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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Why The World Needs Christmas

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2023
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    Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. ...but even if you were to try – you probably can’t skip Christmas.

    Why the World Needs Christmas Introduction Christmas brings a lot of stress – emotional and financial Decorations, gifts, gatherings, travel. Sometimes we might be tempted to just skip it. John Grisham’s book Skipping Christmas was made into a movie called Christmas With the Kranks. The lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Relationship Of Believers To The World Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2024
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    It’s a basic need that we need to belong. To be loved as one of the group. To be loved by the world as its own. It hurts to be made fun of or rejected - at any age. Even if you are retired.

    READ SCRIPTURE As a child and a teenager, I wanted to be accepted. To belong to the circle of friends that lived on my street. I wanted them to like me and to let me be part of the things they did. To be asked to play with them. To be part of the baseball games. To be invited to the birthday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 3) Discovering God In Surprising Ways Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,438 views

    Many of us have had moments when we expected God to act a certain way, only to be surprised by how He actually revealed Himself. Perhaps you were praying for a breakthrough, but God brought transformation in a different form.

    The Unexpected Jesus: Discovering God in Surprising Ways Introduction Today, I want to explore a theme that could radically transform your relationship with God: the idea that Jesus often shows up in ways we least expect. Many of us have had moments when we expected God to act a certain way, only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Prayers Do Matter

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 16, 2024
     | 703 views

    Jesus answered the prayer of a mother and a father whose children were possessed by demons. No circumstance is too difficult for our God. Quotes from Jesus Manifesto, and the book "A Stroke of His Presence"

    In Jesus Holy Name September 15, 2024 Text: Mark 9:28,29 Redeemer “Do Our Prayers Matter?” After the healing of the man who was deaf and unable to speak in last week’s gospel lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Peacocks And The Pride Of Life”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,321 views

    This week I center on human pride using the illustration of a peacock. Illustration of Nebuchadnezzar of pride, and Johnny Appleseed who was humble.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 21, 2024 Epiphany III Psalm 62:7,8 Redeemer “Peacocks and the Pride of Life” Today’s message is not about how you can eternal peace with God. Today’s message is not about how your broken commandments can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Life-Changing Power Of Prayer”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2024
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     | 1,461 views

    Elijah provides a great example of how God uses prayer to change our lives.

    It has been said about prayer that “Prayer doesn’t change God, it changes me.” Indeed, God uses prayer to teach us some things about ourselves to reveal things to us that can change our lives for the better. This is what God used prayer to do for Elijah. Through prayer, God changed Elijah from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 And Matthew 6:33-34 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,250 views

    In Matthew 6, Jesus invites us to put our faith in God, reminding us that God is not only able to care for us but is willing to meet our needs as we seek Him first.

    Choosing Faith Over Worry - Matthew 6:25-32 and Matthew 6:33-34 Introduction Today, we’re diving into a powerful teaching from Jesus about worry, a struggle that affects so many of us. We all face moments of anxiety—whether it’s about finances, health, relationships, or the future. But Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Strong And Courageous: Trusting In God's Promises Joshua 1:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,993 views

    In the journey of life, we often face daunting challenges and uncertainties that can cause us to fear and doubt. Yet, as believers, we are called to be strong and courageous, trusting in the promises of God. Today, we will explore Joshua 1:9 and discover how it empowers us to live boldly in faith.

    Be Strong and Courageous: Trusting in God's Promises Joshua 1:9 Introduction: In the journey of life, we often face daunting challenges and uncertainties that can cause us to fear and doubt. Yet, as believers, we are called to be strong and courageous, trusting in the promises of God. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy Comes In The Morning

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 30, 2024
     | 1,944 views

    Resurrection message dealing with Mary Magdelene meeting Jesus at the empty tomb. Jesus found her weeping but she left full of joy.

    Title: From Weeping to Joy Theme: To show how Mary Magdalene went from weeping in her life to joy. Text: John 20:1 – 18 Note: Part of the idea for this message came from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado ch. 11 John 20:1-18 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Yahweh Has Come To His Temple”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2023
     | 727 views

    Matthew 21 and the parable of the two sons, and tenants in the vineyard are really about "Yahweh" coming to His temple, His dwelling place. The Pharisees rejected His Messiahship and thus they ask: "By what authority...." Conclusion: Who do you say Jesus is?

    In Jesus Holy Name October 1, 2023 Text: Matthew 21:14-15 Redeemer “Yahweh Has Come to His Temple” Good Morning: Our message today based on the gospel lesson in Matthew 21 will make little ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Brevity Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 11, 2024
     | 2,058 views

    How to come to grips with the issues of life and death.

    The Brevity of Life 1 Peter 1:24 For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: 25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. Peter is obviously ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Simeon’s Story Is Our Story”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,863 views

    One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. He heard the "voice of Jesus" by the Holy Spirit. When you hear the Spirit give you a direction, you are hearing the voice of Jesus. The scriptures can also be "a voice of Jesus" (Jesus Speaks Leonard Sweet)

    In Jesus Holy Name December 29, 2019 Luke 2:25-26 Christmas I “Simeon’s Story is Our Story” One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. We meet Simeon on the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple for his consecration ceremony, as required by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeking God's Presence 1 Chronicles 16:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,085 views

    1 Chronicles 16:11 challenges us to actively seek God and His strength continually. May this sermon inspire a deeper commitment to pursue intimacy with God and experience the transformative power of His presence in our lives.

    Seeking God's Presence 1 Chronicles 16:11 Introduction: Today, we explore the profound invitation to seek God's presence as outlined in 1 Chronicles 16:11. This verse serves as a guiding principle for our spiritual journey, urging us to pursue intimacy with God above all else. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Purpose Is Revealed (2014)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,647 views

    There is where we are and where it is that God wants us to be and it is only when we follow God and His guidance that we are able to close the gap between where we are and where it is that God would like for us to be.

    WHEN THE PURPOSE IS REVEALED (2014) Text: Exodus 17:1-7 "One of the greatest sins we commit against God is not reaching the potential he has placed in us." (Raymond McHenry. ed. McHenry’s Quips, Quotes And Other Notes. [author’s files: John Maxwell]. Third Printing. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024
     | 872 views

    Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light.

    Background to passage: In this text we are reminded that we used to be darkness and now we are light. Jesus calls us to let our light shine; here, Paul calls us to walk in the light. I think he tells us some ways to do that, and I want to bring it down a little closer to where we live today. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist