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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Participate Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,718 views

    What is the feast of the Messiah about, long awaited yet they didn't want to attend. So it became open to all who the servants called in.

    The parable of the great banquet: Luke 14:15-24 Yeshua said to him, “A certain man made a great supper and he called many.” 17“He sent his servant at the time of the supper to say to those who were invited, 'Behold, everything is ready for you; Come.' “ 18“And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Heaping Hot Coals

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025
     | 123 views

    True victory over evil comes when love ignites forgiveness, turning hatred’s ashes into grace that glows with heaven’s healing fire.

    Introduction – The Heat That Heals There’s something strangely satisfying about fire, isn’t there? We gather around it on cold nights. We cook over it. We watch the embers glow and the sparks fly upward like prayers rising to the heavens. Fire can warm, purify, or destroy—depending on how it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Voting For Vices

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    A sermon designed to warn of the sins of Alcohol and Gambling as it applies to the current problem in Tennessee.

    VOTING FOR VICES Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: In 1995 Clay Shiver, a 6’2", 280 lb center for the Florida State Seminoles, was regarded as one of the nation’s best college football players. In fact one magazine wanted to name him to their preseason All-American Football Team. This would be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Balancing Act

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    The parable of the Wheat and the Tares forces us to balance three principles: Toleration, Patience, and Discernment

    1/2/05 Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 (Parable of the Wheat & the Weeds) Main Point of the Text: God didn’t call us to be his weeders, but he doesn’t want us to be weeds either. FCF: The only way we can avoid being a weed is to learn to discern what the Master wants. SO: I want people to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Investing In God's Program

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,013 views

    God expects believers to give in support of his kingdom work, but we must examine our motives for doing so.

    Investing in God’s Program Matthew 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. Most significant event of the late 19th century. 1. Urban and city growth (immigrants and those from rural areas began to pour in). 2. Better education, culture could be enjoyed (theaters, museums, art galleries). 3. An exciting time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Farther Than The Eye Can See Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 3, 2012
     | 4,430 views

    The Magi not only saw the star which led to the location of the son of God, they made their journey by faith. God "spoke" to them in language they could understand. He does similar things for us today.

    1. Erik Weihenmeyer has led a remarkable life. He is the first blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest (2001). In 2008, he climbed his seventh summit highest peak on each continent). He has written books and produced a film of some of his accomplishments entitled, “Farther Than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law And Our Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2011
     | 3,820 views

    As C.S. Lewis said, while we are wondering where our feet go next, we are not dancing; thus we need rubrics and familiar prayers in our worship.

    Sixth Sunday in Course February 13, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Today we are challenged to consider the place of law in our lives. In the psalm we prayed for divine understanding, so that we may keep God’s law and observe it wholeheartedly. The Offertory verse pleads “Blessed are you, O Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Posting The Watch

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    A sermon on the imperative need for a consistant prayer life in the spiritual disciplines of a believer.

    Message begins with a tie in to the previous message: Last week Matthew 21:12-13 (read) - Jesus in the temple not happy with what it had become, and what it wasn’t - The Next Day – Jesus curses a fig tree, and spends some time teaching in parables - He is challenged by the Pharisees and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
     | 4,472 views

    Part 9:The Great Commission - Jesus teaches in all things, and His prayer life should be an example for us who call ourselves His followers.

    The Great Commission Part 9 – Jesus’ Prayer Life Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 16th Morning Service Palm Sunday – Special Service that morning (not series) Mar 24th – 28th 7:00PM Week of Renewal – “Discover your Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Time Is Always Right To Do What Is Right Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,715 views

    In the fight for the right to life from conception to natural death, our biggest weapon is prayer.

    Third Sunday after Epiphany EF Third Sunday in Course 2013 The Time Always Right to Do What is Right What does it mean to follow Jesus Christ? For the apostles, it meant abandoning their boats and nets, and literally following in His footsteps, all the way to Pentecost, all the way to their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Faith For Rocky Waters

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 14, 2023
     | 734 views

    A sermon for Lectionary 19 in the season following Pentecost, Year A

    August 13, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 A Faith for Rocky Waters Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Take heart, it is I.” How wonderful it must have been for the disciples to hear Jesus’ voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Advent – Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Mar 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,692 views

    The important question to ponder about the second coming of Jesus is ‘are we ready?’ Many would be surprised to know that they are not part of God’s kingdom when Jesus comes to judge the world. Hence, let us give up all evil (even the sins that the world

    Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Mat. 24:42 1. Will He come? As we are getting ready to celebrate the advent season, it is time to ponder about the second coming of Christ. When we think about the return of Jesus, many questions pop up. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Was The Significance Of Both Jesus And Peter Walking On The Water?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 14, 2025
     | 526 views

    If walking on water takes faith, then every day living takes just as much faith for us to respond to the Lord with.

    What was the Significance of Both Jesus and Peter Walking on the Water? Matthew 14:24-33 There are actually two separate sermons within this passage of Scripture (vs 22-23 & 24-33). The first part speaks of Jesus’ time alone with the Father. But for this message, I want to focus on the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    The Power Tool Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 25, 2018
     | 7,209 views

    Are we humbled before God? Does God hear our prayers? A key spiritual growth is not who we are before men, but understanding who we are before God.

    Do you remember the show starring Tim Allen? It was called, “Home Improvement?” Tim’s character in the show hosted his own local cable program called “Tool Time.” Each week he would introduce the tool of the week. If you have seen the show you know the more powerful the tool; the better! He would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Melancholy Christmas

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,833 views

    The Christmas season is a difficult time for some to celebrate when they have suffered tragedy during the year. That first Christmas also had their share of tragedies.

    Matthew 2:13-23 The First Melancholy Christmas Introduction – I Heard the Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out that same year and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist