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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Look At What’s On God’s Christmas To-Do List

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
     | 1,556 views

    There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor.

    There are only five more sleeps until Christmas! Children, I bet you can’t wait. Adults, I bet you wish there was more time so that you can finish everything on your Christmas to-do list. “Ugh. Don’t remind me, Pastor. I’m so far behind! There’s the baking to do yet, the cards to send, presents to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    The Whole Chapter.

    LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED. John 14:1-31. *From John 13:33 to the end of chapter 16, Jesus spoke words of encouragement to His eleven remaining Apostles. Text: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1). *The cure for troubled hearts is faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Good To Talk About Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 363 views

    We’re starting a new series titled “Something Good to Talk About.” It is a real honor for me to talk to you about Jesus Christ.

    Something Good to Talk About Part 1 “After this, Jesus traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with him, (and also some women)” Luke 8:1-2a Intro: We’re starting a new series titled “Something Good to Talk About.” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Difference That Makes The Difference Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,789 views

    To establish that God calls upon teachers and preachers to make a difference in their messages, methods of correction, and ministries. The difference is the substance of the message, not the style of delivery. This lesson identifies a man skilled in “The Art of Preaching” who was not yet converted!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Difference in the Message 2. The Difference in the Method 3. The Difference in the Ministry Introductory Remarks. 1. The setting of this lesson is in Ephesus; sometime after Paul had left for Antioch, closing out his second missionary journey. A new preacher has come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pull Up & Pull Out Of Sin PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 126 views

    The sermon encourages believers to let go of burdens and sins, trusting Jesus to strengthen and guide them as they faithfully persevere in their spiritual journey.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a sigh. The week felt heavy. The heart feels hurried. The soul feels sticky with cares that cling like wet clothes in a storm. You’ve tried to push through, to power up, to pretend it’s fine. Yet there’s this whisper within: “There has to be a ...read more

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    Deciding Not To Decide Is Still Deciding Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,754 views

    This sermon looks at repentance and responding to God’s Word as a function of our worship.

    When Confronted with God’s Word how do you respond? King David was confronted by the Prophet Nathan in II Samuel 12. Let’s see what happened. Now let’s look at how David responded in Psalm 51. 1. Plea for Forgiveness (1-2) There are three different and distinct words used for sin they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living An Extraordinary Life

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    What about us, do we want to live ordinary lives, or extraordinary lives? Even as Christians we can live ordinary lives.

    INTRO: Movie Hitch w/ Will Smith scene near end of movie where he goes to talk to Eva Mendes’s Character Because he is love struck he can’t get a word our straight She walks past him, and down the stairs She says, perhaps he was right ... perhaps they should just live their own lives He says, "what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peril Of Bias

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 23, 2016
     | 2,509 views

    BIAS IS PROBLEMATIC AND DANGEROUS.

    THE PERIL OF BIAS OBSERVATION: WEBSTER DEFINES BIAS AS AN INCLINATION OF THE MIND: A BENT, PREJUDICE. AUTHOR DOUGLAS CONNELLY SUGGESTS PROVERBS IS A COLLECTION OF PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES TO GOVERN YOUR LIFE. MOST SCHOLARS CREDIT KING SOLOMON AND A FEW OTHER WRITERS AS AUTHORS. INTERPRETATION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 36,904 views

    The power of hope.

    Today we’re continuing the series "Why Easter Has Meaning." Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflect / Display God's Glory

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,150 views

    ADVENT 3(B) - Believers want to reflect and display God’s glory in this sin-darkened world as lights of the true Light.

    REFLECT/DISPLAY THE GLORY OF THE LORD JOHN 1:6-8; 19-28 - December 12, 2004 - Third Sunday of Advent 6There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8He himself was not the light; he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Open Your Eyes And Mouths As The End Draws Near

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    Jesus gives us signs to look for prior to his coming. We’ll see how these signs were fulfilled in Jesus’, Luther’s, and our times, and how we are to respond

    November 2, 2003 Mark 13:5-11 5 Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,045 views

    Apostles, Pt. 19

    SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY (LUKE 22:54-62) What would it take for you to change or switch your long-distance telephone company service? Several years ago, telephone companies battle one another for the lucrative long-distance market, offers included 20% discount on calls to your 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Trouble Does A Double Take

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,327 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 26

    When Trouble Does a Double Take 1 Sam. 26 Are familiar with the expression “déjà vu”? The phrase is French and literally means, “already seen”. Déjà vu describes the feeling that what is happening to you at this moment has happened to you before. (Repeat). When you feel as if life is doing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Desert - Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    Part 2 of 2. How to find God and celebrate His presence during our desert experiences.

    Growing through the desert seasons – 2 September 13, 2009 Three weeks ago I spoke about the desert and our experience as we move through the desert experiences of life. Then I dropped you off in the desert and told you to come back 3 weeks later and I would finish talking about the desert. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12 Steps To Recovery Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 1, 2008
     | 6,015 views

    Part five focuses on our confessing our addictions to God and to another trusted person.

    Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 5 Scripture: Hosea 11:8-11; Amos 7:7-8; John 8:3-11 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first four steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was a God greater than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational