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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    13th Sunday After Pentecost. September 7th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    Year C, Proper 18.

    Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1, Philemon 1:1-21, Luke 14:25-33 A). A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    22nd Sunday After Pentecost. October 25th, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,560 views

    Year A, Proper 25.

    Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Psalm 90:1-6, Psalm 90:13-17, Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:15-18, Psalm 1:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46 A). DEATH OF MOSES. Deuteronomy 34:1-12. DEUTERONOMY 34:1-4. Moses’ long ministry was drawing to an end, but the LORD had one last treat for His faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Phillips avatar

    Sheol & Hades

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    Heaven or Hell which will it be.

    SHEOL & HADES November 3, 2002 Two different names but the same meaning, one is Hebrew (Sheol) and the other is Greek (Hades). Hades NT:86, "the region of departed spirits of the lost" (but including the blessed dead in the period preceding the ascension of Christ). It has been thought by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    You Are His Concern -

    Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    Your sufferings, struggles, burdens, and needs are Jesus Concern

    Title: You are His Concern "The Calling of Matthew" Mark 2:13-17 Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. [14] As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," Jesus told him, and Levi ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    God's Merciful Sacrifice

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,616 views

    The religion of sacrifice vs. the way of mercy. God made the sacrifice and shows the mercy!

    Have you ever received an apology that wasn’t sincere? Somebody does something to hurt you, and in order to win you back, they say they’re sorry. In spite of their good-sounding words, you know they don’t mean it. You can tell by the tone of their voice and the look in their eyes that they aren’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1perspective: Creative Use Of Conflict Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,498 views

    We study prespectives and how our views can predetermind problems,there is creative use of conflicts.

    #1 Perspective: CREATIVE USE OF CONFLICT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that LOVE God, to them who are called according to HIS PURPOSE. Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? IF GOD BE FOR US, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Understanding A Variety Of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force,

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21

    Understanding a Variety of Motivational Controls: Power, Influence, Force, and Authority - John 20:21 The following four motivational factors; power, force, influence, and authority are to be seen from their sources in the Lord, the scriptures, the Holy Spirit, and the will of God. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praise Is Recognition Of What Really Is, Acknowledgment Not Added Knowledge

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,299 views

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Psalm 146:1-10 Title: “Praise is recognition of what really is, acknowledgment not added knowledge.”

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 Year C Psalm 146:1-10 Title: “Praise is recognition of what really is, acknowledgment not added knowledge.” This is the first of five hymns of praise which conclude the Psalter, called “Hallel Psalms, “Hallel” is Hebrew for “praise.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Need For Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,802 views

    The need for forgiveness is universal because sin is universal.

    Last week, we kicked off the new year and the new millennium by considering the topic of "Making a Fresh Start." We looked at what the Bible has to say about making life changes, and we especially focused on our need for God’s help in making changes that are lasting and significant. This morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Example Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,266 views

    forgiveness in practice

    Jesus’ Example of Forgiveness – Matthew 26:47-56 Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he preferred to work in some kind of ministry, the only job he could find was driving a bus on Chicago’s south side. One day a gang of tough ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Powell avatar

    Security In Being Secure

    Contributed by David Powell on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,855 views

    Security of the Believer

    Security In Being Secure: John 10:25-30 (.doc format) MSWord Trying to tell all about Security in 20 min. is like trying to paint a house with a 2" brush. But we'll try. ILL. When the world was series going on in San Francisco and Oakland the Golden Gate bridge played a significant part in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Sagacity Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 140 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    A Sermon Series on the Parables of Jesus. This is on the parable of the dishonest steward in Luke 16.

    What's In It for Me? - Sagacity Introducing new sermon series We love to hear stories and we learn best from stories Fairy Tales. Aesop's Fables. Mother Goose Rhymes. Prairie Home Companion - Garrison Keiler Jesus was the best story teller of all. He told parables. Parables have been called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    I Will Follow You...but!!

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,141 views

    A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

    4th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 9: 51-62 "I will follow you, but......"   Do you know of a little word in our language which if placed after a statement, becomes the biggest negative word in our language? The word is but, as in, I will follow you, Lord, but it negates all that come before. Or, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Handle Failure And Loss

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    How to Handle Failure and Loss - Rom 8:26-31

    How to Handle Failure and Loss - Rom. 8:26-31 Have you ever known someone who seemed to enjoy success in nearly every aspect of their life? Many of these folks struggle to handle failure and loss because they have grown too accustom to triumphs. People who are unable to deal with an imperfect set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1."The devil made me do it." Many of us are familiar with these words. They were made famous by comedian Flip Wilson who recently passed away. Whenever Flip got caught doing something wrong, he would flippantly say "the devil made me do it." 2. But with all respect to Flip, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed