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We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

based on 35 ratings

| 28,267 views

# 34 in series. Jesus states three amazing paradoxes, Life comes through death, Life comes through spending it, Greatness comes through service.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 34 “We Would See Jesus” John 12:20-26 I want to begin this morning by reading you the text from the translation called (The Message). I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thriving Through The Valleys Through Contentment- A Lesson From Paul Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 22, 2025

| 550 views

Contentment is not contingent on our circumstances but on God’s faithfulness and provision.

Thriving Through the Valleys Through Contentment- A Lesson from Paul Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Feels / Contentment / Philippians 4:10–14 Contentment is not contingent on our circumstances but on God’s faithfulness and provision. INTRODUCTION TITLE SLIDE • “If I just had a little more…”—how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Writing On The Wall Series

Contributed by David Ward on Mar 8, 2014

| 15,279 views

Big Idea: Our days are numbered--how much will they weigh?

“The Writing on the Wall” Daniel 5 INTRODUCTION You might not want to listen to this message today. I’m serious—you might not want to know what I’m going to tell you. You may be happier not knowing, because once you know, then you are responsible for what you know. What the Scripture has to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 17, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 11,441 views

In a world being torn apart by hatred, the power of God’s love is needed more than ever.

Sermon for CATM - July 17, 2005 - “The Power of Love” What is love? Have you ever asked that? Or have you ever had someone say to you that they didn’t know what love is? I’ve seen people really struggle to find out what it means to love. I’ve seen friendships fail for lack of love. If you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eight Words- That's What I Am Remembered For. Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 23, 2016

based on 2 ratings

| 10,130 views

A centurion, converted at the foot of the cross, tells the story in his own words

Eight words. That’s what I am remembered for 2000 years later. You don’t remember my name. But I guess of the 230 million people alive in 33AD - I guess there are not many people you remember anything of - and at least for me you remember 8 words “Truly this man was the Son of God” - not in John’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Matthew 7:1-10, Matthew 5:40-42, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Mark 15:1-2, Galatians 3:26-29 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Pouring Out My Soul

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

| 182 views

God welcomes our honest, broken prayers; when we pour out our souls, His peace meets us even before answers arrive.

(A Conversation About Heartbreak, Prayer, and Hope) Good morning, friends. I want to invite you into a story that feels surprisingly close to home. It’s the story of Hannah, found in 1 Samuel 1. You may have read it before, but today let’s walk through it like two friends sharing life over a cup ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Psalm 34:18, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 8:26 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christmas: Why Did Jesus Come To Us? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

| 3,176 views

I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. But what did God have in mind when He created Christmas? What motivated Him to bring Christmas to us?

Christmas is really enjoyable on so many levels. But a widow names Stella has an unusual experience on Christmas. Stella’s first Christmas as a widow brought incredible loneliness. One day her doorbell rang and she was greeted by a messenger holding a box. “What’s in the box?” she asked. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13, Genesis 12:1-3, Revelation 7:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommonly Average Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

based on 8 ratings

| 9,741 views

A look at Priscilla and Aquilla. They weren’t especially gifted, rather average people, but they lived an uncommon life.

UNCOMMONLY AVERAGE The Cure For The Common Life—Part 1 Bud Villers was a good man. Bud was my neighbor. I grew up beside him until he died when I was in college. Bud helped my dad put a roof on our house, he assisted my dad when they poured concrete sidewalks and porches. My dad helped him put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: *other

Don't Doubt PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025

based on 3 ratings

| 98 views

Jesus meets us in our doubts with compassion, inviting honest faith and obedience, assuring us that questioning hearts are welcomed and transformed by His presence.

Friend, if you’ve ever walked into church with questions rattling around like coins in your pocket, you’re in good company. If you’ve sat on the edge of your bed and whispered, “Lord, are You there? Are You near? Do You care?”—you’re not alone. Doubt can feel like a fog, soft but smothering, and it ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Topics: No Doubt, Faith

A Center Bubbled Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 1, 2022

| 1,831 views

This little sermon/devotional can be used before Communion to speak of the need to live a life of balance between DOING and BEING - using Martha and Mary as a backdrop. You can give out little bubble balance/level items as a reminder.

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 and Psalms 46 Theme: Living a Balanced Life – Doing and Being Title: Living a Center Bubbled Life Learning through Jesus’ conversation with Martha and Mary how to live a more balanced life between doing and being. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Remembrance Day - Then And Now

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000

based on 174 ratings

| 17,780 views

The Israelites soon forgot their marvellous deliverance in the Exodus from Egypt - just as we today forget God’s mercies - which is why a Remembrance Day is a necessary challenge to remember what we were, what happened and what we should be.

REMEMBRANCE DAY -THEN AND NOW What does Remembrance Day mean to you? For some who lost loved ones in the wars of the 20th century it will have very special memories, but for most of us it’s a very necessary reminder of suffering and sacrifice by ordinary men and women ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom For The Soul Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,062 views

Having a right attitude toward our possessions/being to give generously sets the soul free to grow and love.

True Spirituality Series Freedom for Your Soul Matthew 6:1-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A couple of months ago, the AARP magazine carried an interesting interview with Katie Couric. You know her as the host of the NBC Today Show. In 1998 Katie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

based on 3 ratings

| 120 views

God’s strength never fails; when we are weary, He renews us, teaching us to hope, trust, and find fresh power in His presence.

Some of us walked in today with a brave face and a tired heart. Bills and busyness have been barking at your heels. Sleep has been thin. Relationships feel fragile. The headlines howl. And somewhere deep inside, a whisper rises: “I’m worn down.” If that’s you, friend, you are in good company. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Waiting, Patience

Total Surrender Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023

| 3,432 views

Surrender is what the Lord desires as we serve Him.

Series: Faith without works is dead” Total surrender Selected Scripture Introduction- Hey it is good to have you join us this morning. We begin a new series this morning titled “Faith without works is dead” it is from James chapter 2 where James says “show me your faith without deeds and I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Learning And Growing

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 4,606 views

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. L=learning and growing

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . LEARNING AND GROWING January 8, 2005 Jay Robison Matthew 6:31-34 Happy New Year! last wk talking about New Beginnings If you know what your purpose is much easier trip On front of Bulletin TBC exists to LOVE like Christ L=learning and growing O=with Open hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

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