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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    The Power Of His Blood

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,835 views

    A sermon for a "Patriot Sunday" together with a "Communion Sunday". Without the courage to sacrifice, there can be no life.

    Last Monday was a day of remembering. The only problem is that too many people have forgotten. Amid the tweets & twitters, the video games, and shopping for school, too many Americans forget that, without the sacrifices of our military, we might not even have a school or church to go to. So, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Crumb From The Table.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,826 views

    Faith demonstrated in the margins of life.

    A CRUMB FROM THE TABLE. Matthew 15:21-28. In the earlier part of the chapter, Jesus had disputed with some Scribes and Pharisees about ritual and tradition; and had taught those who would hear that defilement does not come from without, but from within. It is also true to say that FAITH flows ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dumb Donkey Spoke.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2025
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     | 386 views

    The King who feared a people who were no threat to him; the blind Seer and dumbfounded Soothsayer who could neither see nor curse; and the dumb donkey who saw and spoke for God.

    THE DUMB DONKEY SPOKE. Numbers 22:21-31. After Israel’s defeat of the Amorites, who had once conquered lands belonging to Moab (cf. Numbers 21:26), the Moabites were terrified at the presence of the children of Israel (cf. Numbers 22:2-3). [They need not have been, because the LORD had expressly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Song For The Journey

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 6, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,460 views

    The pilgrimage of life may - or even must - lead by the way of the Cross: but the destination is assured.

    A SONG FOR THE JOURNEY. Psalm 121. This is a “song of ascent” - quite possibly sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for one of the festivals. It would be an appropriate Psalm for returning exiles, too, when faced with the dangers of a thousand mile journey back across the wilderness from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter Means .....

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 31,164 views

    This sermons breaks down the meaning of Easter, using Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday illustrations.

    Jesus was going on up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethpage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples into the next village and told them they would find a donkey and they were to bring that donkey back to Him so He could ride it into Jerusalem. They found the donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Isaac And Ishmael

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,275 views

    When faith fails, then flesh takes over.

    ISAAC AND ISHMAEL. Galatians 4:21-31. 1. The History. The history of Ishmael and Isaac is the history of the struggle between flesh and spirit, between the carnal seed and the spiritual seed, between the world's way and God's way. In the first place, Abraham had faith. The LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Our Priority Money Or Prayer? Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018
     | 6,487 views

    Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in the temple and prayer.

    Prelude Is our priority prayer or money? Whether you are suspicious or selfish or give generously, what is the right use of money in the church? Purpose: Let’s understand that money will always be a cause for good and evil in the Church. Plan: Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Saved By The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the church year, [Pr.29] Series A

    Christ the King [Pr. 29] November 23, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will for our lives, and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Preach Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    Lent 4(C) - We preach Christ crucified. This message is not foolishness nor weakness. This message is God’s divine wisdom and strength!

    “WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 22, 2009 -- LENT 4 -- 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRO: Being smart does not necessarily make one wise. Wisdom and being intelligent (smart) are very often quite different. Even more different is being wise in this world compared to being wise in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Easter Sunday: If Jesus Was Raised Then What Will You Do About It?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    If the resurrection is true, we need to do something about it! Respond to it. This is a fairly short talk encouraging first time commitments to Jesus

    If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead then most of what we do as a Church is a waste of time. If Jesus Christ was not raised then my job is almost entirely meaningless and I am wasting my life away; but if Jesus Christ was truly raised then we have the most important message for the world, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sixth Sunday Of Easter, Year B- The Best Seller On Joy And Love

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 3, 2024
     | 974 views

    The anointing with this oil causes our faces to be joyful and serene.

    There is a joke that asks, “What do you call a book club that's been stuck on the same book for more than 2000 years?” [The answer] The Church. We have covered much of John’s Gospel in the last few weeks so that Joy and Love are the only new themes that emerge this Sunday. The most popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    That Your Joy Might Be Full: A Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2023
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     | 4,918 views

    Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent in which we think about joy. What is joy? In particular, what is Christian joy? How is this connected to hope, peace, and love, the other themes we reflect upon in this season?

    That Your Joy Might be Full: A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent 1 John 1:1–4 NKJV That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time- Get Behind Me, Satan

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 29, 2023
     | 1,384 views

    You tell the Lord you don’t want him to die, and he responds by calling you Satan.

    The book, Tigers in the Dark, tells about a time when all the electricity went out at a Barnum and Bailey Circus. There was total darkness at the circus. They had just started the act with the tiger trainer locked in a cage with several fierce Bengal tigers. The tigers could see the man - the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Yes Means No And No Means Yes.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2023
     | 1,075 views

    Statistically, in St. Matthew’s Gospel, words and expressions which emphasize obedience, the doing of God’s will, are among his favorite.

    Nikos Kazantzakis was a tortured Greek writer who was constantly haunted by God. He once wrote of an experience he had when he climbed Mount Athos to visit a monk at a monastery. “Father Makarios,” he said to the old monk, “I remember that in your younger days you wrestled with the devil. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 27, 2023
     | 1,317 views

    In one word, what do you live for?

    In 1962, when President John F. Kennedy was visiting the NASA Space center, he noticed a janitor sweeping the hallway and asked him, “What do you do around here?” To his surprise, the janitor replied, “Well, Mr. President, I’m helping to put a man on the moon.” This janitor found meaning in seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic