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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Lent, The Beginning Of A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 9, 2026
     | 360 views

    Lent, a season of spiritual renewal, fasting, and prayer that offers a "fresh start" to break from unhealthy habits and deepen one's faith. It acts as a purposeful, reflective journey to reorder priorities and prepare for Easter.

    Sermon – Lent, the beginning of a Fresh Start. Scripture Lesson - Psalm 51:1-19, “Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins. Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Redeemed To Replenish

    Contributed by Babatope Aguntasolo on Feb 16, 2026
     | 41 views

    Today, I want to speak to you about a divine calling that every redeemed believer must embrace: the calling to be Redeemed to Replenish. This calling is rooted in God's original purpose for mankind, as seen in Genesis 1:28.

    "Today, I want to speak to you about a divine calling that every redeemed believer must embrace: the calling to be Redeemed to Replenish. This calling is rooted in God's original purpose for mankind, as seen in Genesis 1:28, where God said, 'Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Women In The Pulpit - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,408 views

    Does the Lord have the right to call anyone into Christian minsitry in any position if it is His will to do so regardless of gender? This sermon is intended to be an overview of the Lord doing just that throughout the Bible.

    If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Before"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God has selected beforehand(prior to the believers very first moment of existence) the goal (OF LOVINGLY SERVING HIM) which He is going to move everyone towards that BELIEVES i

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Taegu, South Korea Sunday, 22 August 2004 BIG IDEA: GOD’S PURPOSE FOR BELIEVERS WAS PREARRANGED FOR THEM TO LOVE AND SERVE HIM. REFERENCES: Predestination: This subject has been the reason for major divisions in Protestantism – Protestants are classified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Jesus Encouraged Diversity In Ministry Approaches 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,215 views

    Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed

    1. Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a  diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One  day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed to. Jesus said, "Do not hinder them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are We Giving For The Future? Series

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 3,133 views

    In order to give for the future we need to have a plan that has the future in mind. We need to understand the purpose for giving toward the future. And we need to keep our minds, our sights, on the promise that comes with giving toward the future.

    Are We Giving For The Future? I Timothy 6:19 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church February 25, 2001 Introduction: Well, I hope you’ve enjoyed our study on giving so far. I hope it hasn’t been too painful. My prayer over the last few weeks is that we would all see giving ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    He Is With You Always

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

    We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus Had Come To Heal And To Preach

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    Although Jesus had the power and the authority to heal people, the purpose of His ministry was not for healing only: "Let us got to the next towns, that I may preach also; for that is why I came out" (Mark 1:38 RSV).

    JESUS HAD COME TO HEAL AND TO PREACH Mark 1:29-39 "When Cabesa DeVaca wrote about his trip from Texas to the Pacific during 1530 to 1536, he described how the Indians insisted that he and his companion cure their sick. The Indians believed them to be gods, so they had to try. "We had to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Tumbling Stones And Transforming Saints

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    Trials and troubles affect us all. Sometimes however, we don’t understand why God permits difficulty in the lives of His children. Using rock tumbling as a backdrop, this message seeks to illustrate God’s purpose in problems.

    TUMBLING STONES and TRANSFORMING SAINTS Have you ever noticed the difference between rocks found in a protected cove by the ocean and those found lying on the shore, unprotected from the violence of crashing waves? Even to a casual observer, the difference is plain to see. Rocks found inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Big Deal About Angels?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,358 views

    Written for St. Michael and All Angels Sunday, this sermon explores the biblical purpose and role of angels. It does not highlight one particular text, but uses a broad biblical overview to confront the popular notion of a fluffy, harp-playing angel in fl

    Today we celebrate the festival of St. Michael and all angels, known in some other countries and traditions as Michaelmas. Michael, the archangel, is mentioned in the books of Daniel, Jude, and Revelation, as well as other Bible-time writings that we do not consider to be part of our Bible. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Send Me Lord

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 26,023 views

    Will you let God send you. A sermon directed toward the actualization of God’s purpose in the lives of His people. We can work for the church, evangelize for the church and succeed for the church if we say to God. LORD SEND ME!

    (6:1) "In the year that King Uz-zi-ah died I saw also the Lord sitting Upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His train filled the temple" (6:2) "Above it stood the ser-aphims each one had six wings, with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Le Fabuleux Destin D'une Petite Fille Sans Nom

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    This sermon is about children, teens and young people. We want to have a good purpose for live on this earth. But God gives us so much... This french sermon do reference to the film of Amélie Poulain... To 6 to 30 years old...

    Le fabuleux destin d’une petite fille sans nom ! Lecture 2 Rois 5/1-19 « Naaman, chef de l’armée du roi de Syrie, jouissait de la faveur de son maître et d’une grande considération; car c’était par lui que l’Eternel avait délivré les Syriens. Mais cet homme fort et vaillant était lépreux. 2 Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The God Who Created Us To Glorify Him Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    Glorifying God is central to everything about everything. Scriptural evidence leads us to believe that the purpose of God’s Creation, His Choice of Israel, and the Church primarily exist to bring glory to His Name, that glorifying God is indeed the b

    The God Who Created Us to Glorify Him 1. Luke and I returned from a simple vacation to Michigan. 2. Our family has gone on a few more exciting vacations: Disneyworld, Missouri, and Mammoth Cave come to mind; but most have been simple. 3. Others among you have hit the national parks. 4. As you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Pictures In Atonement

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 35,311 views

    Today as we study Lev 16, we will stroll through the art gallery of the word of God. And as we look upon the walls, we will see 3 masterpieces, 3 great works that bring to life the power and the purpose of the day of atonement.

    THE THREE PICTURES IN THE ATONEMENT TEXT: LEVITICUS CHAPTER 16 INTRODUCTION The apostle John, wrote in his Gospel, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life". And that same apostle in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Loving God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 219 ratings
     | 60,497 views

    I purposely decided to preach on the topic of God’s love at the end of this series because love is an essential attribute of God, the capstone of His personality. Having said that, I feel overwhelmed and challenged by the task of trying to put into words

    Our Loving God I know I got a lot of mileage last week out of turning 40 but I thought I’d begin this morning with a story about what happened when a young couple invited their aging pastor over for Sunday dinner. While the parents were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist