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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Guidance

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013
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    I being in the Way, the LORD led me (Genesis 24:27).

    GUIDANCE. Genesis 24:1-27. INTRODUCTION. Christian people are often keen to know the leading of God in their lives. But how are we to know what God’s will is? We may find the answer to this important question when we look at Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24. First, though, what do we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journey To The Cross

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 27, 2021
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    Notes on a message about Passion Week. The lessons we learn from the events that led up to the cross and the resurrection of Christ.

    Title: Journey to the Cross - Passion Week Theme: To show that Christ journey to the cross was deliberate. Each event in passion week had a purpose. Opening Scripture John 12:12-19 The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jung Lee avatar

    From Pain To Promise

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
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    we're exploring a story from the Bible about Hannah. This story is more than just an ancient tale; it's about facing tough times and finding hope.

    "Good morning! Today, we're exploring a story from the Bible about Hannah. This story is more than just an ancient tale; it's about facing tough times and finding hope. Like a gardener seeing potential in a bare plot, Hannah's story reminds us that in our empty moments, something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Equal Value, Different Roles Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2014
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    This sermon discusses the different roles assigned to men and women in the church and explores the biblical basis for those roles.

    Introduction: A. Phyllis Trible wrote an article titled, “If the Bible’s So Patriarchal, How Come I Love It?” 1. In the article she recalls a story from her childhood when a woman missionary came and taught her Sunday School class. 2. The missionary was teaching the girls about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Psalm 32 - Acknowledging Our Sin Is To Be Our Regular Practice

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 29, 2023
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    Have you ever felt that your relationship with God has been, not just stagnant, but wooden and hollow, with no life, no relationship, no joy, no vibrancy or flourishing? Like it is forced and faked and empty?

    This morning we are looking at Psalm 32 and we find that it is written by King David. It’s a psalm paired with Psalm 51. They’re bound together. “Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love.” And they’re bound together because the context of the psalm is 2 Samuel chapters 11 and 12. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Everyone Needs A Cave”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025
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    Adullam (Ad due lum) is about 5 miles south of Bethshemesh is Judah, near the place known as Gath. Hidden among the goat and sheep trails there are several caves.

    “Everyone Needs A Cave” “I cry aloud to the Lord; I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy. 2I pour out before him my complaint; before him I tell my trouble. 3When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who watch over my way. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Components Of Conversion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    In Acts 9:5 Saul said, "Who are you Lord and what do you want me to do?" Those who are truly converted to Christ have a genuine desire to know the Lord and a willingness to obey Him. Many people think they are children of God, but they only pretend to kno

    In Acts 9:5 Saul said, "Who are you Lord and what do you want me to do?" Those who are truly converted to Christ have a genuine desire to know the Lord and a willingness to obey Him. Many people think they are children of God, but they only pretend to know the Lord and obey His will. Saul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Are You Still Here Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 14, 2003
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    4 sermon in the series You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes of Life

    God Are You Still Here pt. - Sermon 4 Series - You Need A Hug - Comfort In The Changes of Life Isa. 45:15 Mark 7:24 The two phrases introducing this phars of heavenly comfort are complementary. No man has seen God at any time, and in this sense God hides himself from our view. In Jesus, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Doing For God? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Jul 1, 2007
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    This the second message dealing with stewarship of our time and talents.

    WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR GOD? Acts 3:1-10 Adapted from a message by Mike Fogerson July 1st, 2007 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Today we are continuing our series on Stewardship by looking at the truths found in our text and the life of a well known 19th century evangelist. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benifits Of Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Jul 1, 2007
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     | 5,006 views

    This is the first message in a series dealing with stewardship.

    WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR GOD? Acts 3:1-10 Adapted from a message by Mike Fogerson July 1st, 2007 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION Today we are continuing our series on Stewardship by looking at the truths found in our text and the life of a well known 19th century evangelist. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 8, 2010
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     | 3,910 views

    There are numerous questions surrounding the life of Jesus. This sermon attempts to answer the question as to why Jesus submitted to baptism.

    Luke 3: 15 – 17; 21-22 – Questions Intro: Recently I received an email from a friend that was a sort of survey. It contained a lot of questions. Questions like, “What is your favorite color? What are you wearing right now? What kind of car do you drive?” Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Silence In Our Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2011
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    Both verbal and nonverbal communication between lovers is crucial; in the same way, the Bride and Bridegroom communicate in worship.

    Monday of 18th Week in Course St. Alphonsus Spirit of the Liturgy The miracle of Jesus walking on water is found in all the Gospels except Luke’s. Only Matthew gives the incident in all its fullness, including Peter’s hesitant walk. There is something of a liturgical dialogue in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    New Forms Of Poverty: Our Responsibility Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 28, 2017
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    "It is essential to draw near to new forms of poverty and vulnerability, and recognize the suffering Christ."

    Feast of the Purification/Presentation 2017 Joy of the Gospel I have a special affection for this feast, which celebrates the bringing of Jesus to the Temple forty days after His birth, because I was baptized on this day seventy years ago. It is called Candlemas, because a procession with candles ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Forgive - Better Than Revenge

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013
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    We want revenge, but God teaches a better way.

    Genesis 45 Forgive because God gets revenge, not you Thursday Intercom Have you ever wanted to really get back at someone? I am so sick and tired of that person, making my life miserable. I am going to make that person pay. Have you ever wanted to do that? What's that called? Revenge. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Memorial Day Eulogy

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,264 views

    We gather here today in solemn respect to decorate the graves of our loved ones. Men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we might know peace in our lifetimes.

    Legion Decoration Day 2016 Eulogy: Pastor Mark Aarssen Ecclesiastes 3:1- 8 New International Version (NIV) A Time for Everything There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed