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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Inertia

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
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     | 2,292 views

    The church is eager to get comfortable, and God is just as eager to stir us up to good deeds. Here in Antioch, this difference of opinion comes to a head.

    Passage: Acts 13:1-3 Intro: Here is a definition of inertia “An object in motion will remain in motion, and an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an outside force.” 1. we all know examples of inertia Il) a teenager asleep. A man watching football while the house burns down 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Repent, Rejoice, Reach Higher

    Contributed by Michael Walther on May 27, 2011
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     | 4,829 views

    8th Grade Graduation sermon for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Collinsville, Illinois

    Good Shepherd Lutheran School Graduation Sermon 2011 Repent, Rejoice, Reach Higher Introduction We are all thankful tonight for what you have accomplished in the last nine years. Wednesday evening I was here for the Kindergarten Graduation, and it was a joy to see their exuberance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Last Raps Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 8, 2018
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     | 5,131 views

    As he concludes his letter, the writer to the Hebrews reminds us to give special care to three relationships in our spiritual lives.

    Last Raps (Hebrews 13:7-23) 1. A game warden catches an unlicensed fisherman in the act. "You're going to pay a big fine for all those fish in your bucket" But, officer, I didn't catch these -- they are my pet fish and I just bring them here to swim. When they're done they jump back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Call To Priesthood

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015
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     | 5,428 views

    There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

    Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Susan Babb, OSL avatar

    Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,160 views

    Holy Thursday sermon connecting Passover with the Jesus, the Lamb of God.

    The Lamb of God Exodus 12:1-14 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 I. Stonecutter Illustration A. Tourist – German Church – surprised to see a carving of a lamb near top of church tower B. Why? 1. When built, workman fell from high scaffold 2. co-workers rushed down, expecting him dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Look, But God's Looking At You!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2012
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     | 13,142 views

    God sees us for who we really are!

    1 Samuel 16:7-But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Guy Henry tells this story…This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Pearls Of Joy In The Ocean Of Pain: Three Reasons For Rejoicing In Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 6,621 views

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Pearls of Joy in the Ocean of Pain: Three Reasons for Rejoicing in Suffering

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Pearls of Joy in the Ocean of Pain: Three Reasons for Rejoicing in Suffering 1 Peter 4:12-19 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter tells us how to live life of discipleship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Is Jesus God? The Old Testament Answer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018
     | 3,994 views

    A message showing how the Old Testament was looking for God to come to earth as a human being.

    IS JESUS GOD? THE OLD TESTAMENT ANSWER “For to us a child is born ... and His name will be called wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isa. 9:6f) Jesus does not just reveal God. He is God. When we look at the Old Testament it gives hints and express ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Proud, The Powerful, And The Squandering Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 26, 2021
     | 2,685 views

    Wisdom helps us recognize corruption, avoid corruption, and work around corruption.

    The Proud, the Powerful, and the Squandering (Proverbs 29:1-4) 1, A little girl asks her father: "Daddy, what is corruption?" -- Go bring me a beer and I'll tell you. -- But mommy said you should stop drinking! -- Get yourself an ice-cream too while you bring me that beer. -- Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sheep Or Goat Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,059 views

    This is the 12th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#12] SHEEP OR GOAT? Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction: The Lord Jesus ends His Olivet Discourse with a parable about the end of The Tribulation and the beginning of the Millennial Kingdom. He predicts the destiny of 2 groups of people- Sheep and goats. Jesus insists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Three Trees

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 29, 2022
     | 2,206 views

    Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

    John 1:45-51 Nathanael One Man Under a Tree Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living A Questionable Life - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 22, 2024
     | 1,349 views

    When people look at me, do they see what they expect, or someone that is "odd?" When I am so close to Jesus that my life reflects his actions and attitudes it causes people to ask, "Why are you like this?"

    Living Questionable Lives – Pt 1 (Acts 16:29-34) Intro: A. I grew up with some great tools like the Jule Miller filmstrips, Open Bible Study, and teachings about Friendship Evangelism. All them had a great place in the ministry of reconciliation, but they didn’t all work for me. Maybe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    What Everyone Needs At This Point Is … A Bar Of Toberlone.

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 14, 2023
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     | 980 views

    On Good Friday all the churches in our area of all the different denominations go on a Walk of Witness - ending at the top of Northala Hill - the huge steep artificial hill built out of the rubble of the original Wembley station. This sermon was preached there.

    What everyone needs at this point is … a bar of Toberlone. Toblerone is of course famous for its picture of the Matterhorn on the packet . (although as you may have seen in the news, they are about to change the picture. Perhaps they are about to replace it with a picture of Northalla Hills - after ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Christmas Is Learning A New Language Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 124 views

    Christmas is not measured by how perfectly it looks but by how deeply it is felt.

    Title: Christmas Is Learning a New Language Intro: Christmas is not measured by how perfectly it looks but by how deeply it is felt. Scripture: Luke 2:15-20 Reflection Dear Friends, A few years ago, a grandmother in Mumbai surprised her family by joining their video call on Christmas morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    "Why Am I Here?” Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Apr 10, 2025
     | 411 views

    Peter was asked to return to Caesarea and speak to Cornelius the Roman Solder.

    “Why Am I Here?” Acts 10:24-33 In the last message we found Peter in Joppa. Many received the truth of the Gospel message, believed and were saved. There were visitor that came by and requested that Peter return with them to see Cornelius, who was a Roman Solder, a Centurion. Peter meanwhile ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist