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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Peter And John Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 15, 2023
     | 1,571 views

    All the members of the Sanhedrin knew these men to be uneducated and untrained fishermen, but they spoke with power and conviction and they began to understand that these men had been with Jesus.

    September 16, 2023 One day at about 3 in the afternoon, Peter and John went to the Temple to pray. When they came to the Gate Beautiful a lame man asked them for a donation – he was over 40 years old. Peter: “Look at me. I don’t have silver or gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 20, 2023
     | 1,004 views

    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 24

    September 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. To err is human, to forgive, divine. This old saying rings with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mah-Na! What Is This Stuff?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2023
     | 999 views

    How do we deal with difficult times? Do we complain or do we complain?

    Mah-Na! What is this Stuff? Exodus 16:2-15 We often condemn the complaining of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness. In many ways they were a spectacular failure. It seems that we use them as examples of what we should not do. But this is somewhat unfair. We forget that God had chosen Israel as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Bible Study - Matthew 5:8

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Oct 2, 2023
     | 4,085 views

    I was reading a book about the Sermon on the Mount & saw some information about Matthew 5:8. This verse is great for me to write a study to share at the Men's Bible Study I lead. I will be sharing this with a small group of men in a few hours. Hope it speaks to you as well. God bless.

    Matthew 5:8 – Bible Study What is the most beautiful thing you have ever seen? What brought to you the most love & joy when you witnessed it? I will share my moment with you. The moment I first laid eyes on my granddaughter Katrina was by far the most powerful moment I've ever had. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Free

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 14, 2023
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     | 1,800 views

    Today, we address life's deepest struggles. Join us as we delve into the path of hope and healing, discovering how God's grace can break the chains of depression, loneliness, and addiction.

    Breaking Free: How to Overcome Depression, Loneliness, and Addiction with God’s Help Introduction: According to “https://www.hopefordepression.org/depression-facts” The unfortunate truth is that depression is the primary reason why someone dies of suicide about every 12 minutes (over 41,000 people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Thanks

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024
     | 1,876 views

    Paul is clearly talking about unity in the church. He is talking about the kind of harmony that should exist among those people who really love the Lord, among those people in whom the Holy Spirit is living.

    Opening illustration: Our power is shut off, and suddenly we become thankful for electricity. Our garbage is not picked up, and suddenly we become thankful for the garbage collector’s weekly stop. A good friend dies, and suddenly we discover how much he meant to us. Our water becomes too polluted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Connected?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
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    Are you connected to Jesus? Perhaps you realize that you’re disconnected, far from him. You need to be plugged in, grafted on. Look at the cross, and discover his great love for you, to lay down his life for you.

    Opening illustration: Use an electric appliance to show how its connectivity to power, keeps it working well. Introduction: Jesus had just washed the feet of his disciples, led them through a final meal, instituted the Lord's Supper, and now walked with them to the Garden of Gethsemane, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mission Of Jesus: Seeking And Saving The Lost Luke 19:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2024
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     | 3,368 views

    Luke 19:10 encapsulates Jesus divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach and heal but ultimately to seek and save the lost.

    The Mission of Jesus: Seeking and Saving the Lost Luke 19:10 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a profound declaration made by Jesus in Luke 19:10, which encapsulates His divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abiding In Jesus, Growing In Love

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 29, 2024
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    A sermon for the fifth Sunday of Easter, Year B

    April 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 15:1-8; 1 John 4:7-21 Abiding in Jesus, Growing in Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus encourages us to abide in him. He likens our abiding to a grape vine ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Are Mine

    Contributed by Larry Grant on May 19, 2024
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     | 2,135 views

    Going through waters of hardship, rivers of difficulty, or the fires of adversity will either cause you to live in fear or force you to grow stronger. If you invite the Lord to go with you, He will because He said that You are Mine!

    Isaiah 43:1-7 (NKJV) You Are Mine May 19, 2024 Before the kingdom was overthrown by Assyria, then by Babylon and then by Persia the children of God had stopped calling upon the LORD. The Israelites had grown weary of Him (verse 22). Their worship may have been lavish but was often only outward and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging And Discernment Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 1,181 views

    There is a right way and a wrong way to judge. This message looks at the right way

    JUDGING AND DISCERNMENT MATTHEW 7:1–6 “DO NOT JUDGE, OR YOU TOO WILL BE JUDGED. 2FOR IN THE SAME WAY YOU JUDGE OTHERS, YOU WILL BE JUDGED, AND WITH THE MEASURE YOU USE, IT WILL BE MEASURED TO YOU. 3“WHY DO YOU LOOK AT THE SPECK OF SAWDUST IN YOUR BROTHER’S EYE AND PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE PLANK IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship In Spirit And Truth John 4:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    John 4:24 is part of Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, where He reveals what true worship entails. Let us explore four key points which affect our daily lives.

    Worship in Spirit and Truth John 4:24 Introduction Today, we delve into the profound truth found in John 4:24 (NLT): "For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth." This verse is part of Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trinity Sunday - Embracing The Mystery: Understanding The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2024
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     | 1,690 views

    The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and foundational truths of our Christian faith. It may be challenging to fully grasp, but it is essential for us to understand and appreciate the nature of God and His work in our lives.

    Embracing the Mystery: Understanding the Trinity Introduction: Today, we gather to celebrate Trinity Sunday, a day dedicated to contemplating the mystery and majesty of our Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and foundational truths of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Heart Of Compassion: Lessons From Jonah 4:9-10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024
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     | 1,202 views

    God challenges us to examine our hearts. In Jonah 4:9-10 we discover Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his lack of concern for the fate of Nineveh's 120,000 inhabitants.

    The Heart of Compassion: Lessons from Jonah 4:9-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into a passage from the book of Jonah that reveals the heart of God and challenges us to examine our own hearts. We'll focus on Jonah 4:9-10 and explore Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Jesus In Your Heart?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 28, 2024
     | 1,121 views

    Jesus invited Simon, James, and John to join him while they were fishing, in a miraculous way. Did Jesus capture your heart? If not, what are you waiting for?

    Is Jesus in Your Heart? Luke 5:1-11 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 5:1 Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; 2 and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist