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  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    An Unshakeable Nickname

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,968 views

    For a man named "Doubting Thomas", he makes one of the greatest confessions of faith: "My Lord and my God!" This sermon briefly walks through the text and examines Thomas' confession in an applicable way for the hearer by breaking the confession down into two chunks.

    Sometimes, it just isn’t possible to shake a nickname. One of my favorite athletes, Landon Donovan, has that problem. Landon is arguably one of the best soccer players the United States has ever produced, but has the nickname, “Landy Cakes.” How did he get that? By constantly underachieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Is The Reason For The Season (December 2001)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022
     | 3,066 views

    Christmas is more than just a holiday to celebrate the break we get from work or school. Christmas is a time to celebrate; a time to proclaim; a time to demonstrate.

    JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON Text: Luke 2:4-7 People have always searched for the meaning of life in order to fill some void that they feel. Some try to fill that void with material things. Others try to fill that void by trying to gain power so as to prove their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Following Jesus: But What Happens When I Blow It? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 21, 2022
     | 1,847 views

    Even a saint like Peter "blew it" when he denied he knew Jesus. Eventually he was restored to a place of service for the Lord. What happens, or what should I do, when I blow it?

    Note: (Edited from a sermon preached in August 2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO) Introduction: One reality few of us as believers want to admit is that first, we were born sinners. Paul wrote “All have sinned and come short of God’s Glory (Romans 3:23, paraphrased)” and none of us would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All, For The One (2006)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022
     | 1,123 views

    Their effectiveness as Jesus' disciples would not happen by default. They would always have to work at it and pray about it.

    ALL, FOR THE ONE Text: Mark 9:38-50 “One of the highlights of the college freshman biology class was the monthly feeding of a caged rattlesnake kept in the laboratory. One time, the entire class gathered around the cage and, in complete silence, watched as the feeding took place. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Sure Foundation (1994)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
     | 2,037 views

    Matthew 7:24-29 is a Biblical parable that points to the necessity for obedience. In that parable, Jesus illustrates His point through three things in that passage of scripture which are the construction site, the storm's test and the results of the test.

    THE SURE FOUNDATION Text: Matthew 7:24-29 "It is told that [Horatio] Nelson [1758-1805] was famous for his courtesy to defeated enemies. [He was one of England's most famous Naval heroes.] On one occasion a defeated captain came on to Nelson's quarter-deck as a prisoner. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Paul’s Farewell Sermon A Life Redeemed” Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 2, 2022
     | 1,570 views

    This is a sermon based on the theology of Acts 20:28 and used for All Saints Sunday.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 6, 2022 Text: Acts 20:22,27-28 Redeemer Lutheran “Paul’s Farewell Sermon” “Life Redeemed” When it comes to Christianity, there are two things the people of the world cannot understand. First, they cannot understand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas: The Fullness Of Time Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 13, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    The prophets, the priests and even the kings longed for the day of the coming messiah would come. However, in the fullness of time God brought forth his son.

    Timing is everything. If you are planning to fly to Mars, you want to be keenly aware of the timing. It would take you about nine months to reach Mars, but you will need to have the right timing. All the planets move around, which means that there is only one open window when you can launch your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph’s Dilemma (Advent, December 2016)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 21, 2022
     | 2,588 views

    Until Joseph understood what was going on, he was trying to figure out a way to get out of the commitment. The Bible says that he did not want to expose her and publicly disgrace her.

    JOSEPH'S DILEMMA Text: Matthew 1:18-25 JOSEPH'S DILEMMA Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew 1:18-25  Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Mary's Big News (Advent 2, December 4, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 30, 2022
     | 1,496 views

    An angel of the Lord appeared to Joachim and told him that he and his barren wife Anna would soon have a child and that they were to name her Mary (Mary 2:9 ...). Today we will explore God’s plan for Mary, God’s plan for us and God’s plan for the lost.

    MARY’S BIG NEWS Text: Luke 1:26 – 38 Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, (27) to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. (28) The angel ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Attitudes Of Righteous Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,295 views

    We will learn three important life principles of through Joseph and Mary: Joseph had a Misunderstanding about Mary, then he had the Mystical Understanding from an angel, and finally they had the Mutual Understanding.

    Theme: Attitudes of the Righteous Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction: This month let us think about the FAVOR OF GOD based on (Luke 1:28). Today, We will think about the attitudes of the Righteous during crises and issues. Attitude is a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 16, 2022
     | 3,118 views

    The goal is to lead a person to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Later will come baptism and R.C.I.A.

    Off the coast of Maine lies an island so small that the surrounding ocean can be seen from any point on the island. A visitor to the Sunday school class asked the children, "How many of you," he asked, "have ever seen the Atlantic Ocean?" To his surprise, not a single hand went ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus

    Contributed by John Newbaker on May 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,393 views

    What kind of man was Jesus?

    Jesus Luke 11:1 More than 2,000 years ago, there was a Man born who was Emmanuel, God with us. His birth was acknowledged by God and announced by angels. He was born to a young girl who had neither riches nor position in society. His step father was a lowly carpenter. At birth he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 26, 2021
     | 5,193 views

    Where is God? Then we keep thinking and asking: What is happening with the world? What is the Purpose of Humanity? Why God created Human beings? Does he lose control over his creation? to find the answer, kindly read through this sermon.

    Theme: Purpose of Human Life Text: Genesis 1:26-31 Introduction: My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. Today, we are meditating under the theme: Purpose of Human Life, based on Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Philippians Part 18 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,242 views

    An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

    Philippians Part 18, Chapter 4:9-4:23 I. Do what you have seen in me. (4:9) A. That is, what you have witnessed in me, and what you have learned of me, and what you have heard about me, practice yourselves. Paul refers them to his uniform conduct - to all that they had seen, and known, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Minister You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,233 views

    It is impossible to separate the message from the messengers. Our reflection of what is being said is influenced by who is saying it and how it is being said. Church leadership is important

    On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton is a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured into the forest to burn a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist