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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Return Of The King Of Kings”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 21, 2023
     | 1,332 views

    A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday. The Jesus story does not begin in Bethlehem, nor does it end in Jerusalem. Revelation is about the Cosmic war between "good and evil" ...much like the Disney movie "The Lion King".

    In Jesus Holy Name November 26, 2023 Text: Revelation 19:11-13,16 Christ the King Sunday Redeemer “The Return of the King of kings” Leonard Sweet in his book: “Jesus, A Theoraphy” writes: The Jesus story does not begin in Bethlehem nor Nazareth. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Threw A Party Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 511 views

    Sometimes the biggest gap is between family members. God teaches us about bridge building through Jesus’ story of the prodigal son. We should offer grace to those we have broken relationships with and celebrate when those relationships are restored.

    Today, we're talking about family drama. You know, those fights with your siblings or disagreements with your parents. We're going to learn from a story Jesus told about a son who messed up big time, but his dad threw a party when he came back home. We're talking about offering grace to those we've ...read more

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    Character Study Of Lot Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
     | 767 views

    Lot’s story is a warning about the dangers of compromise. Though he was a righteous man, his poor choices led to unnecessary suffering. His life shows us that while God is merciful, we must be careful not to align ourselves with ungodly influences.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF LOT – NEPHEW OF ABRAHAM, ESCAPED SODOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 13:8-12 "And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere, before the Lord destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah... Then Lot chose him all the plain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Character Study Of Thomas Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 681 views

    Thomas' story shows that even the strongest believers can struggle with doubt. However, Jesus meets us where we are and strengthens our faith. Thomas' transformation from doubt to bold faith is an encouragement to everyone who struggles to believe.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF THOMAS (DIDYMUS) – THE DOUBTING DISCIPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:24-29 "Thomas, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord!’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the nail marks in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Prayers Are Answered Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 28, 2025
     | 504 views

    I love to hear when the Lord directs a person to go and speak to someone; but what I am even more excited about is hearing of the back story from the other side how God made this all happen. That is our passage today.

    “When Prayers Are Answered” Acts 10:1-23 Several weeks ago I received a card from a preacher, which attended Liberty Baptist Bible Collage where I am the Dean of Students. Intrigued I opened the letter and there was a card that was signed by several people who I have never met and a hand written ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Lord And My God (Easter 2025) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 21, 2025
     | 660 views

    The Apostle Thomas went from being a "Doubting Thomas" to a "Declaring Thomas," and finally to a "Determined Thomas." His story shows how to obtain new life in Christ and how to sustain new life in Christ/

    He is risen! [He is risen indeed]. Please open your Bibles to John chapter 20. [mention pew Bibles] Today, we celebrate the risen Christ. Jesus, who died for our sins, rose from the grave three days later, ascended into heaven forty days later, and is now seated at the right hand of God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Forward: The Exodus Path Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 29, 2025
     | 177 views

    The Exodus story holds a mirror up to us and reminds us that we all tend to default to our learned anxious reactivity when challenged. In the Exodus, God shows us that if we will trust him and move forward, we will inherit the promises of God.

    Exodus 14:15, “The LORD said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.’” (CSB) Introduction: Breaking the Sound Barrier In 1947, test pilot Chuck Yeager prepared for another attempt at breaking the sound barrier. Most pilots believed it was impossible—planes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Cosmic Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 18, 2025
     | 282 views

    Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon.

    A Cosmic Christmas   John 1:1-14 Introduction Jürgen Moltmann reminds us that “The child in the manger opens up a cosmic horizon: in him the new creation begins.” But that story doesn’t begin in Bethlehem. It begins before the beginning. It truly does open up a cosmic horizon. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Jesus Flips Tables Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 15, 2026
     | 286 views

    Today, we will spend some time with a familiar but stunning story that is told in all four gospels. John tells us, “So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts… and overturned their tables.” Jesus is consumed with zeal.

    When Jesus Flips Tables   John 2:13–25 Introduction Today we will spend some time with a familiar but stunning story that is told in all four gospels. John tells us, “So [Jesus] made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts… and overturned their tables.” Jesus is consumed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Narnia: The Enemy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kevin Adams on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    Like the white witch of Narnia, Satan works at deceiving God’s people. Revelation 12 shows us the Christmas nativity "behind" the one we usually see.

    THE ENEMY OF CHRISTMAS. December 11, 2005; Revelation 12:1-12 (17) Matthew 2:13-18 Narnia Image: The White Witch who makes it always winter and never Christmas. Theme: There is real evil in the world. Revelation opens the curtains of heaven and we see it in personal form. This evil wreaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Experiencing Hardship And Heartbreak Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2022
     | 4,506 views

    The story of Naomi and Ruth is about how, as the old hymn says, "God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform." As dark and bleak as things looked in Naomi's life, little did she know that God was at work to bring blessings, to her and through her.

    A. How many of you have ever had a bad day? Certainly, all of us have had bad days. Right? 1. Let’s have a little fun by starting with some “You know you’ve having a bad day when…” sayings: a. Your horn sticks on the highway behind 32 Hell’s Angels on their motorcycles. b. Your birthday cake ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Carols (3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,076 views

    The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. The Nativity story, as told in the first two chapters of Luke, actually contains 4 short songs. In Luke 2, the angels' song brigns praise to God and peace to the godly.

    Christmas Carols (Angels) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/13/15 For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been delving into the Carols of Christmas. Like I said before, even if you wanted to, there is no possible way for you to escape hearing Christmas songs over the next few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living Justly

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,103 views

    Is it possible that we just don’t see the people? Many people hide behind rules and regulations, in order to not have to deal with the messiness that comes with real life.

    I want to talk about living a just life. I thought that our readings for the book of Exodus would be the perfect book to use for this but that passage dealt more with the logistics of the courts system. So, the passage of Scripture that we will use today comes from 1 Peter 3:8-14. It is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022
     | 1,679 views

    John 1:1-5 sets the stage for the rest of gospel - we get to see the Son of God, the Messiah in every story, every place, every circumstance and with every person. This is what John wants the reader to experience in their own lives, to encounter Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah.

    John Stott said, “Nothing hinders evangelism more than the widespread loss of confidence in the truth, relevance, and power of the Gospel.” There has been an erosion of convictions in Christian circles concerning: 1. the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, 2. the exclusive truth claims of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Closes The Door

    Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010
     | 6,854 views

    A story of someone that wanted to do something for God, but God told him no. Instead of letting his human nature take over and throwing a temper tantrum, or becoming jealous or callous, he did everything he could to enable the person that God had called t

    When God Closes the Door, Don’t Build a Wall in Front of It 1Chronicles 22:1-11 First, I just want to say it’s good to be back behind this pulpit. I really missed not being able to share with you a month ago, when my turn came around. It would’ve been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite