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  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    Diving For Pearls

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 25, 2011
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    Understanding what it means for us when Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to fine pearls

    INTRO What lady doesn’t like pearls? I know mine does. A number of years ago, when Hallie was just a little tike, a Chinese man we knew gave Danielle a string of pearls as a gift. Okay — not what you’re thinking. We were considering bringing this man into our (former) ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hidden Treasure?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 6, 2017
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    In today’s sermon I want to encourage you to first examine the value of the treasure of both God’s word and salvation and second to invite others to make a decision for Christ before it is too late.

    Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44-52 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does the kingdom of heaven mean to you? For those whom are perishing in their sins and no longer think it is worthwhile to retain any knowledge of God (Romans 1:28); the treasures of Scripture or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Ready To Wait?

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Nov 9, 2017
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    There are people who prepare, and people who don't. Three points - We don't know the day or hour, We do know Jesus will return for us, We need to prepare for his coming. Concludes with Apostles Creed

    Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 Those who were foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took oil in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keys To Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2017
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    The Beatitudes reveal the best keys to happiness.

    Intro How can we find true happiness? Is it found in heavenly thoughts? Goal Let us understand where true happiness comes from. Sermon Plan We will look at the beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12, keys to happiness. One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Healing Gift Of Hope

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    An exposition of hope, its meaning, how it differs from wishful thinking, how it impacts upon our life, and how it can be rekindled after it has been lost.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, we invite you to join us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Many critics of the Christian religion criticize it because they feel that Christianity is based upon mere hope, that is, wishful thinking. In fact, hope, like faith ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Delivered In Difficulties

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Oct 6, 2018
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    A sermon of encouragement for times of trouble

    DELIVERED IN DIFFICULTIES TEXT: PSALM 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: The explanatory preface to this Psalm says it is a “Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Another Divine Complaint Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 29, 2013
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    Israel had failed God and God wanted repentance and reconciliation from them, but all He was getting was rejection and rebellion. Here God lays out yet another Divine Complaint against the nation...

    Hosea 8 [HCSB] May 29, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) What we have learned so far is that the nation of Israel has been rebellious and stubborn about serving/obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decaf Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
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    The reason we decaffeinate Christmas is because we don’t want Jesus intruding on our lives. Don’t want to admit that we need help. Little baby Jesus is OK, but he’d better not get out of the manger.

    This week a number of articles have come out, commenting on the push to get Christ out of Christmas. The best I read called this the decaffeination of Christmas. Carols that are all about trees, snow, reindeer, not about a baby born in a manger. Why do we do this? For some the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Real Love (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 23, 2013
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     | 9,189 views

    Everyone loves love! We want to be loved and we want to give love. The problem is—our love is often lacking. This four-sermon series explores 1 John in order to discover a love that's truly worth having and giving: real love! PowerPoint available.

    Real Love (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/19/2013 Recently, I had the privilege of performing weddings for two committed couples here at the Grove. In each of those ceremonies, I spoke about just one word. It’s a word uttered in every wedding and whispered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus Came For Us Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 30, 2019
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    Jesus came for us, for our benefit, for our salvation.Jesus revealed God to us, and made a way for us to be part of the heavenly family.

    Much of the world does not understand Christmas. Christmas is celebrated but only the trapping of Christmas is presented. We see it all around us in the music of the season: “I dreaming of a white Christmas” “Rock around the Christmas Tree” “Rudolf the Red Nose Reindeer” “Santa Claus is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 5 - The New Testament Pattern Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 12, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    Now that we understand the Old Testament Tabernacle a little more clearly, let's connect the saving work of Christ to the Old and how He made a way for us in the New www.gracecommunity.com

    11 But when Christ appeared as a high priest of the good things that have come, then through the greater and more perfect tent (not made with hands, that is, not of this creation) 12 he entered once for all into the holy places, not by means of the blood of goats and calves but by means of his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Problem Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 12, 2020
     | 3,936 views

    Paul’s point in our text today is that when it comes to sin, we are all in it together. We are all sinners and stand guilty before God.

    THE PROBLEM WITH SIN Text: Rom. 3:9-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the greatest powers of rationalization ever seen is the ability of people to explain away their sin. Our society finds all types of excuses, like poor parenting, social disadvantages, mistreatment by others and so on. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walk In The Light!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,692 views

    Many Christians suffer from Spiritual Affective Disorder, because they do not allow their lives to be exposed to the light of God. "Bright light therapy" can bring their lives back on track. How can God's light change our lives?

    [Sermon preached on 4 February 2018, Candlemas / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I have been living in Finland for more than thirty-five years now. And still, every year, I get affected by the winter blues. Days are so short, and the clouds are so thick, that some days it seems to me that the sun does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    17. The Exodus Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018
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     | 5,198 views

    Introduction of the Mosaic Law

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE – 17 – THE EXODUS] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    43. Resurrection - Defeating Death Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018
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     | 5,096 views

    If Jesus remained in the grave, all His previous saving work would be for naught!

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 43 – RESURRECTION - DEFEATING DEATH] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church