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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Childlike Not Childish

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 266 ratings
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    Remember Jesus words to us: Unless you become as a child again, you will not inherit the kingdom of heaven! Our Lord does not mean there is anything wrong with maturing in growing up. There is a big difference between being child-like and childish.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15 and Mark 1:1-8. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Someone To Love - A Christmas Message

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 20, 2011
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    Everyone needs someone to love. Do we have someone who loves us? Do we love someone? How do we show our love this Christmas season?

    Someone to love “Everybody needs somebody to love” goes the song by Blue Brothers. “Find me some one to love” cries out Queen the singer. “I want to dance with somebody who loves me”, croons Whitney Houston. Even the new generation of singers like Justin Bieber sings about some one to love. Closer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faith Of The Centurion Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 79,856 views

    Look at our circumstances through the eyes of faith as says faith can move mountains. Faith is not based on our present situation but it looks forward to the future. A look at the Centurition’s Faith.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Title: The faith of the centurion Series: Miracles of Jesus Scripture: Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ordained Messenger

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
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    The humble man of God - John the Baptist The Ordained Messenger of the Gospel The fulfillment of Prophecy

    The Ordained Messenger Mark 1:1-8 Mark opens his book with these words: “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Wow, what an opening statement! The first thing that came to my mind was the opening words of the bible – the Book of Genesis: “In the beginning God created the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mission Apostleable Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 5, 2019
     | 2,591 views

    We may know the basics of our faith, but even the basic things go deeper and deeper.

    Mission Apostleable (Romans 1:1-7) 1. Do you know what the most shoplifted book in the world is? The Bible. 2. Every year ABC cuts down A Charlie Brown Christmas—a movie about the over-commercialization of the holidays—to make room for more commercials. 3. “Father of Traffic Safety” William Eno ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Oh, Boy!

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2019
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    The path of servanthood in Christ come with a cost, the cost of discipleship

    September 8, 2019 Hope Lutheran, Eau Claire Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 14:25-33 “Oh, Boy!” Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of you may remember the old TV show “Quantum Leap.” The show was about a quantum physicist named Dr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Paul's Greeting To The Philippians

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 11, 2019
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    Philippians 1:1-2 shows us the background for Paul's letter to the Philippians.

    Scripture Several months ago, I gave the elders a list of suggestions for sermon topics. We each chose the ones we thought were important to address for our church, and then we ranked them. Some of the evening sermons this past year were topics that came out of that discussion. One topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Paul's Greeting To The Philippians

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 11, 2019
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    Philippians 1:1-2 shows us the background for Paul's letter to the Philippians.

    Scripture Several months ago, I gave the elders a list of suggestions for sermon topics. We each chose the ones we thought were important to address for our church, and then we ranked them. Some of the evening sermons this past year were topics that came out of that discussion. One topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    You Are A Slave The Question Is To Whom

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
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    The Scriptures are clear: We are either a slave to sin or we are a slave to righteousness. The opposite of rejecting God is not a freedom to be in charge of your own life. If you are not a slave to Righteousness you are a slave to SIN!

    For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures that are read before the Message. The Scriptures assigned for today are: Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 89: 1-18; Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10: 40-42. I'm not sure ... who shared this story ... but it says a lot ... about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Parable Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,298 views

    Each servant was motivated to serve in their own way because of their perception of their master and was rewarded accordingly. What can we learn about our relationship with God from this parable?

    This sermon was preached by our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, as a part of our Youth Sunday. It was preceded by a series of short skits that portrayed a modernized version of the Parable of Talents. The compiled video of the skits can be found at the following link: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Marred Face

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 3,390 views

    His Marred Face

    Isaiah 52 v. 13 - 15 His Marred Face Isaiah - "Salvation is of Jehovah" 1. The Introduction of the Saviour - v. 13 "Behold my servant" Zechariah 9 v. 9 "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Perry Greene avatar

    With Ultimate Authority Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 24, 2015
     | 3,932 views

    This is the final lesson from the Behold the Man series. We have looked at how some have seen him, including the Father's view as His Son, the Anointed One. This lesson looks at Jesus as he sees himself -- as having all authority in heaven and on earth.

    1. Review: The last few weeks have been a series on "Behold the Man" -- words that Pilate spoke as he presented Jesus to the people. * We have seen our need to see him for who he is. * Last week we looked at him from the Father's perspective as He declared of Jesus, "This is my beloved son in whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2- God’s Guidance

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2015
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    So on this journey that you and I are on, we need to ask and seek from Him what direction we need to go! He has the answers that we are seeking and the direction that we are needing!! please enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

    Genesis 24:1-63 1-Knowing God’s Word He knew that he was suppose too have lots of descendants and the world was going to be blessed because of them. And why was that? Jesus would be born! 2-Do Something About What You Know There maybe things that you don’t know what God wants you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 18:23-35 – How To Invest In What Truly Matters – Modern Parable Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,257 views

    Another rogue trader is back in the headlines after Compassion Bank’s Owner and Managing Director, J.C. Davidson, revealed that “unauthorised trading” by Michael Heartless has cost the bank millions of dollars. What the parable would look like today.

    Matthew 18:23-35 – HOW TO INVEST IN WHAT TRULY MATTERS – The Parable of a Rogue Trader WORLD BREAKING NEWS: Monday. ANOTHER ROGUE TRADER SQUANDERS MILLIONS. Another rogue trader is back in the headlines after Compassion Bank’s Owner and Managing Director revealed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dialogue With Faithful Judaism Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2016
     | 3,718 views

    We must always remember that the Church's first mission was to the Jews, the brothers and sisters of Jesus.

    Thursday in the Octave of Easter Joy of the Gospel As we bask in the warm light of the Resurrection, we hear again the stories of the reaction given by various Jewish groups to the Passion, death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus. We do this for another forty days, and actually fifty up until ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic