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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Gaudete Sunday: The Third Sunday Of Advent--J.o.y. Is Jesus, Others, You.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2023
     | 1,777 views

    If someone suffers from depression, hearing to “rejoice always,” may spur the reaction: “I don't like being told what to feel.

    Today is Gaudete Sunday. “Rejoice (Gaudete) in the Lord always,” we hear in our Second Reading. The United States was founded to give people the right to pursue happiness; the Gospel invites people to receive the gift of joy. J.O.Y. is Jesus, Others, You. In Philippians 4, St. Paul says ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A -- 27th Sunday Wicked Tenants

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,538 views

    Don’t season regret with rebellion

    In the First Reading, the complaint was with the grapes, they were too sour to be eaten or made into wine despite the favorable conditions (Isaiah 5:1-7). In the Gospel, the complaint was with the vineyard workers, in other words, the religious leaders in Jesus' time who often killed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Excited About God On Trinity Sunday

    Contributed by William Howard on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,286 views

    Trinity Sunday is a great day for thinking about God and celebrating his grace

    Romans 5.1-11 Excited about God on Trinity Sunday Prayer: Lord, open our hearts and minds to the wonder of your glory and your love, in Jesus’ name. Trinity Sunday is the one that clergy are supposed to dread, when it comes to thinking about what to preach. Attempts to make it all simple with ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Third Sunday In Advent: The Joy Candle Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 16, 2022
     | 3,617 views

    The shepherds of Bethlehem experienced the first Christmas when the saw the angel, the heavenly host, and ultimately Baby Jesus Himself! We may never know joy like they did, but we can still have joy, too.

    (Note: This message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on December 11, 2022. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This is the third Sunday in the Advent season. Today’s focus is on joy, and if there was ever a need for joy, it’s these days! In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sunday Morning In Ad 33

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 16, 2025
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    If the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is so important to the Christian Faith (and it is) so why does St John only record four Resurrection appearances in his Gospel

    Swayfield 20-04-2025 Sermon Before I was a Vicar, I was a patent lawyer. So I am keen on evidence. And I do believe we have a reasonable faith And the more I think about it, the most reasonable explanation for my Christian faith is that Jesus died and rose from the dead. For that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Palm Sunday: I Saw The King!

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    A monologe from the point of view of a man who saw Jesus’ Triumphal Palm Sunday entry into Jerusalem

    Preaching Outline 031608 John 12:12-19 Thanks for welcoming me in for a little bit and letting me rest. Really appreciate your hospitality, you’ve made me feel very welcome, wanted, even important! Felt like about to have a parade or something in my honor! You are too kind. Speaking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is Jesus? -- A Palm Sunday Lesson

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 186 ratings
     | 24,707 views

    Biblical claims about Jesus are presented to refute popular myths about JESUS.

    (Power point and outline available) Begin message by inviting children to platform: Have on hand a bucket full of rocks and stones. Read scripture passage and direct children to spread palms and join in the shouting of the crowds in v. 38. After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Resurrection Sunday 2021 - Why The Resurrection? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 3, 2021
     | 4,530 views

    To an unchurched, Biblically illiterate population the resurrection of Jesus from the dead may be confusing or even rejected out of hand as a fable. It is only when we see it in its proper context that we can even start to grasp the magnitude of this great series of events.

    Why Is The Resurrection Important? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Do Your Best: Scout Sunday

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,868 views

    This expository sermon, written for a special Scout Sunday service attended by a troop of local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, encourages Scouts (and Christians) to do their best in service of Jesus so they will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

    Do Your Best: Scout Sunday Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/3/2012 Most of you are probably familiar with the Boy Scout motto—always be prepared. You might not be as familiar with the Cub Scout motto though, which is—do your best! That’s not just good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    First Sunday In Advent: The Hope Candle Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 1, 2022
     | 5,134 views

    Hope. Something everyone needs. This message describes times when hope seemed gone but reminds us that Jesus provides hope!

    (Modified from a message preached at FBC Chamois, MO on 11-27-2022; not an exact transcription) Introduction: This is the first Sunday in the Advent season, the four or so Sundays before Christmas Day. Now I understand that some churches believe in using these candles and some don’t; and there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breathing A Messiah Of Relief – Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 220 ratings
     | 10,303 views

    A Study Of Palm Sunday

    /****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /****************************************************/ Our culture says it is wrong for us to ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remembrance Sunday, The Poppy, The Hope And The Love.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,082 views

    We will remember them, those who gave their lives. We also remember our Lord who also gave his life not only for his friends but his enemies also. Where then is God?

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th November 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). John 15:12-17 John 3:15-17 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    As It Was In The Days Of Noah: For The First Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2017
     | 11,192 views

    The church needs to stop being distracted from its God-given mission by engaging in useless speculations

    As it was in the Days of Noah Matthew 24:36-44 Even in today’s increasingly biblically illiterate world, the image of Noah and the Ark persists. For many it is cause for derision even as people of Noah’s day mocked him for building it. Just the thought of water covering the entire surface of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Homeless And Peaceful Savior Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,559 views

    The First Sermon of Lent 2008

    (Slide 1) This morning we are going to be privy to a couple of conversations between a person who will remind us of ourselves in many ways and a professor/farmer who will remind us that the created order has much to teach us about God and His purposes and also much about what it means to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sunday Is The Son's Day Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,397 views

    Set apart one day in seven to stop what you are doing to remember the Lord as Creator and Redeemer as you look forward to the eternal rest only Christ provides.

    In 1611, every minister in Virginia was required to read, “The Articles, Laws and Orders” to his congregation every Sunday, reminding them failure to attend church twice each Lord’s Day was punishable in the first instance by the loss of a day’s food. A second offense resulted in a whipping and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist