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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    What Is Sunday For?

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
     | 5,795 views

    This sermon begs the question... "What should we do on a Sunday?"

    Luke 13:10-17 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, "Woman, you are set free ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joy In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 15, 2024
     | 1,030 views

    The Challenge of Joy in Troubled Times Church, this third Sunday of Advent—the pink candle Sunday—ushers us into joy. But how do we celebrate joy in a world so gripped by fear and trauma?

    Sermon Joy in Troubled Times Zephaniah 3:14-20 The Message 14-15 So sing, Daughter Zion! Raise your voices, Israel! Daughter Jerusalem, be happy! celebrate! God has reversed his judgments against you and sent your enemies off chasing their tails. From now on, God is Israel’s king, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    He Is Risen! Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 20, 2020
     | 3,731 views

    He Is Risen! Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 12, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    He Is Risen! Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 12, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #66 / Luke 24:1-9 Intro I want to extend my own welcome to this Easter celebration to each of you. Whether you’re engaging today as one who is connected to the Westside Vineyard…or is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why People Don't Believe Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 4, 2021
     | 4,599 views

    There is one reason why someone who has heard the truth of the Gospel does not commit their life to Jesus. Do you know what it is?

    Introduction In recent weeks, there have been concerted and coordinated efforts by the liberal left to silence - even exterminate conservative voice. The uprising by supporters of President Trump at the US Capitol has fueled that effort. Tech giants like Google (YouTube) Facebook, and Twitter are ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Blinded By Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Gideon was hiding in a wine press due to fear, yet God called him a mighty man of valor. What can this teach us about dealing with our fears? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Read text. Pray. We’ve been talking about blind spots for a few weeks now. What immediately comes to mind when you hear the term blind spots? Driving, right? One of the first things you’re taught is to scan the horizon and check your mirrors so you know what’s around you. Even with that, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Judging According To James Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2023
     | 2,023 views

    James tells us that showing partiality is wrong. Part 4 of a series.

    Appearances James 2:1-13 June 11, 2023 ENTRANCE AND DISCUSSION - - - - - The words I say today are not predicated on what I wear, but what comes from the Word of God. As we continue on our journey through James, seeking to become more authentic Christians, James warns us about showing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus - The Anointed One

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Nov 8, 2020
     | 2,756 views

    Jesus is the anointed one that came to set the captives free.

    Jesus came here on earth as the anointed one that came to set the captives free from every lie of Satan who is the enemy of the children of God - 1 Peter 5:8.. And we are sons of God, through faith in Jesus the anointed one - Galatians 3:26.. This is why the word of God says to us that God so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Difference Does Jesus Make Today? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 1,719 views

    Our faith is in God who has never failed to do what He says. He knows what He has promised, He can’t lie, and He can’t forget. He will deliver on time, every time, and all the time. God is a promise-making, promise-keeping God.

    Would you take a moment and lend me an assist. On Sunday, April 23 and 30, you choose the sermon topics. Go to our websites and vote – I would love to hear from you. I have had one of the more challenging weeks in recent memory. One of our children had allergic reaction, another needed 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying With Jesus: Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019
     | 6,636 views

    God's kingdom is when GOD'S WILL IS DONE.We pray for God's kingdom to come in THE WORLD, in THE CHURCH, and in US.

    PRAYING LIKE JESUS: Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven Read Matthew 6:9-13. Have you ever observed a tired toddler, crying and carrying on, for no apparent reason? His mother asks, “What do you want?” He doesn’t know what he wants; he needs her help! He needs a nap, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Year Of Jubilee

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 6, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 40,538 views

    Jesus offered the people in the syngogue at Nazareth ’the Year of Jubilee’ - release from the bondage that the fall of man has brought but they refused to accept it.

    THE YEAR OF JUBILEE We’re going to have to use our imagination this morning/evening. We must imagine that we’re transported in time to the year 28 AD, when Jesus was beginning his ministry in the land of Israel. Instead of sitting in a church building we’re sitting in a synagogue in Nazareth, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Hunger And Thirst For Justice.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,252 views

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.”

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.” Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (Reader) Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. C. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Did The Cheering Stop

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 1,647 ratings
     | 243,021 views

    When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, He received a hero’s welcome. People everywhere were cheering. But then something happened. The cheering stopped.

    Gene A. Smith, an American historian, authored a book entitled, “When The Cheering Stopped.” The book told of Woodrow Wilson, and the events surrounding WW1. Upon the end of the war, people were optimistic. They believed that the last war had been fought. The dream was that the world had at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trouble With Christianity - Exclusivity Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,832 views

    The world believes that Christan is exclusive and divides people.

    The trouble with Christianity - Exclusivity Over the next couple weeks we are going to examine some of the things that people see as being problems with Christianity. We are at a time when Christianity in general – all denominations wither old school and traditional or modern thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Be Amazed Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 25, 2008
     | 4,236 views

    2000 years ago the people of Christ time were totally and utterly amazed in good and bad ways of the life of Jesus. 2000 years later we are still amazed at how one man would take on our sins so that you and I could be with God for eternity.

    Spring Life Part 3- Be Amazed Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Are you amazed? (Sermon Spice) Luke 24:1-12- How many of you have ever asked yourself, “Is this real?” The world really wants to believe it’s not. They really want to believe that this moment in time never happened. Because if this moment in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Reflecting Images Of Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,638 views

    God is just like any parent; his heart breaks when his children rebel. These are the images of his hurt and what he planned to do about it.

    REFLECTING IMAGES OF REBELLION Someone has defined rebellion this way: “Reserving for myself the right to make the final decision.” Are you a rebel? How many of us think that it’s okay to go 110 km/h on the highway? As the pirates like to say, “It’s not a rule per se; it’s more like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite