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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Let Your Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 12, 2023
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    Jesus taught the beatitudes as the hallmark of the followers of Christ. But how they can relate to the world? Jesus never intended for an isolated and exclusive community but he rather wanted to reach the whole world with his message of love.

    Text: Matthew 5:14-16 Theme: Let your Light Shine Introduction: I was amused to see the reflectors on the highways in the early days of night travel. The reflector was first invented in 1917 by Henry Chrétien to provide the army with a communication system the enemy could not intercept. in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Praise And Repentance (Complete)

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 3, 2020
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    A Summons to resounding praise. Even now, God is waiting to forgive.

    1. A SOLEMN FEAST DAY. Psalm 81:1-7. This Psalm opens with a summons to resounding praise (Psalm 81:1-3), with reasons to do so attached (Psalm 81:4-7). It continues with an address by God, beginning with a commandment, with a promise attached (Psalm 81:8-10); and going on to upbraid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Collins avatar

    9 The Awakening Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Sep 5, 2020
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    This is the 9th of 31 Devotions on the book of Jonah. Today's devotion is about Jonah being awoken by the Captain, to call on God for mercy and deliverance.

    The Awakening Jonah 1:6 – “So the captain came to him, and said to him, “What do you mean, sleeper? Arise, call on your God; perhaps your God will consider us, so that we may not perish.” So the captain came to him, and said to him A Rude Awakening When the news of Jonah sleeping got to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Impact Of Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

    Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Topless Jars.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 3, 2024
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     | 564 views

    he NT tells it like it was. This was a group not likely to succeed. It is most likely they would- not have been chosen by a board for Jesus, but they were chosen by Jesus. (Peter M.)

    Topless Jars. 2 Corinthians 4:7AMP Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish, unkept, with bad behavior, plus he was uncultured, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Christmas Hope

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
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    Is Christmas a blooper or is it a true hope for everybody worldwide, looking for the Return of the King?

    The Christmas Hope By Pastor Andrew Chan I got this “Church bulletin bloopers” from reading the Readers’ Digest: • “The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer Conference includes meals.” • “Morning sermon: Jesus walks on the water. Evening sermon: Searching for Jesus.” • Scouts are saving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Peter Parry avatar

    The Sacred Name Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 25, 2006
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     | 3,951 views

    The more we hallow (value)the name of God, the more love of God flows through us.

    THE SACRED NAME (Exodus 20:1-7) If you have ever taken a “Dale Carnegie Course” on how to win friends and influence people, you know that one technique is to get the person’s name right: it’s pronounced Ione, not IonE or IonA; no Parry is spelled with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Does Jesus Feel At Home In Your Heart?

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
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    Jesus dwells in every Christian’s heart, but is He at home there?

    PAUL’S SECOND PRAYER FOR THE EPHESIANS: Ephesians 3:14-21 FIRST PETITION (v. 16): "THAT HE WOULD GRANT YOU, ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY, TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN." 1. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." 2. OUR INNER MAN NEEDS TO BE "STRENGTHENED WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Rennau avatar

    Why People Follow Jesus

    Contributed by George Rennau on Jul 1, 2005
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     | 5,532 views

    Why are you a follower of JESUS? Is it because of His claims and promises. Is it because of His signs and wonders. Or is it because He is the only source to fill the need of your life.

    Title: Why People Follow Jesus Text: John 6:35, 47-54, 60-69 Introduction: 1. Some because they like what he said Luke 6:20-23 "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Walker avatar

    "Heart Food"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    You’ve heard the term "You are what you eat". It is so true. Us humans are told, what we are to eat to be healthy and to live a good and long life. We are as well told and warned of what to keep away from to be and stay healthy. Feeding ourselves everyday

    "Heartfood" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Prov. 4:23 - "Keep thy heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life" You’ve heard the term "You are what you eat". It is so true. Us humans are told, what we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    James The Freedom Fighter Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    The Apostle James the Zealot was characterized by zealousness. This also should be the characteristic of our lives.

    The 12 Apostles Week 11 Simon the “Freedom Fighter” Introduction: “To arms, to arms... the war’s begun! They’re heading toward Concord!” Paul Revere’s voice could be heard even above the sound of the horses hooves beating the ground. The year was 1775 and the british were approaching with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Where Is Thier God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    Let our lives be characterized by the love of Christ so that when those around us ask the question, "Where is their God?" They will see the answer plain and obvious in lives lived full of the costly grace of genuine repentance which leads us to not only

    Where is Their God? Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Introduction (modified) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the twentieth century pastor and theologian once wrote, “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without obedience, Communion without confession. Cheap grace is grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Columbo Method Of Parenting

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 2, 2008
     | 1,963 views

    You can choose to solve problems (like Columbo) or create more (like Inspector Clouseu) by your parental clumsiness?

    Some good ideas will be presented here-- they are not presented so much as a sermon as simple advice to parents, especially of teens. The Columbo Method of Parenting Teenagers 1) Persistently Ask Questions Columbo is an annoying little man, but he always gets the answers he needs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Communion Meditation: It Feels Good To Be Clean!

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,707 views

    A sermon I preached prior to the sacrament of communion.

    Communion Meditation Hebrews 10:12-25 INTRO I remember it like it was yesterday even though it was actually about 40 years ago. I am sure it happened only once even though my mother would swear it was a nightly occurrence. Okay … maybe it happened once … a week. But anyhow … it wasn’t nearly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    The Sin Transplant

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,201 views

    This sermon is a light-hearted look at salvation using the analogy of a modern day operation.

    The Sin Transplant Hebrews 4:12-13 Introduction: I want to talk to you today about a transplant. Our modern American culture is very accustomed to transplants. Eye transplants, liver transplants, heart transplants, bone marrow transplants. Almost any organ can now be transplanted from one human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist