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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Hope In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 28, 2021
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     | 3,400 views

    When we find ourselves in the depths of despair, we have the gift of Jesus … the very embodiment of God’s “hesed” … God’s steadfast love … and we have the cross to remind us of the greatest Christmas gift of all, amen?

    Advent is a time of tension. There is the joy and anticipation of the season and the stress and strain of trying to prepare for it, amen? But the season itself represents an historical and theological tension as well and I am going to use songs from the Jewish song book and songs from our own ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Goats To The Left Of Me And Sheep To The Right

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 21, 2025
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    To the world that nailed Him to a cross, He will return as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He came once as a Lamb, but He will return as a Lion. Once as a Savior, He will come again as the Judge who will sit on His throne to judge the nations.

    Goats to the Left of Me and Sheep to the Right Matthew 25:31-46 Matthew chapters 24 and 25, otherwise known as the Olivet Discourse, contain the most detailed description of events that are to occur in the future among the Lord’s recorded teachings. As the Lord and His disciples walked out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "to Jerusalaem... A Mission To Complete

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 29, 2020
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     | 2,925 views

    Jesus rebuked Peter because Peter did not understand God's plan.... Jerusalem, the cross and empty grave would mean forgiveness and eternal life. We all make mistakes... quotes by Barbara Bush, John Stott

    In Jesus Holy Name August 30, 2020 Text: Matthew 16:21-28 Pentecost XIII – Redeemer “To Jerusalem…A Mission to Complete” Jesus and His disciples were at Caesarea Philippi. Their ministry to this point had been a stunning success. Crowds pressed in on them everywhere they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 4:1-7 - Message 11 – The Transformation – Slaves; Sons; Heirs; Joint Heirs With Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,682 views

    What a beautiful transformation is granted to us by the Son of God who came to the cross for us. We have passed from slaves in the bondage of sin, to become sons of God and heirs, and joint heirs with Christ. All is of God’s grace.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 4:1-7 - MESSAGE 11 – THE TRANSFORMATION – SLAVES; SONS; HEIRS; JOINT HEIRS WITH CHRIST Just to recap briefly. Paul had to write to the Galatians, quite annoyed that the Christians there had been deceived by false teachers claiming that the keeping of the Law must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Behold The Servant-King: Following Jesus Through The Prophecies Of Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 7, 2026
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     | 223 views

    Seven hundred years before Bethlehem. Seven centuries before a manger, a cross, and an empty tomb. God was already preaching the Gospel. The book of Isaiah is not merely ancient poetry or distant prophecy—it is a Spirit-breathed portrait of Jesus Christ.

    Behold the Servant-King: Following Jesus Through the Prophecies of Isaiah Introduction: Seeing Jesus Before He Was Seen Church, disciples of Jesus Christ, today we stand on holy ground. Seven hundred years before Bethlehem. Seven centuries before a manger, a cross, and an empty tomb. God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Charting A New Course

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 28, 2021
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    Many people choose to live in the valley of indecision. Deciding not to choose, is still a decision. Unless you are willing to cross over Jordan, we cannot become who God is calling us to be and never possess what God desires for us.

    Scripture: Joshua 3:1-11 “And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host; 3 And they commanded the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mercy Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 3, 2021
     | 3,329 views

    The end was coming and Jesus knew it and He tried to prepare His Disciples and His followers for the inevitable … not only His horrible death on the cross and what will happen to them once He was gone … but He was also preparing them … and us … for the inevitable.

    The end was coming and Jesus knew it and He tried to prepare His Disciples and His followers for the inevitable … not only His horrible death on the cross and what will happen to them once He was gone … but He was also preparing them … and us … for the inevitable. “Beware that no one leads you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Broken Heart

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005
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     | 18,083 views

    In the passage, the Blood of Jesus was shed by a Roman spear... but neither John nor any other part of Scripture makes note of the importance of Christ’s blood in this story. Is there a message in the blood that flowed from Jesus side?

    OPEN: About a year ago I received this e-mail: In 2003, Mel Gibson released a film called The Passion which dramatically and bloodily captured much of the trial and crucifixion of Christ. Because of it’s graphicness, it was rated "R". The "R", of course, is because of the violence, the gore. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beginning

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 21, 2019
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     | 7,487 views

    On Good Friday, all hope was lost. Yet, Easter Sunday brought hope, forgiveness, and life to all who would choose Jesus as Lord. He is risen, and he rises us to new life as well!

    Luke 24:1-12 The Beginning Nature’s seasons remind us of the seasons of life. There is spring, where new growth is popping up out of the earth. The wild flowers are so pretty this time of year in South Texas. There is summer, and later fall, which here is like a slightly milder form of summer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 4: Hang On To The Lord And Never Let Him Go! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 16, 2024
     | 1,874 views

    1. Notice Jacob’s struggle with God. 2. Notice God’s strategy with Jacob. 3. Notice Jacob’s success with God.

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 4: Hang on to the Lord and Never Let Him Go! Genesis 32:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 16, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Today, we will explore one of the most interesting answers to prayer in the Old Testament. The Lord's answer was life-changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Had To Suffer Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024
     | 1,260 views

    For Jesus to be the “the Lamb of God” meant the Messiah HAD TO suffer. Yet, to think that the Messiah would suffer was as preposterous as thinking you could swim across the Atlantic.

    Our series is devoted to enabling you to place your faith in the Lord Jesus. I invite you to find John 1 with me. Remember, John’s gospel was written in order that you would believe in Jesus Christ. That you would trust in Jesus. The word “believe” appears more than seventy times throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Love Can Change Everything For You! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 25, 2024
     | 1,968 views

    Christians... 1. His love can shine through us (vs. 11-12). 2. He dwells in us, and we dwell in Him (vs. 12-16). 3. The Father sent the Son as Savior of the world (vs. 14). 4. We can have total confidence in God's love (vs. 15-16).

    God's Love Can Change Everything for You! 1 John 4:11-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 25, 2024) MESSAGE: *If we were to write down a description of God, there are many great things we could say. One of my favorite descriptions is Psalm 100:1-5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants Everyone To Know His Great Love Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 31, 2024
     | 2,032 views

    God wants everyone to know: 1. How His love was given (vs. 14). 2. How His love can be received (vs. 15-16). 3. How His love can be perfected in us (vs. 17-19). 4. How to prove that His love is in us (vs. 20-21).

    God Wants Everyone to Know His Great Love 1 John 4:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 31, 2024) MESSAGE: *The other day an old Gaither song came to mind. Part of the lyrics say, "Everybody ought to know, Everybody ought to know, Everybody ought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Stones Could Shout

    Contributed by John Newton on Apr 10, 2022
     | 1,954 views

    As Jesus entered Jerusalem he told the Pharisees, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

    For the next few moments I want you to try to imagine what it must have been like to be among those who stood on the streets of Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday. (I’ll even let you close your eyes if you like, as long as you promise not to go to sleep!) The city would have been bustling with ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Last Words Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,079 views

    Everyone Abandons Jesus. It’s really remarkable when you think about … just how many people abandoned Jesus at His greatest time of need.

    At the end of today’s service, I’ll be offering you an opportunity to respond to Christ. In fact, some of you may want to grab your worship guide right now and find the communication card. There, you’ll find an opportunity to be a part of next Sunday’s baptism service. Place your name there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist