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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Seeking Help Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 24, 2022
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    Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week reflects on a woman who has suffered for 12 years with a bleeding ailment. She approaches Jesus "Seeking Help."

    March 23, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 5:24b-34 Seeking Help Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. As we continue the exploration of our Lenten theme of “Seekers,” tonight we consider one of the very frequent ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeking Forgiveness And Freedom Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2022
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    Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week reflect on “Seeking Forgiveness and Freedom.” We hear the story of two very different people and how forgiveness affects their hearts and lives.

    April 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 7:36-50 Seeking Forgiveness and Freedom Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Tonight we conclude our Lenten series called “Seekers.” Each week we’ve reflected on stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sabbath Lessons

    Contributed by David Berthiaume on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
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    Why in the world did God give us a "Sabbath"? There are some lessons we can learn from how Jesus observed the Sabbath while He was here.

    I want to take you on a trip. This is not a trip to an exotic location or a place of tourism; it is a journey through time. I want to take you to the beginning. Close your eyes and imagine nothing. There is no noise, there is no smells, there is no light, and all of your senses sense nothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2007
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     | 7,078 views

    When our need for conforming to outward observances exceeds our regard for inward spiritual reality we need to address our spiritual obsessive-compulsive disorder.

    Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Matthew 15:1-20 1 Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. They asked him, 2 “Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.” 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Weakened Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,500 views

    One of the most overlooked texts in all of Scripture... but also one of the most reassuring. What can we gain from David’s observation that he was "weak?"

    OPEN: Rodgers and Hammerstein were amongst the greatest playwrights of our age. Plays like “Oklahoma” “The Sound of Music” “The King & I” are permanent part of the American heritage. So when I was invited by a non-Christian friend of our family to attend a play written by Richard Rodgers entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Battlefield Wounds Of Christ

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,733 views

    Jesus means for the Communion service to be a lot more than just a religious observance, but to keep fresh in our minds the act of sacrificial love He has for us.

    Turn your Bibles to Matthew 27: 28 – 31 Title: The Battlefield Wounds of Christ Theme: Remembering His Cost was Our Gain Introduction: When I first got started in the Arabian Horse business, my parents and I attended a special coronation celebration for a beautiful Arabian Stallion. On a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Don't You Do Something For A Change Series

    Contributed by Dan Turpin on Nov 5, 2015
     | 6,348 views

    Objective and Aim: Everyone will learn how to change their lives by observing two practices that produce growth in ones life (Be Positive for a Change--Act Right for a Change).

    Why Don’t You Do Something for a Change (Part Two) 1 Thess. 5:16-18 By: Pastor Dan Turpin ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Call To Contend Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,689 views

    Jude’s letter is a call to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. In today’s lesson we observe the call to contend for truth against heresy.

    Scripture Two weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The first week I introduced you to the Letter of Jude. I briefly touched on questions that arise whenever we begin a new study of God’s Word, such as: Who wrote the letter? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Consistent Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011
     | 9,638 views

    The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

    The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simon Of Cyrene - The Unexpected Cross

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 51,638 views

    This is a narrative sermon that shares a story about Simon of Cyrene. Several points of observation are at the end of the message. Rightfully utilized, the "story telling" methodology is an effective format for communication.

    THE UNEXPECTED CROSS (Sermons2012: Simon of Cyrene Narrative) 3/11/2012 a.m. Mark 15:21 A theologian said the cross of Jesus is like a diamond because the more angles you can look at it the greater your appreciation. Over the next two weeks we are going to look at the cross from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Don’t Show Favoritism Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 187 ratings
     | 28,128 views

    1- God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith 2- God has given the royal law to be observed 3- God has determined mercy to be triumphant

    INTRO.- ILL.- Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke (a registered trademark of The Coca-Cola Company in the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sin Remover!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2015
     | 3,465 views

    Jesus is meeting two needs at once; 1-He is healing the body and the soul for the benefit of this man 2-And healed the physical body, for the benefit of those observing!!

    Matthew 9:1-8-So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own city. Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you.” And at once some of the scribes said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Understanding The Times: A Spiritual Perspective

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 21, 2025
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     | 407 views

    As Christians observing these unfolding events, we are reminded that these are not mere geopolitical struggles; they signify deeper spiritual truths and battles, reflecting what the Scriptures have long forewarned.

    The tension between Israel and Iran has historical and spiritual significance. Persia, modern-day Iran, played both a redemptive and antagonistic role in biblical history: >> HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Cyrus the Great (Persian): Freed the Jews from Babylon and facilitated the rebuilding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Geide avatar

    Four Signs To Watch Out For Series

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Jan 17, 2022
     | 3,188 views

    Sign, sign, everywhere a sign. God has put up some signs. We will look at four types of signs that are in this chapter. Then we will make a few observations.

    Four Signs To Watch Out For John 2:11-25 Sign, sign Everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery Breakin' my mind Do this, don't do that Can't you read the sign? And the sign said "Long-haired freaky people Need not apply" So I tucked my hair up under my hat And I went in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    And Now A Few Words From Our Nation's Founders

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,339 views

    The men who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence and who framed our nation's Constitution, did not work in a moral vacuum. Here are some important observations they made.

    And Now a Few Words From Our Founders Pastor Eric J. Hanson. July 2, 2017 Proverbs 14:34: Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Psalm 33:12: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Proverbs 29:2: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational