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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    It Happened Once Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    John proclaims the incarnation in the first chapter of his gospel. In the middle of his proclamation John appears as a man, sent, to witness, so that all might believe. We pick up that ministry today.

    John 1: 6-8, 19-28 “It Happened Once” INTRODUCTION There are many perspectives of life. • One group of people sees all of life as happenstance. Things happen for no particular reason, and if there is a god, that god is not actively involved in the everyday situations of life. • Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    Pleasing God and living for His glory should be the main duty of living.

    THE FEAR OF THE LORD Ecclesiastes 12:8:14 (A Short message to the bretheren of the Worldwide Church of God) Bulawan, Prieto Diaz Sorsogon October 27, 2006 INTRODUCTION The paradox of Christian life appears when we see the Christian in his pursuit of the highest and noblest goal of living. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Comfort For Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    This is on the Letter to Smyrna.

    This is the only mention in the Bible about the Church of Smyrna. Smyrna was very close to Ephesus, which we looked at last week. Paul likely started the church while he was in Ephesus for three years. Acts 19:10 says, “This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Finding Peace In A Troubled World

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,911 views

    9-11 MEMORIAL SERVICE. WHAT WE MUST DO TO FIND PEACE IN A TROUBLED WORLD.

    PEACE IN A TROUBLED WORLD SEPTEMBER 11, 2002 MEMORIAL SERVICE GARLAND, NC AS YOU KNOW, WE ARE HERE TO REMEMBER THE EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. THE DAY THAT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES AND BECAME HEROES. WHILE COUNTLESS OTHERS HAD THEIR LIVES CHANGED FOREVER. THE RELATIVE PEACE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Theft Of A Vineyard

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,319 views

    One man's brave stand against those who would rob him of his inheritance.

    THE THEFT OF A VINEYARD. 1 Kings 21:1-21. Some of us have had the privilege of living in a land where, on paper at least, there was no trespass law. Whether this was because ‘the land belongs to the LORD’ is doubtful - surely no land can share today in the special status of ancient Israel? Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There A Barabbas In The House?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 27, 2013
     | 10,369 views

    Thank God for Jesus. He graciously took my place on the tree of Calvary. I am no different than Barabbas. I deserved to die, but Jesus took my place.

    Mark 15:1-15 Is there a Barabbas in the house? If we are honest, our hand would be high in the air. IL.: An overly ambitous attorney made a phone call to the governor in the middle of the night. He insisted to speak to him about an urgent matter. Finally, the governor agreed. "What is it?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David's Victory Over Goliath

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 5,510 views

    David's victory over Goliath

    Psalm 8 Relates to David's victory over Goliath the Gittite. 1. THE LORD'S POSITION O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 1. THE GRACE OF GOD. O LORD our Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christian Reactions

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,569 views

    How to overcome evil with good.

    CHRISTIAN REACTIONS. Romans 12:14-21. Romans 12:14. The positive imperative is to “bless” those who persecute us. This is similar to the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28). The supreme example is that of Jesus Himself (1 Peter 2:21-23). This partly involved Jesus praying for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Entering Rest And Finding Grace

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    Our rest based in the finished work of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Let us hold fast our profession and come boldly to the throne of grace.

    ENTERING REST AND FINDING GRACE. Hebrews 4:1-16. “Let us therefore fear” links this passage with the previous chapter. It has to do with the promise of “entering into His rest”, “lest any of you should seem to come short of it” (Hebrews 4:1). The promise of entering the promised land was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fresh Ember Among The Dying Ashes

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,888 views

    A sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C

    March 2, 2022 Ash Wednesday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The Fresh Ember among the Dying Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, here we are again! Today we enter into a new season of Lent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Is Prevented By Generosity To The Poor Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017
     | 4,679 views

    Part 19 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse" (Prov. 28:27). The antithetical saying in Proverbs 28:27 contrasts between giving and not giving to the poor. In the following chiastic structure, we can compare the two sub-statements: A Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of God’s Power Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,732 views

    with God’s power we can be patient in difficulty and endure an increasing load longer and longer with joy in our hearts as we see His will accomplished

    Worthiness Do you ever feel worthy of the LORD’s blessings? In general, I don’t. I think most of us don’t feel worthy, and that sense of unworthiness may increase with age. Jesus said “I do always those things that please the Father”. And when He said that, many who heard Him believed in Him (John ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas

    Contributed by Charles Newcomb on Nov 26, 2023
     | 2,539 views

    The Word was Made Flesh

    [Sermon Hymn God Rest You Merry] The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Those words from Saint John’s unfolding of the great mystery of the Incarnation are inscribed in Latin on the cornerstone of this building: Et ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Divine Mercy Meets Us In Our Weakness Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 527 views

    Divine Mercy is not a distant decree but the heartbeat of relationship, a dance between human and divine that begins in weakness and culminates in redemption.

    Title: Divine Mercy Meets Us in Our Weakness Intro: Divine Mercy is not a distant decree but the heartbeat of relationship, a dance between human and divine that begins in weakness and culminates in redemption. Scriptures: John 20:19-31 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the quiet ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 4, 2025
     | 399 views

    There is a cost involved in everything we do. It even cost us something to follow Jesus and yes, there is a cost even for The Cross

    Introduction: Counting the Cost Some things in life are easy to say but harder to live out. I remember a young firefighter in training. He was passionate, excited, and couldn’t wait to get out there and fight fires. But during a live burn drill, the flames got hotter than he expected, the smoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational