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  • Barnabas Park avatar

    Rejoice In The Lord

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 9, 2025
     | 660 views

    "Rejoice in the Lord" is a vital safeguard for believers, strengthening their faith and anchoring them in God’s truth. It is not just a choice but a divine calling—an essential posture of worship and a defining mark of Kingdom people, living with purpose to fulfill God's mission.

    “Rejoice in the Lord” “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.” (Philippians 3:1, ESV) “That’s about it, friends. Be glad in God! I don’t mind repeating what I have written in earlier letters, and I hope you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight For Your Dream Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 17, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 41,206 views

    Chase the Lion is a 3 part series from Mark Batterson, pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C. The sermon is based off of the book, Chase the Lion. You can download a sermon kit at ChaseTheLion.com/churches

    Around the turn of the 20th century, psychologist Alfred Adler proposed the counterintuitive theory of compensation. Adler believed that what we think of as disadvantages often prove to be advantages because they force us to cultivate compensatory attitudes and abilities that probably would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Causes Divisions And Offenses (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 751 views

    To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Causes Divisions and Offenses Introductory Remarks. 1. This is lesson one in this sermon series: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to the saints at Rome. His message began with a sincere plea to the brethren ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "What Do You Want Him To Do For You?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    When the Almighty, Omnipotent Creator God asks, "What do you want Me to do for you?", the wise thing would be to give it careful thought before responding.

    “James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came up to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” 36 And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” 37 They said to Him, “Grant that we may sit, one on Your right and one on Your left, in Your glory.” 38 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Going All In, In Loving Him Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 7, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,422 views

    In this message we will talk how to begin loving God with our heart, mind, soul and strength. God has offered us an incredible invitation to enter into intimate relationship with himself.

    Going All In, In Loving Him OKAY… I don’t know about you, but I am never going back! NOW – I would like to start out this morning with a brief devotional thought that comes from one of the chapters some of us read this week in our FCFH… Matthew 8, I read it on Friday what an amazing chapter! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Frey avatar

    What's On Your Mind?

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    Jesus teaches us that the way of Christ and the Christian is the way of the cross

    Impending war in Iraq; an uncertain economic future; terrorism, a serial killer at large in Baton Rouge -- many things weigh heavily on our minds. At times, we wrestle with doubt and worry, fear and concerns. Our Lord wants us to struggle with our thoughts and concerns today. In the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Jesus Acted

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany

    6th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:40-45 "Jesus Acted"   Our gospel lesson this morning shows us very clearly the compassion, the piety, and the love that Jesus had for people on this earth. Jesus was willing to walk with others as they suffered and also in some ways help those people who did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Getting That Camel Through That Needle Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,771 views

    Today we will observe Jesus being asked this question: “What must I do to live forever?” Even if you think you know what’s coming, hang on, you may be surprised! There may be some facets to the answer that you aren’t familiar with, and they may explain w

    GETTING THAT CAMEL THROUGH THAT NEEDLE Mark 10:17-31 INTRO: Throughout his history, man’s quest has been the answer to this question: “How can I live forever?” It used to be mummification and the fountain of youth. Today, for $100,000 you can be frozen ($50,00 for head only) SI reports that Ted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleading With Jesus

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    1. The Demons Pleaded with Jesus. 2. The People Pleaded with Jesus. 3. The Demon-possessed Man Pleaded with Jesus

    November 16, 2003 Title: Pleading with Jesus Text: Mark 5:1-20 Introduction 1. The devil and his demons have become a big joke... people picture him wearing red long johns... with horns and a pitchfork... and it causes people to not take it seriously... in fact, many people don’t believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Sowing Of Seeds

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,004 views

    Who are the characters in the parables and what each represents.

    Sowing of Seeds Jesus taught the people using parables. He told short stories using terms that the people were familiar with. These short stories also caused the people to think and to try to reason what Jesus was telling them. Just like today some people were too lazy or too busy to stop and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    The Day The Earth Stood Still

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    A look at the suffering of Christ and the nature of sin that makes a crowd move from "Hosanna" to "crucify him"; the suffering of Christ provides for us the call and example of living for God.

    The Day The Earth Stood Still Mark 15: 1-20 Introduction: 1951. Price controls are introduced to curb high inflation. 1951. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I premiers on Broadway June 25, 1951. CBS presents the first commercial color TV broadcast. It lasts for four hours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • William Mouser avatar

    God And Children

    Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    In contrast to the ambition to acquire the applause and approval of men, Jesus turns his disciples toward the powerless -- toward children -- as exemplars of Himself, His Father, and the ones his disciples should seek to serve.

    Psalm 54, Wisdom 1:16 - 2:22, James 3:16-4:6, Mark 9:30-37 Apostles, Christians, and Children Sometimes, the disciples of Jesus don’t come off very well in the gospels, and today’s Gospel lesson is one of those times. Jesus tells them again, as he is doing more and more often at this point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • James May avatar

    Living For A Cause

    Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,041 views

    Make your life really count. Find a cause greater than life itself and more important than yourself. That cause is found in Christ.

    Living For a Cause By Pastor Jim May Someone once asked me if I knew all of the answers to life’s many questions? In a joking manner I answered, “Sure I know the answers. The problem I have is matching the right answer to the right question.” But as I think about it, I don’t know all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Having A Healthy Ambition

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2015
    based on 43 ratings
     | 22,737 views

    We are all ambitious, in one way or another. That is how God created us. We should be ambitious for who we are.in Christ Jesus. Ambition is a healthy thing when it motivates us to reach our God-given potential.

    For thse not familier with an Anglica Service: there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. Today's assigned readings are: Job 38:1-7 & Job 34:41; Psalm 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark10:35-45 What does it mean... to be ....ambitious? When is ambition.... healthy,... and when can ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim White avatar

    Jairus' Daughter Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 18,176 views

    Jairus demonstrates how to follow Jesus correctly.

    Mar 5:21 And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him, and he was beside the sea. Mar 5:22 Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet Mar 5:23 and implored him earnestly, saying, "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist