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  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    The Promised One Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,632 views

    Preparing for Christmas means more than just shopping for presents and putting up the decorations. It means opening our hearts and lives to the working of the Holy Spirit. This is a sermon for Advent 3, Year B.

    The Promised One is Coming! Well, there are only 11 more shopping days until Christmas. Are you prepared? When many people talk about preparing for the holidays, this is the line of questioning that follows. And with good reason. If buying Christmas presents was the only thing that had to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson From The Fall Of David

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Dec 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
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    idleness opens you up to temptation. Don't seek rest when you're supposed to be fighting. Too many spiritual kings are sleeping when they're meant to be at war

    Lessons From the Fall of David 2 Samuel 11 - Vs 1- at a time when Kings went to war David stayed back at home- there's a time to be at war as a christian. Be sober be vigilant..Don't be sleeping when you're meant to be fighting..idleness opens you up to temptation. Don't seek rest when you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Message Of The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,479 views

    The women who followed Jesus discovered that the tomb was empty. Peter and the beloved disciples confirmed their discovery. For the rest of their lives, these people discovered how the empty tomb opened up God's kingdom to them.

    John 20:1-18 “The Message of the Empty Tomb” INTRODUCTION Occasionally a Good Friday situation slips into our lives. These are situations that appear to be hopeless and beyond God’s power—times when we wonder if there will ever be life after death. For some Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spiritual Dumbness Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 4, 2022
     | 4,059 views

    No people make such good preachers as those who were once dumb. If the Lord opens their mouths, they will think they cannot preach often enough, and earnestly enough, to make up for the mischief they did before.

    SPIRITUAL DUMBNESS “And they bring unto him one that was deaf and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; And looking up to heaven, he sighed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Sacrificial Giving SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God's riches to meet our needs.

    A little girl once planned to give her father a pair of slippers for his birthday. When asked where she would get the money, she confidently replied, "Father will give it to me." Although it may seem strange for a father to buy his own gift, the father appreciated the gesture and the love behind ...read more

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    Let’s Wake Up To A Genuine Concern For Others. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017
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    Let’s Wake Up to a Genuine Concern for Others – Luke chapter 10 verses 25-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates real faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY Ill: • The country was Italy, • The year ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When You'd Rather Kill Your Enemies Than Love Them

    Contributed by John Woelfel on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    A look at the how and why’s of loving our enemies.

    Southpoint Sermon May 29-30th, 2004 What do you say to God when… you’d rather kill your enemies than love them? Intro: Anyone can tell you, whether they’re a Christian or not, that Christians are supposed to love their enemies. We’re supposed to be nice to everyone, not hate our enemies. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing Up When You're Torn Down Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 29, 2014
     | 13,004 views

    Trials are meant to fortify our faith.

    Growing Up When You’re Torn Down 1 Peter 1:6-9 Rev. Brian Bill September 27-28, 2014 Offertory: “He’s Been Faithful” On Monday of this week, the pastoral staff and spouses went bowling. It was meant to be a great bonding time and we purposely wanted to keep it light. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brenda Jones avatar

    What To Do When You Try To Cover Up

    Contributed by Brenda Jones on Jul 20, 2007
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    Repentance is better than guilt

    WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU TRY TO COVER UP A COVER UP (PSALM 51) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to the sight, O Lord my strength and my redeemer. Today we’re going to look at a story about a man of God who "messed up" in a big major way. He committed sins that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Enemy Is Not Flesh And Blood - How To Wear God's Armor

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 19, 2024
     | 1,190 views

    This sermon talks about why it is crucial to know our real enemy is.

    Introduction Brothers and sisters, today we come together to reflect on one of the most important lessons we can learn in our walk of faith: understanding who our real enemy is and how to stand strong in the battle. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, reminds us that our enemy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,204 views

    "Love" should be more than just a buzzword for Christians. God showed his love for us when we were still sinners. Likewise, we should love our friends and our enemies alike and show it by treating them the way we want to be treated.

    [This sermon was preached on 8 July 2018, 7th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Years ago, a man came to me for help. His life was in a mess. When he looked to the past, he saw many relationships that had shipwrecked. Several of them were still haunting him almost daily. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Jesus Heads To East Ridge"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,158 views

    A sermon about the radical openness of God.

    Matthew 15:1-3, 7-28 “Jesus Heads to East Ridge” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org How many of you like Winnie the Pooh? In one of his famous escapades, this loveable toy bear tries to trap an elephant—or, as he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Don't Answer The Door

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024
     | 2,135 views

    The Bible tells us that we have an enemy actively seeking someone to devour. When the enemy comes knocking, we are empowered to not answer the door. This is a message about how to keep our doors closed to that enemy.

    Don’t Answer The Door! Scriptures: Genesis 4:6-7; First Peter 5:8; Revelations 3:20 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning, I am here to warn you, so the title of this message is, “Don’t Answer the Door!” The message I will be delivering this morning is a warning, not just to Strangers Rest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Should Your Hang-Ups Limit My Freedom? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,612 views

    In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul teaches us how to keep from causing others to stumble by limiting the use of our freedoms and rights.

    Introduction: A. All my life I’ve been told how dangerous tripping is. 1. As a child my parents taught me to never trip my sisters and brothers. 2. It was certainly a lesson I had to be taught, because I had a fun-loving, devious side. 3. All organized sports have rules against tripping ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Things Don't Seem To Add Up Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 13,352 views

    How Jesus dealt with John the Baptist’s doubts can help us in dealing with doubt today

    Field Dalling 16-12-01 When things don’t seem to add up. Mt. 11:1-12 Story: A few years ago, a major Multinational company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising and many application, three candidates entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican