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    How Do You Value Calvary?

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 18, 2025
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    Calvary is not just a story we read at Easter and put back on a shelf until next year. We should make time each day to remember it in its full meaning.

    How Do You Value Calvary? By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. How do we measure value? 1. Money or the Luxury a. Houses – gated communities b. Cars – Cadillacs, Mercedes, Rolls, Lexus c. Watches – Rolexes 2. Sentimentality (Eyes of the Owner) a. Grandma’s quilt b. Grandpa’s shotgun c. Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anointed Feet

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025
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    Mary is a popular name in the bible.

    Anointed Feet “Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure nard, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "How To Share The Joy Of Easter”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025
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    Today is Happy Palm Sunday.

    “How to Share the Joy of Easter” “They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel.’" John 12:13. Intro: Today is Happy Palm Sunday. We remember, this day because it is the first day of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Answer The Critics

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025
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    Today we deal with some real life issues.

    How To Answer The Critics Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Me A Bethany

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2025
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    A Sermon encouraging people to live their lives in a way that Jesus is comfortable to be around them. Palm Sunday Sermon

    "Make Me a Bethany" Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 CCCAG Scripture: John 12:1-8 (CSB)________________________________________ Introduction When you go to bible school to be a pastor, one of the required classes is on church growth. In that class, one of the required readings was Rick ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon The Believer’s Response To Evil, Suffering And Injustice

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2025
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    Peter knew it was important for suffering saints to have the right mindset, so he warns them ahead of time to be ready to patiently endure and keep believing.

    Sermon The Believer’s Response to Evil, Suffering and Injustice Scriptures: 1Peter 2:20-24 “Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. For God called you to do good, even if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Greatest Hope Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    God may not meet our expectations in every situation, but He ultimately fulfills our greatest hopes and is always present with us, even when He seems distant.

    Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: disappointment. You know, those times when things don't go the way we want or expect them to. And sometimes, it feels like God isn't showing up when we need Him the most. But I want to share a story from the Bible that shows us ...read more

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    Love Adores Extravagantly Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Jesus loved extravagantly, and we can follow His example by loving others in the same way.

    Imagine you've got the most expensive thing you own. Maybe it's your phone, your gaming console, or those brand-new sneakers. Now, imagine giving it away to someone you really care about. Sounds crazy, right? That's exactly what Mary did. Jesus was chilling at a dinner party when Mary, a woman ...read more

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    God Suffers With Us Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 15, 2024
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    Main Idea: God not only suffers for us, but also with us. His co-suffering love is demonstrated through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. As followers of Jesus, we are called to co-suffer with others, bringing life and healing.

    You know how sometimes life just sucks? Well, Jesus gets it. He knew He was about to go through some really rough stuff, like dying on a cross. But He also knew that by going through that, He'd be able to help a lot of people. Just like when you're playing a tough level in a video game, you know ...read more

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    The Joyous Entry SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    A retelling of Palm Sunday as narrated by Apostle John

    Today, we will be exploring the story of Palm Sunday as told by the Apostle John. The main idea we will be focusing on is the question of who Jesus is in our lives. Is He our King? And if so, what does that mean for us? Let's start by going back to John 12:12-36. In this passage, we see that Jesus ...read more

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    The Evolution Of Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    This sermon explores the three different stages of faith, demonstrating its growth and evolution.

    Today, we will explore the three distinct phases of faith that are evident in the story of Lazarus' death. These phases can be described as struggling faith, clinging faith, and resting faith. Let us delve into each phase and understand their significance. In this phase, Martha finds herself in ...read more

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    Four Simple Steps To Serving God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    This sermon simplifies the process of serving God into four easy steps: 1. Cultivating a mindset of service. 2. Being determined to serve. 3. Making a commitment to follow God. 4. Serving in your current circumstances.

    If I were to ask you, "What is the simplest definition of a Christian?" what would you say? The answer is being a follower of Christ. In the book of Matthew, Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, and this call extends to all believers. To be a successful follower of Christ means becoming a ...read more

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    The Love Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Understand and appreciate the cost, power, and sacrifice of Jesus' love, which is the foundation of our faith and obedience to Him.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into the profound depth of Jesus' love—the cost, the power, and the sacrifice it holds for each one of us. Our key Scripture today is from the book of John, chapter 12, verses 24 and 25. It reads: "Very truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat ...read more

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    Honor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Encourages honoring God through kingdom building, living a godly life, and heeding His call to follow Him, guided by His Word.

    Greetings, beloved congregation. It's a joy to gather together in the house of our Lord, united in spirit and purpose as we seek His wisdom and guidance. We are here to honor God, to build His kingdom, and to heed His call. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the renewing of our ...read more

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    Preparation For Burial PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to express our love for God profoundly and personally, like Mary, and to let Christ's love permeate our daily lives.

    Good morning, cherished family of faith. As we stand on the cusp of another week, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on God's enduring love for us. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of John, specifically chapter 12, verses 1-3. The Word of God reads as follows: "Six days ...read more

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