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  • Robert Tarasiak avatar

    A Holiness Demanded By God’s Own Character

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
     | 1,369 views

    "A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine." - D.L. Moody.

    1 Peter Series Part 4 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A Holiness Demanded by God’s Own Character” Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 INTRO: HOLINESS? WHAT IS HOLINESS? I. A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine. II. D.L. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 20, 2023
     | 1,004 views

    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 24

    September 17, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness: A New Tomorrow Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. To err is human, to forgive, divine. This old saying rings with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mah-Na! What Is This Stuff?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 21, 2023
     | 999 views

    How do we deal with difficult times? Do we complain or do we complain?

    Mah-Na! What is this Stuff? Exodus 16:2-15 We often condemn the complaining of the Children of Israel in the Wilderness. In many ways they were a spectacular failure. It seems that we use them as examples of what we should not do. But this is somewhat unfair. We forget that God had chosen Israel as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cheaper By The Dozen Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,793 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Scatters Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023
     | 1,007 views

    Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

    September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Facing Our Judgmental Attitude Toward Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 4, 2023
     | 1,237 views

    It's so easy for us to be judgmental toward those in our church family. What does this passage tell us about how God wants us to handle those thoughts?

    - So far in this sermon series: 1. There are disputable matters. 2. We should accept the brother or sister we disagree with on disputable matters. NOT OUR JOB: It is not our job to judge our brothers over disputable matters. - Romans 14:1b. - We are focusing this morning on the judgmental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaiming Peace To The World Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 15, 2024
     | 878 views

    What Peter drives home to any that would listen in Cornelius’s house, is the same truth that you and I should hear today: without Jesus, we are lost and without a Lord to redeem us in eternity.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 15 Proclaiming Peace to the World Acts 10:34-43 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Perfect Plan

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 15, 2024
     | 733 views

    A sermon for the third Sunday of Easter, Year B

    April 14, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 24:36-48 God’s Perfect Plan Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you – that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Long? Watchman, What Of The Night.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2024
     | 1,253 views

    There were 4 watches of the night according to the Roman law. People were required to warn others of oncoming dangers. Do we hold our self accountable to warn others of the dangers we are facing.

    HOW LONG? WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Isaiah 21:11 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? I read the story of a young boy that lived on a farm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mission Of Christmas

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 526 views

    The story of Christmas shows how God's missionary heart sent Jesus to be our Savior. You can share that message of hope this Christmas with your congregation.

    Opening illustration: Play video of Office Christmas. Introduction: We know that the church is supposed to be about Christ's mission on earth - preaching the gospel, making disciples, baptizing and teaching them. But have you considered that it is God who is the true Missionary? The story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024
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     | 1,213 views

    Romans 3:23-24 reveals the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ.

    Transformed by Truth: The Gift of Grace Introduction: Today, we are going to delve into a powerful truth found in Romans 3:23-24. These verses reveal the depth of our need for God’s grace and the incredible gift of justification through Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23-24 (NLT): "For everyone has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost, The Day The Holy Spirit Exploded Into Humanity

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 21, 2024
     | 816 views

    Pentecost in the New Testament, God’s great provision, is the arrival of the Holy Spirit for the church.

    It was the day before Passover, the Day of Preparation, and the Son of God, Jesus Christ, the sinless Man of God, was condemned to death by a kangaroo court. The crowds were given the chance to replace him with Barabbas, a known murderer, but they screamed that Jesus Christ had to die. So Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: The Boundless Mercy Of Father God Psalm 103:8-12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 29, 2024
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     | 2,125 views

    Psalm 103:8-12 is a passage that encapsulates the profound mercy, compassion, and love of Father God.

    Transformed by Truth: The Boundless Mercy of Father God Psalm 103:8-12 Psalm 103:8-12 (NLT): "The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us, nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins; he does ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Have Cancer But I Still Worship God

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 31, 2024
     | 1,054 views

    Don’t think for one moment that I am feeling sorry for myself. I am not. I am not angry with God. I am not questioning God. I don’t know what tomorrow will bring.

    In March of this year, I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, and I am at Stage 3 in the progression of the cancer. Two weeks ago I had a urine flow measurement, and last week I had a nuclear injection for a whole-body scan to see if there are any other tumours in my body. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Struggles Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 15, 2024
     | 1,063 views

    We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus.

    THE STRUGGLES OF DISCIPLESHIP Introduction We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus. He taught us the foundational principles in the Beatitudes. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ