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  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Advent 4: Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 49,183 views

    Fourth in a series on the symbolism of the Advent Wreath. How we are to show love.

    Advent 4: Love Genesis 3:8-15 1 John 4:7-21 Luke 1:57-80 In the past three weeks, we have been building up to this week. In two more days, we will be celebrating the birth of our savior. We’ve used this Advent season to help us prepare for this holiday as well as reflect on what Christmas means ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pray For Less Interesting Time

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,968 views

    Christians face a strong temptation to be dispassionate, lukeward in their Christian service; Christ promises the victor’s crown to those who are steadfast.

    PRAY FOR LESS INTERESTING TIME Revelation 3__14-22 Laodicea: the Lukewarm Church Introduction Translations of quotes from other languages, other times, and other cultures often do not work well. A person from another country gave advice on prayer petitions. He included a line that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Showing Honor Where Honor Is Due Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,767 views

    Sometimes is seems we have forgotten how to show honor where honor is due. This sermon illustrates who and what we should honor.

    We have been searching for ways that we can become better ambassadors for Jesus. Two weeks ago, we discussed patience. Last week we discussed integrity. We discovered the Greek word for integrity had five definite traits. Integrity meant to be true. Our words should hold true. Our yes should mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Whole New World (Acts 16:9-16)

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019
     | 7,044 views

    THE FIRST CONVERT IN EUROPE (ACTS 16:9-16)

    A WHOLE NEW WORLD (ACTS 16:1-15) A whole new world emerged to me when I moved from USA to Hong Kong in 2008 after living there for 21 years. Hong Kong was the gateway to China, the pearl of the Orient, and, more importantly, my wife’s hometown. I had no choice. Doris said, “If you’re not going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dealing With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 14, 2024
     | 2,217 views

    Even if God’s plan leads you through the wilderness, you can trust him.

    How to Handle Temptation Text: Matt. 4:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Temptation is not meant to make us sin; it is meant to enable us to conquer sin. It is not meant to make us bad; it is meant to make us good. It is not meant to weaken us; it is meant to make us emerge stronger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be A Witness Of Jesus’ Transfiguration

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,876 views

    As we peel back the layers, so to speak, of Jesus’ transfiguration we see how it confirms his identity, his mission, and his message. May the Holy Spirit enable us to be a witness of Jesus' transfiguration!

    This morning our worship service is focused on a single event from Jesus’ life. Through the hymns have sung and will sing, through our Scripture readings, and now in our sermon together we are considering the details and the meaning of our Savior’s transfiguration. Before we look more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Eyes Forward- Walking With God In 2026

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 7, 2026
     | 1,134 views

    A quick reminder of the important things to help believers navigate the new year

    Eyes Forward: Walking with God into 2026 CCCAG January 4th, 2026 ________________________________________ Introduction: Last week we talked about looking back at 2025 and the lessons we learn when we take time to examine our heart and our actions. However, we can overdo that and freeze in place ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Law Or Grace? Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 5,044 views

    Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (NIV)

    Romans 6:14 “For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.” (NIV) Ceremonial Law Civil Law Moral Law Question: What is the purpose of the Law? The Seven Pictures of the Law: 1) Pictured as a Yoke. Galatians 5:1 Key: The law was never meant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God's Favor Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,614 views

    Living outside of the box! Mary lives outside of the box - a. Humility/meekness b. Faith c. Agape Love

    Scripture: Luke 1:26-33; 39-56 Theme: Finding Favor with God Title: Mary - Outside of the Box INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This morning in your worship folder you will find a box with nine small dots in it. This is a little exercise or puzzle ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christ Makes The Eternal Difference

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,834 views

    For the Gaderan Demoniac, meeting the Master made all the difference.

    "CHRIST MAKES THE ETERNAL DIFFERENCE" Text: Mark 5:19 Intro: The silver lined clouds are breaking up over the eastern section of the Sea of Galilee. Bright red rays of the setting sun reflect brilliantly off the now calm waters. A while ago, a sudden ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Sign Of Jonah Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,841 views

    The nature and importance of the sign of Jonah and its meaning to the modern Christian.

    The Sign of Jonah Matt. 12:38-40 INTRO.: The Jewish leaders confronted Jesus demanding “a sign.” by this they meant some miraculous event attesting to the truth of what He said. This is not the first such request. Jesus had already performed miracles. He had, for instance, healed a man’s withered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    “The Christian must expect to be jostled by trials on the Christian way.” All kinds of experiences will come to us. There will be the test of our sorrows and disappointments that threaten to take away our faith. There will be the test of the seductions which seek to lure us from the right way.

    Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Value Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 15, 2016
     | 6,318 views

    A rich man is called to sell all he has and to follow Jesus

    “Mark 10:17-31 “True Value” INTRODUCTION Mark continues to explain to us what Jesus meant when he said, “The time is fulfilled. The kingdom of God is here. Repent and believe.” Mark has helped us understand what Jesus meant by telling us stories and parables of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    K-Rations Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 22, 2021
     | 2,130 views

    An army moves on it's stomach. Nutrition provides energy for the fight ahead and so it is with the Christian army.

    October 01, 2016 There is an old saying: “An army marches on its stomach” – if an army doesn’t feed its men it’s not going anywhere. Without food the troops can’t march, can’t maneuver, and they can’t fight. During WWII, the US tried solving this issue with “K rations”, which consisted of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2021
     | 3,626 views

    3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. If we meet this testing (“the trying of your faith”) correctly, it will produce unswerving consistency (“patience” or “steadfastness”)

    Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist