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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Minister Of Mayhem Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 5, 2021
     | 3,223 views

    Believers are aware of the adversary we face in this walk of faith. Since the fall of Adam, Satan has sought to hinder and defeat believers. He has power and influence, but like all of creation, Satan must submit to the sovereign power of God.

    The Minister of Mayhem Esther 5: 9-14 Our text today follows Esther’s entrance before the king. She was received of Ahasuerus and promised that her request would be granted. She had invited Ahasuerus and Haman to a small banquet that served as an invitation to a larger banquet the following day – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalam

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 27, 2021
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    This is so well preached on that I would like to ask the question: Why did Jesus not tell the disciples the name of the owner/owners of the Donkey

    EMB 28-03-2021 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” Luke 21:28-44 Often there’s more to a story than meets the human eye. And our Gospel reading in Luke 21 is no exception. Indeed this is a story related in all four Gospels, which is unusual. We have the Synoptic Gospels Matthew Mark and Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Sixth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 13, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 335 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 4:2-6, 1 John 3:1-8, Matthew 24:23-31. A). THE GREATER CANTATA. Psalm 96:1-13. Psalms 93-100 are sometimes known as the “enthronement” Psalms. Yet this is not the enthronement of any earthly king (Psalm 93:1; Psalm 97:1; Psalm 99:1). Many of the words of this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Luther Allen avatar

    Is Your Lamp Ready?

    Contributed by Luther Allen on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,579 views

    Everyone must be ready when Christ,the spiritual bridegroom, unexpectedly returns for the church

    Matthew 25: 1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins: “Is Your Lamp Ready?” When Christ returns for the church, you need to be prepared! This is Summer time: the wedding season. Tuxedoes and bridal gowns, multi-tiered confections and carefully crafted schedules are the norm – showers and parties, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "Waiting For Christmas”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 18, 2025
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     | 395 views

    We’ll be looking at Simeon and Anna from the Christmas story and how they each waited for different aspects of Jesus’s coming, and what we learn from their waiting.

    Waiting For Christmas Luke 2:25-38 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5fyF3K6NcU None of us are very good at waiting. We don’t like to wait. I remember when it took several minutes to turn on and load the very first IBM personal computer, and we thought that was fast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    Something Beautiful For Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Mar 25, 2017
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    This message looks at the actions of Mary as she breaks open the bottle of perfume and anoints Jesus during Holy Week. It challenges us to ask the question what can we do for Jesus that is beautiful?

    She hesitates in the doorway separating the two rooms. Through the opening she sees her sister Martha hard at work helping Simon’s wife prepare the evening meal in the kitchen. She listens to the laughter and conversation as it drifts through the house. She hears Simon make a joke at Peter’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our God Reigns Supreme! Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 4, 2021
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     | 5,182 views

    Isaiah moves on to greater heights as the time of desolation begins to fade into oblivion in light of the glory which is to come. As the Good News is announced, a new awareness of what God is going to do bursts upon God’s people.

    ISAIAH 52: 7–12 OUR GOD REIGNS SUPREME! [REVELATION 19:5-9] Our passage in Isaiah moves on to greater heights as the time of desolation begins to fade into oblivion in light of the glory which is to come. The reference to the beautiful … feet of him that brings good tidings (Isa 52:7) is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Light & Glory Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 19, 2024
     | 680 views

    Simeon sings praise to God for the gift of salvation for all people.

    Light & Glory Jeffery Anselmi / General Light & Glory / Christmas; Glory / Luke 2:22–35 Simeon sings praise to God for the gift of salvation for all people. INTRODUCTION - Christmas is just a few days away! - Today, we will be looking at something that happened when Jesus was about 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is My Son, Obey Him

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    “A cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘this is my beloved Son. Hear Him’” Luke 9:34-35.

    Theme: This is My Son, obey Him Text: Gen. 15:5-12; Rom. 3:21-31; Lk. 9:28-36 Every successful student needs to listen carefully to what is being taught and also needs to read about what has been written on the subject. This makes what we hear and read an important aspect of our lives. These days, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Hamby avatar

    Maintaining Joy In The Midst Of Disagreement Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,034 views

    We can maintain joy in the midst of disagreement by remembering that (1) conflict happens even in good churches,(2) conflict has consequences and (3) Sometimes you need help in resolving a conflict.

    “Restoring the Joy” A Study of the Book of Philippians Lesson # 10 “Maintaining Joy in the Midst of Disagreement” Phil 4:1-4 “In the late l800s there were just two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    An Inviation To Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 258 ratings
     | 78,279 views

    I see three different parts of God’s invitation to worship contained in Psalm 95:A Call to Rejoice (1-5);A Call to Reverence (6-7a); and A Call to Respond (7b-11).

    The Invitation to Worship It’s good to be back! Vacations are wonderful, aren’t they? During our two weeks, we were in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and up in God’s Country. In the second week, we went camping and had a good time ­ well, sort of. Megan, our one-year-old, was not a “Happy Camper.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Joy Is A Choice—not A Feeling Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,490 views

    Joy isn't happiness. It is so much more.

    INTRODUCTION We’re in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit which I’m calling “Grace-Fruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Fruit is the outward expression of the inward nature. When you see a plum hanging on a tree, you can say, “That’s a plum tree.” When you see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A. B. C. Visitation Of Mary To Elizabeth. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,249 views

    MAY 31st, All Years.

    1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 113:1-9, Romans 12:9-16, Luke 1:39-57 A). A CELEBRATION OF GOD-GIVEN OPPORTUNITY. 1 Samuel 2:1-10. The Song of Hannah is a song of reversals. It was a celebration of a God-given opportunity through the birth of a child. Yet it is not only a personal response to one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    He Is God, And He Is Good

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 118 ratings
     | 23,478 views

    This sermon deals with worship. Our worship flows from our understanding of who God is and what He has done.

    April 18, 2004 Psalm 100 “He is God, and He is good” INTRODUCTION I saw an article this week on the internet listing some details about President Bush’s tax return. (How would you like it if the details of your tax return were made available for everyone to see!) It showed his income, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    God's Grief Vs. Man's Grief Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on May 26, 2009
    based on 67 ratings
     | 20,199 views

    God’s grief is not only the response of his heart to the arrows of pain that wound us. God himself is wounded by the separation caused by death. Death interrupts God’s own conversation with his child. When it comes to enduring pain, God asks nothing of us

    We come here today pay our respect to ( ), and to comfort members of the family and friends. We belong to a larger family, the family of believers in Jesus Christ, the conqueror of death. And this is the hour when our belief in Him is tested. This is the moment when our declared personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist