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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Letting Go Of Looking After Oneself Only

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
     | 2,402 views

    A midweek Lenten sermon that explores what it means for us and Jesus to let go of looking after oneself only.

    In the novel The plague by Albert Camus a North African coastal city has been hit with the bubonic plague. They are cut off from the rest of the world. Imagine that, living in a place where no one could get in or out. By law no one was allowed in to the city and no one was allowed to leave. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What It Means To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,962 views

    Using Ephesians 2:1-10 this sermon explores what it means to be a Christian.

    Who here has seen the movie Ice Age 2: The melt down. In this movie there is a character called Ellie she’s a mammoth. But she has a huge problem she believes she is a possum. She has been adopted by some possums, hung out with possums and tries to do many things that possums do. Like swing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Letting Go To Receive

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,385 views

    To receive God’s gifts and grace we need to let go of things, attitudes and even our understanding of how things should be.

    The sermon began with the following visual “I have asked Andy Broom to help me with today’s sermon.” Like every other journey we go on throughout our journey in life we pick up many packages and things. We pick up: The package of WHAT PEOPLE THINK & SAY ABOUT ME!!! The package of WHAT I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving Through Suffering

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,034 views

    A sermon that explores how Jesus loves us through suffering....and how through our suffering we may have an opportunity to love.

    Have you ever said if I was God I would…. If I was God there would be no weeds in my garden. If I was God no one bad would get good things. What would you do if you were God? What about if you were in the situation that Jesus faced in the reading from Matthew what would you have done? If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sounds Of The Cross, Sounds Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    In this we examine the last words of Jesus on the Cross and the first words at the Resurrection

    Sounds of the Crucifixion Sounds of the Resurrection Luke 23:34ff John 20:1 ff I am told there are a lot of books on the last words for Jesus. I will focus on these briefly and then move to the first words spoken by Jesus at the Resurrection. In John Masefield’s drama The Trial of Jesus, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Interpreting The Story Of Cain And Abel

    Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,130 views

    The story of Cain and Abel's sacrifices is well known but often misinterpreted or misused to prove certain pet theories. This presentation considers how a proper understanding may be gained.

    The Sacrifices of Cain and Abel. Most Bible readers will be aware of the story of Cain and Abel, a story infamous as the first murder in the Biblical narrative. It’s a story that catches the imagination because just one generation after the first sin in the garden of Eden we already have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Emergency Planning

    Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 7, 2011
     | 5,221 views

    Emergency planning means getting ready for when things go wrong. This sermon considers how well we are prepared for things to go wrong in our Christian lives and how God can lift us back up when we fall.

    Many years ago when I was rather younger and fitter than I am now I was a member of a local Rescue Team. Our remit was partly Mountain Rescue but since the mountains in our area were rather made up of hills and moors this was not the dramatic role you might expect. We tended to get calls to assist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Getting Dirty For Lent

    Contributed by Richard Jumper on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    Jesus used something common, dirty, even insulting to transform the world of the blind man and to give him the gift of sight for the first time.

    Many of you know the joys of keeping that most unruly, unpredictable, but absolutely crucial-to-life “pet” known as . . . a septic tank. There are some unbendable rules for septic tanks. 1) They will always back up the day your daughter’s wedding reception is being held in ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Difference Makers Have The Right.... Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    we can have all the right tools but using them for wrong purposes. When we use the right tools for the right purpose, we have the power.

    Difference Makers have the RIGHT…. Acts 16:1-15 Do you know anyone who cannot sit still? They always have to be doing something. Even when sitting, their motor is running [leg shaking]! The Apostle Paul was like that…he always had to be preaching or witnessing or discipling or visiting. He could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Disaster Hits.... God's At Work Doing Far More Loving Than Judging

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,435 views

    This sermon is a pastoral sermon exploring the question where is God when disaster hits. It was written following the bushfires in Victoria, Australia.

    How have you coped with the week? Early in the week I was wondering if this was a nightmare? But as the week went on the reality was hitting home. Already 180 lives lost and coroner has allowed for up to 300 deaths.. A national news reader that I watched daily dead. A town completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Responding To What God's Call Means For Us

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,869 views

    God calls each of us. This sermon explores what it means to respond to God’s call. What do we do? and What does God do for us?

    Sometimes when you hear passages like today’s bible reading you can find yourself asking the question. Does this really apply to me? You maybe saying hey I already have a life. I have a family. I am not going to leave my job and family simply to become a full time disciple. I can’t afford it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Has Authority Of Everything.....including Your Sins

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,385 views

    This sermon explores the fact that God has authority of everything, and especially our sins.

    Do you really believe that God has authority over everything? Have you ever wondered why you don’t get your own way all the time? When I asked this question when time, someone once replied, because thankfully God is smarter than me or you!! The reality is no matter what happens or is happening ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Life Gets Busy.....pray

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,317 views

    A busy life is not always something we can avoid. However when life gets busy, the gift of prayer is not only helpful but essential. This sermon explores why

    WWhen life gets busy or overbearing what do you do? Do you frantically go about all your tasks? Maybe you get stressed out? Do you get angry? Do you think I will just keep going and going? Or think once I have dealt with all this stuff I will start planning a better life? No matter who you are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Difference Makers See The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,554 views

    Sometimes we are put in situations because we are the ones God wants to do something mighty for HIM and through us HIS power is shown.

    Difference Makers see the BIG PICTURE Acts 16: Ten indicators you are about to have a bad day 1. The first words your toddler says in the morning are “Uh-oh” 2. The news is showing emergency escape routes out of the city 3. You wake up and find your waterbed sprung a leak, but then remember you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Fire Dies

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    What is the health of the spiritual fire within you?

    When the fire dies Job 41:21 1/5/09 His breath kindles coals, And a flame goes out of his mouth. During your life’s journey, you might experience your spiritual fire going out. Things are not exciting as they use to be. Church services are dry and not moving. The real test is the condition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal