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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Having Faulty Tools

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 23, 2022
     | 1,219 views

    Elisha has succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2: I - I 8). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float.

    Elisha has succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2: I - I 8). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float. This incident shows how God cares for His children and how He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Family Is Causing Me Chaos! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,480 views

    Many homes operate in chaos because they don't know the answer to correct the problem.

    Introduction In today’s world, it seems that so many areas of our lives are lived in chaos. In fact, I have run across people in my ministry who lives are nothing but chaos. And for some, let’s call them the blessed ones, there may be just one or two areas of their lives that are chaotic. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We All Know Lazarus

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 24, 2025
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     | 690 views

    Meeting Jesus in the Lazarus' of this world.

    Luke 16:19-31 “We All Know Lazarus” We have all seen him. He lies on a pile of newspapers outside a shop doorway, covered with a rough blanket. Perhaps he has a dog with him for safety. People walk past him or even step over him. Maybe he occasionally rattles a few coins in a tin cup, asking ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Equipped#7 - Equipped To Care Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 25, 2025
     | 382 views

    We’ve seen how God equips His people with gifts like prophecy, service, teaching, encouragement, giving, and leadership. Today we come to the seventh gift: mercy.

    EQUIPPED TO CARE: Showing Mercy Introduction Today, we are concluding our visit to God’s Workshop as we see the various tools he is creating to serve in the Kingdom. In the book of Romans is a core theme of accepting and working together with your brothers and sisters, even if there are major ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Last In Line

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,146 views

    A sermon about seeking to imitate the humility of Christ.

    The Last in Line Mark 9:30-37 Ever play “King of the Mountain” when you were a little kid? It doesn’t take any equipment. All you need is a pile of dirt or maybe a mound of snow. Then, several children run up the mound and try to push the others off on their way to the top. Whoever is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We Lift Our Hands Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 7, 2024
     | 820 views

    The second sermon in a stewardship series. This week focuses on service and vocation.

    September 29, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Micah 6:6-8; Philippians 2:1-11; Mark 1:29-31 We Lift Our Hands Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We lift our hands. Hands are amazing things. There are 27 bones in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Samuel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,173 views

    This sermon explores Samuel's unwavering faith and obedience to God, encouraging believers to emulate his steadfastness and submission to God's will.

    Welcome, dear friends, to our shared sanctuary of faith and fellowship. We gather here, in this hallowed space, united by our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more deeply. As we gather in His name, let us prepare our hearts to receive His word, for it is through His word that we grow in ...read more

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    Committing To Our Mission As The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 177 views

    Jesus seeks the lost and sends us to join His mission, turning everyday places into opportunities to share His love, freedom, and abundant life.

    There’s a line that lingers in the soul like a song you can’t forget: Jesus came looking for people. Before we raised our hands, before we learned the words, before we found our seat on a Sunday—He was already searching. He crossed crowded roads, dusty villages, and social barriers, because that’s ...read more

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    Humility: Lessons From The Master's Feet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 888 views

    Explores Jesus' act of washing His disciples' feet, emphasizing the importance of humility, holiness in service, and following Christ's example.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. We are here, in this moment, because our God, the author of our stories, has drawn us together. We are united by His love, bound by His grace, and driven by His purpose. Today, we ...read more

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    Home Of The Free Because Of The Brave PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,065 views

    This sermon reflects on the selfless bravery of fallen heroes, encouraging appreciation for the freedoms their sacrifices have granted us.

    Good morning, cherished family of faith. Here we are, gathered once again in the warm embrace of our sanctuary, a place where our hearts find solace and our spirits find strength. As we come together today, I want us to cast our minds to the brave souls who have gone before us, those who have paid ...read more

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    Single But Not Alone PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,274 views

    This sermon aims to explore and appreciate the blessings and opportunities of singleness as a unique gift from God, emphasizing that being single does not equate to being alone, as we are part of God's vast family.

    Good morning, family. Today's focus is a little bit different but equally important. We have all heard numerous sermons on the joys of marriage, the importance of family, but today we are going to ponder upon the blessings of singleness. We are going to explore the call to dedicated service, even ...read more

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    How Do We Know If The Bush Is Still Burning?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 16, 2023
     | 1,091 views

    This is the story of when Moses was tending sheep and saw a bush burning that was not consumed by the fire.

    What a differentiation between Moses' life as an Egyptian ruler and his life as a Midianite shepherd. As a ruler, he had everything accomplished for him since he was the renowned child of an Egyptian princess. As a Midianite shepherd, he needed to thoroughly take care of himself. He was holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Liderazgo Y Humildad Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 939 views

    Reflexionando sobre el Lavatorio de los Pies del Jueves Santo y la respuesta de Pedro en el contexto de los fundamentalismos actuales

    Liderazgo y Humildad Escritura: Juan 13:1-15 Introducción: Reflexionando sobre el Lavatorio de los Pies del Jueves Santo y la respuesta de Pedro en el contexto de los fundamentalismos actuales Reflexión El Jueves Santo tiene un profundo significado en la tradición cristiana, ya ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pamumuno At Kapakumbabaan Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,396 views

    Pagninilay-nilay sa Paghuhugas ng Paa ng Huwebes Santo at ang Tugon ni Pedro sa Konteksto ng Kasalukuyang Pundamentalismo

    Pamumuno at Kapakumbabaan Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 13:1-15 Panimula: Pagninilay-nilay sa Paghuhugas ng Paa ng Huwebes Santo at ang Tugon ni Pedro sa Konteksto ng Kasalukuyang Pundamentalismo Pagninilay Ang Huwebes Santo ay may malalim na kahalagahan sa tradisyong Kristiyano, na minarkahan ang ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    If This Is Not You Then I Have Good News For You Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,193 views

    Mom, the Good News is that God can Use You Just as You Are.

    First, let’s me personally wish every mom present today- Happy Mother’s Day. I started my search for the perfect Mother’s Day sermon by seeing if I could use a portion of Proverb 31 as my main Scriptural text. It has the subtitle and known as “The Virtuous Wife” and after reading it over several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist