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Be Still! Be Calm! The God Of Creation Is With Us!

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 18, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,330 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' miracle of stilling the storm and applies it to our lives. The first half looks at the text, and the second text applies it with the hymn "Be Still, My Soul."

    Man and water have always had an interesting relationship. It is something that man cannot control, although it is all around him and vital for his survival. Over 75% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. We live in the land of 10,000 lakes, it is all around us as well. Despite that, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Velveteen Rabbits

    Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,334 views

    The classic story of The Velveteen Rabbit is really a story of redemption, and isn’t that our story as well?

    Tomorrow my granddaughter has to turn in her Book Fair project on her favorite book, The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. It’s a story that most of you are probably familiar with about a boy receives a Velveteen Rabbit for Christmas. The Velveteen Rabbit is snubbed by some of the other better ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    Standing On The Promises Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 20, 2022
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     | 8,282 views

    God promises does not fail. His faithfulness is forever more. Delays are not denials. Keep on trusting and believing in Him.

    REF NO: 023 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International PASSAGE: Matthew 21:22, "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." BACKGROUND: God promises does not fail. His faithfulness is forever more. Delays ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Night Of Self-Imposed Misery

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 4, 2023
     | 1,083 views

    One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.

    JONAH’S NIGHT OF SELF-IMPOSED MISERY But the Lord said, “You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight. And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 6: The Rest Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,456 views

    Number 6 in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at all the bits of the song that I couldn’t pad out to a full sermon.

    Introduction Over the past month we have been looking at the Biblical imagery in the song, These are the Days of Elijah and seeing what lessons of revival or renewal we can learn from it. Tonight we finish the series. While there may be one or two lines that I could force a whole sermon out of, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Will You Come?

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 31, 2010
     | 3,317 views

    The beautiful old hymn "Will you come and follow Me" asks us all to consider our call from Christ, both as believers and as church families.

    Will You Follow? Last week we sang a hymn that we have sang before. Will You Come and Follow Me was one of the opening songs and I found myself lost in it for the first time. I ‘felt’ the words as I made my feeble attempt to sing. The words to this hymn are comprised of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    "A Reconciling Love And Resulting Character” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 15, 2017
     | 6,583 views

    Following the examination of the Early Church Hymn to Christ's Supremacy over Creation and Redemption , Paul explains the persevering character of those who have received saving faith.

    “A Reconciling Love and Resulting Character” Colossians 1:21-23 We continue in our study of Colossians. Having studied the hymn of the early Church in Colossians 1:15-20 exalting Christ’s supremacy over all Creation as well as redemption, we continue in verses 21-23: Col. 1:21: “And you, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Power Of Music - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 137 ratings
     | 103,467 views

    Why would Paul emphasize the importance of music in our lives? What is it about "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs" that can change our lives... and the lives of others around us?

    OPEN: Jim Serian tells of the time when one of his congregation’s organizations “The Women’s League” wanted to announce a new project they had undertaken for the church. On that particular Sunday morning during the announcement time, the President of the Women’s League came up to announce a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Spiritual Journey: The Journey Home Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,460 views

    A quote from business insider newspaper, “At approximately 9:28 a.m. on September 11, 2001, United Flight 93 was hijacked by four al Qaeda terrorists. After the terrorists had stabbed the pilot and a flight attendant, the passengers were told that a bomb...

    A quote from business insider newspaper, “At approximately 9:28 a.m. on September 11, 2001, United Flight 93 was hijacked by four al Qaeda terrorists. After the terrorists had stabbed the pilot and a flight attendant, the passengers were told that a bomb was onboard and the plane was heading back ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    8. The God Who Sees You Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 26, 2025
     | 37 views

    You walk past thousands daily. You feel invisible. Your pain stays hidden. But God sees everything. He knows your name. He cares. Today, hear the truth about El Roi.

    8. The God Who Sees You Introduction Stand here on this street corner. Look around. Thousands walk past every day. Some rush to work. Others carry heavy bags and heavier hearts. You feel invisible. Your pain goes unnoticed. Your struggles remain hidden behind a polite smile. But there is One who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Desperate Men

    Contributed by John Tung on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,512 views

    The story of the Prodigal Son is the story of three desperate men.

    DESPERATE MEN Luke 15:11-31 John Tung, 6-5-05 I. Introduction A few weeks ago, for Mother’s Day, I gave a message called “Desperate Mothers.” And in that message we looked at three women in the Bible who were desperate mothers due to different reasons. In the case of Eve she was desperate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Sinners At Church

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinner.

    The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinners. One knew he was a sinner and acknowledges it before God. The other knew not that he was a sinner and boasted of his righteousness. Yonder are these two men going to the temple. One goes down to the front pew, (he must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist