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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Move On! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,561 views

    Have you ever felt stuck? In a rut? Ready for change? Need to grow? Need a something new? Then it is time to Bust a Move!

    Bust A Move Pt. 1 - Move On I. Introduction If I had my wish/way this morning I would point your attention to a song that I remember from the soundtrack of a movie called Madagascar. Every time we would watch this flick our then, very young boys, would proceed to stand in front of the TV and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shaking & Moving

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 4, 2023
     | 1,615 views

    The whole world was shaken and changed because of what God did. Have you been shaken? Have you changed?

    When I preach from the lectionary, which I do most of the time unless I'm working on a series, one of the first things I do is to try and find the common thread among the different passages. And on this glorious day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, the central message is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024
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     | 695 views

    This sermon encourages finding strength in Christ during moments of discouragement, deriving blessings from burdens, and dealing with deep pain through faith.

    Good morning, dear friends! As we gather together in the house of our Lord today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of another week, another opportunity to learn, grow, and find our strength in Him. We are here, not just to share in fellowship, but to delve into the Word, to seek His ...read more

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    Judas - The Voice Of Betrayal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,246 views

    Explores the pain of betrayal, how to endure it, and finding God's grace and healing amidst the hurt, using Judas's betrayal as an example.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, to learn and grow in His Word. We are not here by accident; we are here by divine appointment. God has something to say to us today, and it's my humble ...read more

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    If Rock Could Talk Part 1

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 13,925 views

    What if rock of the old testament could talk what would they say? This sermon looks at the significant of rocks in the Old Testament... I think you will like it

    If Rock Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40-40 If Rocks Could Talk Part 1 Luke 19:40 A new year brings many thoughts to my mind. As we close in on the end of 2003 I started thinking about the verse and wondering, “If the stones of the bible could cry out what would they say? So today’s message I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feasting At The Table Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    Joseph demonstrated great grace when he invited his brothers to eat with him--the same grace Jesus offered the Canaanite woman, and the same grace He offers you.

    Texts: Genesis 45:1-15 Date: Sunday, August 18, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell When we began our study of Genesis back at the end of May, we learned who the Main Character was. In Genesis chapter 1, we watched as the Author of the play also made Himself known as the Set-designer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    And You Call Yourself A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    The danger that confronts religious people is that they rely on their performance to gain right standing with God.

    Scripture Several years ago I was pulled over by a police officer for running a red light. “Why did you do it?” he asked. “Well, Officer,” I explained. “I am a pastor. One of the members of our church is about to have open heart surgery at Harrisburg General Hospital. I got off to a late start ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Our Ever Present Help" Series

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,274 views

    A sermon preached 9/11/2006 @ North Prairie Lutheran Church for a special prayer service held to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Some material is from a sermon by Rev. Timothy Pauls.

    9/11 Anniversary Service of Prayer & Remembrance Psalm 46:7 Our Ever Present Help 9/11/2006 North Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Scarville, Iowa (ELCM) In the last seventy-five years or so, there are certain dates that are frozen forever in the minds of many Americans, due to a significant event ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Have Doubts, No Doubt. (Part Two)

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 26, 2014
     | 8,398 views

    This sermon analyzes how we can handle our doubts.

    Jack was out jogging one day and as he passed a cliff, he got too close and fell. Grabbing hold of a branch, he was stranded. No way up and certainly no way down. He began to scream, “Hello up there can anyone hear me.” He yelled for hours and was about to give up when he heard a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Three Scenes In A Fateful Night

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on May 19, 2021
     | 2,072 views

    Everyone knows about the angel's visitation to Mary. What about Joseph? Where are the "Joseph Did You Know?" Christmas songs? What were the emotions that Joseph faced when he found Mary pregnant?

    Introduction: *Dave Berry—an American Humorist—tells us his favorite Christmas memories as a child was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church "Shepherd was my favorite role because you got to carry a stick. . . Many were the happy rehearsal hours we shepherds ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Fighting Racism And Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2021
     | 3,534 views

    Racism and prejudice are essentially pride in our accomplishments, in my family, and in my tribe. How do you get rid of this kind of prejudice against other classes of people and generations of people? You must humble yourself.

    I was but a high school student when President Ronald Reagan gave one of the most famous Cold War speeches against the backdrop of the Berlin Wall. For those who may not know the story, the Berlin Wall was erected more than a decade after the conclusion of World War II in Berlin. Essentially the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Step By Step Through Revelation Chapter 8 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    Chapter 8 Revelation

    Revelation Step by Step Chapter by Chapter Chapter 8 REVELATION 8:1-5 (8:1-5) Introduction: remember what we have just seen. God has just handed Jesus Christ the great book of destiny, the book that tells about the end of the world. The book was so full and so mysterious that it was bound with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Burning Bush Conference

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 23,975 views

    How to impact our culture.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Exodus 3 TOPIC: The Burning Bush THEME: How to impact our culture. THE BURNING BUSH CONFERENCE INTRODUCTION: 1. I want to invite you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Would Jesus Say To Timothy Mcveigh

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 1,986 views

    What is the message of Christ to people, not just the McVeigh’s of this world, but all of us.

    What Would Jesus Say to Timothy McVeigh Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs June 9, 2001 On April 19, 1995, over six years ago, the fragile peace of mind of a nation was shattered when a Ryder Truck, loaded with explosives, detonated in front of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Religion Of Nimrod

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 16,000 views

    A sermon about Nimrod, the great grandson of Noah.

    The Religion Of Nimrod Gen 10:8-11, 11:1-9 I. Notice Nimrod’s Rebellion. Vs 8-9 His very name means "rebel or we will rebel". Notice also the words V9 "before the Lord" This phrase literally means "against God" Nimrod rebelled against the Lord. a. He disregarded the past of his family. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist