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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Third Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 470 views

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

    Psalm 102:15-22, 2 Kings 6:14-23, Romans 12:16-21, Matthew 8:1-13. A). THE SET TIME. Psalm 102:15-22. The immediate context of these verses speaks of how the eternal LORD shall yet ‘have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come’ (cf. Psalm 102:13). This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Factor Of Fear

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025
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    Fear is a trouble way to live your life. Fear can cause many actions but running away from something or being paralyze from Fear is not for a believer.

    The Factor of Fear Joshua 1:1-1:10, 3:1-3:10 Good morning everyone, Please turn to Joshua chapter 1 Joshua son of Nun- N.U.N. not none n.o.n.e.- that sounds funny- Joshua son of none. Sermon title this morning is the factor of fear- I want to look at the life of Joshua; Fear can cause many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fifth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2025
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     | 598 views

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

    Psalm 118:14-21, Hosea 6:4-6, Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 13:24-30. A). THE LORD MY SALVATION. Psalm 118:14-21. This Psalm is the last of the processional Psalms which were sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for the great Jewish feasts. There are echoes of the Passover, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Building

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 9, 2025
     | 710 views

    I Corinthians 3:9 tells us that WE are God's building. God's Word is the code book that gives us good directions as to the best way to build our lives.

    Alba 3-9-2025 GOD'S BUILDING I Corinthians 3:9-15 Alba Christian Church began when a church building was constructed in one day. It was on Memorial Day, May 31, 1911, that more than 100 people came together, did their work, and were able to hold a dedication service in the new building at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Know The Love Of Christ

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 13, 2023
     | 2,700 views

    A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery.

    Alba 3-12-2023 KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST Ephesians 3:14-19 A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery. From the very beginning I was captivated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Naked And Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,857 views

    What was the first thing that was lost when Adam and Eve ate of the fruit?

    OPEN: A mother told about her 7-year-old daughter, Jessica. Jessica always seemed to understand the deeper things of Scripture. One time they were reading the story of Adam and Eve and talked about how sin had come into the world. But then, later that week, Jessica became ill and had to stay home ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Tale Of Two Crowns

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 31, 2023
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    For Palm Sunday. Jesus wore a Crown of Thorns to be King of your heart, King of your life, and to Deliver you from sin and shame. Jesus came to give us the victory.

    A Tale of Two Crowns Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” “You see when Jesus came into town, everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Agent Of The One & Only God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023
     | 1,376 views

    Jason Bourne. Dana Scully. Severus Snape. Natasha Romanova. What do these characters have in common?

    Jason Bourne. Dana Scully. Severus Snape. Natasha Romanova. What do these characters have in common? Not sure? Well, what if I included this name: James Bond. That’s right. These fictional characters are all agents of one kind or another. Yes, even Severus Snape, who was a double agent for (spoiler ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    S.o.s. - Salvation To Obedience To Sanctification (Transformation)

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 5, 2023
     | 1,542 views

    What is the core beliefs of Christ's Disciples - Salvation - Obedience - Sanctification

    1 Peter 1:1-2; John 21:15-19 Theme: Our Identity Title: Christianity’s SOS – Salvation, Obedience, Sanctification INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the Gospel of John chapter 21, we have the story of Jesus and Peter engaging in this deep conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Guarded Inheritance (Second Sunday Of Easter 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 15, 2023
     | 1,221 views

    We have a living hope, a guaranteed inheritance and the understanding that we are studying for what some call “finals” --- their final exam when they will receive the goal of their faith namely eternal life.

    THE GUARDED INHERITANCE Text: 1 Peter 1:3 – 9 1 Peter 1:3 - 9:   “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  (4)  and into an inheritance that is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Life And Times Of Saul Of Tarsus Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,183 views

    A sermon examining the life of Saul of Tarsus.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAUL OF TARSUS Acts 8:1-3 (4/16/23) I regularly listen to a radio program called “Unshackled”. This program provides dramatic reenactments that tell the stories of people who were in desperate situations and by the grace of God they had an encounter with Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Harvest Is Plentiful

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2025
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     | 1,339 views

    Jesus modeled how we should be sensitive to the needs of others, be moved with compassion, and see people as ready for the harvest. Rather than praying for others to do the job, we should be engaged too.

    Allow me to open our message with an illustration. In his book entitled The Kingdom Focused Church, Gene Mims shares the following account: “After Marco Polo returned from the magnificent imperial court of Kublai Khan in 1926, he wrote that the mighty Khan asked him to request that the Pope send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Seeing The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 18, 2025
     | 403 views

    When we begin to feel anxious or overwhelmed, misjudged or offended, occupied with our needs and self-gratification, take a few steps back and take time to look at the big picture

    How many enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles? Normally, we turn all of the pieces face-up; set aside those that have a straight edge (the outside frame) and start assembling those first. Then we begin to assemble the rest of the pieces, looking for pieces that more obviously fit in a section, and work on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 8 – Destruction Of The Temple, Wall And Gates Of Jerusalem, The Whole Jewish Ceremonies Gone - Chapter 2:6-9 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025
     | 319 views

    The LORD is blamed for the destruction of Judah and the Temple and the wall and gates, but it was brought about by the people’s gross s in. Today's verses see destruction God allowed in His permissive will. So much sin today is “allowed” by God in this age of grace, but a reckoning to come.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 8 – DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE, WALL AND GATES OF JERUSALEM, THE WHOLE JEWISH CEREMONIES GONE - CHAPTER 2:6-9 Jeremiah laments the overthrow of his nation by Babylon’s ruthless army and all around him is destruction. The people had been warned over and over to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Found Faithful

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 31, 2025
     | 797 views

    God is faithful, and He expects His people to be faithful. Someone has said, “True faith shows up in faithfulness. Not everyone can sing or preach, but all can be faithful.” Another observed, “The world crowns success; God crowns faithfulness.”

    Alba 3-30-2025 BE FOUND FAITHFUL I Corinthians 4:1-5 There is a story of a choir director who was so stressed out because at least one or more members of the choir were absent at every rehearsal for a concert. Finally came the last rehearsal and he announced: “I want to personally thank the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ