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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Commended By The Giver Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 24, 2018
     | 5,037 views

    This message looks at 3 different times that Jesus commended people for what they gave.

    Everyone enjoys being recognized for the good they have accomplished even if they do the “No really, you don’t have to” thing. They enjoy being thanked and acknowledged for what they’ve done, maybe not publically but people want to know they have made a difference in their world. The scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Living Hope! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2017
     | 8,339 views

    Jesus is alive, so be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief.

    Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, “like the Bible women saw. They went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Preparing For The Storm Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 6, 2018
     | 10,303 views

    This looks at the parable of the wise and foolish man and how we need to be preparing for the storms that will come

    Storms of Life 4 Dad told me that once as a teen he was with his father on their fishing boat when the weather turned nasty. Dad was whining and complaining about how rough it was and how he wished that they had of stayed home instead of going fishing. And his father told him, “you wouldn’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Death Has Lost Its Sting, We Are All Resurrected, But To Where.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 8, 2016
     | 12,178 views

    What we believe about death and resurrection affects more of our lives than we think. This is a controversial subject, but it needs to be discussed and understood. Why is this important and what actually happens when we die, according to the bible?

    This sermon was delivered during Evening Song at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 6th November 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for tonight are: Philippians 3:15-18 Luke 20:27-40 Please join me in a short prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    O Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016
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     | 10,022 views

    God's greatest gift came to a small town, through a humble family and as a helpless infant

    O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM Sunday January 6, 1850, was bitterly cold in Colchester, England, a hard-biting blizzard keeping most people at home and away from church that day. At a small church on Artillery Street only about a dozen showed up. When it became apparent that even the pastor would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Way Of Jesus # 2 – "I Am Being Sent By Jesus To Bless Others..."

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2017
     | 9,888 views

    Not only does Jesus save us, He then calls us to go, He send us out in His name to be a blessing and invite others to follow Him. This is the 2nd in a series on The Way of Jesus, an initiative of my denomination the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada

    Sermon - January 15, 2017 The Way of Jesus # 2 – “I Am being Sent By Jesus To Bless Others and to Invite Them to Follow Him” John 3:16-17; John 20:21 Last week we began this series on the Way of Jesus by looking at the first marker of the Way of Jesus: “I have begun following Jesus and I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning How To Pray! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,942 views

    Part 4 of a series on having conversations with God, called Prayer!

    Conversations with God - A prayer Lifestyle 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 May 1, 2016 For the past 3 weeks we’ve been looking at some very difficult conversations we have with God. We’ve looked at situations where God may say NO, times when God seems to be late or slow to respond, and times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle, Meaning & The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 20, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,195 views

    And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.” - (Luke 1:35)

    The miracle, meaning & the message of Christmas In today's reading, our text is taken from gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke chapter 2:1-14. The historic record of the birth of Christ can be found in the gospel of Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20. It starts with the full description of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vision 2014 And Beyond

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,164 views

    God is calling the Body of Christ in 2014 and beyond to (i) Be the WATCHMEN for the DYING NATION (ii) Be the PROPHETS to the DYING GENERATION and (iii) Be the PREACHERS/MESSENGERS to the DYING WORLD.

    Opening illustration: Many of us appreciate the Robertson family’s strong commitment to biblical principles and their refusal to back down under intense media pressure over Phil Robertson’s comments in a recent interview on moral values. As the Robertson controversy winds down - at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Good Designer Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,582 views

    The parable of the talents begins and ends with the master. Perhaps it is not about the talents, then, but the master.

    “Connected: A Good Designer” Ephesians 4:7-13; Mathew 25:14-30 Some labels miss the point and purpose of their product’s existence. For example, a hair dryer had this instruction label: “Don’t use while sleeping.” Or consider this one on a toilet at a public ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation

    Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,340 views

    Jairus was thrust into the land of desperation and every ounce of faith that he had was to be tested.

    Title: “Dwelling in the Land of Desperation” Theme: “Jairus dwelled in desperation, but he didn’t die there” Text: “Luke 8: 41 – 56” I – Desperation and its Dreadful Appearance A) Its Appearance can be Random and Unexpected B) Its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Buts" Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,760 views

    Real discipleship is demanding! It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

    Title: The “Buts” Text: Luke 9:51-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ. Introduction Eric Weiner tells of being rushed to the hospital emergency room in excruciating pain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013
     | 6,102 views

    Proposition: God calls us to become like Him more and more everyday.

    Living In Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light.

The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Rooster Crowed

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2013
     | 10,289 views

    As a fisherman Peter had developed his muscles by rowing boats and casting heavy nets. He showed his physical strength in the garden; he was strong enough to take on the whole mob.In spite of these qualities, Peter denied the Lord.

    Title: The Rooster Crowed Text: (Luke 22:24-25) Scripture Reading: Luke 22:31-34, 54-62 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pleasure Seeker Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,066 views

    Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? We consider Herod.

    Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? We’ve considered Judas who betrayed him, Peter who denied him, and the rest of the disciples who deserted him. We’ve looked at the religious leaders who plotted his downfall and pronounced a guilty verdict against him. Judas ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed