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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Silent Night, Violent Night

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 24, 2025
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     | 662 views

    The murder of the Innocents shows us how the Lord works his plan in his own way. Christmas brings evil on its heels that the LORD deals with.

    12.28.25 Matthew 2:13–18 13 After the Wise Men were gone, an angel of the Lord suddenly appeared to Joseph in a dream. He said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, because Herod will search for the child in order to kill him.” 14 Joseph got ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sound Judgment And A Firm Foundation (Matthew 7:1-20)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 24, 2024
     | 409 views

    Jesus' Sermon on the Mount concludes with warnings about hasty judgments and the assumption that the work you do for the LORD is not necessarily a sign that you are one of His followers.

    Matthew 7:1-5: The Process of Sound Judgment Judges render decisions in courts of law based upon evidence presented by advocates for both accused and accuser. He examines both sides of the arguments and their merit. He consults with both parties if need be as well as do research on similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dancing With Those Behind The Curtain

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Jan 23, 2025
     | 296 views

    WHAT IF ONE REQUEST OF GOD COULD TOPPLE A WHOLE EMPIRE THAT’S BEEN HIDING IN YOUR HEART? That's how Salvation works!

    WHAT IF ONE REQUEST OF GOD COULD TOPPLE A WHOLE EMPIRE THAT’S BEEN HIDING IN YOUR HEART? That's how Salvation works Read it or Watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKMukMvXxKw&t Without Jesus, man is a religion unto himself. His body is his temple, his soul is his doctrine and his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    By God's Grace

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
     | 143 views

    God’s grace meets us in our need, empowers us in our weakness, equips us for every good work, and carries us safely home.

    True story: at home, the last piece of toast would sometimes spark all kinds of family drama. One morning, that lone slice sat between us on the table. My brother lunged for it, and my sister barked, “Pig!” He backed off; she took it. I watched how, in a second, possession became power. What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Go! And Live By Grace Alone – The Gift You Could Never Earn - Ephesians 2:8–9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 494 views

    If salvation were earned by good works, heaven would be full of people boasting about what they did. But heaven is filled with people praising what Jesus did.

    Go! And Live by Grace Alone – The Gift You Could Never Earn - Ephesians 2:8–9 Ephesians 2:8–9 (NLT) – “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Will End Well

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
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    Whatever you're going through now, know this: with God, it will end well. The One who began the good work in you will complete it.

    IT WILL END WELL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:28-29 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Genesis 50:20, Job 42:10-12, Psalm 30:5, Philippians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: Life may take unexpected twists, delays, or even painful turns, but for the believer, there is divine assurance that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Of Wonders

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025
     | 1,379 views

    God is a God of wonders—His works are marvellous, and His power is beyond human comprehension. From creation to the miracles of the Bible, His wonders reveal His greatness.

    THE GOD OF WONDERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 77:14 "Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among the people." Supporting Texts: Exodus 15:11, Job 5:9, Jeremiah 32:27, Acts 2:22, Isaiah 8:18 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of wonders—His works are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Breaks Yokes Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 578 views

    God’s desire is that no child of His remains in bondage. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, including every form of yoke (1 John 3:8).

    THE GOD WHO BREAKS YOKES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 Supporting Texts: Nahum 1:13, Galatians 5:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 10:38, Luke 13:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Yokes are spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical burdens that bind individuals, families, or communities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is God Doing? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 25, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,441 views

    God often works in unexpected ways and through unexpected means. We need to watch for His surprising actions and join Him in His mission to change the world.

    You know the Christmas story, right? Baby Jesus, manger, shepherds, wise men - the works. But imagine being there. It was all so unexpected and weird. They must've been like, "What's God up to?" What's God up to? Imagine you're expecting a package. You're super excited, but when it arrives, it's in ...read more

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    God's Amazing Saving Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,553 views

    Explore and understand the profound truth of God's saving grace, as expressed in Ephesians 2:8-10, emphasizing that salvation is a gift from God, not earned by our works.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore one of the most treasured truths in all of Scripture. It's the truth that God saves us by His amazing grace, not because of anything we've done, but because of His great love for us. We're going to dive into Ephesians 2:8-10, one of the ...read more

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    Living For Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 180 views

    God calls us to faithful, humble obedience and surrender, trusting that He works through our ordinary lives to produce lasting fruit and shine His light.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us arrive today with a spring in our step; others shuffle in under the weight of worries. Either way, you made it here, and I’m glad you did. In a world that runs fast and talks loud, your soul has come to the quiet room of God’s Word. Here, grace meets grit. Here, real ...read more

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    Labor Day – "Well Done. . .”

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,878 views

    If we’re honoring work, shouldn't we go to work an hour early on Labor Day & say to our boss, "I'm so thankful for this job that I'm here early, & I don't even want to be paid for today, because I appreciate my job so much."

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Gen. 2:2,7,15, 3:17 19, 7:33; Matt. 7:23, 25:21; Luke 10:2; Col. 3:23-24 A. This is Labor Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Abraham Experienced Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 1, 2024
     | 853 views

    The exposition of Romans 4:1-3 examines Abraham's justification by faith. Paul supports his position that Abraham was justified by faith (not works) using Genesis 15:6 as his text.

    Intro In Romans 3:28 Paul came to this all-important conclusion: “Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.”i In this context, to be justified means to be declared righteous before God.ii The Greek word translated justified (dikaioo) is a forensic or ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Consecrated For Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 16, 2024
     | 2,462 views

    If you want to serve God effectively, let Jesus wash, clothe, and anoint you with His Spirit, commit yourself fully to the Lord, and do the little things He puts before you every day.

    Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Example Of The Father

    Contributed by Steve Yarber on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    Fathers are crucial in family life. They set the standard and provide the role model for their daughters, by how they treat their wives. They provide the role model for their sons in how they work and manage the family.

    Fathers are crucial in family life. They set the standard and provide the role model for their daughters, by how they treat their wives. They provide the role model for their sons in how they work and manage the family. If the father is godly, the family will tend to be godly. If the father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist