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Differences Make Us Whole

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 29, 2025

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The "trade secrets" of Christianity are not secrets rather they need to be shared!

Differences Make Us Whole Luke 9:49-50 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 9:49 John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow along with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not hinder him; for the one who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2019

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What is the secret to prayer?

Lord, Teach Us to Pray Luke 11:1-13 The Christian life is to be one of prayer. And as much as we know this, we seem to have so much trouble praying. The question presented to Jesus is one we all ask. We stumble around and try to pray. We go through a list of names of people to pray for and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going The Distance

Contributed by Richard Reid on Dec 12, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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The secrets of Abraham.

Going the Distance Genesis 12: 1-4 10/9/04 0n three different occasions and at three different times God called Abraham. 1. From his hometown in Ur - Gen 11:31 - Terah took his son Abram and his grandson Lot the son of Haran and his daughter in-law Sarah, his son’s wife, and they went out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2020

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The secret to peace.

“Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over this pandemic… …No control over who visits my parents… …No ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Secrets For Winners – Philippians 3:12-21 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022

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We need to stop and remind ourselves of who we are: Believers in Jesus who are serving him in a marathon, not a sprint, toward his kingdom. Therefore, let us never forget, or even minimize, who were are or what our “upward call” is.

Paul the apostle must have been a sports fan. I say that because he uses a lot of terminology in the scriptures related to sports. He says – We don't wrestle with just flesh and blood. That's a wrestling illustration. He says – We fight the good fight. That's a boxing illustration. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do We Suffer?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

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Why do we suffer? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do are bodies give out on us only after we learn to appreciate what they are capable of? Why do we contract illness in our old age isn’t growing old enough to have to live through without a

Why do we suffer? John Chapter 9:1-11 Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous Jonathan Winters, comedian Boris Yeltsin, former President, Russia Judy Garland, singer, actress Charles Dickens, writer Noel Coward, composer Rosemary Clooney, singer Robert Burns, poet John Bunyan, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will Somebody Help Me?

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

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The lame man needed someone else’s help to get to the pool. Many people today need our help to get to Jesus. How shall they hear if we never tell them.

Intro. A study of the Gospel of John will reveal that the author is the Apostle John, one of four books of the Bible he wrote. This is of course the fourth and last Gospel. We can see that Matthew presents Christ to the Jews as the Messiah-King, Mark to the Romans as the Conquering Servant, Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In The Mud

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jun 15, 2009

based on 25 ratings

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Probably, each of us can relate to the fact that at one time or another we have been stuck in the mud. Every time we tried to move forward, like quicksand, we would find ourselves in the same place…sinking deeper and deeper. No matter how we tried to enco

STUCK IN THE MUD I. Stuck in the Past A. Childhood B. Mistakes C. Addictions D. Wrong choices II. Illustration: I’ve always heard that pigs loved to wallow in mud and even in their own feces. I’ve learned that this is a myth. Sometimes, when I’m traveling, I see pigs rolling around in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Deal With Suffering And Loss?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 29, 2009

based on 6 ratings

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This sermon was written after my wife birthed our third child stillborn. It came from my heart and I hope that it will help you prepare to help others or even begin to heal you hurt.

Intro: In a world starved for life. Life without aging, life without pain, life without hurt, how do we as Christ followers respond to loss? Do we scream and yell because we don’t understand, sometimes, do we talk it out, sometimes, do we tell God we’re angry and we want to know why, of course. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Pain

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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One of the ongoing challenges of the Christian life is the issue of pain

The Problem of Pain Mark 5:21-43 August 30, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. "How can you now claim to have all these injuries?" asked the insurance ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Church Of God

The Temple Of Power - 3:16 And Us Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2005

based on 67 ratings

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When we meet together in worship of Jesus, this passage tells us we are a temple of God and that God’s Spirit dwells in our presence. How do we take hold of that power and how do we avoid damaging it?

OPEN: A man was stranded on a deserted Pacific island for years. But one day he saw a boat coming into sight, and he waved frantically … eventually he caught the skipper’s attention. The boat came near the island and the sailor got out and greeted the stranded man. They talked for a bit… and as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Your Hope

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 3, 2008

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Sharing your hope.

We’re in the series "From Hurt to Hope." We’ve been gleaning encouragement from what the Apostle Peter said to the Christ followers of the first century who were being persecuted for their faith. We’ve been in 40 DAYS OF HOPE and considering a passage of Scripture every day and doing action ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Heart-Break Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 6, 2013

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Sermon from II Timothy 4:9-13 which shows how Paul dealt with great disappointments and heart-breaks due to the unfaithfulness of others.

What Really Matters How to Deal with Heartbreak II Timothy 4:9-13 I’ve been a dedicated believer in Christ now for the last 44 or 45 years, more than 26 as a pastor. One of the things I’ve learned in that time is that a key to persevering in Christian life, and in particular in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-13

Denomination: Bible Church

We Are Fools For Christ

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 18, 2018

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Ministry Can Hurt, Judgment, Arrogance, Correction

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - We Are Fools for Christ! May 19, 2024 1 Corinthians 4:10 (p. 795) Introduction: A few years ago Kari and I got to go on a cruise that was called “The Steps of Paul.” We had the privilege to visit Ephesus, Athens, Malta, and many other of the places ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Look At The Mustard Seed And What It Means To Us.

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 19, 2010

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A Mustard Seed may be tiny, but it’s not hard to look at, but maybe spiritually we can take a deeper look into the Mustard Seed and learn more of the wisdom Jesus wanted to offer about the Mustard Seed. Join me as we uncover a comforting truth Jesus offer

I want to share a teaching of mine that I’ve been blessed to share with more people than i can count , and see an awesome reaction every time. On one special occasion I shared at a church I have been to only once, nobody but the leadership new me, I started and said how Jesus began to teach to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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