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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "hopelessness"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 20, 2023
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    Examples of hopelessness situations, which was the experience of the two Emmaus disciples as they walked home on Easter morning. Suddenly their world changed.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 23,2023 Text: Luke 24:17 Easter III Redeemer “Hopelessness” Test data released by the Illinois State Board of Education once again shows the Chicago Public Schools system ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "revenge"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 3, 2020
     | 4,120 views

    A sermon about repaying evil with good.

    “Revenge” Romans 12:9-21 A colleague of mine once told me about a time he was driving down the road and another driver, who was very angry with him for some infraction, drove up beside him cursing and making gestures at him. My colleague rolled down his window and instead of returning insults ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "ending"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 15, 2020
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    We all will have a day that life in flesh ends. Paul relates how to have a glorious ending.

    Philippians 1:21-30 Ending 1. Paul was not at all afraid of death • In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul offers a surprising perspective on the end of his earthly life. “For to me,” he says, “living is Christ and dying is gain” (1:21). ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "outside"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 19, 2022
     | 2,454 views

    A short sermon for Christmas Eve.

    Luke 2:1-20 “Outside” It’s cold outside tonight. And although we are comfortable with our heat and so forth, many of our fellow human beings are out in the cold, shivering, lonely, hungry, and afraid. I can’t imagine what that would be like, to be so far out on the margins of society that I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "transfomed" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022
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    This was the first. This was when His ministry is launched into the public eye and this miracle changed the course of His ministry and nothing would ever be the same again

    “Transformed!” John 2:1-11 So, it’s good when you start, to start at the beginning. The miracle we just observed is the famous miracle at the wedding of Cana. The changing of the water to wine. John tells us this was the first time Jesus revealed His glory. So we arrive at the belief that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    "honor" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 22, 2021
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    Based on Matthew 6:9b - Sermon focuses on "Hallowed be your name" & how to approach God in prayer.

    “HONOR” Matthew 6:9b FBCF – 2/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Scottish Historian Thomas Carlyle: “Show me the man you honor & I will know what kind of man you are.” To honor someone is to show them great respect, especially in a public setting. We say, “Your honor” to a judge, showing our respect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "provision" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 8, 2021
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    Sermon based on Matthew 6:11 - Encourages hearers to consider that God will meet our needs because He's our Father who loves His children.

    “PROVISION” Matthew 6:11 FBCF – 3/7/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Vicki & I enjoy watching “The Food Network. “Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives” & “Beat Bobby Flay” are a couple of our favorite shows. “Best Thing I Ever Ate” – another show on Food Network. All the FN stars share some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "nevertheless"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2020
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    A sermon about experiencing the peace which transcends all understanding.

    "Nevertheless" Philippians 4:4-9 Joy and peace are often elusive, are they not? Loneliness, family tensions, unexpected crises, grief and national events make them seem just beyond our grasp. The COVID-19 pandemic brushed away any sense of normalcy that 2020 had any potential of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "hope"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2020
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     | 5,743 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

    “Hope” 1 John 3:1-3 I’ve been a Pastor now for 20, going on 21 years. And, in the past, when someone has lost a parent or a close relative, I have said to them “I can’t imagine what you are going through.” Sadly, now, I can say: “I know what it is like. It is horrible. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    "glory" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 29, 2021
     | 2,121 views

    Sermon based on doxology at end of Lord's Prayer - Encourages hearers to give God the glory that He is due.

    “GLORY” Matthew 6:13 FBCF – 3/28/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of people wanting glory these days. - Politicians are wanting glory for their accomplishments. Unfortunately, many of the things they are doing & decisions they are making are leading our nation down a dark & dangerous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "forgiveness" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 15, 2021
     | 2,495 views

    Sermon based on Matthew 6:12 - Challenges listeners with 3 questions regarding forgiveness

    “FORGIVENESS” Matthew 6:12 FBCF – 3/14/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Unmarked tombstone outside Sydney, NY – has one 3-syllable word on it: “Forgiven.” What freedom! What joy! What relief & release comes w/ that 1 single word: “Forgiven.” Let’s talk about forgiveness today. EXPLANATION – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "greed"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 20, 2021
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     | 3,104 views

    A stewardship sermon.

    “Greed” Luke 12:13-21 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning, Jesus is starting to gain a lot of followers. He is becoming influential. Crowds are surrounding Him and hanging on His every Word. Most people view Him as being a Jewish Rabbi and it was normal, back then, for Rabbi’s to settle ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "repentance"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2021
     | 3,096 views

    A sermon about the greatest Christmas gift God gives us.

    “Repentance” Luke 3:1-6 On the last day of Preschool, before Christmas Break, a group of young parents stood waiting to claim their kids. As the children ran from their classrooms, they each carried in their hands a “surprise,” the brightly wrapped package which contained what they had been ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "follow"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 18, 2021
     | 1,707 views

    God commands us to follow Christ. What does it mean to follow? our text asks us to mimic or follow Christ.

    John 1:43-51 Follow Events prior to today’s text • John the baptizer talks about the arrival of Jesus Christ John says, "the one coming after me is preferred before me " follow him. • John says "Jesus is the Lamb of God", and is baptized by the baptizer, and God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "judging"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 9, 2021
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     | 4,348 views

    A sermon about not judging others through the mercy of Christ.

    “Judging” Luke 6:37-42” Have you ever made a judgement about someone without really knowing what was in their heart or mind? Or perhaps, you had heard other people say negative things about a certain someone. And so, you formed negative thoughts about that person. And when you met them, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist