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  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Ready - Or Not? #2 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,146 views

    A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: John the Baptist’s call to prepare the way, that we may receive and welcome Jesus the Christ

    Mark 1:1-8 ‘Ready – or Not? #2’ In different ways, we all know the importance of signs and symbols. They point us in the right direction, give us instruction, and help us avoid making mistakes. We might be washing our clothes, and looking at the label inside to tell us what temperature to wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

    John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Firm Foundation/ Quicksand

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008
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    Advent message that allows us to apply the principal of building on a firm foundation

    SC 6/20/08 FIRM FOUNDATION/ QUICK SAND MATTHEW 7:24-29 INTRO- THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS A HECTIC TIME THERE ARE DEADLINES TO MEET. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Parker avatar

    It’s All About The Shoes! Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Jun 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,889 views

    This morning we are going to learn something that some women already know, It’s all about the shoes! Let’s look at this as we have with the other pieces. we will determine first what Paul is speaking about. What are these shoes that the soldier would wear

    We have spent the last few weeks taking some time to study the whole armour of God. This spiritual armour is given to us because we are in a battle. It is not a battle of flesh & blood, it is a spiritual battle therefore the equipment we need is not of aphysical, but a spiritual nature. Paul who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Passion For God And The Church

    Contributed by Jack Smithwick on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,396 views

    This sermon demonstrates the value of study and training to be effective in church ministry

    A Passion For God 2 Tim 2:15 There was a man who lived in the Los Angelus area. He was out of work at the moment and he often sit outside watching jets and other airplanes land at the Los Angelus airport. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011
     | 4,198 views

    A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark N. Posey avatar

    Heaven Is Better By Far!

    Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 4, 2015
     | 4,106 views

    Heaven is better than anything we have here on earth. What are those things that make us hungry for Heaven?

    SERMON: Heaven is “BETTER” by far! TEXT: Philippians 1:23, “…having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.” 1. Better MULTITUDE – Hebrews 12:22-24. 2. Better MANSION – John 14:1-3. 3. Better MORTALITY – 1 Corinthians 15:53-58. 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Expect The Unexpected This Christmas”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,509 views

    As some of said, “If we expect to hear the Christmas gospel without the Advent call to repentance, we will find ourselves surprised by John and unprepared for Jesus.” So, we ask the Holy Spirit to open our hearts to the message and ministry of both John and Jesus.

    “It wasn’t what I expected.” Whether you are young or old, a man or woman, a girl or a boy, you have probably experienced something that caused you to have that reaction. Perhaps it was connected to some food that you tried. You were feeling a little adventurous and you ordered something at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Am I Using Faulty Tools?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,204 views

    The simple things or actions during our Christian walk of faith are just as important as with the things that seem major.

    2 Kings 6:1-7 Elisha has now succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2:1-18). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float. This situation shows how God cares for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Brook Dries Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 1,720 views

    When in Drought, don’t Doubt.

    In the previous chapter, we learn that Ahab is now the king of Israel. Unfortunately, he was worse than all the other kings before him. Each king prior to Ahab became worse than the one before. Ahab married Jezebel who led him into worshiping Baal. People that worshiped Baal thought that Baal made ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Give The Invitation, Dinner Is On The Table

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 1,585 views

    The supper is ready, and the invitations have been sent. But what is an invitation?

    The supper is ready, and the invitations have been sent. But what is an invitation? An invitation is to request someone to be present, a summons to participate, or an attempt to get someone to join you at a specific event. The man with Jesus saw the brilliance of God’s Kingdom, yet he did not yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kyle Campbell avatar

    "the Days Of Noah"

    Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Oct 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,480 views

    The one great prophecy of the New Testament is the second coming of Christ in judgment. Matthew 24 is one of the lengthiest passages in the New Testament on the subject of the Lord’s coming. Matthew 24:36-39 uses Noah and his family as an illustration of that event.

    Introduction. Alan Wilson commented that unlike other countries that have a pay-as-you use toll system on major roads, Switzerland expects drivers using its autoroute system to pay an annual fee of 40 Swiss francs. When you pay, you get a windshield sticker you display for the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Outdone By A Brick Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 6, 2022
     | 2,341 views

    When we worship, we need to give God everything we have to give.

    OUTDONE BY A BRICK Text: Lk. 19:28-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, 5-year-old Sammy stayed home from church with a babysitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm branches. Sammy inquired as to what they were for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Mary, Did You Know?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,715 views

    We are all making exciting plans for Christmas. But in this sermon I want to talk to you about God’s plan for the first Christmas.

    One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans. For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You have been planning this picnic for weeks and you had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Make Sure You Are On The Lord's Side

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 12, 2021
     | 2,907 views

    Following Jesus is more than getting him on our side to cheer for our "team." It is making sure our "team" is on his side. That takes preparation.

    Preparations: I read that in April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ