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  • Mari Larson avatar

    The Road To Easter Runs Through A Cemetery

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 4,936 views

    Good Friday was a necessary part of the Easter journey. The sermon shares a Leonard Sweet story about bell-ringing. (Each person who came to worship received a bell as they entered.)

    They thought it was over. Jesus was dead and buried. The religious folks sighed with satisfaction. His followers wept in grief. But they were wrong! They were all wrong! From this side of Easter, we can call Friday “Good” because we know that it was not over, all had not been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tale Of Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 18, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,866 views

    The story begins with, "A man had two sons." However, we call it the Prodigal Son. What about the other brother. This family dynamic is not foreign to behavior today.

    Sermon, The Layman’s View September 22, 2013 Tale of Two Sons An Educational Psychologist was on a flight to Florida and was happy to have the time to prepare notes for one of the parent-education seminars she was leading. The elderly woman sitting next to her explained that she was ...read more

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    We Are Gomer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,162 views

    James Montgomery Boice calls the enacted parable of Hosea and Gomer "the second greatest story in the Bible," a depiction of God's embracing, pardoning grace. In it we see that We are Gomer.

    We enact a parable of grace every time we observe the Lord's Supper. Another living parable was dramatized by Hosea the prophet. He was told by God to marry a wayward women who would prove to be unfaithful. He did so, to depict God's grace. It was not unusual for God to ask His prophets to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Facing Your Fears

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,862 views

    From the story of David and Goliath we learn that overcoming fear means that you must FACE your enemy, FOCUS on God, FOLLOW your calling and FAITHFULLY point to Christ.

    FACING YOUR FEARS Dr. Jerome Frank, a professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University was flying across the US a few years ago. This was before all of the modern security measures were installed at the nation's airports. He sat beside a man on a coast-to-coast flight who said, "You know, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Christmas: A Series Of Unlikely Events

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Dec 15, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,837 views

    Let us view the Christmas story through a much different lens this year as we discover the powerful impact on humanity when Jesus was born. It was indeed a series of unlikely events!

    CHRISTmas: A Series of Unlikely Events! Intro: John Lennon once said of his group the Beetles that “We are more popular than Jesus”. While it may be true that the Beetles were or even are more popular than Jesus, what is not true is that the Beetles were not nor are better known than Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speechless

    Contributed by Peter Pharis on Nov 22, 2013
     | 3,666 views

    We hear the story of God's grace and repeat our favorite verses of His gift of salvation. How many times are you rendered speechless over the greatness of His gift?

    Movie about 10 years ago called RADIO. About a man who learned that life is not about winning and power but true wealth and joy comes from goodness, forgiveness and love. A football coach takes a liking to a mentally handicapped young man and invites him to share in the practices and football ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Claiming Our Inheritance

    Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016
     | 11,894 views

    This message uses the story of Caleb to show how Christians can claim their inheritance in the Lord. Caleb had a different spirit and that's why he succeeded where others failed.

    “Claiming Our Inheritance” (Eph 1:13-14 NIV) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, {14} who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Thing About This Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,500 views

    What is the key to 2 Corinthians 4:15. You have to go back to verse six and an old testament story to get the full picture and impact to see the power of this promise.

    The Thing About "This": 2 Corinthians 4:15 (6-15) I want us to take a look at our theme verse and see if we can find the key word to unlocking the meaning and power in it tonight. I hope to be brief. 2Co 4:15 For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marching Orders

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,550 views

    In the story of Jesus' ascension, God reminds us to leave God's work to God (including our worry), to trust God's power to guide our witness, and to be prepared for Jesus' return.

    Acts 1:4-11 Marching Orders Three days ago marked “Ascension Day” on the church calendar. This is the day we celebrate Jesus’ ascension into heaven. Today’s scripture records the story. And as Jesus interacts with his disciples, we see him shift their focus from temporal to eternal; he broadens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man's Justice Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,912 views

    One thing evident about the story of Jonah is that his assignment to Nineveh was not so much about what Nineveh needed to learn as what Jonah needed to learn; so it is with us.

    Jonah 4:3-11 Man’s Justice 11/23/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction Parents, have you ever heard a version of this statement? “My life is so terrible, I wish I were dead!” God had to deal with such an attitude from his prophet Jonah. Text We saw Jonah’s initial reaction ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Happy Birthday Herod!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 14, 2016
     | 9,730 views

    Herod had a birthday party, but ended up paying for it instead of receiving. It's a story of unforgiveness, a seductive dance, and a well-intentioned man who by compromise was pulled into grave sin.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEROD! Mk. 6:17-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYPEN 1. A young mother complained to her friend about the difficulties of child rearing, especially the lack of peace and constant pestering by her small children. 2. Her friend smiled and said, "What you need is a playpen to separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Calculate The Cost

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,570 views

    When we embrace a relationship with Jesus, we end up calculating the cost of following Him. I use a current political story to show not everything is as we think it is.

    Calculate the Cost Luke 14:25-33 February 3, 2019 I’m going to start out being a little political. Most of you will recall that there was an incident in Washington DC, in which some students from a Catholic school were chastised, and that’s being gentle for how they treated a Native American who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaningless Worship = Sins Unforgiven

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 25, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,356 views

    Sermon based on false Jewish traditions which they designed to "earn" God's blessings. Jesus challenges their theology of how to receive forgiveness. Includes a story about "team work in the ministry".

    In Jesus Holy Name August 26, 2018 Text: Mark 7:5,7,21,23 Pentecost XIV “Meaningless Worship=Sins Unforgiven” Mark records for us today another encounter with the Pharisees. Jesus was constantly being challenged by the Pharisees. They challenged His authority to heal on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons In Courage Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 1, 2019
     | 1,879 views

    The best way to share your faith is to start with your own story of life change. In Acts 26, Paul gets to do just that when standing before king Agrippa

    ACTS Lessons in Courage Part 7 Series Final Dr. Tom Bartlett November 3, 2019 Acts 26:1-32 (ESV) OUTLINE “You have permission to speak for yourself” (Vs. 1-3) So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and made his defense: Telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Soul Winner Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 6, 2019
     | 3,712 views

    It is my hope and prayer that these stories today have encouraged you and make you think. It is my hope and prayer that you are encouraged to be a great witness for Christ to those around you.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES SOUL WINNER JAMES 5:19-20 #JAMESatCCC READ James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ