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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Mother's Day 2025 - A Mother's Bond

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 30, 2025
     | 1,120 views

    A mother has a very special bond with their child. This message is about that bond.

    Mother’s Day 2025 – A Mother’s Bond Scripture: John 2:1-11; Second Timothy 1:5 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers here and those viewing this live streamed service. There will be little that I will say in this message that will be new to you, but I hope you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gluttony - A Deadly Sin

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,100 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. We have been talking about deadly sins. Sins that plant themselves deep within us and can take over our lives. Sins that lead us to other sin and sins that separate us from God. 2. Today we look at a fifth deadly sin. And as we consider this sin - it may seem harmless ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Three

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    As we continue to look at the Apostles Creed we consider what it means to believe in the "forgiveness of sins." Are your sins forgiven?

    Introductory Considerations 1. Call in education among many today to go back to basics - "the 3 R’s" - reading, writing, and rithmetic. It may be easy to learn all kinds of other things, but if basics not there a student is in trouble. 2. Today I call on us to go back to basics. To look at the 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Continue To Bless America

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 149 ratings
     | 6,400 views

    Liberty is not the right to do as we please, but the opportunity to please to do what is right.

    " Blessed is the nation who’s God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance" Psalms 33:12 Introduction: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I'm Tired Of Pretending To Be Something I'm Not"

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,390 views

    This message contrasts Jesus’ call to repentance with the world’s call to ’find some good in your heart.’

    - Concerning how we should look into our heart, there is a huge difference between the messages we receive from our society and from Jesus. - Today’s consistent message on looking into your heart is “Have self-esteem.” (That is, find the good in your heart; emphasize the reasons to like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Made Me Do It! Series

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,126 views

    Looking at the account of Ananias and Sapphira in four sections: 1. The Sin of Ananias and Sapphira, 2. The Courage of the Apostle Peter, 3. The Judgment of God, and 4. The Reaction of the people.

    THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT! Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION That great preacher of old, Spurgeon said – and I quote, ‘Mark Antony once yoked two lions together and drove them through the streets of Rome, but no human skill can ever yoke together the Lion of the Tribe of Judah and the Lion of the Pit.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Blesses Those Who Obey Him Series

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,985 views

    The book of Daniel begins with an appropriate struggle for Israelites in a foreign land, and because of their obedient faith they are blessed.

    I. Illustration “The State of the Nation Address I grew up in rural America in the 50’s and 60’s. On any given day, you could walk through the high school parking lot and observe that half the vehicles parked there were trucks with windows rolled down and doors unlocked. Most of them carried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Christ Perfectly Demonstrated The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,972 views

    Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it

    Why Jesus Urged Everyone to Live By the Golden Rule Illustration:Most people wish to serve God -- but in an advisory capacity only. Quoted in Sunday Express, London. 1. Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it. The Lord Jesus said, "Do to others as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Matthew's Call

    Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,426 views

    The Call of Matthew to "Follow Me" is the same call that every sinner hears before he can arise from the life of sin.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Stones Of Praise

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,977 views

    Become living stones of praise!

    Luke 19:37-40 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, 38 saying: " ’Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the LORD!’ Peace in heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Special Honor For Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,421 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS I. (:17-18) RECOGNITION OF EXCELLING ELDERS A. Double Honor Deserving to those Who Excel 1. Based on Ruling Well to Oversee the Church "Let the elders who rule well be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Appeals For Preachers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,766 views

    Aim to meet the felt, perceived, and real needs of your audience through the ministry of the word of God. b). Aim to inform, persuade, and to inspire your congregation to commitment to Christ, to the church, and to service. c). Aim to eliminate peop

    GOALS AND APPEALS IN PREACHING 1. The Goal of Preaching 2 Cor. 5:18-20 contains the summary purposes of preaching: a). To communicate the revelation of God contained in His word and relate it to the needs of the people. b). To beseech people to be reconciled to God. This means that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Cheers For The Underdog

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 9,683 views

    God expresses His love and compassion for those who are downtrodden and expects us to do likewise

    Three Cheers for the Underdog Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Casting Down Your Crown

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,654 views

    Will you cast down who you are to give God the honor that He is due? This message is both a challenge and an encouragement to do so.

    Around the end of May, I was here at the church praying and studying, and during that time of seeking God, the Lord spoke something to me that has been recently renewed and revived in my heart: I want this church to exemplify heavenly praise. For many weeks I’ve weighed this out in my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Your Balloons Sail Free

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    Seeing how God has acted to give us all we have and how He has kept His promises we’re moved to offer Him thanks and praise.

    Pentecost 14 A Exodus 6:2-8; Romans 11:33-36 Let Your Balloons Sail Free! Based on Joachim Neander’s Hymn: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 08/25/02 “Hallelujah! Praise the Lord.” These are not expressions that ordinarily used in the Lutheran Church. Not because there’s anything wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran