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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Go Into Your Room, Close The Door And Pray

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 17, 2013
    based on 69 ratings
     | 47,016 views

    God is calling his people to be persistent in prayer. God is calling his people to be changed, to be transformed through prayer. God is calling to those who truly enjoy and who truly yearn to spend time with Him.

    Let us pray -- O' Heavenly Father, we come before you this day and we ask that you reveal more about the nature of prayer. May our hearts and our minds be open to your Word this day. We ask this in the blessed name of Jesus your son and our Savior .... Amen. A young man went into a drugstore to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    There's Rest At The Rock

    Contributed by Jerome Cade on May 24, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    When your heart is overwhemled God will lead you to the Rock that’s higher than yourself. Jesus is bidding that you come and receive what He has to offer at the Rock.

    There’s a gospel song that’s being played over the airwaves; it says, "…when my heart is overwhelmed... lead me to the rock, lead me to the rock that’s higher than I." What an awesome song! We are all overwhemled during various stages of our lives and God has a place he wants to lead us to; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Earn Me Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 515 views

    God invites us to earn money through purposeful work and service to Him, rather than chasing after it. This way, we can prioritize the things and people that truly matter in our lives.

    Let's talk about something we all love - money! But before we dive in, let's do a little experiment. I have here a $20 bill. Who wants it? (Pause for response) Okay, now what if I crumple it up? Who still wants it? (Pause for response) What if I step on it, make it dirty and messy? Who still wants ...read more

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    Piety / A Turning Point

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 101 ratings
     | 23,731 views

    There are two main defects that can effect a Pious Life: (1) they have a mistaken version of Piety as Holy Joe and Mechanical Martin or (2) they knowingly reject Piety for self-fulfillment like Phil the Pharisee.

    After some research I discovered a couple of things that are commonly mistaken for Piety. Piety is not being a quote a Holy Joe We all have are own conception of a Holy Joe, but there are some common basic characteristics. A Holy Joe will go to church, why ( Pause) because their family has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,327 views

    A funeral message for a fallen soldier.

    -Karen, family and friends, we gather today to remember the life of Donald, to celebrate his many accomplishments and mourn our loss. -Most of you knew him very well. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him but I look forward to the day that I finally do. -As I sat down with Karen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Glances Of Christ (Short Homily)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,248 views

    Christ is on that cross for six hours and we can imagine that during the time he endured that suffering his gaze must have fallen upon the people gathered at the foot of the cross. What did He see as he glanced at them. Message in Lent.

    The theme that has run through this Lenten Series .....is the cross. And Beloved ......through the cross .....the love and grace of God ..... was displayed. (Pause) The image which I would suggest to you this day.....is that of Christ ..... upon the cross. He is on that cross for six hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    23rd Psalm - Explained

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 34,049 views

    Sermon referencing David & PSALM 23 to show where our strength, contentment, and security come from.

    We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get to be an adult, or after we are married, have a good job, start a family, etc. Then we get frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough to mind, or be left alone, or old enough to play sports yet. We believe we’ll be more content when they ...read more

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    Choice To Rejoice

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 254 ratings
     | 107,071 views

    We are not a victim of the circumstance. We have a choice to rejoice. Updated October 2020.

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scriptures readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-9; and Matthew 11:28-30. What a powerful message ....in the Gospel of Matthew and ....in Paul's letter ...to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Intimacy With God

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 247 ratings
     | 91,354 views

    God desires to have a close, intimate, personal ...loving, dynamic, powerful relationship with you. Christianity is not about a weekly trip to church. We must move beyond that. Updated Substantially September 2018.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day are: 1 Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11, 22-30, 41-43; Psalm 84 ; Ephesians 6:10-20 and John 6:56-69. One day, ... a young disciple of Christ ... desirous of wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    My Lord And My God

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 96 ratings
     | 31,441 views

    Do you sit with Thomas, as one seeking? Do you sit with the others, still excited from the week before? Perhaps you sit on your own, neither excited nor doubting. May you proclaim as Thomas did "My Lord and My God". Updated March2021.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 So here we are... One week ... after Easter. How has this week been ... for you? How are you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Seek The Kalos Shepherd

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 186 ratings
     | 20,803 views

    Jesus was not a hired hand, one seeking get paid, to just complete a job. He was willing to lay down his life for us, for his sheep. Our Lord is the Good Sheppard. Seek The "Kalos", Sheppard.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24 and John 10:11-18. A certain butcher ....had sold all his cleaned poultry .....except ......for one hen. A woman then ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Can You Forgive Yourself?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 100 ratings
     | 49,675 views

    We need to deal with our past in order to experience not only the forgiveness that Jesus brought to us on the cross , but to understand that his grace is sufficient. Forgiving ourselves is part of the Christian package. Beloved, His grace is sufficient!

    For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts:9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5: 11-14 and John 21:1-19. Today’s Gospel reading .... points to a person who Jesus had called to be ............a fisher of men. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Fragments Of Our Lives

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,159 views

    Our God is concerned about the fragments about what is left. Yield to the will of God, Give him every portion every fragment of your life. Allow him to mold you, to refine you into the image of His Son. Our inadequacy makes room for His sufficiency! Updated July 2021.

    Read one of the following Gospel Texts: Matthew 14:13-21 / Mark 6:30-44 / Luke 9:10-17 /John 6:1-14 We have a story before us ... in the Gospel text ...that has been told ... and retold. An event from which ... numerous lessons ... have been drawn. One of the blessings ... of having four ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Seize The Day / Strike While The Iron Is Hot

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 25, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    There is an adage: "Strike while the iron is hot". When the time is right, you should act. You should seize the moment or you will lose your opportunity. We are called to be a witness and to bring others to Jesus. We need to strike when God gives us an opportunity.

    There is an adage ... that you may still hear at times even today: .... "Strike ... while the iron is hot". The saying is basically telling us .... that when the time is right... you should act... you should seize the moment ... or you will miss out ... on your opportunity. The adage ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Heavenly Reward

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    A sermon for saints...

    † In the Name of Jesus † Mercy and Peace, are yours, incredible gifts given to you, from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Birdie’s letter The communion of saints All Saints Hebrews - “Aunt Berdie was a member of Shepherd of the Valley before she and her husband Walther moved to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran