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  • Gary Taber avatar

    My God, My God

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,829 views

    Good Friday Service

    At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Yes indeed Jesus was forsaken. He was not only forsaken by the crowd who on Palm Sunday shouted, “HOSANNA, HOSANNA, BLESSED BE THE LORD.” and then only five days later they cried out, “CRUCIFY HIM, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sheep Knows The Shepherd's Voice Series

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,636 views

    Illustration

    Written by: Neil Tolman I grew up in Navajo sheep country. I spent my 16th summer out on the arid reservation at my friend's grandparent's sheep compound. My friend was the only one besides me for 20 miles that spoke English. I spent most of the summer quietly watching and was inundated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace And Orderly Worship

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 14, 2015
     | 4,337 views

    Does it seem to you that worship is not as orderly and dignified as it used to be? Well, you’re not alone. Complaints about worship have existed since the beginning of Christianity.

    Does it seem to you that worship is not as orderly and dignified as it used to be? Well, you’re not alone. Complaints about worship have existed since the beginning of Christianity. In fact, the reading we heard from 1 Corinthians a few minutes ago was Paul’s response to a complaint ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Kissing Frogs ( Apostolic Action )

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 173 ratings
     | 48,456 views

    We must fight the good fight. We must finish the race. Remember you are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. What you do no matter how small it may seem does make a difference. Beloved, Please Remember the Frogs. Updated January 2020.

    We have talked about Piety, ......Filling our life with Christ. We have discussed Study ... deepening our understanding of Gods will for us. Yet ... These two things are not complete, without Action. Just as a three legged stool is not complete... without the third leg. Action will remind us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Story That Will Change Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 53,059 views

    Daniel in the Lions' Den has been called the "one of the best loved stories in the Bible." But have you ever thought that God had a message in the story that could change your life?

    ILLUS: A 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom to make a speech about "What he wanted to be when he grew up." He stood up in front of the class and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce lions. I’ll walk into the cage and they will roar… and they’ll roar… and they’ll…" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Reasons To Celebrate Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 14, 2021
     | 4,652 views

    Your father and mother may have abandoned you, your spouse may have deserted you, but your God will never desert you. Your future is secure in Christ no matter what hurt, pain, or temptation comes your way.

    It’s Christmas Eve, and we are grateful you are with us tonight to celebrate. I am grateful for our string quartet leading us tonight. Where would we be without the music of Christmas? Christmas is the biggest holiday in American culture. The average American is expected to spend more than $1,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longing To Be Seen Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 2, 2020
     | 2,746 views

    Truth One: WHEN not IF Truth Two: We want to be Seen Turth Three: Reward in Prayer

    LONGING TO BE SEEN Matthew 6:5-6 #Matt6Prayer INTRODUCTION We are going to begin a short series on prayer this week. There will be 3 messages on prayer all focusing on Jesus’ words in the Sermon on the Mount which we find in Matthew 5-7. We will be in Matthew 6. Prayer is significant for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strong In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 108 views

    Fixing our thoughts on Christlike virtues transforms our minds and actions, inviting God’s peace to dwell with us in everyday life.

    Friends, can we slow down for a moment? What’s been swirling in your thoughts today? The ache of a deadline? The ping of a notification that didn’t bring the news you hoped for? The reel of what-ifs that wears you thin? If your mind feels like a treadmill that won’t stop, you’re in good company. ...read more

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    Lord, I'm Not Okay, But I'm Still Here PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,129 views

    God invites our weary, honest selves to find true rest in His presence, offering comfort and strength for every burden we carry.

    There’s a hush that comes when a roomful of tired hearts hears a kind voice. I believe that’s what this moment can be—a hush for hurried souls, a pause for people who have given their best and still feel thin, a holy breath for those who woke up weary. Some of us are carrying backpacks no one else ...read more

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    Wait In PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 114 views

    God renews our strength when we are weary; waiting on Him in prayer brings hope, endurance, and the power to rise above life’s burdens.

    If your soul has been sighing lately, you’re in good company. The headlines rumble, the calendar’s crowded, the phone keeps pinging, and somewhere between Monday morning and midnight worries, strength leaks and hope limps. You’ve prayed for healing and still hurt. You’ve asked for clarity and still ...read more

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    The Spiritual Disciplines Of Fasting And Prayer

    Contributed by Mike Flack on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,981 views

    Looking at the Spiritual Disciplines of Fasting And Prayer for today’s believer

    THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER Matt. 6: 5-8. 16-18 I want to share with you this morning on the SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF FASTING AND PRAYER. The problem with that title is the difficult word, DISCIPLINE! Yes, fasting and prayer are what we call spiritual disciplines that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Asleep At The Wheel

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    We tend to get tired and make poor decisions. We can go to bed at night not having to worry because God is standing guard.

    -Recently we heard the story about Robert Sanchez who was text messaging some 22 seconds before his California commuter train slammed into a Union Pacific freight train, killing 25 people and injuring over 130 more -The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 100,00 crashes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Superman

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,967 views

    A funeral sermon for a child who died.

    -Ricky, Jerri, family, friends, coworkers, I, like you all wished this day had never come -At least not so quickly -We all learn early on that death is a part of the human experience but we expect to lose great grand parents, grand parents, and parents -We do not expect to lose our children -When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fearless Service Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 9, 2023
     | 1,510 views

    The second sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's focus is on the stewardship of our time and abilities.

    October 8, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Two Isaiah 6:1-8; Luke 4:16-21 Fearless Service Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of my professors in seminary was Dr. Gerhard Forde. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    People The Light Shines Through

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 28, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,705 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

    People the Light Shines Through John 11:32-44 One day a man was walking through a beautiful church building with his 4-year-old son. As they walked, the young boy looked around. He stopped and was curious about the stained-glass windows that looked so beautiful with their bright colors. As ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist