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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Greatest Words Jesus Ever Said

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 26, 2022
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    There have been figures throughout history who have had a way with words that have changed lives as well as the destinies of nations. However, the three words Jesus said from the cross - "It is Finished!" gave humanity freedom and forgiveness from sin forever.

    There have been people who throughout the progression of civilization have had a way with words and seem to possess a unique grasp of language. They have an eloquence of speech, saying things that are deeply profound. The Lord Jesus was just such a person. Throughout the years of His recorded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Is Good

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jan 6, 2019
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    A short sermon for a funeral service. I wrote this talk for the funeral of a Christian person.

    In Nahum 1.7—a book in the Bible not often heard—the prophet Nahum says, “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7). It may seem counter-intuitive to consider this verse at a funeral when death is clearly on our minds. How can we say that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Of Sardis: A Fellowship Taken Off Life Support (Revelation 3:1-6)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 1, 2024
     | 1,390 views

    The church at Sardis received not words of commendation from the Lord Jesus Christ, but instead, rebuke and condemnation as well a warning to wake up and strengthen what remains of its effectiveness, testimony, and purpose. Does this describe the church you attend?

    The fifth church mentioned in Revelation 2-3 was located in the city of Sardis, fifty miles east of Smyrna and thirty miles southeast of Thyatira. Like the other churches, it was located in western Asia Minor, now known as the nation of Turkey. Sardis was on the major commercial and trade ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All That We Hope To Be Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 21, 2024
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    The final sermon in the 4-part series looks at what empowers us to commit ourselves and our resources to God.

    October 20, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 29:11-14; Romans 8:24-31; Matthew 5:13-16 All That We Hope to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our offering hymn, “We Lift Our Voices” has been the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Royal Lineage Of The Lord Jesus (Matthew 1:1-18)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024
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     | 730 views

    We tend to skip the list of names in the first verses of Matthew's gospel, but each name is there for a reason, and it is to show the royal line of the Lord Jesus Christ and HIs right to the throne of David as King and Messiah.

    Matthew wastes no time in establishing his case to prove that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Promised Messiah and the heir to David's throne as the true king of Israel. His opening statement reads as follows: "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom And Delight In The Law

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 3, 2024
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    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 22

    1 September 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deut. 4:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Freedom and Delight in the Law Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. All three of our Bible passages today pertain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Revelation 1: A Declaration Of Praise And Promise

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 16, 2023
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    The opening chapter of the book of Revelation shows that in what seems to be the darkest and most hopeless periods of history, the Lord Jesus Christ is still Lord and King over HIs creation, and that all things will be made new.

    If the book of Revelation had just this one chapter, it is enough for us to give praise and glory to God. He shows not just the apostle John but all of us that He is in charge of the affairs of His creation. No mere created being, whether it be mortal humanity or malevolent demon, will ever have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: Embracing God's Unlimited Power Matthew 19:26 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024
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     | 926 views

    In Matthew 19:26 Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God, everything is possible." This profound statement reveals the limitless power of God, a truth that can transform our lives if we truly embrace it.

    Transformed by Truth: Embracing God's Unlimited Power Matthew 19:26 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore a powerful truth found in Matthew 19:26, where Jesus declares, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God, everything is possible." This profound statement reveals the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Last Conquered Enemy

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 21, 2023
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    The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for our sins is a visible testimony of victory and the assurance from the LORD God Almighty that the curse of sin, death, hell, and the grave are conquered forever, and that Jesus is LORD of all.

    The evidence for the existence, ministry, influence, death, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ should be as plain as day to anyone who is willing to examine the facts, do their own research, quit letting other people do their thinking for them, and avoid the sophistry of so-called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Teaches His People (Matthew 5:13-48)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 25, 2024
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    The Lord Jesus Christ began His "sermon on the mount" by addressing the blessings His people possess. He continues His teachings, covering topics such as influence, the Law, behavior, and how to love one's enemies.

    Matthew 5:13-16: Jesus compared all true believers to salt, which was used as not only a flavoring but as a preservative against spoilage. Our lives and words are to be used by the LORD to preserve morality and godliness in an increasingly decaying society. Like salt, our lives can be catalysts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sound Judgment And A Firm Foundation (Matthew 7:1-20)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 24, 2024
     | 381 views

    Jesus' Sermon on the Mount concludes with warnings about hasty judgments and the assumption that the work you do for the LORD is not necessarily a sign that you are one of His followers.

    Matthew 7:1-5: The Process of Sound Judgment Judges render decisions in courts of law based upon evidence presented by advocates for both accused and accuser. He examines both sides of the arguments and their merit. He consults with both parties if need be as well as do research on similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anonymous Apostles And The World’s Worst Traitor (Matthew 10:1-4)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 9, 2025
     | 315 views

    Our look at the Twelve apostles concludes with the last four on the list - James the Less, Simon the Zealot, Jude Thaddeus, and the apostle who threw his calling away, Judas Iscariot.

    When we look at the lives of the twelve men whom Jesus chose to be His apostles, we need to make a notation. None of these men would be known today except for the fact that Jesus chose to pull them out from obscurity and ordinary situations. None of them were of renown or any type of prominence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Instructions For Ministry (Matthew 10:5-42)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 10, 2025
     | 295 views

    In these verses, Matthew describes the responsibilities given to the apostles by the Lord Jesus. He anointed them with special powers and abilities to show people the power of God but also warned Mark 13;9-13of coming persecution for the cause of the Gospel.

    The Lord Jesus gave the apostles specific responsibilities and gifts to minister to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. His role as the Promised Messiah would be to not deliver the nation from the bondage of Rome, but to free them and all people from a far worse bondage, that of sin and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Gratitude: Finding Joy In Every Season Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,757 views

    What is Gratitude? Gratitude is simply thankfulness, but it’s not just remembering to say “thank you” when someone passes the salt. Gratitude is deeper. It’s a heart posture, a perspective, and a daily decision to focus on the blessings rather than the botherings.

    The Power of Gratitude: Finding Joy in Every Season of Life Good afternoon! I hope you’ve all had a good lunch—and if you didn’t, then I hope you’re sitting next to someone who did, because the joy of sharing is a biblical principle! Now, I promise to keep this short and sweet — for some of us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    1 Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,502 views

    In this passage, the apostle gives four characteristics of believers who live in “1 Spirit” of Christ in their: 1) Status in Christ (Philippians 1:27a), 2) Standing firm in Him (Philippians 1:27b); 3) Sharing with one another because of Him (Philippians

    Try to imagine yourself in the role of a mum or dad living in the 1920s, before our modern means of communication were readily available to everyone. You are standing on the platform of a railway station, and your seventeen-year-old daughter is leaning out of a train window. The whistle blows and ...read more

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