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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Cut It Out

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,531 views

    We are always trying to blame our sin on something else - on someone else, on society, on circumstances. But Jesus says that what makes us sin is part of ourselves.

    I stopped watching TV news three or four years ago. But you have to know what's going on, somehow, so there are a few sources I've come to trust. But guess what? They're just as depressing as TV news. Because what is actually happening is worse than what you might imagine if you stayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Anointed Feet

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025
     | 37 views

    Mary is a popular name in the bible.

    Anointed Feet “Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint[a] of pure nard, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adoring God In Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 23,702 views

    Everything that takes place on Sunday morning is considered worship ­ the sermon, the offering, the songs, communion, and our prayers.

    Making an Impact: Adoring God in Worship INTRODUCTION: This morning we’ve decided to change our regular order of service in order to better accomplish our purposes. Since our topic is “Adoring God in Worship,” we wanted to allow time for us to worship and to hear from God’s Word. And, since ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esther: Do You Have What It Takes Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 27,125 views

    Four qualities we must possess in order for God to fully use us.

    Esther 2:1-23 Do You Have What It Takes? Woodlawn Baptist Church July 11, 2004 Introduction “After these things, when the wrath of king Ahasuerus was appeased, he remembered Vashti, and what she had done, and what was decreed against her. Then said the king’s servants that ministered unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Good Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,448 views

    Wise people know when to, whom to, and how to do good.

    DOING GOOD Wise Living Series #4 Big Idea: Wise people know when to or when not to, whom to or whom not to, and how to or how not to do good. Proverbs 3:26; 11:17-31 Welcome back to our series – Wise Living Series. We’re discovering principles for wise living. We started this series by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    No Matter What Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 38,649 views

    God’s people keep praying (no matter what).

    NO MATTER WHAT Daniel 6:10 S: Prayer—Persistence Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: GOD’S PEOPLE KEEP PRAYING (NO MATTER WHAT). ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: Since the example of Daniel demonstrates a determination to pray no matter what the circumstances, we will find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Hamilton avatar

    Loving One Another

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 16,513 views

    What it means to love one another in the church

    10.2.2002amlbc Extreme Love Phil 2:4-9, Mark 12:29-31 Monk Story There is a story told of an old monastery that had fallen upon hard times. It was once a great order, but as a result of waves of anti-monastic persecution in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and the rise of secularism in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Teaching Our Children Respect For Other People Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,175 views

    Part two of a three part series for parents and grandparents on teaching respect for God, Others, Self and Leaders.

    April 14, 2002 Last week we began our current series on "Help For the Home" by laying down two statements upon which we agreed were necessary for helping our children become better examples of "salt and light" for our community: 1. Lack of respect is epidemic in our society. 2. We must do ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

    When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Success Over Stress Series

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,022 views

    We will soar above stress when our confidence rests in God.

    How do you know when it is going to be a bad day? Bad days are going to come. Some days can be down right ugly can’t they? One writer offered several clues to identify these inevitable bad days. He wrote: You know it is going to be a bad day when you wake up face down on the pavement. You know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pausing In Adoration Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    An important part of worship is to pause and reflect on the one we worship and what it means that He is with us.

    A pastor and his wife were driving to visit Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. Their daughter asked the inevitable question, “Are we almost there?” The father said, “No, we are still 150 miles away.” She asked, “Well, how long is that?” “Well, honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Holy . . . Spirit! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012
     | 5,443 views

    Week 29 of 32. This week we look at the Holy Spirit. Inspired by randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

    The Story - 29 May 8, 2011 Holy . . . ? For Easter I wrote 2 sermons, but only gave one, yet, today’s message was much more difficult to write. This was the longest chapter in The Story, but basically what I’m going to talk about occurs in the first few pages of the chapter. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Experiencing Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 29, 2019
     | 4,549 views

    When we experience Jesus we experience life.

    Experiencing Life Text: 1 Jn. 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: For many years British author C.S. Lewis had such a great difficulty in becoming a Christian. Religion in his culture was "faith without power". A blind religion that required learning without questioning and without a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Oscar avatar

    Tithing On Trial

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 15, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    Teaching on the history of the idea of offering God worship through giving

    Tithing on Trial! Coulee Community Church January 15th, 2017 Scripture: 1 Cor 9:6-11 (First of many scriptures today, teaching sermon- write down questions for the end) A family came home from church one Sunday and after they had lunch they sent their 6-year-old son off to play. After awhile, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “construction On Character” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 31, 2014
     | 15,513 views

    How does God grow the character of Jesus in us? Peter shares his process for growing in Christlikeness.

    Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “Construction on Character” We’re beginning a 4-part series today called: “Warning: I’m Under Construction”. That title is a light-hearted way of suggesting that all of us are like a building not yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational