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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "take Courage"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,144 views

    A sermon which compares and contrasts what the world offers and what Jesus offers.

    “Have Courage” John 14:23-29 Since the beginning of time, humanity has craved peace! Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace among the nations. And this is what Jesus is offering as He speaks to His disciples in our Gospel Lesson for this morning. The odd thing about peace is this: we are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Give Your Life Away Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,042 views

    There are at least four core commitments for Christian living: (1) abide in the Word, (2) pray your heart out, (3) be killing sin, and (4) give your life away.

    Our lives tell a story—a story about who we are and what we value, where we’ve come from and where we’re going, what we want and what we’ll do to get it. And what most of us do is, we make “the story” of our lives about us. But God makes “the story” of our lives about Christ. Someone has said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Ten Virgins) # 14

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 3,796 views

    In weddings today, you can depend on something going wrong almost every time!

    Every young girl has this deep wonderful desire to have the perfect wedding. I do not want to crush these desires for these young ladies, but I do not believe there is such a thing as a perfect wedding. That is, you can: • Bring the pros in to conduct the wedding • Spend thousands of dollars on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeeming The Time (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022
     | 5,017 views

    This sermon explains the meaning of "redeeming the time" or "making the most of every opportunity" in Ephesians 5:16.

    Opening: Suppose you had a bank that credited your account each morning with $86,000 that carried over no balance from day to day. It allowed you to keep no cash in your account, and every evening canceled whatever part of the amount you failed to use during the day. What would you do with it? Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triumph At The Tomb

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 2, 2018
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     | 8,682 views

    What began as a day of doubt and fear became a day of victory, hope, and rejoicing. Jesus had been crucified, and the women came to anoint His body. They soon heard the words that have resonated for centuries: He is not here; He is risen!

    Triumph at the Tomb Mark 16: 1-8 Today is a special day in the hearts of believers around the world. It is the day we celebrate the glorious resurrection of our Lord, the very foundation of the Christian faith. It was a glorious day when the angel proclaimed to the shepherds that the Messiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pitfalls Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 11, 2018
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     | 14,339 views

    Mankind has a tendency for pride and self-promotion. Pride results from our fallen state, revealing itself early in life. It has no conscience, seeking only self-satisfaction. Jesus reveals the remedy for pride.

    The Pitfalls of Pride Mark 10: 35-45 Man by his very nature has a tendency toward pride and self-promotion. The attributes associated with pride are revealed at a very early age. Children don’t have to be taught to be selfish; this characteristic is within their nature. Left unchecked our pride ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Hate My Marriage And How To Get Out! - Pt. 1 - Is The Honeymoon Over? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 26, 2018
     | 6,306 views

    White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen. In our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no reality!

    Pt. 1 - Is The Honeymoon Over? I. Introduction White picket fences. 3 cars. 2 1/2 kids. A dog. Perfection. That is what we all think our relationship will be. We place ourselves in every romance movie we have ever seen and so in our minds we expect no problems, no pain , no tears, no fears and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Up A Cross

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019
     | 5,815 views

    Just what did Jesus have in mind when He spoke of bearing a cross?

    No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Crown Without A Cross

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019
     | 12,260 views

    If we want to wear a crown in heaven we must bear a cross on earth

    No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2nd Peter Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,673 views

    In Jesus we have been given everything we need to live godly lives and his call to keep growing in Grace and the Knowledge of Jesus.

    February 12, 2022 Throughout his 2nd letter, Peter warned his readers about the influence of those he called “false prophets and scoffers”: • 2 Peter 1:21 - 2:3 - For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. But there ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What Do Your Eyes See Or Glance At? Series

    Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020
     | 2,713 views

    Many homes have been destroyed by lack of restraint in sharing information about what they see publicly. There are things meant only for private consumption. You do not expose your secrets to a third party but keep it within your hearts.

    Let me start by telling you an interesting and funny piece about some pastors titled, “PASTORS’ PERSONAL PROBLEMS (PPP)” A renowned pastor in diaspora held a crusade and invited two other top preachers from two different countries. After the crusade, the three pastors shared their experiences ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Minister To The Lgbt Community: Wesley's Quadrilateral As A Guide

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,163 views

    How can we as Christians minister and carry the gospel to the LGBT community? Let us consider this difficult issue, which centers around gender, homosexuality, gay marriage, and past hurts through the lenses of Wesley's Quadrilateral.

    How can we as Christians minister and carry the gospel to the LGBT community? Let us consider this difficult issue, which centers around gender, homosexuality, gay marriage, and past hurts through the lenses of Wesley's Quadrilateral. The quadrilateral is a time tested tool for discerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Three Habits Of The Financially Fit Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 2, 2021
     | 2,471 views

    Today, I want to build on last week by causing us to see three habits of the financially fit. And I want to equip you with the tools you’ll need to achieve financial peace.

    Leon and Angie were friends of my wife and me from our time in Borger, TX. Angie writes, “In 2000, we had 3 children graduate from college: one from undergraduate, one from law school, and one from graduate school. Free from nine years of triple tuition at private universities, I thought we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today Shalt Thou Be With Me In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 20, 2021
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     | 8,335 views

    As Jesus hung on the cross, between two condemned malefactors, He spoke words of grace to one who was repentant. In His dying moments, our Lord revealed the grace He came to secure for all who look to Him by faith.

    Today shalt Thou be with Me in Paradise Luke 23: 39-43 Last week we began our study of the seven sayings of Jesus upon the cross with the first of those, a prayer of forgiveness offered to God the Father. This morning we have come to the second of those gracious and powerful sayings, with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Was I To Know?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Mar 21, 2021
     | 1,870 views

    This sermon is a first-person narrative from the perspective of the innkeeper. We have all too often made the innkeeper into a bad guy. What if he did everything for the family that he could do?

    Well, it would seem I was between a rock and a hard place. I was in a situation, where there were no easy answers. I looked hard for the simple answers because, you know, they say the simplest is always the best. But, it wasn’t a simple lesson I faced. Later in his life Jesus faced several of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist