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  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    The Shepherds, Angels And The Kingdom Of God.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 31, 2023
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    The nativity scene with the Shepherds and Angels, yet it is an introduction to the Kingdom of God and hope for the year to come.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 31st December 2023 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024
     | 1,477 views

    As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Doesn't Everyone Go To Heaven?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 16, 2024
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     | 3,180 views

    Our world today will try to convince people that ultimately everyone goes to heaven. God makes it very clear that is not the truth.

    I mentioned last Sunday that the world tries to convince people that there is more than one way to get to heaven. God showed us in Scripture that His Son Jesus told us very plainly that He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one gets to the father unless they go through Jesus. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Makes Bitter Better.

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 16, 2024
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    Only Jesus can take the bitter waters, the worst of life's circumstances that come to poison us and destroy us, and make us better.

    As a couple exchanges their vows,( those vows include these words) for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, for better for worse. It could also be said: for better or bitter. Or bitter or sweet. Life just has some bitterness built into it. Everyone comes to bitter waters at some point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preaching With Power Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,055 views

    When we share the Good News with people, be led by the Spirit and be fearless in his power.

    PREACHING WITH POWER Text: Acts 13:4-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “If I had 300 men who feared nothing but God, hated nothing but sin, and were determined to know nothing among men but Jesus Christ and him crucified, I would set the world on fire.” (John Wesley). 2. In a NT church, everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Come And See Jesus. The Words Of An Excited Friend

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 18, 2024
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    Over 80% of people who come to church are INVITED by a friend. See that happen in today's text.

    1.21.24 John 1:43–51 (EHV) 43 The next day, Jesus wanted to leave for Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the hometown of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What? Me Holy?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 18, 2023
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     | 2,236 views

    This sermon is about living a Holy Life - Holiness.

    Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-16 Theme: Holy Living This sermon is about Living the Holy Life – Holiness. A Life that 1. Lives in Awareness of God’s Presence 2. A Life that Feeds on God’s Holy Word 3. A Life that Leans into Others INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2023
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     | 4,495 views

    A controlling habit is something you find yourself doing even though it is destructive. The top 10 are: Materialism, Pride, Self-centeredness, Laziness, Anger, Bitterness, Sexual Lust , Envy, Gluttony, Lying.

    BREAKING FREE OF CONTROLLING HABITS! Galatians 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill objected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Essentials For Christian Living

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    As the title of the message suggests, I want to point out and talk about three foundational themes that are essential to the Christian Life.

    In the earliest formation of acting, method actors were likely to be trained thespians. The original actor, Thespis, performed in Greek amphitheaters. Actors were called hypocrites, a Greek word meaning "one who wears a mask." These hypocrites shielded their identity, wore a mask, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Can Have A Visionary View Of God? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2023
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     | 2,157 views

    Who can have a visionary view of God? Jesus answers this question for us in His Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:8, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.”

    I’m sure you will have noticed that our preaching theme this year is Visionary View. Today I want us to consider the question: Who can have a visionary view of God? Jesus answers this question for us in His Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:8, “God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living As A Sojourner/Exile

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 5, 2023
     | 2,434 views

    How are we to live in an ever-changing world? Simon Peter helps us find some answers to that question.

    Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12 (cf. verses 9-12) Theme: Sojourners How are we to live today in an ever-changing world? Simon Peter helps us find some answers to that question. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Home. That very simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It's God - He Is Calling You

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,313 views

    What does it mean to answer God's calling? Let's look at what the Bible shares.

    Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 9:9 Theme: It’s God – He is Calling You What does it mean to be called by God? Let’s look at what the Bible says. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This morning I want to talk to you about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Judging According To James Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2023
     | 2,092 views

    James tells us that showing partiality is wrong. Part 4 of a series.

    Appearances James 2:1-13 June 11, 2023 ENTRANCE AND DISCUSSION - - - - - The words I say today are not predicated on what I wear, but what comes from the Word of God. As we continue on our journey through James, seeking to become more authentic Christians, James warns us about showing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 22 - God's Divine Presence Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,522 views

    All through the bible the Angel of the Lord appeared to God’s chosen ones to strengthen them and encourage them with His divine presence. No matter what we are going through God’s presence is more than enough to handle all of it to come forth victorious.

    Gideon encounters the Angel of the LORD In Judges 6:16 we read, Then the Lord said to him, Truly, I will be with you, and you will overcome the Midianites as if they were one man. (BBE) As we studied in the previous chapter, the word of the Lord came to Gideon in Judges 6:16, when the Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,412 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Lost and Found" Luke 15:1-10 A sermon for 10/30/22 – All Saint’s Sunday Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 15 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist