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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Fitting In

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 13, 2011
     | 7,374 views

    comedian Lenny Bruce gives our Christian psychology a metaphorical cattle prod shock when he said, “Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God.’” I suspect it has a lot to do with fitting in.

    “Fitting In” John 17:11-19 I read the prologue to a story called Girl in the Middle. The girl is Kim Satinsky who is in eighth grade. She says, “You would think that being in a clique is fun but take my word for it: It’s not. They make me wear expensive things when I’m not really rich and tell me ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Abundance

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 5, 2011
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     | 8,362 views

    ur God is a God of abundance. Here Jesus is using a metaphor of Himself being a shepherd over sheep. Moreover, the sheep that listen, follow and stay in His presence will always have pasture. (Abundance) Here Jesus is speaking about a good shepherd in con

    Abundance John 10: 9-11 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessings Of Hardships

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019
     | 6,055 views

    Jesus said he came to, "send fire on the earth." This sermon takes a unique approach on this idea and uses the fire metaphor as a purging of the things inside us that hinder us from becoming who we can be through God.

    The Blessing of Hardships Since this Gospel reading is intense, I thought I’d begin by admitting something kind of funny about it. When I read it this week, I pictured Jesus at a Charlie Daniels concert singing, “Fire on the mountain run boys run.” It also made me wonder, “… how am I supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Anchor Of The Soul

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025
     | 459 views

    Using the metaphor of a ship caught in a violent tempest, this sermon introduces the Christian hope found in Hebrews 6 as a "sure and stedfast" heavenly anchor for the soul, providing an unshakeable foundation during life's storms of anxiety, grief, and uncertainty.

    Sermon: The Anchor of the Soul Text: Hebrews 6:17-20 I want you to imagine for a moment a small vessel upon the great and mighty sea. The sun is bright, the water is like glass, and the journey is pleasant. But as any mariner will tell you, the sea is a fickle master. Without warning, the sky can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stepping Into The New Year

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2025
     | 237 views

    The literal suggestion to "refresh yourself" can be viewed as a metaphor for our spiritual life. Often, we seek refreshment and rejuvenation in worldly comforts or recognition, which may momentarily satisfy but do not truly fulfill the deeper needs of our soul.

    1. REFRESH YOUR HEART 1 Kings 13:7 "The king said to the man of God, ‘Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.’" In this narrative, King Jeroboam attempts to entice the man of God, who has just challenged the idolatrous practices at Bethel, with hospitality ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Planned On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    Everyone in this room has a purpose in life. God has plans for each and every one of you whether you realize it or not. God has created you in your mother’s womb and had you in mind since the beginning of creation. You are special in God’s eyes and He wan

    Tonight I want to start off with a deep question. As I ask it and put it up on the wall, I want you to just sit and think for a moment and write your thoughts on your sermon outline. The question I want us to think about for a moment is, “What is your purpose in life.” Now, I want to stress the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Yourself Heard Above The Crowd

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 24, 2015
     | 3,908 views

    Can you imagine a mother hearing her baby cry and just ignoring it? No way! A mother will do whatever she can to find out what her baby wants or needs and tend to that need. Can you imagine God knowing that we have a need and ignoring it? Not a chance!

    Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have a little brother or a little sister? How about a puppy or a kitten? How do they get attention when they want something? They whine or cry when they are hungry, thirsty tired or wet. For example, babies don’t care if they are home or in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Renewed Life Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 30, 2023
     | 1,933 views

    Ruth lost her life at her very young age. But God granted her a new life. Life with joy, happiness and grace. She became important person in the history of Jesus. All because she was obedient and loyal to her mother-in-law and the God of her mother-in-law.

    Ruth 4:13-17, Renewed Life “The Lord is good and his love endures forever” Illustration: “An elderly lady entered into a catholic shrine and touched all statutes of saints and kissed. Finally she touched Satan under the feet of Jesus and kissed him. The Father asked, why my dear daughter you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Taking Jesus Home Series

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 187 ratings
     | 22,653 views

    The healing of Peter’s Mother-in-law. Not only must we invite Jesus into our hearts, but also into our homes.

    29And immediately after they came out of the synagogue, they came into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. 30Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying sick with a fever; and immediately they spoke* to Jesus about her. 31And He came to her and raised her up, taking her by the hand, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • James Tidwell avatar

    Preciousness Of Death

    Contributed by James Tidwell on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 111 ratings
     | 33,940 views

    This was a sermon I preached for a dear friend of mines mother who new Christ Jesus as Lord and live a full and blessed life.

    Funeral Eulogy for Betty Jean Reeves John 14:1-14:6 Joh 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in Me. Joh 14:2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Joh 14:3 And if I go and prepare a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    I Don't Want To Be Afraid - Advent

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,900 views

    Mary, the mother of Jesus had fears and doubts. Looks at the humanity of Mary and how God overcame it, for nothing is impossible with God.

    Alexander the Great, couldn’t sleep one night, and he left his tent to walk around the campgrounds. As he was walking he came across a soldier asleep on guard duty. The soldier began to wake up as Alexander the Great approached him. Recognizing who was standing in front of him, the young man feared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent 2 - Mary’s Song: The Magnificat

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,422 views

    What qualities of character did Mary possess that enabled her to agree to be the mother of the Christ child? Not your average teen, eh?

    Sermon for CATM – December 13, 2009 - Advent II – Mary’s Song – The Magnificat Who here has been on the Internet this week? Who has been on Youtube? Well, today we’re going to talk about Mary’s Song, otherwise known as the Magnificat, so in case you’ve been confused by what you’ve seen on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Power Of Rosary Prayer Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,430 views

    Like Christians of old, we can pray the Scriptural prayer, the Rosary, to enter more directly into the mysteries of Jesus and His Mother.

    28th Sunday in Course (in the Octave of Holy Rosary) 9 October 2011 “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for siblings to live together as one!” The words and chant are the Church’s gift to us on this Sunday. They are prescribed as the Gradual chant sung after the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • David Owens avatar

    Who's Your Mama? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,917 views

    The critical question is not: Is your spiritual father Abraham? Rather the critical question is: Is your spiritual mother Sarah or Hagar?

    Introduction: A. How many of you are familiar with the children’s book “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman? 1. It has been one of my favorite books since I was a child. B. “Are You My Mother?” is the story about a hatchling bird. 1. His mother, thinking her egg ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Do We Have To Celebrate Our Birthday?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014
     | 46,213 views

    To show that JESUS CHRIST needs to be the Center of every human celebration - birthday, death, anniversaries, mother's day, father's day, etc.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do we have to celebrate our birthday? Optional. We have to celebrate CHRIST's birthday in us. Rather celebrate our spiritual birthday, if we have to do this, make our spiritual birthday more extravagant or make JESUS CHRIST the Center of every celebration. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal