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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Resolute Within Vacillating Winds

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2020
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    Jesus maintains his unwavering course to the cross through the events of Holy Week

    April 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 27:11-54 Resolute within Vacillating Winds Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Lawrence Pertillar wrote the poem “By the Shift of Winds.” It starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus And His Face! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jan 27, 2021
     | 1,504 views

    Does it really make a difference if we know about the Face of Jesus? Let's find out!

    There are many verses that help us in knowing what the Face of Jesus was like. Today, we have many portraits of Jesus from His birth, his ministry, and his death, resurrection and ascension. From the 16th century to the 21st. Google has given us over 20 different pictures of what Jesus "may ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Imposters Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020
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    This is the 5th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#5] DEALING WITH IMPOSTERS Matthew 24:23-28 Introduction: As we have been studying the Olivet Discourse, we have been warned about False Teachers, False Prophets, False Messiahs, etc… This is happening right now; and it will continue to happen until the end. In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Guarantee Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020
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     | 3,133 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#7] JESUS’ GUARANTEE Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction: How can we be sure all this will happen? I am sure that many have asked this question. If you have, you are not the 1st person to do so. Even Jesus anticipated some honest doubt; because at this point, He begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew 13:1-17 - Maybe If I Actually Listened For A Change! - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other person to finish so that I c

    MAYBE IF I ACTUALLY LISTENED FOR A CHANGE! - Matthew 13:1-17 - Part 1 In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Path

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009
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     | 6,203 views

    Following the right path requires that we have the right guide.

    December 2009 Prior to Service: • Make “stepping stones” from sheets of paper or newsprint or any material that is handy • Form maze of your own design. The more complicated the design the more “stepping stones” that will be required. • Make various “stepping stones” with X marked on face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Deliverance Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 24, 2011
     | 4,623 views

    Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

    The Deliverance Of Christ Matthew 28:1-8 Introduction: Great event; 1 Corinthians 15:13-14, 17 A. Peter’s Preaching - Acts 2:23-24; 4:10; 1 Peter 1:3-4 B. Paul’s Preaching - Acts 13:30, 37; 23:6; 26:8 . 1 Corinthians 15:4; 2 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James- Son Of Thunder Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019
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     | 3,921 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

    Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#2] JAMES- SON OF THUNDER Mark 3:17 Introduction: James and John were called the “Sons of Thunder.” James usually is mentioned before John as though he were the leader of the 2. However, it was probably due to that fact that he was the older ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Signs Of Jesus Coming

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 16, 2019
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    What people can expect to see taking place.

    12 Signs of Jesus coming 1. Deceptions Matthew 24: 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 2. False Christ. Matthew 24: 24 For there shall arise false Christs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religious Exhibitionism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,059 views

    Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

    Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Following The Example Of Christ?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 15, 2016
     | 4,992 views

    A very short sermon questioning our desire to e discipled. You can't be a follower if you are not following, eh.

    ARE WE FOLLOWING THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST? Paul wrote these words to the Church in Corinth , You must follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 (CEV) Play video "Plumb ‘One Drop’" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYP5gE-kDjY Towards the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Worshipping Without Words

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 29, 2016
     | 7,957 views

    A Sinner worships Jesus without speaking a word, but her tears speak what is in her heart.

    TITLE: Worshipping Without Words TEXT: Luke 7:36-50 INTRO: Now, we look at another story that is recorded only in Luke. Sometimes this story gets confused with one in the other gospels, where Mary of Bethany anointed Jesus, but the two incidents take place at different times, in different places, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Song Of The Vineyard

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,774 views

    A best man's love song at a wedding turns out to be a dirge.

    THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is speaking for the remnant of Israel, and calls the LORD his Beloved. This echoes the language of Song of Solomon 2:16, where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Thirst!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    An Easter sermonette, one of eight that will delivered on Good Friday at Colombo Central Corps, Sri Lanka. Short for it is to be translated, in what is a three hour service.

    How many Fridays in a year? Yes but only one is good. Good because of God's goodness not mans. Later knowing that it was now completed, and so the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty,” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Teaching Through Healing

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    To be amazed is not the same as being converted.

    TEACHING THROUGH HEALING. Mark 1:21-28. As we re-read Mark’s Gospel - as we must, from time to time - we find it to be a Gospel of two halves. The first half tells of Jesus’ presentation to the people as an authoritative teacher (Mark 1:21-22), who also happened to use healing (or more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational