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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: Love (Revised)"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2015
     | 3,334 views

    An Advent sermon in light of the recent mass shootings.

    "Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Love" Luke 2:15-20 Has this been a dark week or what? The shootings in California are beyond heart-wrenching. Last month was dark as well with the attacks in Paris and then the shootings in Colorado. This summer was extremely dark. A mass ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "outside"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 19, 2022
     | 2,786 views

    A short sermon for Christmas Eve.

    Luke 2:1-20 “Outside” It’s cold outside tonight. And although we are comfortable with our heat and so forth, many of our fellow human beings are out in the cold, shivering, lonely, hungry, and afraid. I can’t imagine what that would be like, to be so far out on the margins of society that I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Not All Is Lost

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 25, 2022
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     | 6,136 views

    I was invited to minister at a conference this weekend. The Theme is, "NOT ALL IS LOST." I wondered why they phrased it that way, and why not "All is Not Lost,"

    But when I continued to meditate on this I understood that this is what the Holyspirit wanted us to focus on. NOT ALL IS LOST! Do not rephrase or rearrange the sentence but pause, reflect and let it sink in NOT ALL IS LOST! Loss is one of the most devastating issues with no rules or plans. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Keys - Ester Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,848 views

    Ester’s plan demonstrates God's plan to rescue and protect his people using ordinary people and events while continuing to move the Kingdom forward.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Jesus: Sacrificial Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 28, 2025
     | 298 views

    What comes to your mind when you hear the word “sacrificial”? Do you serve God faithfully while maintaining a healthy lifestyle and healthy relationship with Him? Get ready to learn how to fulfill our call to serve sacrificially without sacrificing what God never intended us to sacrifice!

    Follow JESUS: Sacrificial Servanthood Mark 10:32-45 We continue our mini-series on servanthood. This is really a sequel, since there are only two messages. Last week, sustainable servanthood, and today, sacrificial servanthood. Both messages are a part of the bigger church annual theme: ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Flight 2026 Is Clear For Takeoff

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jan 3, 2026
     | 1,043 views

    Leaving the Old, for the new!!!

    Leaving 2025. Entering 2026. We are advancing by divine clearance. Brothers and Sisters, this is not just another sermon, it’s a departure announcement. We are not just stumbling into a New Year; we are cleared for takeoff. Look at your neighbor and say, Fasten your seatbelt, because this season ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last In Line

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,076 views

    A sermon about seeking to imitate the humility of Christ.

    The Last in Line Mark 9:30-37 Ever play “King of the Mountain” when you were a little kid? It doesn’t take any equipment. All you need is a pile of dirt or maybe a mound of snow. Then, several children run up the mound and try to push the others off on their way to the top. Whoever is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The House Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Robert Coats on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,606 views

    This sermon shows how Jesus owns the church, ownership is seen in three ways

    The House of Jesus Christ Hebrews 3:6 During the earthly ministry of Jesus, He had no house to call His own. – Luke 9:58 As He was growing up as a lad, Joseph provided a house for Him His Heavenly Father had a house waiting for Him when He left this world. Jesus even had to be laid in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Lamb Slain Standing

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,105 views

    A meditation at the tomb of Jesus.

    A LAMB SLAIN STANDING. Revelation 5:6. 1. Good Friday. Just as the Passover lambs were being slaughtered, Jesus - the Lamb of God - was given over to be crucified (John 19:14). Consider the implications of this. 2. Good Friday anticipates Easter Sunday. Jesus had to die, but this was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Memorial Day Communion Meditation

    Contributed by Jimmy Batterton on May 23, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,489 views

    A reminder of the meaning of our soldier's and our Savior's Memorial Day

    Tomorrow many in America will celebrate the Memorial Day holiday. And unfortunately the true meaning will be lost between boat rides and BBQ. In fact, many people mistakenly thank veterans on Memorial Day, because they only connect it with military service. But the main reason we observe this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 9,822 views

    In this message we will answer 3 questions that many in our nation are asking. Why did this happen? Where should I turn? What should I do?

    “In God We Trust” In Isaiah chapter 54, we read; “Rain and snow fall from the sky and don’t return without watering the ground. They cause plants to sprout and grow, making seeds for the people and bread for the farmer. The same is true of the words I speak. They will not return to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting Well Series

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,848 views

    This sermon looks at the process of character development and how it is importnat for us to "wait well."

    Waiting Well Ruth 3 © 2007 Eric Bain Note: This message is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Four weeks ago we began a new series in the book of Ruth. We’re going to continue that today. So, grab a Bible – if you don’t have one – and open it to Ruth, Chapter 3. In case ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love And Good Deeds

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,121 views

    We are called to spur one another on to love and good deeds

    “Love & Good Deeds” Hebrews 10 - October 14, 2012 Turn with me in your bibles to Hebrews 10. We have been going through the book of Hebrews, and we are camping out for a month looking at the five calls to us given here in chapter 10. The book of Hebrews is a book of the Bible written ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Mystery Of The Missing Day

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025
     | 124 views

    Rediscovering the gift we forgot. A day that disappeared from our calendars long before it vanished from our hearts.

    Part 1 – The Beginning of Rest We live in a restless world. We measure our worth by how many emails we answer before breakfast, how many miles we drive, how many boxes we check before nightfall. The very first full day of human existence was nothing like that. The first sound Adam and Eve ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    An All-Weather Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 36,125 views

    How do "live for Christ"? Do we only do that when things are going our way? Or is our faith deeper and more focused on our love for Him?

    OPEN: A young man’s fiancé had broken off their engagement. But a couple of months later, he received the following letter from her: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ