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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Can We Stand In The Gap?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 27, 2023
     | 1,804 views

    What is it to stand in the gap for someone else? Is it to stand in the place for another?

    In Chapter 22, we learn why judgment would be placed on Jerusalem (22:2-16), how it would approach them (22:17-22), and who would be affected by it (22:23-31). The Jewish leaders were particularly liable for the ethical environment of the country since God had picked them to lead. Those actions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can These Dry Bones Live Again?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 1, 2024
     | 2,052 views

    How many dry bones can we find in our lives and in our churches?

    I have a bone to pick with you. In the valley of dry bones, we can learn something about ourselves and our local churches. Let us take a moment to find out what these dry bones can tell us. Some Bible scholars, theologians, teachers, or preachers may say that the translation of this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have We Been Obedient?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 18, 2024
     | 635 views

    What have we done with what God has given us? God has given us something important to take care of in the church, at our work environment, and at our home.

    This is Haggai's subsequent message, given during the Feast of Tabernacles, around the month of October, 520 B.C. The more seasoned individuals, the elders, could recollect the unbelievable magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which had been annihilated 66 years sooner. Many were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Roto Por La Humanidad Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 28, 2024
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     | 606 views

    Es una reflexión del Jueves Santo sobre el liderazgo contemporáneo.

    Roto por la humanidad Escritura: Juan 13:1-17 Introducción: Es una reflexión del Jueves Santo sobre el liderazgo contemporáneo . Reflexión El Jueves Santo marca un evento importante en la tradición cristiana : la Última Cena, donde Jesús lavó los pies de ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Serving Others Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 3, 2024
     | 1,316 views

    Jesus cleaned the feet of those who would run from him.

    John 13 – Serving Others April 7, 2024 John 13:3-5 NIV Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living On The Altar: A Life Fully Given To God

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 6, 2025
     | 176 views

    Romans 12:1 is not a casual suggestion—it’s a heartfelt plea. Paul is urging us to respond to God’s grace with complete surrender. Not just a one-time decision, but a daily offering.

    Living on the Altar: A Life Fully Given to God Romans 12:1 Introduction: A Call to Total Surrender Romans 12:1 is not a casual suggestion—it’s a heartfelt plea. Paul writes, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God…” He’s urging us to respond to God’s grace with complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Not Now, When? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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     | 1,451 views

    This sermon encourages us to recognize our current spiritual season, take our faith seriously, and understand the urgency of living fully in God's presence.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in the presence of God, with hearts open and ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Every moment we share in this sacred space is a gift from God. In the wise words of ...read more

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    Humility: Lessons From The Master's Feet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 825 views

    Explores Jesus' act of washing His disciples' feet, emphasizing the importance of humility, holiness in service, and following Christ's example.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not by chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. We are here, in this moment, because our God, the author of our stories, has drawn us together. We are united by His love, bound by His grace, and driven by His purpose. Today, we ...read more

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    Committing To Our Mission As The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 143 views

    Jesus seeks the lost and sends us to join His mission, turning everyday places into opportunities to share His love, freedom, and abundant life.

    There’s a line that lingers in the soul like a song you can’t forget: Jesus came looking for people. Before we raised our hands, before we learned the words, before we found our seat on a Sunday—He was already searching. He crossed crowded roads, dusty villages, and social barriers, because that’s ...read more

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    Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,675 views

    Advent is about preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Savior. In Isaiah we can see three ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

    Ready or Not, Here He Comes Isaiah 40:3-5 Intro. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. She chose a special card for each one of them and wrote them a little note and ended all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boasting About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 9,766 views

    Boasting About Tomorrow (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: James chapter 4 verses 13-17. Ill: • IN a 24 hour period, if you’re an adult of average weight, • Here is what you accomplish: • Your heart beats 103,689 times • Your blood travels 168,000,000 miles • You breathe 23,040 times • You inhale ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When You Can't Find God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,339 views

    From the the life of Job we can learn what to do when God is silent.

    When You Can’t Find God Job 23:1-10 * Every time this country goes to war, sadly, we always find ourselves with a list of unaccounted for service people. We call these people “missing in action”, which we have shortened to MIA. Regardless of the reason(s), they cannot be found and accounted for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With God Submitting The Devil

    Contributed by Michael J Mcinally Jr. on Aug 8, 2015
     | 5,853 views

    This was my first time preaching, I shared this message with the young adult group at our church I pray that someone will find it useful and it helps you grow closer to God.

    Wrestling with God Submitting the Devil Before I was saved, I definitely was living for the world. I was trying to make as much as I could so I could get as much stuff as I could. The more I got the more I wanted and but I never was truly satisfied. I spent a lot years living for me but with no ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Of Signs & Traps

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,875 views

    Fist Sunday of advent, exhortation to watch and pray

    Of Signs and Traps Aim To Alerts the congregation to the signs or the return of Christ& to encourage them to avoid the traps on the way To introduce Advent Introduction – Advent Happy New Year. That may sound like a strange thing to say just before Christmas, but the season of Advent is the start ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Worship Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,607 views

    A message about the importance of a good worship service.

    God’s Glorious Church Worship Matters Psalm 34:3 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 22, 2005 Introduction In his letter to the Philippian church, the apostle Paul, speaking of Jesus said, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist