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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Prayer: The Channel To Abundant Life Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 29, 2021
     | 2,319 views

    Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy, Overflowing Generosity - Week One, Giving God Our Day

    September 26, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Stewardship Series: Abundant Joy Overflowing Generosity Mark 1:35-39 Prayer: The Channel to Abundant Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every day, rivers carry tons ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Priceless

    Contributed by Dave Jolliff on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 612 views

    You are not forgotten. You are not worthless. You are not too broken - You are Priceless

    Priceless Based on Jeremiah 18:1-8 We live in a world full of chaos—confusion, loss, pain, and brokenness. In the midst of it all, it’s easy to feel overlooked, broken, or even worthless. Whether it's health struggles, financial burdens, or family problems weighing us down, the enemy tries to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Valuable Is Being Part Of The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 9, 2025
     | 96 views

    If church membership and belonging to the Kingdom of God is valuable then why is church membership declining

    How Valuable Is Being Part of the Church? Luke 13:22-30 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:22 And He was passing through one city and village after another, teaching, and proceeding on His way to Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to Him, “Lord, are there just a few who are being saved?” And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Our Salvation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,752 views

    Ephesians is the the Christian life in a nutshell. In this epistle is found every item necessary to live a vibrant and fulfilled Christian life.

    Live Out Loud - Our Salvation April 1, 2007 Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro: Did you know that a wasp was larger when it first comes out of the egg than at any time in its life. It continually shrinks in size until it dies. Some Christians are like a wasp. Sadly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Man, Poor Man

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 19, 2024
     | 723 views

    'Rich Man, Poor Man' (selected Proverbs) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A Different Attitude (14:21) A Different Awareness (14:31) A Different Relationship (19:6) A Different Borrower (19:17) A Different Response (21:13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Les Misérables was written in 1862 by Victor Hugo, • It is one of the great novels of the 19th ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Sure Foundation In Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 165 views

    True faith stands firm through life’s storms when built on obedience to Jesus, who alone provides the unshakable foundation our hearts need.

    Friend, storms don’t make appointments. They don’t text ahead, and they don’t knock politely. They gather on the horizon and muscle their way into our Mondays. A pink slip on a Friday. A diagnosis on a Tuesday. A call at midnight that drops you to your knees. And there you stand in the downpour, ...read more

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    Piercing The Darkness

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,309 views

    Spiritual Darkness comes in many forms. There is but one Light that can pierce the spiritual darkness of sin.

    Piercing The Darkness When Frank Peretti’s Piercing The Darkness hit the bookshelves, I became an instant fan. I bought every book that he wrote as fast as they came off the press. But after a few of his works, I began noticing a trend. At first the Book Title on the jacket was large and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Dragon Is Down Here

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    This sermon addresses the real and present danger of Satan and demons in our world - and what we puny humans have to fight such a wicked foe.

    February 5, 2006 Revelation 12:7-12 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. The great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Resolution We've Already Broken

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,867 views

    We try to be perfect, in the "spotless" sense. But perfection means completion, and is tied to meeting others’ needs rather than achieving our goals. Jesus’ sacrifice was his "finished" accomplishment.

    It happens every January. Just as sure as snow and the Super Bowl, with or without your favorite team, it always happens in January. Broken resolutions. Broken resolutions are the order of the day in the first month of the year. Those noble impulses we all have to do better and to be better – we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patched Old Clothing, New Wine In Old Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,158 views

    Teaching can be boring, teaching can be tiring, or teaching can be interesting and exciting. Our Lord never bored people in His teaching. Some were converted, some angered, but no one was bored or uninterested.

    Introduction A. There are many literary forms used in the Bible. 1. There is poetry 2. Proverbs 3. Legal documents 4. Dramatic narratives 5. Hymns 6. Sermons 7. Theological treatise 8. Personal letters 9. And apocalyptic visions 10. And sprinkled into all of these forms are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Eats With Sinners And Tax Collectors: The Parable Of The New Wine Into Old Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022
     | 1,794 views

    The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it.

    The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it. Now we’re coming in from the vineyard ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Ready - Or Not? #2 Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,194 views

    A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: John the Baptist’s call to prepare the way, that we may receive and welcome Jesus the Christ

    Mark 1:1-8 ‘Ready – or Not? #2’ In different ways, we all know the importance of signs and symbols. They point us in the right direction, give us instruction, and help us avoid making mistakes. We might be washing our clothes, and looking at the label inside to tell us what temperature to wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Patience Primer

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    We talk about patience, but often do not understand what patience really is.

    Patience Primer (topical) 1. The nurse told the doctor that a man with an unusual condition was in the waiting room. 2. “He keeps shrinking, even before my eyes. He’s an inch shorter than when he came in 15 minutes ago,” she explained. 3. “Well,” responded the doctor, “I’m busy. Tell him it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mind Over Faith?

    Contributed by Rick Young on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,531 views

    Why is it so hard for so many of us to have faith for any given situation? Find out why here!

    Mind Over Faith? “For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” Romans 12:3 (NKJV) How many times are we more apt to pay attention to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Man’s Fall Into Hopelessness

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,931 views

    NAAMAN HAD: ❶. A Respectable Life ❷. A Contaminated Life ❸. A Desperate Life ❹. A Solution for Life

    Sin Left Alone Will Decay & Rot -The change from Fresh - To Rotted is gradual - Fruit abandoned will decay & rot over time - Bacteria all around us does it’s work - They need to be feed to survive. - They grow on and in the food causing it to decay or rot. - To be fresh & useable - Fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist