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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Who Is This? On A Donkey!”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,873 views

    Palm Sunday, The events of Holy Week will change the normal human understanding of life and death. After 2020 nothing will be normal again. Jesus knew how the week would end...not with His death, but with His resurrection which changes life and hope.

    In Jesus Holy Name March 28, 2021 Text: Matthew 21:10-11 Palm Sunday Redeemer “Who Is This? On a Donkey!” On this Palm Sunday, I am disappointed that we are not worshiping together in our sanctuary. It does not matter to Jesus. He wants His story told. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Song Of Solomon Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 18, 2021
     | 4,951 views

    Song of Solomon gives us a glimpse of the intimate relationship the God of the Universe desires to have with us.

    June 19, 2021 As we noted last week, Jewish Scholars believe that Solomon wrote “The Song” during his early life and marriage to his Egyptian Princess. For a long period of time, she was his only wife. It was an exclusive relationship. But why is this depth of intimacy found in Scripture? ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Mother's Day - Woman Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 7, 2022
     | 3,496 views

    She was concerned about her family’s needs. She was punctual in feeding them and leading them to bed. She made sure of these important lifestyles.

    Wise Woman - Mothers’ Day Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy Mother’s Day. (All mothers could stand and others can appreciate with a round of applause for their role). Joke: Two mothers were discussing: The first mother asked: How do you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Final Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 11, 2021
     | 4,868 views

    Jesus was and is the master of Famous last words. "It is Finished," is a single word in Greek. When we allow Jesus to have the final word on anything, painful things become beautiful things.

    Intro: Ben Zander, in his 2008 TED talk, shared a story about last words and how what we say and how we say it really makes a difference. This was a story of a woman, one of the survivors from the Auschwitz concentration camp: "She went to Auschwitz when she was 15 years old and her brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Invited But Not Ready

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 13, 2021
     | 11,706 views

    Being ready when the Lord comes

    I want to start this dialog, this interchange and this discourse off by asking a question, my question is, have you ever invited someone out for a day of pleasure and relaxation? You even offer to drive across town to pick them up, in your car, whereas, you put the gas in, you had the car washed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Aug 22, 2022
     | 5,671 views

    The fairy tale ‘Beauty and the Beast’ was not original with Walt Disney. In fact, there are similar fairy tales that go back 4000 years! But it wasn't written into story form by a French Novelist until 1740.

    The story and eventual plays and movies that were made about it drew the attention of theologian G. K. Chesterton. This is what he said about it; “The great lesson of the tale of “Beauty and the Beast” is that a thing must be loved before it is loveable. A person must be loved before that person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Parables Of Contrast: Matthew 13”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 19, 2023
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     | 2,328 views

    Most scholars believe Matthew was written between 70 and 85 A.D. (C.E.) He combines the 7 parables to explain the reality of why "good" exists along side of "evil". (movie Sound of Freedom) an example. Why are believers even in the church failing?

    In Jesus Holy Name July 23, 2023 Text: Matthew 13:24,31 Pentecost VIII – Redeemer “The Parables of Contrast: Matthew 13” Last Sunday I began with Matthew 13:1-2. Matthew tells us that Jesus was sitting by the sea. A large crowd gathered around him to hear him speak or see him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go! And Be Used By God — Honouring Women In God’s Mission And Lessons From Women In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,872 views

    Some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This misunderstanding arises from a misinterpretation of certain biblical texts while ignoring the broader testimony of Scripture.

    Go! And Be Used by God — Honouring Women in God’s Mission Throughout history, God has called and empowered both men and women to serve His kingdom, proclaim His truth, and lead His people. Yet, some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrating A Faithful Shepherd!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 24, 2022
     | 11,937 views

    The Shepherd is a God-called, anointed person who is charged with feeding, protecting, leading, and admonishing the sheep under his care. He is a gift from God. Jer 3:15 “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

    Sermon: Celebrating a Faithful Shepherd! Scripture: 1Thes 5:12-13 “Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. 13 Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Looking For Mr. Right

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 6, 2023
     | 941 views

    Jesus wants to be loved for the right reasons.

    I expect most of you know that fear of commitment is endemic in today’s society. It's not surprising. I expect many if not most of us have experienced - or at least witnessed - bad relationships or are the children of divorce ourselves. If you've gotten burnt, you're more than a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023
     | 860 views

    A third perspective is what Jesus is saying about the sheep. That is, that left to their own devices, sheep will stray.

    Why do you suppose The Runaway Bunny is one of the most popular books for toddlers ever written? Because it reassures the child that whatever happens, she can’t get lost for good. Even if he gets mad and runs away, he still can’t get lost - because the mother bunny will always come after her child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worthy To Make Heaven

    Contributed by James Dina on Nov 29, 2023
     | 1,072 views

    Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments, and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy "(Revelation 3: 4)

    WORTHY TO MAKE HEAVEN. " The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass , and he sent and signified by his angel unto his servant John " ( Revelation 1:1) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Proof And The Promise (Transfiguration Sunday 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 17, 2023
     | 1,547 views

    Peter had his experience of the transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ against his opponents whose credibility could not hold water!

    THE PROOF and the PROMISE (Transfiguration Sunday 2023) 2 Peter 1:16-21  For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.  (17)  For he received honor and glory from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Surprise Witness

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023
     | 860 views

    The account of the Roman soldier who witnessed the death of Jesus and became convinced that Jesus was the son of God.

    Rufus wished he were anywhere but here. He had never wanted to come to Palestine in the first place, every legionnaire in the Empire knew that it was a lousy assignment. No loot, no glory, no chance for advancement. And he couldn’t even get decent duty like chasing bandits in Galilee. No, he had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Return From Exile Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 14, 2023
     | 1,717 views

    If there had only been an Ezra, only part of the job would have gotten done. If there had only been a Nehemiah, only part of the job would have gotten done. God needed both men to accomplish the goal.

    April 15, 2023 Today we are combining the books of Ezra and Nehemiah into 1 story – Return from Exile The 70 years were up. It was now time for God to act. He moved the heart of Cyrus, king of Persia, to allow the Jews to return home. The Exiles returned to Judea in 3 separate waves over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist