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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Big Results Not A Big Fanfare Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 2, 2014
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    Why do we bring up the bread and wine from the back of church at the offertory? What is heaven like? Does God prefer a big splash and fanfare or big results done quietly?

    If you are picking up an Agatha Christie and you are impatient you’ll turn to the last page of the novel to find the answer. But of course first of all you have to know the question, which in an Agatha Christie book is “Who was the murderer”.By the end of this morning sermons I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Giving And Loving

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2017
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    an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love

    Intro Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Goal Let us understand the measure of love God expects. Sermon Plan We will examine Matthew 5:38-48, an eye for an eye, insults, generosity, enemies, borrowers and God’s love. Matthew 5:38 “You have heard the law that says ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A King Of A Very Different Sort

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 23, 2020
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    Christ's kingdom is not of this world. Where he desires to reign is in our hearts.

    November 22, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 25:31-46 A King of a Very Different Sort Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Christ the King Sunday is the new kid on the block. It’s the most recent liturgical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016
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    A sermon inspired by the book For The Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

    Text: Matthew 5:38-47 In Duncan Hamilton’s biography For the Glory, we learn that Scotsman Eric Liddell’s greatest challenge came, not when his convictions about racing on Sunday during the 1924 Olympics were tested, but when he served as a missionary in China amid the Japanese ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    #10 Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 30, 2021
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    Jesus came to make us spiritually whole, not just patch us up.

    "Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. While some don’t like parables because they don’t get right to the point. Others love a good story because it forces us to think and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fickle Pickle

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 10, 2023
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    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

    July 9, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The Fickle Pickle Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the children’s story Goldilocks and the Three Bears, little Goldilocks happens upon the bears’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the importance, process, and benefits of repairing wrongdoing in relationships.

    Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to dive deep into an often overlooked but profoundly powerful passage of Scripture. This passage presents the blueprint for repairing wrongdoing in relationships. It's not a comfortable topic, but it's a crucial one. As Rick Warren once said, ...read more

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    The "be" Attitudes 03

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023
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    This message continues the series on the beatitudes, looking at "blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted

    THE “BE”ATTITUDES SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES, 03 MATTHEW 5:1-3 (NIV) 1 NOW WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP ON A MOUNTAINSIDE AND SAT DOWN. HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM, 2 AND HE BEGAN TO TEACH THEM, SAYING: 3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Confuses Us

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 14, 2025
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    When God’s plans confuse us, as they did John the Baptist, Jesus reminds us that His kingdom begins with mercy before judgment—and blessed is the one who trusts Him even in the waiting.

    Good MORNING. Advent, Christmas and the New Year invite us to look at expectations, not only expectations for our own lives, but also the expectations we can make about God. Our Gospel lesson from Matthew shows us how even the best of us, someone like John the Baptist, can make assumptions about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Learning To See Others Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2021
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    Learning to See Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 3, 2021

    Learning to See Others Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS October 3, 2021 Intro My added welcome... to each of you here and online....It’s a gift to share this time together... growing together. I want to begin by asking us to reflect for a moment. Are you a safe person? I don’t mean are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is Big! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2011
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     | 5,703 views

    There is no equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God.

    Title: Jesus is Big! Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: There is no one equal to Jesus, the Son of the living God. Epiphany series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The last Sunday in Epiphany and it is known as Transfiguration Sunday. At Christ’s transfiguration God, once again as at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #2 - How To Make A New Start Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 37,700 views

    If we are going to follow Jesus, we are going to have to leave the old life behind. . . but that’s not easy! Here’s how to make a new start... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Last week, we talked about the first step. . . preparing to be a follower of Jesus. “Honestly consider Jesus’ claims”. . . Now, I want this to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When God Seems Silent - My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? (Mark 15:34; Matthew 27:46) - Good Friday And Easter Sermons

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 17, 2025
     | 756 views

    This moment is not just a cry of pain; it is a cry pregnant with meaning, mystery, and majesty. It invites us to step into the depths of divine suffering, human anguish, and the hope of redemption.

    “When God Seems Silent” (Based on Mark 15:34 & Matthew 27:46) Introduction: Grace and peace to you, beloved in Christ. Today, we reflect on one of the most profound and haunting cries ever uttered—not by a desperate sinner, but by the Son of God Himself. As He hung bruised, battered, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going Beyond Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 6, 2019
     | 6,599 views

    Second mile walking means we take the extra way. We go beyond what is expected in love and forgiveness.

    Title: Going Beyond Theme: Showing the importance of taking the extra step. Text: Matthew 5:41 "You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living In The Kingdom Part 12 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 4, 2022
     | 2,804 views

    In this message we examine what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies. This follows what we covered last week where Jesus talked about how we should be willing to turn the other cheek. To be a part of His kingdom, we must learn to love our enemies.

    Living in the Kingdom 12 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; 7:12; Leviticus 19:18; James 4:17 In my message last week I shared with you what Jesus said about turning the other cheek and going the extra mile without being asked. Jesus said that we are to have a disposition that chooses to not seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational