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  • John Williams III avatar

    The Proof And The Promise (Transfiguration Sunday 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 17, 2023
     | 1,584 views

    Peter had his experience of the transfiguration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ against his opponents whose credibility could not hold water!

    THE PROOF and the PROMISE (Transfiguration Sunday 2023) 2 Peter 1:16-21  For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty.  (17)  For he received honor and glory from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Advent3c- Gaudete Sunday Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 7, 2018
     | 4,400 views

    ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit.

    It’s Gaudete Sunday, ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit. To illustrate, writer Gordon McDonald tells about a Nigerian woman who is a physician at a great teaching hospital in the United States. This distinguished woman came out of the crowd to say something kind about the lecture McDonald ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Letdown Sunday Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 8, 2018
     | 4,734 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the "Through The Eyes Of Jesus" series.

    Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#3] LETDOWN SUNDAY THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS John 20:24-31 Introduction: While I am not trying to anger anyone, the week after Easter is handled like it’s a letdown. There is so much hype around Easter that after it is over, it seems like most people don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fourth Sunday Of Advent C- The Visitation

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 14, 2021
     | 1,777 views

    Heart-based people look out at reality with soft eyes, so we can become encouragers of one another. It’s easy to be critical or withdrawn. It’s not so easy to offer encouragement in healthy ways.

    Elizabeth and Mary teach us a few things today in our Gospel- 1.Mary’s Service- Luis Angel is a professional cleaner. A new client texted him the address and said the key was under the mat. Luis Angel arrived, found the key, and got to work. After three hours of mopping and scrubbing, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Spirit Poured Out (Pentecost Sunday) Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 22, 2021
     | 6,330 views

    Pentecost worship is about joy, and the invitation is to let the Spirit be poured out on “you” is plural. It was because they were gathered together that this happened. This is a Devine hug of welcome and Joy.

    Sermon “What does this mean?” This is a story of the Spirit poured out—like water from a pitcher or from a hose. Yeah, from a hose, with a thumb pressed against the opening so it shoots across the yard and soaks the giggling, screeching children who are running with glee from the icy spray but ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Coming King Palm Sunday 2012

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
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     | 4,094 views

    Jesus presents Himself as King to sit on the throne of our heart.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The predicted coming. “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey” (Zech. 9:9). 2. The New Testament coming. As they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of Listening: Last Sunday Of Epiphany

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 5, 2019
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     | 4,966 views

    The Rev. Rian Adams. This sermon on the transfiguration encourages people to actively listen to God.

    The Art of Listening The Rev. Rian Adams Peter is my favorite disciple. Not because he was perfect; God knows he was far from it. He spoke first and listened to others last. In the Gospels, he is as an overconfident loud-mouth, and he cannot contain himself, his ego needs an audience for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    18th Sunday After Pentecost

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 12, 2020
     | 2,762 views

    After worked hard all night and catching no fish, Simon Peter was ready to quit. But, when he followed Jesus' instructions, he made the catch of his life!

    Work is something most living creatures understand. For those who are still in the work force, have you ever asked yourself whether you work to live or live to work? There is a big difference between working to live and living to work. Working to live gives you the money you need to put a roof over ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Made New In Christ (Easter Sunday) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 786 views

    Through faith in Jesus Christ and His resurrection, we can experience new life and transformation.

    I want you all to take a look at this old, worn-out t-shirt. It's got holes, stains, and it's just not looking too great. But, imagine if we could trade this old shirt for a brand-new one, with no holes or stains. That's what Jesus can do with our lives when we trust in Him. He takes our old, ...read more

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    Fifth Sunday Of Easter- Many Mansions

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 31, 2023
     | 1,538 views

    I-IT and I-THOU and I-I

    I-IT and I-THOU to symbolize relationships is Martin Buber’s great contribution to Christians as a Jewish religious philosopher, especially regarding our Readings this Sunday which speak about an integration between personal spirituality, vocational responsibility, and organizational practice.1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Easter Sunday, Christ Has Risen!

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Apr 7, 2023
     | 1,613 views

    Without darkness, there can be no light.

    Can you think of your darkest moment in life, perhaps it was some time ago, perhaps it was just recent or maybe your darkest moment in life is happening to you right now. Whatever and whenever your darkest moment arises, be assured you will come through and see the light and that’s a promise that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Power Of The Resurrection Of Christ (Easter Sunday)

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Apr 8, 2023
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     | 4,676 views

    The poor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ affects us even today.

    The Power of the Resurrection Philippians 3:9-11 Intro. -Matt. 28:1-6 -Phil 3:9-10 -The resurrection is more than a fairy tale. -It is more than just an historical event. -It is more than just a story from the Bible. -The resurrection has the power to affect your life even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week Two Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021
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     | 3,032 views

    Lent is a ritual of the Church that leads us into the hope we have in Jesus. Fasting and Prayer are disciplines of Lent to bring about suffering to draw a person closer to God

    “Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Need A Triumphal Entry?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 17, 2011
     | 5,662 views

    The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance; it begins in obscurity and ends in victory; Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today!

    DO YOU NEED A TRIUMPHAL ENTRY? Matthew 21:1-11 Sermon Objective: The journey into Jerusalem was an overture of deliverance. It begins in obscurity and ends in victory. Jesus can do the same for you, us, and our world today! MATTHEW 21:1-11 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hello!... This Is God!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,062 views

    First sermon in the 2010 Lenten Series

    (Note: This series is based on and using materials from the Lenten series, The Sign of Jonah written by Dr. Reed Lessing and published by Creative Communication for the Parish. Copyright of the material is noted and respected.) (Sermon began with a short portion of homily from the series The Sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God