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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Being Ready To Meet Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 18, 2021
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    In the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats we learn that since Jesus will return without warning to judge our service one is to live every moment considering the eternity God constantly and joyfully has placed within our hearts.

    Being Ready by Helping Others Matthew 25:31-46 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To hear that we “will one day see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven” (26:64) provokes mixed emotions. Just the thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rapture Ready. Be Ready, Be Faithful, Be Fruitful - Matthew 25:14-46 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 2, 2025
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    Parable of the Talents, Believers are called to be ready for Christ’s return, faithful with what He entrusts, and fruitful in love and service.

    2025.10.05 Sermon Notes. RAPTURE READY. Be Ready, Be Faithful, Be Fruitful Matthew 25:14-46 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:14-46, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Colossians 3:23-24, James 2:17, Galatians 6:10, 1 John 3:18 BIG IDEA: Believers are called to be ready for Christ’s return, faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "what Is The Father's Will?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 8, 2022
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     | 2,332 views

    A sermon about repentance and redirection for Lent.

    “What is the Will of the Father?” Matthew 7:21-23 Last Sunday I had a very humbling experience. I had heard about the Ministry we have with the Community Kitchen and wanted to take part. It’s one of our best kept secrets. I was told to meet Kathy Stanfield, Jack and Debra Pitkin, Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep" (9 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
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    In a previous sermon, Peter spoke to us about "Our relationship to each other."

    He made it clear that these things in the remaining part of the chapter apply to "ALL". He admonished them in verse 8, to: (1) "All" be of one mind (2) "All" have compassion (3) "All" to love as brethren (4) "All" be tenderhearted and humble in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Our Enemies (February 20, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022
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    Is it harder to turn the other cheek, to offer something else when someone has taken something from us, to be generous, to be merciful and to go the extra mile?

    LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Luke 6: 26-38 Luk 6:27-38  "But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,  (28)  bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.  (29)  If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shadows Of The Past

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 17, 2023
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    We have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. And yet we have forgotten that proven philosophy.

    So many times, we have heard the expression, "Let go and let God". Let your problems go and let God deal with them. Let go of your worries and let God take care of that. Let go of your past and let God give you a future. All of that is as true as the Holy Scriptures themselves. And yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    John The Cactus Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 11, 2023
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    The fulness of time had come…. The “Hope of Nations” the “Messiah” was on His way. The announcement of that longed for event came in quite an unexpected way – the angel who had replaced Lucifer – the angel Gabriel - appeared to an old childless priest:

    August 12, 2023 One Sabbath, after church, a mom asked her little girl what the picture she had drawn was supposed to be. It looked like a bunch of brown scribbles surrounding some kind of big green thing. The little girl said, “Well, this is the wilderness, and that’s John the Cactus.” Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    How Deep Is Your Valley? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 2, 2024
     | 1,292 views

    Psalm 23 is not just a still-life image of peace and tranquility--our Shepherd guides us through life’s darkest valleys, too. But no matter how deep or dark the valley, we are never alone. We have an all-sufficient Shepherd who walks with us every step of the way.

    What Is in Your Valley? Psalm 23:4 Introduction: Ps. 23 = is not a still life scene; it is not a stationary picture in a storybook. It is a journey… reminder that life is not stationary…. always moving. Journey of life the Shepherd takes us into the green pastures of His peace and contentment… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greatness Through Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2024
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     | 2,553 views

    Worship should be done in "Spirit and in Truth"... but what does that mean? How will I know when I've worshipped that way? And what difference would it make if didn't worship that way?

    OPEN: A few years ago, Scott (our Family Minister) and I heard that a church building over by High School was for sale and Scott thought it would be a great place for a youth outreach program (Scott’s a genius at lining up grants for things like that). Obviously, we didn’t purchase it … but we did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Onesimus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2022
     | 3,211 views

    Onesimus is regarded as a saint by many Christian denominations. The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod commemorates him and Philemon on February 15. The traditional Western commemoration of Onesimus is on February 16.

    Onesimus Bishop of Byzantium Installed 54 Term ended 68 Personal details Denomination Early Christianity Saint Painting depicting death of Onesimus, from the Menologion of Basil II (c.?1000 AD) Holy Disciple Onesimus Bishop of Byzantium Died c.?68 AD or 81-95 AD Rome (then Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Navigating Life’s Storms Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2023
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    A storm could be a financial hardship, a personal loss, a sickness, or a troubled relationship. We can’t always predict them. We can’t outrun them. But we can navigate through them by the power and presence of God.

    Sermon – Navigating Life’s Storms Scripture-Acts 27:13-44 ‘When a light wind began blowing from the south, the sailors thought they could make it. So they pulled up anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete. 14 But the weather changed abruptly, and a wind of typhoon strength (called a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon – There Is Hope After Ziklag Burns

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 10, 2025
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     | 702 views

    What do you do when you lose your home, your family, your entire city? What do you do to soothe the pain? In the midst of tragedy and grief, people oftentimes begin assessing blame; they look for a scapegoat. Our text from the life of David, David, our hero in that very position.

    Sermon – There is Hope After Ziklag Burns Scripture -1Samuel 30:1-9 “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; And had taken the women captives, that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surrendering As A Christian Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Dec 6, 2004
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     | 3,608 views

    The Christian life is and should be a life of Joy. James said, "count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials." Paul, in Col. 1 shares with the Believer how to turn trials into JOY.

    Joy in SUFFERING OCCASIONALLY (v.24) Jesus’ death was COMPLETE Our suffering is CONSTRUCTIVE Joy in SERVING OTHERS (25-27) Paul RECEIVED God’s Grace Paul helped to REVEAL God’s Grace Joy in SEEING OBEDIENCE (v.28,29) Paul’s only desire was to PREACH Paul’s only goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Harry Potter Funeral

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 177 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    The searchlight of the Bible is turned on the Harry Potter phenomenon.

    The Harry Potter Funeral Text: Deuteronomy 18:9-12 Today we are here to pay our disrespect to Harry Potter of Hogwarts School of Witches and Wizards. We will not open the casket because he, like Lazarus, "stinketh." Little Harry will be buried at sea because Jesus said that the bottom of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Respond To The Persecution Of Christians

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,994 views

    1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian.

    1. Realize that persecution of the Godly is a normal part of the maturing process for every Christian. Remember that God is working His will in ways that we cannot see or appreciate at the time. One old hymn says, "Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free. No there's a cross for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational