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  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    Why? Or How? Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    God can use every situation for his good.

    - On December 29th, 2000 during the middle of the afternoon 34 year (anonymous name), a father, husband, son, friend took his own life. Many of you knew him, and loved him. And even if you didn’t know him, the question is still on your mind about such an unfortunate incident... why? I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Parades

    Contributed by Mark Winter on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 6,480 views

    The parade that wound into Jerusalem on that long ago Sunday was exciting -- but it can’t hold a candle to the parade that took place on Friday.

    The parade route begins near the twin towns of Bethpage and Bethany, less than two miles from Jerusalem and winds into the Holy City. The Grand Marshal is an unlikely hero – a rustic from a blue-collar town up north, the son of a woodworker. In keeping with his “common man” image, he decides to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    24. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 29, 2025
     | 102 views

    The final posting on the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price looks at the church at Philadelphia again, then moves to the period of Church History that is represented by this parable. It is not a denomination or a particular church. It is explained in the message.

    24. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 4 of 4 In this final Part we look especially at the place the Parable of the pearl of greatest price has in Church History as we have done with each of the parables. Before that though, there is a bit to finish off from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Sanctuary Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2025
     | 77 views

    Even when you can’t see it, God’s grace is working in your life, and His grace is all you need!

    SANCTUARY OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:15-23 Introduction 1. Have you ever looked at what is happening in your life and asked the Lord, “Where are you? Are you going to do anything? How long do I have to wait?” 2. It’s at those times we need to take a step back and look at what God is already ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Go! And Follow Jesus: The Call That Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 339 views

    The call of Jesus to every person in every generation is profoundly simple and eternally life-changing: “Follow Me.” Two words that rescue sinners. Two words that redirect destinies. Two words that produce disciples. Two words that define Christianity.

    “GO! AND FOLLOW JESUS: THE CALL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING” ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SERIES INTRODUCTION “DISCIPLESHIP (FOLLOWING JESUS)” As we begin this new year together, we step into a journey that is both ancient and urgently needed—the journey of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 147 views

    When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up.

    Title: God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Intro: When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up. Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a woman I will never forget. She spent years serving the Lord with joy in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christmas Eve: "naughty Or Nice"

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 16, 2025
     | 251 views

    Our focus is not technically Santa or a list, but rather Jesus. Let’s look at Jesus’ birth where we will discover two lists and one gift. Tonight, I’d like us to focus on what happened the night of Jesus’ birth.

    CHRISTMAS EVE SERMON LUKE 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION… Origin of N & N List, wiki/Santa_Claus_Is_Comin%27_to_Town The idea of Santa Claus keeping a “naughty and nice” list developed gradually over centuries, blending Christian theology, folklore, and popular culture rather than coming from a single ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Christmas Tree

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 16, 2025
     | 360 views

    In 1659 Christmas was banned. More recently, genuine Christmas has been supplanted by a commercial Christmas with the Christmas tree as its center. Yet strange to tell, long ago, God picked out a Christmas tree for His Son.

    GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Restrainer

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 17, 2025
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    Who is the Restrainer and what should we know about the function of it today?

    The Restrainer December 17, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Thessalonians 2:6-7 And you know what is restraining him now so that he may be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work. Only he who now restrains it will do so until he is out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Logos Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 1, 2026
     | 208 views

    The Son of God - the Logos of God became human over 2000 years ago in Bethlehem to show us the way to salvation

    Carlby 04-01-2026 The Christmas Story A Scottish farmer did not believe in the Christmas story. The idea that God would become a man was absurd to him. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Father Forgive Them PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,609 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' profound act of forgiveness on the cross, urging us to receive and extend forgiveness in our own lives.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. There's a warmth in our gathering today that speaks of unity, of shared faith, and of a collective longing to draw closer to the heart of our Savior. We are here, not as individuals, but as a family. A family brought together by the love of Christ, and sustained ...read more

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    The Foolishness Of The Cross--Updated Version

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2025
     | 585 views

    How does the Cross show us the love of God and steer us in the way we are called to live?

    “The Foolishness of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There is a story about a wealthy early colonial settler who asked the rector of the church if it was possible to find salvation outside of the Church of England. The rector wrestled with how to answer the question because he knew it was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Burn Out? Or Burned Up!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2026
     | 74 views

    Often we find the storms and trials overwhelm us. Look at David's lesson at Ziglag. He encouraged himself.

    BURNED OUT? OR BURNED UP! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) BURN OUT? BURNED UP? I CRY WHEN I THINK OF THIS STORY? WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN? Many years ago I pastored in a mission work in the mountains. I was the head of the volunteer Chaplain ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God The Father Almighty Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 14, 2026
     | 60 views

    Your heavenly Father created the entire world out of nothing. He will protect you, provide for you, and care for you because you are His masterpeiece.

    GOD THE FATHER ALMIGHTY Text: Gen. 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Oh, I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you’re like But I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night And You tell me that You're pleased and that I'm never alone 2. You're a good, good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Identity Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 20, 2024
     | 2,225 views

    The world has led us to believe that we can identify ourselves to be anything we want to be, but how does God look at us?

    My sermon illustration experts at McDonald’s were asking whether I had been including them in any of my sermons recently, so I decided to ask them this question. If a random person on the street walked up to you and asked, “Who are you? Tell me about yourself,” what are the identifiers you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ