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  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Together We Can

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 6, 2010
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    The greatness of a church is not measured in how many come into the church but in how many go out in ministry. The church gathers; then the church scatters. The church must go outside its walls to reach people who need the Lord. The effectiveness of our c

    Together we can Some missionaries in the Philippines set up a croquet game in their front yard. Several of their native neighbors became interested and wanted to join the fun. The missionaries explained the game and started them out, each with a mallet and ball. As the game progressed, opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Could Do Such A Thing?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 24, 2019
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    Why is there evil?

    Who Could Do such a Thing? Matthew 2:13-23 This passage is certainly one of the most troubling in the New Testament. There are two parts to this passage. The one is how God warned Joseph to flee Bethlehem and later warns him not to come back there from Egypt because of Archelaus Herod’s son, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are We Going To Live In Fear Or Faith?

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 20, 2021
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    When we are in storms, we can either fear or have faith in Jesus

    Mark 4:35-41 God, Be in our heads, Be in our hearts, Be in our understanding, Be in the words heard and the words spoken. Amen. I have a guilty habit to share: I enjoy reading adventure novels: Jason Bourne, Dirk Pitt, Jack Ryan — I buy them in paperback and usually read them in a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    To Obey Or Not To Obey

    Contributed by John Gail on May 21, 2016
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    sermon from Jonah chapter 1 that looks at the disobedient intentions of Jonah and compares them to today's Christion

    TO OBEY OR NOT TO OBEY Text: Jonah 1:1 - 17 Jonah’s instructions were crystal clear. There were no excuses that he didn’t get the message or that he didn’t understand what was meant by the instructions or that he was confused by what he was being told to do. God told Jonah to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Scariest Sermon I've Ever Preached

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2018
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    Women in ministry, then and now.

    Text: 1 Tim 2:11-15, Title: The Scariest Sermon I’ve Ever Preached, Date/Place: WHBC, 4/8/18, AM A. Opening illustration: I’ve preached on gay marriage before a referendum was voted upon. I have preached on hell and eternal punishment. I’ve preached on false salvation. I have preached on God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Liar, Lunatic, Or Lord?

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2018
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    This sermon examines three options regarding Jesus' claim to be God.

    Introduction In 1977 Josh McDowell wrote a book titled, More Than a Carpenter. He released a revised edition, with collaboration from his son, Sean, in 2009. We are giving this book to first-time visitors this Easter Sunday. I would like to reflect on another one of the chapters of this book ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Confirming Our Commitment

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 6, 2018
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    A message delivered on Confirmation Sunday dealing with the challenge of our commitment, the cost of our commitment and the constancy of our commitment.

    Confirmation Sunday. We do it every year around this time of year. One would think as often as we do it we would have a better understanding of what it is, but as a pastor, I often get the question, “What is confirmation?” The word confirmation literally means “with firm-ness.” Confirmation means ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Landmark Legacies

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 16, 2015
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    Dads can give their children landmarks to help direct their journey with God.

    1. A custom in ancient times: When something significant happened regarding God (or a god) -- people would stand up a stone to draw attention to the event -- Generally, they did not write on the stone -- a silent testimony -- when people walked by the stones they would ask why they were there; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2010
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    He has been called a mystic, a revolutionary, a legend, a troublemaker, and much more. Who is Jesus?

    Who is Jesus? He has been called a mystic, a revolutionary, a legend, a troublemaker, and much more. Who is Jesus? What was He like? Do we think of Him as the child in the manger or the crucified Savior? People say lots of things about Him. John’s Gospel closes by saying the world could ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Questions About Jesus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 13, 2009
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    Who do you say Jesus is. Because that will determine how you will live the remainder of your life here on earth

    Who is Jesus Jesus has been the subject of much controversy down the centuries. Who was he – or who is he? Some people claim he never existed. Some claim he was a wonderful teacher but no more Some even claim that he wasn’t a person but the code for a hallucinatory drug! Let us also look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "what Is His Name?'

    Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Dec 28, 2021
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    This one question expresses the most vital question of all ages, of all times; "WHAT IS HIS NAME?” The answer is as crucial today as it was the day it was posed by Moses.

    WHAT IS HIS NAME? Christmas Eve 12-24-21 Exodus 3:13 (ESV) Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” “This one question expresses the most vital question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    When The Guest Becomes The Host

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022
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    A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

    July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dana Chau avatar

    How Will You Respond To Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022
     | 2,272 views

    Have you ever responded incorrectly to someone because you misunderstood his or her request? What if you knew the truths about Jesus Christ that would guide the way you respond to Him? Get ready to explore the responses of others to Jesus in the Bible!

    How will you respond to Jesus? Matthew 2:1-18 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) What do you think of when you hear the reading of Matthew 2? I thought of the Christmas nativity scene. But if you were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Gaston avatar

    Kenya 2024 Outreach

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2024
     | 517 views

    Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. God blessed our ministry there.

    OUTREACH TO KENYA 2024 Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. MINISTRY ON THE WAY In the airports and planes we had remarkable opportunities to witness. I was waiting to board one plane and was eating an unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Simple, But Not Easy

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 19, 2010
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    FCF: If we love Jesus – are teachable and available to him – then he can use us. Text Outline: 1. Be Teachable [John 21: 1 – 6] 2. Be Available [John 21: 7 – 14] 3. Be Restored and Used [John 21: 15 – 19]

    Simple, But Not Easy Text: John 21: 1 – 19 MP (Text): Because Peter loved Jesus, Jesus was willing to forgive and restore Peter to the where Peter would be able to lead the rest of his life in a Christ-like manner. FCF: If we love Jesus – are teachable and available to him – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist