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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    1st Sunday Of Advent, Year C. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2021
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     | 7,361 views

    December 1st, 2024. Advent Sunday.

    Jeremiah 33:14-16, Psalm 25:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36. A) THE GREAT REVERSAL. Jeremiah 33:14-16. In a double metaphor concerning gardening and building, the prophet Jeremiah was commissioned by the LORD not only ‘to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy and to throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Reversal

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2015
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     | 6,846 views

    Just when the tree of David seems to be left without hope, without offspring, this Branch emerges to establish justice and righteousness in the world: the LORD our Righteousness.

    THE GREAT REVERSAL. Jeremiah 33:14-16. In a double metaphor concerning gardening and building, the prophet Jeremiah was commissioned by the LORD not only ‘to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy and to throw down’ but also ‘to build and to plant’ (Jeremiah 1:10). There was certainly enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strangers In The World Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2016
     | 9,678 views

    The passage that we will look at today is the beginning of 1 Peter 1 in which the Apostle Peter calls us all strange. Do you believe that?! The Apostle Peter calls those of us who are believers “strange.”

    “STRANGERS IN THE WORLD” 1 PETER 1:1-13 STRANGE THINGS HUMANS DO …olsonnd.com/weird-things-humans-do/ I was thinking about our passage today, and I got to thinking about the word “strange.” The word “strange” to me means odd and unexpected or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love And Obedience.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2023
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     | 1,685 views

    Loving your neighbour in these end times.

    LOVE AND OBEDIENCE. Romans 13:8-14. I). LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR. Romans 13:8-10. The imperative, “To no one nothing owe you (all), but to love one another” (Romans 13:8a) follows on from the discussion of being subject to ‘the powers that be’ who - whether we voted for them or not - are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Day Of The Living Dead, Part 1

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,037 views

    The Lazarus story from a slightly different perspective. It asks the question "how do we respond when God doesn’t show up in time." Mary and Martha demonstrate the true nature of faith.

    John 11:1-45 Paonia United Methodist Church March 13, 2005 Over the last several weeks, We have covered some really difficult texts. That’s what lent is all about. If you haven’t heard something that has disturbed or upset you, Than I either have not been doing my job, or you haven’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thirsting For The Source (Psalm 63:1-4) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Mar 5, 2026
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    Thirst does not lie. When David fled into the wilderness, stripped of comfort and power, he found that the dry land was the place where God met him most clearly.

    Thirsting for the Source Morning Lent Prayer Worship Week 2: Stripping Away (Self-Denial and Surrender) Day 14 Primary Scripture: "O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water." (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Believe In The Resurrection

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2013
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     | 11,358 views

    Those who deny the truth of the resurrection are teaching a different gospel to that which we find in the New Testament.

    I BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION. 1 Corinthians 15:1-34. Sometimes it is necessary for Christian people to get back to the basics of their faith, to remind themselves what they are about. Here in 1 Corinthians, Paul is not teaching his readers something new, but reviewing that which he taught them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1 John 1:1-4 - Know Jesus, Proclaim Jesus, Make Our Joy Complete! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2019
     | 6,331 views

    The apostle John had a certain way of hammering his points home in the opening verses of his letters. What points were so important to John that he had to repeatedly emphasize them in these opening verses of this letter?

    1 John 1:1-4 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Clean Heart (Psalm 51:1-12) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 23, 2026
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     | 294 views

    Sin does not disappear when ignored. This sermon walks you through Psalm 51, facing what you have buried, asking God for deep cleansing, and recovering the joy you have lost.

    A Clean Heart Psalm 51:1-12 Morning Lent Prayer, Day 3 Introduction Lent is a season of honest reckoning. It strips away the comfortable distance we keep between ourselves and God and asks us to stand before Him as we truly are, not as we wish to appear. On this third day of our Lenten journey, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Is His Name (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009
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     | 3,553 views

    Part 3 in a series on the Lord’s Prayer

    HOLY IS HIS NAME (PART 1) LUKE 11:1-4 INTRO. – At the beginning Jesus gives a warning against self-seeking prayer. God is to have priority in every aspect of our lives, and certainly in our times of deepest communion with Him. Praying is not to be a casual routine that gives passing homage to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    "and Suddenly Angels!"

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 23, 2026
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    This message is about trusting in God's presence. I preached this for the 1st Sunday in Lent here in 2026, but it could be used any Sunday. Matthew reading is from the NRSV, Psalm 32 from the NLT

    “And suddenly angels…” – think about that image. • I am a Star Tek fan, so when I think about it, I imagine these angels beaming down to Jesus. • You know, their bodies are just a bunch of particle beans that suddenly become angels (and you have to have that sound effect). • I know – that’s sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Call Unto Me Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 18, 2026
     | 94 views

    I would like to share with you the purpose of Lent, the purpose of Fasting and the purpose of prayer.

    Ash Wednesday Morning Jeremiah 33:1-3 Call unto me Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Joke: A man asked God, ‘What’s a million years to you, O Lord?’ God replied: A minute. The man asked: What a million rupees to you, O Lord? God replied: one rupee. The man asked: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Children's Sermon: Seeing Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,060 views

    To encourage the children to look to Jesus and to point others toward him during this season of Lent.

    Children’s Sermon Seeing Jesus John 1:20-21 Sermon Objective: To encourage the children to look to Jesus and to point others toward him during this season of Lent. Sermon Object: Binoculars Good morning!!!! It is sooooooo good to see you today. But, I know a way that I can see you even better … ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "God's Forgiveness.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 12,952 views

    March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130

    March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130 This is an individual lament for sin and an expression of confidence that God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    The Journey Of Mercy

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    The nature of Lent - the call of journeying to the cross, and being healed by the One who makes the journey...

    Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday, February 14, 2010 A Journey of Mercy Luke 18:31-43 † IN JESUS NAME † May our eyes be open to the incredible blessings of the Father’s mercy, as they are poured out on us as we journey through life, in Christ. AMEN! Today, the church year changes. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran