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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Death By Resurrection

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005
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    Communion meditation for October 2, 2005 and part of the fall 2005 sermon series

    A month ago, we started our walk through the book of Acts with Pentecost and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the remaining disciples and others gathered in the upper room. We began in Jerusalem. This morning our walk still finds us in Jerusalem but that will soon change with the events ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,604 views

    Your debt to God has been paid in full - a Good Friday meditation.

    John 19:30: “IT IS FINISHED” 1) O sa-cred head, now wounded, With grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded, With thorns your only crown, O sa-cred head, no glory Now from your face does shine; Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call you mine. 2) Men mock and taunt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006
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    March 5, 2006 Communion Meditation and the first sermon of the 2006 Lenten Series

    (Introduction to meditation was from Creative Communications for the Parish’s dramatic introduction, ‘This Lenten Road: The Road to Damascus’ © 2004 by Creative Communications for the Parish.) (1) Many years ago along one of our coasts a Navy Captain looked into the dark night and saw faint ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Road To Jericho

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006
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    A communion meditation for April 2, 2006 and the fourth sermon in a 2006 Lenten Series

    Dramatic Introduction: ‘The Road to Jericho’ written by Arden and Peter Mead and published by the Creative Communications for the Parish, © 2004 In their comments on our main text, Arden and Peter Mead ask the question, ‘Where do you picture yourself in the story of the Good Samaritan? With what ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lessons From The Manger

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,167 views

    One can learn many lessons meditating on the circumstances of Christ’s birth

    LESSONS FROM THE MANGER (Luke 2:7) And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. THE MANGER TEACHES US: 1) THE HUMILITY OF CHRIST --He stepped off the Exhaulted Throne, and into a Lowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Child Of God Series

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on Jan 8, 2008
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     | 3,406 views

    A lectio divina (meditation on the scriptures) using the song "Heart of God" by Amanda Wilson.

    Note: If you are not familiar with the meditative style of lectio divina please take 20 minutes and listen to the audio rather than just reading the script. Today we are going on a journey, a journey of the heart and soul using your mind, your thinking and imagination, to go on a a journey to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trash In Trash Out

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,107 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in controlling the things they meditate upon and speak forth.

    TRASH IN TRASH OUT Philippians 4:8,9 TEXT: (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Lost Carol Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 25, 2010
     | 5,346 views

    A hymn from the earliest days of the Faith becomes the focus of a Christmas Eve meditation.

    “Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” Everyone celebrates Christmas. This is not an exaggeration. A new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eulogy--Stories From My Mom, Clarien Dixon

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 6, 2025
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    This is the eulogy for my mother at a memorial service. I chose to share stories she had given me before she died.

    A Son’s Reflections Of His Mother’s Stories 9/20/2025 I Timothy 4:6-10 Psalm 91 I was going to write a book on some of the stories my mother told me about her life, but since I probably will not get around to doing it, I want to share some of the stories with you. Her mother had 14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Do We Fast?

    Contributed by James May on May 5, 2002
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    Fasting is more than skipping a meal or a number of meals, that’s only dieting. Fasting is always for a purpose and with an answer to prayer in mind.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Open House

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023
     | 1,157 views

    When God calls people to us, it is our job to gather them in his name and share the joy he provides for all in his house of prayer.

    Almost 40 years ago, July or August of 1984, I was at my very first Bible camp. It was the annual women’s retreat for the Northwest Women’s Caucus of the Evangelical Free Church of America, and I was scared to death. Well, maybe that was putting it a little strongly, but I was pretty nervous. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The "I" In Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008
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     | 3,662 views

    Part 3 in a series on the purposes of the church. This deals with intercessory prayer.

    A STRONGER CHURCH Part 3—The “I” in Church Sunday, July 27, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The first Sunday we talked about serving as a way to make room for others to come to the table. Last week we talked about worship as an expression of our gratitude for having a place at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    This Is My Body Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
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     | 12,069 views

    A meditation on the meaning of Christ’s sacrifice as we prepare to share at the Lord’s Table.

    MATTHEW 26:26 “THIS IS MY BODY” “As they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, ‘Take, eat; this is My body.’” “The Body of Christ,” mumbles the priest as he places a wafer on the tongue of each worshipper. Those participating in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray To God And Receive An Answer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2011
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     | 4,118 views

    This message focuses on how we choose to communicate with God.

    What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer? Scriptures: Psalm. 76:4; 51:2-4a; Colossians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 14:14; Luke 2:25-32 Introduction In my message last week I asked you “What will it take for us to give God thanks with a sincere ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Listen

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    Learning to listen to God and not just asking for things.

    Learning to Listen to God in Prayer John 10:27-27 Over the past several months the Lord has had me sharing to many of you privately about you needing to spend quiet time with the Lord, just listening. We Can Hear the Voice of God in Prayer when we pray but also when we spend time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational