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  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    Following Jesus Discipleship Basics (Mlk Day Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 14, 2024
     | 1,834 views

    John 1:43-51, let us embrace the call to follow Jesus, seeking a profound knowing that transcends our doubts. United Methodist discipleship invites us into a journey of following.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: “Following” Sermon Series Back 2 the Basics January 14, 2024 John 1:43-51. Following Jesus Discipleship Basics 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ”The next day Jesus decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "we're All One Family"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 15, 2023
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    Prejudice is a social evil present in every culture of our fallen world. It is holding negative attitudes towards others based on generalizations and stereotypes, resulting in discrimination. It is forming conclusions without consulting the facts.

    The Apostle Paul affirms the unity and diversity of all nations in Acts 17. He was addressing Greeks who regarded themselves as superior race. Race matters only to racists; the rest of us care about character. It is distressing how people have twisted this passage to justify segregation. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Share The Gospel Like Paul And Luther SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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    Help my congregation see that they should proclaim the gospel like Paul and Martin Luther.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of God and each other, united in our shared faith and love for our Savior. We are here to worship, to learn, to grow, and to be challenged in our walk with Christ. Today, we are going to focus on a theme ...read more

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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Dr. King--The Mountain Top

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2010
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    This is a message given at a chapel service at a Christian High School where the majority of students were white and I'm an African American sharing my experiences.

    Dr. King Reflections by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Go Back To The Mountaintop Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Ephesians 6:10-18 Martin Luther King Jr. was first and foremost a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many of the images in his messages came from being grounded in the word of God. He used a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth Will Make You Free

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 28, 2024
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    A sermon for Reformation Sunday

    October 27, 2024 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 The Truth Will Make You Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our director of youth and family ministries, Grace, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Luther Reformation

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
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    1517 the Reformation began with the 95 Thesis

    Reformation Sunday Let us pray. As disciples of Mt. Pilgrim who are we, what are we? Are we righteous people? Are we saved? What should we be doing? What should we not be doing? If someone was to ask you when you walk outside this building this morning who are you and what do you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Man, The Mission, The Time

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 20, 2014
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    Do those who were oppressed become the new oppressors, stealing away those Jesus, freed, indeed?

    The Man, The Mission, The Time by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 20, 2014) “And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Don't Miss The Promise Land

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,068 views

    This is a sermon targetted an African American Congregation For Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

    Don’t Miss The Promise Land Deutoronmy 3:21-29 2 Timothy 2:1-13 1-14-2007 Is there anybody here who was promised a gift for Christmas who once they received the promise fully expected to receive the gift. Now that promise alone caused you to change your behavior. If your parent said, “if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Liberty Still Matters

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    Martin Luther King Jr marching in the streets, arm in arm, standing for liberty.

    Martin Luther King Jr marching in the streets, arm in arm, standing for liberty. King Leonidas of Sparta, standing arm in arm with Spartans, and Greeks, standing for liberty The alliance of nations at Waterloo standing with muskets, against Napoleon, the dictator, for liberty Socrates standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Tribute To Dr. Mlk: "Hidden In The Shadow Of God's Hand"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,156 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate hearers - in the midst of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Celebration - to affirm to others that God calls, protects, and hide us in the Shadow of His hand.

    20 January 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: God calls, protects and hides us in the shadow of His hand. REFERENCES: Isaiah 49:1-7 (NLV) 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2025
     | 142 views

    Isaiah like Martin Luther King JR had a dream for Israel that there is a better day.

    Isaiah 2:1-5 “I Have a Dream” 1. Types of Dreams • One commentator said, “dreams are not just nighttime visions — they are God-given glimpses of what could be.” • One type of dream found in Bible is Message dream – where God clearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    2025 King Day Celebration Sermon: "we Can Complete The Mission No Matter What!"

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 20, 2025
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    In Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we reflect on his vision for justice, freedom, and equality, we must ask ourselves: can we complete the mission

    2025 King Day Celebration Sermon: "We Can Complete the Mission No Matter What!" Theme: Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence 365 Greetings, brothers and sisters in the spirit of justice, peace, and freedom, Greetings to My NAACP Branch ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Potter Reforms The Clay Into His Kind Of Pot

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 29, 2021
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    Reformation starts with repentance. A reflection on Jeremiah's words in light of the Reformation on October 31st.

    10.31.21 Jeremiah 18:1–11 1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 “Get up, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will reveal my words to you.” 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and he was making something on the wheel. 4 But the pot he was forming out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mountain Top. The Dream. Easter Is Coming

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 4, 2015
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     | 6,032 views

    Using a story format - this sermon uses the eyes of Martin Luther King to explore the Easter message

    He opens his bible. A special bible given to him by his mother on the day he got his doctorate. “Doctor Martin Luther King Jr” In the background he hears Coretta in the background putting the children to bed as he opens his bible to John chapter 20 verses 1 to 18 and begins to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sermon For Christmas Day

    Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,089 views

    A classic sermon by Martin Luther.

    The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels' Song I. The Birth of Jesus The Story of Jesus' Birth 1. It is written in Haggai 2,6-7, that God says, "I will shake the heavens; and the precious things of all nations shall come." This is fulfilled today, for the heavens were shaken, that is, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran