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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Humpty Dumpty - Let Us Seize The Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 11, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 531 views

    Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day.

    Do you remember as a child ... listening to ... or reading ... nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ironies Surrounding Jesus’ Crucifixion

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 28, 2021
     | 3,672 views

    1 of 1. Luke wrote a true account of some events that surrounded Jesus’ crucifixion, & in so doing recorded some of the ironies present in Jesus’ death. *What are some of those ironies? Ironies surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion are hidden/revealed in...

    IRONIES SURROUNDING JESUS’ CRUCIFIXION—Lk. 23:26-46 Irony—An “incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events & the normal or expected result.”—Merriam-Webster Dictionary Luke wrote a true account of some events that surrounded Jesus’ crucifixion, & in so doing recorded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Realistic New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 1, 2024
     | 3,456 views

    Our desire alone cannot always produce change, but with God's guidance we can produce New Year's Resolutions that can be sustained through the New Year and beyond.

    “For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day? Only take heed to yourself, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Sure To Put On Every Piece Of Armor

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,579 views

    It is easy to skip over God’s instruction trusting in past encounters with God. However, the Lord wants us to daily be prepared so that we can stand against the devil and his cunning.

    An Astronaut is ready for the first time to walk in space. He has spent countless hours in simulations. He has already taken off from earth and is now in outer space. He has his space suit on and so he is protected from head to toe against the deathly cold of space. This astronaut seems to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Does God Give Second Chances?

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,793 views

    We exam the truth of God’s forgiveness toward us, and our responsibility to forgive others.

    Before we begin today, I want you to think of someone that you have a hard time forgiving. Someone that you just can’t seem to forgive, no matter how hard you try. Now, if you have your notes, I want you to write the initials of that person down on your notes. One thing I’ve learned over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Importance Of Being Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,544 views

    Forgiveness and the need we have to give and recieve God’s forgiveness

    Ernest Hemingway starts his short story, “Capital of the World” by describing Madrid Spain. He says, there is a Madrid joke about a father who took out an add in a local paper which asked his son, Paco, to meet him in front of the newspaper office. And told him that “all was forgiven”. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living The Life Of Grace

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,471 views

    Having gratefully received the gift of God’s grace, we can’t repay it or hoard it, but pass it on to others.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is relatively easy to accept grace but it seems rather challenging to live a life of grace. I say it is relatively easy to accept grace, because we human beings have the tendency to earn it first. Do a trick – get a cookie! A doctor told a story about an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Significance Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Oct 19, 2024
     | 990 views

    Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of a battle, but the securing of its fruits. A general must not only defeat his enemy but also ensure that he cannot rise again.

    "Enforcing the Victory, Part 1: The Significance of the Cross" Introduction to the Series: A Tale of Two Victories Sun Tzu, the renowned Chinese military strategist, once taught his troops the art of enforcing victory. "A victory," he said, "is not merely the winning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience The Beauty Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 23, 2022
     | 1,814 views

    The Chief of Sinners asks for the failed missionary to come and see him - both of them redeemed by the love of Jesus.

    Life Lessons from the Chief of Sinners The Beauty of Redemption Introduction The Chief of Sinners understands redemption both personally in Christ and in his relationships with other believers. Acts 15:37-40 offers an interesting account of the missionaries Paul and Barnabas planning their next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is It Magic? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 482 views

    This sermon explores the depth of God's love in John 3:16, challenging us to not only understand it but to let it transform our lives.

    Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in the pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and the unfathomable depth of God's love for us. It's a joy to be among you today, as we stand on the precipice of revelation, eager to glean from the Word of God. Our focus today is a verse ...read more

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    Is There Anything Free? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 542 views

    This sermon explores the freedom, fulfillment, and firmness found in the divine love and grace of Jesus Christ, as revealed in the book of Romans.

    Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sacred gathering where we seek solace and strength, wisdom and warmth, from the Word of God. We come together, not as strangers passing in the night, but as family, united under the banner of Divine love, bound by the truth of His grace, and fortified by the ...read more

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    The Two Crosses In The New Testament PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 572 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrender in following Christ, leading to true life and salvation.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred space where we gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together with hearts open wide, eager to receive the divine wisdom that God has lovingly prepared for us. Today, we will be embracing an enlightening discussion that ...read more

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    Rest For The Weary PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,034 views

    No matter the burdens we carry in life, we can find ultimate comfort and rest in Christ.

    Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to soak in the sweet words of our Savior from Matthew 11:25-30. We're going to immerse ourselves in the understanding of Christ's invitation, the burdens we bear in life, and the ultimate comfort that only Jesus can ...read more

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    Salvation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,330 views

    Emphasize the necessity of faith in Jesus Christ, the power of the Gospel, and the promise of salvation that comes through hearing and believing in the Word of God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into an essential topic for every believer – The Necessity of Faith in Jesus Christ, The Power of the Gospel, and The Promise of Salvation. As we explore this message together, remember this quote from C.S. Lewis: "I believe in Christianity ...read more

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    The Church Defined PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,203 views

    Explore the joy of church participation, personal spiritual growth within the church, and the sense of belonging it provides.

    Good morning, dear friends, and welcome! As we gather here in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of Henry Ward Beecher who once said, "The church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones." How true these words ring today, ...read more

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