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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Giving Our Children Back To God

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 18, 2014
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     | 37,058 views

    A sermon for a Child Dedication Sunday

    Giving Our Children Back to God Child Dedication sermon Chuck Sligh May 18, 2014 (Basic outline adapted from a sermon by Jerry Shirley.) (A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com.) TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Heaven Torn Open"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,219 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    “Heaven Torn Open” Mark 1:4-11 Throughout the Old Testament, from the Fall in Genesis—forward—God is cloaked in mystery. Throughout the wanderings of the Israelites in the wilderness, Moses is God’s mouthpiece through whom God speaks. When the Tabernacle was set up, the Lord led the people by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Splitting Heaven Open"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,228 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    "Splitting Heaven Open" Mark 1:1-11 If you ever watched Sesame Street you might remember the song: "One of these Things is Not Like the Others." There would be a short vignette with, perhaps Cookie Monster looking at four plates of cookies. Three of the plates would have 2 cookies each and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Heirs

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,331 views

    First Sunday in the New Year.

    Galatians 4: 4 – 7 / Heirs Intro: Have you ever thought you might be the long-lost heir to someone’s fortune. There may be thousands of dollars out there just waiting for you to claim them. There is a website run by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ADMINISTRATORS ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Behind Closed Doors

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 9, 2011
     | 4,148 views

    Sermon for Ascension Sunday, 2011

    Luke 24: 44 – 53 / From Behind Closed Doors Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s together with the answer to the puzzle that should ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Trembling And Bewildered

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,534 views

    Easter Sunday, Year B

    Mark 16: 1 – 8 / Trembling and Bewildered Intro: The little boy was not happy about going to church on Easter Sunday. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside . . . so as he sulked in the pew his parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Be My Witnesses"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,265 views

    A sermon for Ascension of the Lord Sunday.

    THE RESURRECTION LIFE Romans 6:1-14 It is decidedly unpleasant when anybody is subjected to false accusations and malicious rumours. Yet this was the experience of Jesus in Holy Week, and is the common lot of all those who uphold the mystery of holiness. The Apostle Paul was aware that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Words Are Like Water

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 30, 2023
     | 1,120 views

    A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year A

    May 28, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39 When Words Are Like Water Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost and the many Sundays within the season of Pentecost ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 4, 2019
     | 9,714 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent.

    My 4-year-old, whose name just happens to be Owen has book called “Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship." The book is based on what happened to a frightened young hippopotamus, that was separated from his family by a devastating Tsunami in Southeast Asia. Owen was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Passing World

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 19, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,913 views

    Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

    A Passing World Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, We have a text from the Gospel according to Saint Mark (Mark 1:14-20) for our reflection today: “After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Power, Authority, And Love

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 28, 2021
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     | 4,639 views

    Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

    Power, Authority, and Love Scripture: Mark 1:21-28. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, “Then they came to Capernaum,    and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching,    for he taught them as one having ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Study Of 1 John Chapter 3 Verses 1-10

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 27, 2025
     | 201 views

    A Sunday evening message to adults.

    There’s a fellow on Youtube who has a channel called, “Dad, how do I.” His name is Rob Kenny. And on his channel he explains how to do basic things. Like, how do I tie a tie. How do I change a flat tire. How do I shave. How do I make pumpkin bread. How do I fix a toilet and so on. Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Good Church Member?

    Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Feb 23, 2013
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     | 5,205 views

    This sermon was used on a Membership Sunday.

    What Makes a Good Church Member? Acts 2:46,47 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Children In The Temple Lesson 26 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018
     | 2,711 views

    Jesus arrives Palm Sunday

    A. WHEN JESUS COMES IN! 1. Palm Sunday. After Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-11). 2. No fruit. After Jesus cursed the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14). 3. After Jesus examines the temple. “Jesus entered . . . into the temple, and when He looked around” (Mark 11:11). a. What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Leader / Who Are You Really Following?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 17, 2015
    based on 114 ratings
     | 38,431 views

    Follow the Leader is an old familiar child's game from which we can learn some spiritual truths. Who are you really following? Updated February 2018.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures read prior the the Sermon. Today's assigned Scriptures are: Genesis 9:8-17 ; Psalm 25:1-9 ; 1 Peter 3:18-22 ; Mark 1:9-15 Follow the Leader ...is an old familiar...... children's game. I am sure... that we can... all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican