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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Being Broken Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 14, 2024
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    When faced with brokenness stemming from sin or navigating trials and tribulations, how does God respond? Could it be that, in our brokenness, through confession and perseverance, our faith not only deepens but also radiates a bright light to those in our midst?

    Being Broken Genesis 1, 16-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is it a challenge for you to let go of your possessions, even when they've aged, broken, and lost their value? When we explore our garages, basements, and hidden corners filled with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Jesus In The Old Testament Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
     | 1,051 views

    The point is that Jesus is the focus of the Old Testament, so don’t ignore it, but rather embrace it.

    SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Text: Acts 13:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my biggest heroes was a man named Dr. Stanley Horton. Dr. Horton was the leading theologian in the Assemblies of God for over 50 years. One day, I had the pleasure of having lunch with him, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "The Puzzle Of The Be Attitudes”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 9, 2022
     | 3,362 views

    “The Beatitudes are not teachings on ‘how’ to be blessed. They are not instructions to do anything. Jesus is not telling anyone they would be better off being ‘financially’ poor. (Dallas Willard) Is Luke 6 about Jesus fulfilling His Mission statement? Luke 4

    In Jesus Holy Name February 13, 2022 Luke 6:17 “The Puzzle of the Be Attitudes” Philip Yancy in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” wrote the following when he read the 1st Beatitude in Luke 6. “I became so convicted about my addiction to material things that I gave away to a friend my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Learns She Will Bear The Son Of God

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 1,190 views

    Why do we remind ourselves of the coming of Jesus? I always wondered that as a child. The reason is very simple: The cares of this world, job, college, family, and the various pleasures of life can crowd out the true center of our lives, which is Jesus.

    Welcome, officially to the Christmas season. As we call it, “advent.” Why do we have this season of advent? What is advent? Advent literally means “the arrival.” And specifically, the arrival of an important individual. So this advent season we’re going to be taking a journey, to recall and refresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Lesson 35. The Reclamation Of Straying Christians (James 5:19-20) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
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    It's always an anxious moment, especially for families and friends, when someone is reported missing in the wilderness.

    Lesson Text: James 5:19-20 (NKJV) 19Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save [l]a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. INTRODUCTION It's always an anxious moment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "tomb Visitors On Resurrection Sunday"

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 4, 2021
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    This message deals with the accounts of those first visitors who came to the tomb of Jesus expecting to find the body of Jesus, but instead have an encounter with an angel of the Lord.

    TOMB VISITORS ON RESURRECTION MORNING Matthew 28: 1-8, 9-10; John 20:1-9, 11-18 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJykUX0tKMI INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to go back in time over 2,000 years to the scene of a graveyard. 2.) This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 21, 2023
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     | 3,863 views

    Receiving Me is necessary for eternal life, just as receiving bread is necessary for sustaining physical life.

    And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. John 6:35 As we come to the Gospel of John in the New Testament, we find seven “I AM” titles for Jesus.(I am the bread of life (6:35), I am the light of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Not About A Christmas Tree

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 15, 2025
     | 539 views

    Jeremiah 10:3-4 deals with the practice of idol worship, specifically the worship of Asherah the fertility goddess and how they would cut a tree down and carve it into a pole called and Asherah pole and adorn gold and silver and fasten it to the floor, turn it into an altar and worship it.

    “It’s Not About a Christmas Tree” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Jeremiah 10:3-4 “For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Year 2026: My Year Of Greater Upliftments And Excellence. 7-Days Prayer And Fasting Guide To Open Up The New Year By: Akindele Opoola Series

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Dec 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,232 views

    INTRODUCTION & PROPHETIC WORD Welcome to 2026! The Spirit of the Lord is declaring a season of Vertical Displacement. Many have spent years on the same level, running in circles, but this year, the "Wind of the Spirit" is providing a supernatural lift.

    Year 2026: My Year of Greater Upliftments and the Excellence 7-Days Prayer and Fasting Guide to Open Up the New Year By: Akindele Opoola Theme Scripture: "Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Is The Victory Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    New Year's: Some things in life might feel like running a marathon when we’ve never run a mile before. We might feel this way about our New Year’s resolutions, or even our walk with the Lord. Faith can help us push ahead.

    The hymn writer John H. Yates said, “Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! Oh, glorious victory, that overcomes the world.” In athletics, many things are touted as helping win the victory, from sports drinks to athletic wear. But can that NIKE swoosh really do anything? There is only one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Charting A New Course

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 28, 2021
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     | 5,080 views

    Many people choose to live in the valley of indecision. Deciding not to choose, is still a decision. Unless you are willing to cross over Jordan, we cannot become who God is calling us to be and never possess what God desires for us.

    Scripture: Joshua 3:1-11 “And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host; 3 And they commanded the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rejecting Reluctance Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 1, 2021
     | 2,525 views

    What a great truth that is, but it is countered with another truth: Many people are reluctant to give their life to Christ.  Our text today tells us about the reluctance of Moses - a great leader who had to overcome some struggles to answer the call of God!

    REJECTING RELUCTANCE  Exodus 3:1-15; 4:10-17 Introduction This is How We Overcome - stories from the Old Testament that demonstrate how people of faith overcame the barriers in their lives and gained victory through faith! 1 John 5:4 “...For everyone born of God overcomes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcome When God Provides Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 8, 2021
     | 2,939 views

    When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God.

    We Overcome When God Provides Exodus 16:1-18 Introduction When you come to a place where the answer is unclear, the options are exhausted, and the next step is obscured by impossibilities, then watch for the provision of God. This is the predicament of the children of Israel. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rebekah – Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,164 views

    Rebekah was a woman who walked with God and her life was guided by the Holy Spirit. This story mirrors the reality of the Holy Spirit being dispatched to go and find a chaste Bride and bring her to Christ. In a way, it’s a love story!

    REBEKAH – WOMAN OF FAITH GEN. 24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GENDER CONFUSION, THE TEXAS WAY 1. Outside the ladies and men’s rooms of a Texas steak house, I found a confused and anxious young woman who sighed with relief when she saw me. 2. “Oh, I’m so glad you’re here,” she said. “I was afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Deep In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 885 views

    Encourages Christians to live Christ-centered lives, reflecting His love, bearing His burden, and building lives on His teachings.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to stand before you today, in this sanctuary where we gather as a family to share in the love and teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to ponder upon a profound passage from the book of Colossians. A passage that, in its ...read more

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