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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Tangible Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016
     | 5,214 views

    G.U.T.S: Tangible- Let's talk about 5 tangible expressions of love from the one another's of the New Testament (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Outline from Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages)

    HoHum: Needed: A Valentine Card Today is a special holioday, what is it?  That's right -- Valentine Day. It is a very special day because it is a time when we tell our friends, family, and sweethearts how much we love them. One way we do that is by sending Valentine cards. Valentine cards may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When A King Became A Baby

    Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 9, 2013
     | 6,059 views

    A Christmas Sermon that emphasizes that the King was in control of all the events surrounding the incarnation.

    When a King Becomes a Baby Luke 2: 1-7 When Matthew quoted the prophet to declare that one of the names of the little baby would be “Immanuel”, he was making a statement about who the child would be: God with us. He was God long before the stars began to send forth their light or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Is... A Saint Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
     | 4,314 views

    Several questions about a Christian Is... a Saint (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 9, pgs. 133- 143)

    HoHum: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep many years ago in England. In accordance with the punishment of those days, they were branded in the forehead with the letters “ST” for sheep thief. One brother, unable to bear the stigma, fled to a foreign country where he died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Beginning: Easter 2014 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,632 views

    Third in a series on New Beginnings, this Easter tie-in is a three-point expository sermon focusing on broken hearts, burning hearts, and buoyant heart.

    A New Beginning (Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/20/14 I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your first time visiting, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "who's Number One?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 2, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,613 views

    A sermon about humility.

    “Who’s Number One?” Mark 9:33-37 I love that the writers of the Gospels included this story. It teaches us so much, and it also holds a mirror up to me—perhaps to all of us as human beings. There is no place for judgment here, for who of us hasn’t found ourselves vying for the best places, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "One Sunday Morning In Jerusalem”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 23, 2020
     | 3,828 views

    Road to Emmaus. An illustration from Paul Havey "The Rest of the Story" . The longest walk you will ever take is the walk away from the grave of someone you love. If you have never done that, you can’t imagine how difficult it is. this is how the two disciples felt.

    In Jesus Holy Name Easter III 2020 Text: Luke 24:32 Redeemer “One Sunday Morning in Jerusalem” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! We have gathered this Sunday to hear the “rest of the story.” For years the great newsman and philosopher Paul Harvey told his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wounds That Won

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 22, 2025
     | 191 views

    Christ’s wounds transformed evil into redemption; His blood conquered sin, and His love still calls sinners home to eternal victory.

    It was early morning on a highway outside the city when traffic stopped for a terrible sight. A delivery truck had struck a small car and pushed it off the road. Within moments, a few drivers left their vehicles, running toward the wreck. One man, a paramedic on his way home, crawled into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Pure Heart PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,514 views

    Explores the meaning of purity of heart, its importance in Christian character, and the divine promise of seeing God for those who attain it.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today, in this sanctuary of faith, to engage with the divine words of the Gospel, to be touched by the wisdom of the Lord, and to find solace and guidance for our lives. We are here today, not by mere chance, not by simple coincidence, but ...read more

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    Don't Get So Worked Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 621 views

    Encourages focusing on faith and the present moment, finding peace in God's love, and letting go of future worries, trusting in God's plan.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in faith. We are here to share in the joy of understanding God's word, to be nourished by His wisdom, and to be comforted by His love. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage ...read more

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    Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 29, 2025
     | 314 views

    The hopes and expectations of those first disciples seemed to die when Jesus died on Calvary's cross. But when two disciples walked back to their homes, they received something they didn't expect at all!

    Misplaced Expectations For The First Easter? Introduction: The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ was one of the most significant events in all of history. It goes without saying that there were several different expectations when this event took place, depending on each person’s point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Last In Line"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    A sermon about Jesus' great status reversal.

    “The Last in Line” Mark 9:30-37 This past Tuesday, David Bracket and I were unloading the flooring for the new nursery and we were doing it right in front of the big windows at the Redding Road entrance. A big group of our Preschoolers had just come in from the playground and ran over to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walking The Walk

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 30, 2022
     | 3,325 views

    One of the hardest things to do as a committed follower of Jesus is to live in this world and not living like the world. Depending on the age in which you became a Christian a large part of our lives was living and doing what the world had to offer.

    Intro: One of the hardest things to do as a committed follower of Jesus is to live in this world but not living like the world. Depending on the age in which you became a Christian a large part of our lives was living and doing what the world had to offer. 2 Cor 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline Of Acts 28:1-16

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 14, 2024
     | 1,626 views

    Paul, Luke, and several other people had been shipwrecked on Malta. After staying there, these men and possibly others made the last leg of their journey to Rome itself. The journey wasn't always easy, though.

    Introduction: this last chapter of Acts begins with Paul and others on the island of Malta, and closes with Paul arriving at Rome, just as the Lord had promised (Acts 23:11, 27:24). Luke summarized nearly 30 years of church growth in one volume, from Jerusalem to Rome and then to other parts of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Flips Tables Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 15, 2026
     | 151 views

    Today, we will spend some time with a familiar but stunning story that is told in all four gospels. John tells us, “So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts… and overturned their tables.” Jesus is consumed with zeal.

    When Jesus Flips Tables   John 2:13–25 Introduction Today we will spend some time with a familiar but stunning story that is told in all four gospels. John tells us, “So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts… and overturned their tables.” Jesus is consumed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Holy New Thing

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    God’s committed persistence for His people to work out his new holy way in them.

    A Holy New Thing Isaiah 43:14-21 February 19, 2006 This week our 5-year-old son Luke, Deb and I began to read The Horse and His Boy book #3 in the Chronicles of Narnia Series by C. S. Lewis. After reading the 2nd chapter in this book, Luke had a disturbed and frightened look on his face. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational