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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    What Lasts

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 29, 2021
     | 2,254 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year C

    November 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 21:25-36 What Lasts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. With this Sunday we turn the page to a new year on our church year calendar. The new year commences with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Careful How You Treat A Brother

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 20, 2022
     | 2,452 views

    Obadiah is the smallest book in the Old Testament but contains some powerful lessons. This study is intended to be an overview of the book

    Obadiah: Be Careful How You Treat God’s Children By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Facts 1. Obadiah is the shortest book in the OT 2. Obadiah means “worshipper or servant of Yahweh” 3. He doesn’t tell us anything about himself. 4. Scripture refers to 11 people with the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Splitting Headache Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2021
     | 3,834 views

    Today’s sermon revolves around a working mother who is a judge-prophetess, a superstitious general, some really bad weather, and a headache to end all headaches.

    A Splitting Headache (Judges 4:1-24) 1. Billy, a 4 year old boy, goes to the doctor with a number of symptoms, including a headache. The doctor asks, "Billy, can you tell me what's bothers you the most?" Billy replies: "I'd have to say my little sister." 2. What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trusting Waiting And Depending On The Lord

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017
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     | 37,233 views

    BUT AIN`T IT AMAZING THAT GOD KNOWS HOW TO NAVIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF OUR LIVES WHERE CAN NEITHER GO BACKWARD OR FORWARD AND WE HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO TRUST WAIT AND DEPEND ON THE LORD

    Isaiah 40:31 (31) But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. TOPIC - TRUSTING WAITING AND DEPENDING ON THE LORD MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IF THERES EVER BEEN A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matters Of The Spirit Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018
     | 1,694 views

    Message 33 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues exploration of Paul's answer to the Corinthians about spiritual gifts.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” Supplementary notes to the notes provided for message 32. I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Wrestling With God Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018
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     | 14,418 views

    In the darkness, which we all feel at times, Jacob wrestles with God. He asks for assurances of blessing (which he already had), but instead, he gets God! Jesus also wrestles in the garden, giving up control, and God raises him from the dead.

    WRESTLING WITH GOD—Genesis 32 (Children’s Message: afraid of the dark?) Are you afraid of the dark—or the darkness? Maybe the darkness is in the hospital, or a war zone, or you found yourself jobless or on the edge of bankruptcy. Maybe the darkness was anguish over children, or marital ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Need A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2016
     | 3,952 views

    Sincerity is not enough: We need an active Shepherd to follow, One worthy of our allegiance.

    We Need A Shepherd (Mark 14:26-31) 1. A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    5. Dedication Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,385 views

    Jonah’s response to his “second chance” or renewed commission is DEDICATION.

    God’s first order was disobeyed. The second order was dedication. It is either dedication or disobedience in our lives. The more you lack dedication to the will of God, the more you will be disobedient. Four thoughts: I. The Spirit of Dedication 1. Jonah arose and went to Nineveh 2. The spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Love Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019
     | 4,170 views

    By way of introduction, note the word “fruit”. It means harvest. The word is singular. It is the divine life working in us.

    The following series of sermons was preached from the pulpit of First Baptist Church Dresden during the Fall of 2006. They are based on the writings of the Apostle Paul found in Galatians 5:22-23. I simply call this series “The Fruit of the Spirit.” Please note that tis is the Spirit’s fruit, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost Coin, Lost Sheep, Prodigal

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2019
     | 4,335 views

    Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 24th Sunday, Cycle C

    There is a story of a man who was driving along the highway. Along the way he hits a big bump and hears a clang, but he ignores it and keeps on driving. When he gets home, he discovers that one of his hubcaps is missing. So, the next day he goes back to the spot where he hit the big bump, and sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Damon S Adams avatar

    Positioning For Power, Acts 1:1-26

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,394 views

    This message examines the preparation and provision of power to the church and believers by our Saviour in order for us to carry out the Great Commission.

    Positioning for Power Acts 1: 1-26 Introduction There is a lot of talk about ‘power’, ‘signs and wonders’ and ‘Pentecost’. Often today the church fall into going into one of two extremes – it either looks for ‘power encounters’ or it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking The Cycle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,413 views

    Present generations can choose to follow the Lord despite the ridiculous or ungodly example of their forefathers. The Psalmist gives us advice to help us do so.

    Breaking the Cycle (Psalm 78) 1. A couple decided to go to Cyprus for the weekend, but because they both worked it was hard to coordinate their diaries. So they decided the husband would go a day early, and his wife would join him the following day. On arriving, the husband thought he would email ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Church Health

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    A message focusing on the goals and vision for 2018, health, not numbers. If we aim for health first, growth will come.

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defeating Boredom

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    Our approach toward life is the greatest factor in determining whether we find life as a Christian boring or filled with wonder and interest.

    Defeating Boredom (topical) 1. I really do not want to bore you with today’s sermon because my theme is boredom! 2. America is suffering from a plague of boredom. And this boredom is wasting lives, destroying families, and makes us a nation of depressed people who escape life and boredom by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Husbands And Wives, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,784 views

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 1

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Husbands and Wives, part 1 1 Peter 3:1-7 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. This section of Scripture connects the way we live to the cause of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational