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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    The Advent Of Jesus Means The Advent Of Eden

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2016
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     | 11,865 views

    Jesus isn't just like an ambulance rushing to our rescue, he's also like a resort shuttle bus, for he is coming to take us to paradise.

    Take a look at the two vehicles pictured on the screen. Which one is more like Jesus? The ambulance or the Disney-resort shuttle bus? On one hand since Jesus comes to rescue us from our sins and from eternal death, you could say that he’s like the ambulance. On the other hand Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gods Forever Favor!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016
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     | 12,562 views

    Life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, isn't that what we all want? Do you know what that sounds like in spiritual terms..."abundant life"

    Gods, Forever Favor! Psalm 30:1-5, AMP 1.I WILL extol You, O Lord, for You have lifted me up and have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2.O Lord my God, I cried to You and You have healed me. 3.O Lord, You have brought my life up from Sheol (the place of the dead); You have kept me alive, that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Unfamiliar Kingdom

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 27, 2014
     | 4,945 views

    While we all have preconceptions about what the kingdom of heaven is and isn't, Jesus uses parables to force us to rethink what the kingdom is.

    What is it that the Gospel message presents? I don’t simply mean today’s Gospel lesson, but the capital-G “Gospel.” The Gospel is not merely, “Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.” The proper name for them is the Gospel according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 25, 2021
     | 3,219 views

    If we want to truly belong to the family of God, it isn’t enough saying we are Christian; we need to do what Christ tells us to.

    Scripture Reading: Mark 3:31-35 Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” And he replied, “Who are my mother and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compost Your Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2021
     | 2,636 views

    If our fig tree isn’t bearing fruit, it’s time to dig around it and apply some good compost. Both are important, essential actions.

    Third Sunday in Lent The brilliance of Jesus the preacher can be seen in today’s story, unique to St. Luke, about how He handled some local gossip. Pontius Pilate, the Roman boss of Judea, ruled as a tyrant. On this occasion, it appears he broke up a revolutionary plot right in the area of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Is The Most Important Command Of God? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,702 views

    Conquer yourself. That is the challenge isn’t it? We’re not talking about something outside ourselves. We’re looking right into our own heart.

    "A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Beyond The Numbers: Understanding God's Economy

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 17, 2023
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     | 3,038 views

    Jesus’s parables and Old Testament stories reveal astonishing truths. They show that God’s economy isn’t about math, but the true expression of value.

    Beyond the Numbers: Understanding God's Economy Introduction: - We live in a world that is obsessed with numbers. We measure everything by numbers: our income, our expenses, our achievements, our popularity, our success, and our happiness. We think that more is better, and that bigger is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    490 Times?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
     | 206 views

    Forgiveness isn’t counted but lived—when we release others, God releases us, mercy triumphs, and faith regains its power to move mountains.

    Mercy triumphs over judgment — that’s what the Word of God says. And if we’re honest, every one of us here needs mercy. We’ve needed it before, we’ll need it again before the day’s over. If it weren’t for the mercy and compassion of God, where would we be? Utterly consumed. Gone. Done for. But His ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Just Say The Word Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Feb 7, 2026
     | 253 views

    Faith isn’t about proximity or performance—it’s about recognizing authority. When we trust who Jesus is, a single word is enough.

    Opening: Good morning. I’m really glad you’re here today. Some of you came in rested. Some of you came in running late. Some of you came in carrying something heavy — maybe heavier than you let on. And before we talk about bold faith, or big belief, or anything like that, I want to start with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grateful Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    Living a grateful life isn’t always easy or convenient but it’s worth it in the end. There’s great healing to be found in the regular practice of gratitude.

    Today, we're going to talk about something that's often overlooked: gratitude. You know, being thankful for all the stuff in our lives. What I want you to walk away with is that living a grateful life isn't always easy, but it's totally worth it. There's great healing to be found in practicing ...read more

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    Songs For The Road: Music For Tired Feet

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 30, 2025
     | 388 views

    What if the pressure you feel isn’t because you’re failing—but because you’re trying to prove something you already are?

    Introduction I want to begin this morning with words that many of us recognize—not because they are complicated, but because they are honest. They weren’t written to impress anyone. They weren’t written to explain theology. They were written to be carried. I’m but a stranger here, Heaven is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Resilient PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,089 views

    Encourage believers to remain steadfast and resilient in their faith and work for the Lord, even in challenging times, knowing that their efforts are not in vain.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into the heart of 1 Corinthians 15:58, where we'll be talking about staying resilient in difficult times, the power of perseverance, and the strength of faithfulness. Now, we all face challenging times, don't we? Moments when it feels like the world ...read more

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    As We Forgive Our Debtors!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
     | 2,921 views

    Forgiveness is the the cornestone of Christianity.Without it Jesus Christ’s mission was in vain.Are forgiving your debtors?

    “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:12; 14-15 We all need and yearn for good life. No one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honoring The Name Of God Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 15,424 views

    Ways that God’s name is used in vain contrasted to ways God’s name is used with value.

    INTRODUCTION Paul Dickinson has written a book called Names. He has a hobby of collecting strange and unusual names. Sometimes, he says names seem to be prophetic. In 1941 there were two men who were executed in the electric chair in Florida and their names were Will Burn and Will Frizzle. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hiding From God.

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    ❶. MEN TRY TO HIDE FROM GOD ❷. HIDING Is IN VAIN ❸. ALTERNATIVE: WALK WITH GOD

    Reuters - "Dead" man hid in family home for three years Sunday, 9 December 2007 A man who had been declared dead after a canoeing accident but in fact survived hid in his home for three years before his arrest this week, his wife told British newspapers "In 2002, Anne Darwin reported her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist