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  • Ian Bullock avatar

    Will You Come And Follow Me? (3rd Sunday Before Advent - Year B)

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,615 views

    We consider how the calling of the fishermen affects our lives, and allows us to focus on our own calling and why it is important for us to share our faith beginnings with others.

    In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I sat thinking about our Gospel this morning, a film that I watched a number of years ago came to mind, a comedy called School of life, starring Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds was a school teacher whose job was to teach his students ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Wise Living And Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2019
     | 3,270 views

    Everything is connected when you are a true disciple of Jesus.

    Wise Living and Discipleship (Proverbs 27:8-13) 1. This is a true story: For the second week in a row, my son and I were the only ones who showed up for his soccer team’s practice. Frustrated, I told him, “Please tell your coach that we keep coming for practice, but no one is ever here.” My son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Scads Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2020
     | 1,956 views

    Navigating through the complexities of life well requires us to accumulate wisdom. We need scads of it, including the bits of wisdom we will discuss today.

    Scads of Wisdom (Proverbs 28:17-27) 1. The right word can make a difference. Sometimes the right word needs to be invented. 2. Here are some suggested new words: CARPETUATION (kar pet' u a shun)n. The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Absalom

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 23, 2020
     | 3,169 views

    When something is too good to be true then be careful! From the life of Absalom, we learn a lot of lessons.

    Absalom 2 Samuel 14:25”…Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised…” When something is too good to be true then be careful! When the offer is too spectacular, opulent and enormous then be cautious, for instance, I got an email stating that I was selected as the ‘best ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Sinful Woman Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 27, 2019
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     | 9,585 views

    A sinful woman had an encounter with Jesus that changed her life forever.

    “ONE SINFUL WOMAN” Luke 7:36-50 CWBC – 1/27/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Casey Hathaway – 3 yr.-old boy. Playing w/ 2 other children in his grandmother’s NC backyard when he wandered away by himself. He was lost for 2 days until a search & rescue team found him in the woods about a quarter of a mile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Predator

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 4, 2019
     | 4,469 views

    Someone is stalking you

    The Predator Intro: He’s out there, just beyond your field of vision, He’s stalking you. He’s looking for a sign of weakness, He’s ready to pounce and devour. He has no mercy or compassion in him, you are his prey. Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 8 Control yourselves and be careful! The devil, your enemy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    2 More Lessons From The Magi Series

    Contributed by Chris Miller on Dec 27, 2019
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     | 4,664 views

    Brief but powerful in the Christmas account, the Magi give us some essential take-aways. Here are two more to go with seeking the Lord in 4 Questions Inspired by the Magi.

    Part 2: Share and Sense Matthew 2:1-12 concentrating on 2:11-12 Introduction We discussed last week the Magi have a brief appearance in Matthew’s Gospel, yet they leave us with some essential take-aways. We looked at the first take-away last week; the fact we need to seek the Lord. Our life should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Absalom

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 12, 2020
     | 3,300 views

    Muscle power, charm, money power, beauty, fame and popularity would be vain without wisdom from the Holy Spirit.

    Absalom 2 Sameul 14:25”…Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised…” When something is too good to be true then be careful! When the offer is too spectacular, opulent and enormous then be cautious, for instance, I got an email stating that I was selected as the ‘best ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Want The Church To Grow?

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jan 20, 2020
     | 2,535 views

    This is a sermon on evangelism that is tied to Jesus's call to the apostle Andrew. Andrew 1) grows in discipleship and 2) grows the church. The sermon tells people that they can be excited and happy about their faith, and share it with other people.

    Do you want the church to grow? Andrew wasn’t the popular kid in class. His name is only mentioned in twelve verses in the Bible, and eight of those describe him as "Peter's little brother." Even though he was one of the first two or three followers of Jesus, Peter was still the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Salt

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 28, 2022
     | 1,562 views

    Salt is not for itself; it is seasoning for food. In the same way the disciples are there not for themselves but for the earth

    During the children’s service, the pastor was explaining that Christians are the “light, salt, and leaven” of the world. The children understood “light” and “salt,” but when the pastor asked them what “leaven” is, they were silent. Finally, young Michelle Williamson spoke up: “It’s what comes after ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Strife, Seditions, Heresies

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2024
     | 881 views

    Common sins that are almost expected and accepted.

    Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasures

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2017
     | 8,869 views

    The kingdom of heaven is like treasures old and new.

    Intro, Purpose & Plan Do we have any special treasures? Do we own heirlooms from distant lands? Are our families among our greatest treasures? Do we treat the things of God as our greatest treasures of all? Let’s look at some special aspects of the kingdom of heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Or In?

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2024
     | 604 views

    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 23

    September 8, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church James 2:1-10, 14-17; Mark 7:24-37 Out or In? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The American Poet Edwin Markham wrote a brief poem regarding who’s out and who’s in: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    More Like Jesus, Less Like Me

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 14, 2025
     | 562 views

    A challenge to let go of the "me-first" mindset and learn to embrace humility, compassion, and servanthood—basically this sermon compels us to look at the hallmarks of the life Jesus led... and to follow His example

    Philippians 2:3-5 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” Imagine a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Gifts Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 232 views

    Gifts to the King: Gold for Christ rules on earth, frankincense for worship, and myrrh symbolizing His sufferings and death.

    A. MATTHEW 2:1-12 “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’ When Herod the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist