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  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    The Mind Lock Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 22, 2021
     | 1,962 views

    The things Jesus said 2,000 years ago made people think he had lost his mind. If he were to speak to us today, would we feel differently?

    Scripture Reading: Mark 3:20-21 Then he went home; and the crowd came together again, so that they could not even eat. When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying, “He has gone out of his mind.” Reflection Today’s passage is only two verses long, but is packed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Country Of The Blind Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 27, 2021
     | 2,049 views

    In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. Or is he?

    Scripture Reading: Mark 4:21-25 He said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under the bushel basket, or under the bed, and not on the lampstand? For there is nothing hidden, except to be disclosed; nor is anything secret, except to come to light. Let anyone with ears to hear listen!” And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Receiving The Word Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 28, 2021
     | 2,671 views

    God’s word will change us if we receive it. But how do we receive it fruitfully?

    Scripture Reading: Mark 4:26-34 He also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hakuna Matata Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 29, 2021
     | 3,704 views

    Do you worry? Of course you do! Do you want to stop worrying? Of course you do! Here’s how!

    Scripture Reading: Mark 4:35-41 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Carpenter’s Son Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 2, 2021
     | 4,342 views

    The people of Jesus’ time judged him on a variety of factors, except the really important one which was who he was. How do we fare in comparison?

    Scripture Reading: Mark 6:1-6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Now We See Only A Reflection

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2025
     | 668 views

    A sermon about the primacy of love.

    “Now We See Only a Reflection” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 When I was a freshman in college, I had a radical conversion experience, for which I am forever grateful. What happened after that was a bit more troublesome. I happened along an extreme Fundamentalist Group on campus that believed the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    " They Hurt You In Secret, But God Will Expose Them Publicly"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 25, 2025
     | 372 views

    I want to remind you of a powerful promise: Even when people hurt us in secret, God has the ability to expose those injustices publicly.

    Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, we gather in Your presence today, seeking comfort, strength, and truth in Your Word. As we prepare our hearts for communion, open our eyes to see Your goodness and our ears to hear Your voice. Help us to understand the depths of Your love and grace, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Learning From The Mistakes Of Others

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 18, 2025
     | 86 views

    We all make mistakes, but we can avoid some by learning lessons from other people's mistakes.

    LEARNING FROM THE MISTAKES OF OTHERS INTRODUCTION A. Puublilus Syrus (85-43 BC) said, “From the errors of others, a wise man corrects his own.” B. Confucius observed, “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reflections Of Leadership Skills (Piano Movers)

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 22, 2011
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     | 5,466 views

    A speech given to the Mitchell County Leadership Team, Mitchell County, KS; in 2007 to inspire and encourage each member to see each one as one body.

    Reflections of Leadership Skills (Piano Movers) 1 Corinthians 12: 12-26 12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by[c] one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    You're Not Defined By Your Past PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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    Through God's unconditional love and the transformative power of Christ, we are offered a new life free from the chains of our past.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that is near and dear to my heart, and I hope it will resonate with yours as well. It's a message of unconditional love, redemption, and the transformative power of a new life in Christ. As we explore 2 Corinthians 5:17, let us ...read more

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    Esau's Choice Reflects His Character

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 21,569 views

    Esau never expressed any repentance for his sinful choices. The Bible says, “If I hide iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.” (Psa. 66:18,19) Not only did Esau make one bad mistake but for the rest of his life he refused to confess and forsake

    Esau’s Choice – Genesis 25:19-34 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid making impulsive decisions that they will later regret. Illustration: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Three R's - Reflect, Repent, Renew

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Mar 7, 2009
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     | 17,254 views

    Lent is a time for reflection of our life with Jesus. Is it all it should be? Repent of our sins, our wrong ways and Renew our commitment to Jesus. Oh, and one other thing, don’t be ashamed of Christ!

    Well, here we are on the second Sunday of Lent. It is the time of year when we are called to reflect, repent and renew. This time of year is not always when we here the “feel good” messages we all like to hear…and as pastor’s are easier to preach. Still, even in these times, the times when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's House Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

    A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Do Not Dwell On The Past; Look To The Future

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,382 views

    When we focus too much on what happened in the past it becomes hard for us to see what God is doing in the present and is leading us in the future.

    When I was in the parish, preaching every Sunday, there was usually one of my parishioners that would always come up to me after service and express how that day’s particular sermon seemed like I was speaking directly to them; that the sermon on that given day was addressing something specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Peculiar People: Distinctiveness That Reflects Christ

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 26, 2026
     | 106 views

    Scripture describes a peculiar people, not withdrawn but faithful, following the Lamb, recognizable by reflecting Christ’s character, carrying truth that always walks alongside mercy together.

    There are moments in the life of the church when the conversation feels heavier than usual. Not louder. Not angrier. Just heavier. You hear it in the way we talk about the times we’re living in. In phrases that surface again and again: “Things are accelerating.” “Prophecy is lining up.” “We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist