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  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    First Sunday After Christmas, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,292 views

    The message of Christmas is that we are no longer slaves, God in the person of Jesus adopts us as children and heirs in God’s family.

    Sermon for Christmas I Yr B, 29/12/2002 Based on Gal 4:4-7 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson While working as a waitress at a restaurant in Jasper National Park, Janet Rayner recalls the following incident: “I had the pleasure of serving an elderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Putting Jesus' Agenda First (Part 1)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,794 views

    Stressing the importance of living for Christ instead of ourselves and our designs.

    Putting Jesus’ Agenda First (Part 1) Matthew 16:21-28 March 4, 2007 How many of you here had parents at one time or another? Was there ever a time when you felt that you knew better than your parents – about any given topic? If you’ve never felt that way, then something’s wrong, and we’ll have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The First Man To Miss Death—enoch

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,873 views

    Walking with God leads to heaven

    Did you hear about the man who returned home from the grocery store, having bought everything on the list his wife gave him? She began removing items from the bags: one dozen eggs, two bags of flour, three gallons of milk, four bags of sugar, and five cans of cake frosting. His wife said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seek First (Matthew 6:25-34) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 13, 2025
     | 931 views

    Part 5 of a series on stewardship

    Seek First (Matthew 6:25-34) Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6, beginning in verse 25. This week, a church member asked to meet with me for a few minutes. This person has had a lot on her plate lately, and it was causing her a lot of anxiety. And what she said to me was so tender ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wedding: Do The Things You Did At First

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 444 ratings
     | 39,174 views

    The theme of this wedding ceremony is based on Jesus' advice on keeping love renewed - "Do the things you did at first." I also personalize the ceremony by including comments from family and friends.

    SEATING OF GUESTS SEATING OF MOTHERS SONG – LIGHTING OF SIDE CANDLES BY MOTHERS PROCESSIONAL WELCOME (TO GUESTS) You have been honored by the invitation of a young man and a young woman to share in one of the happiest and holiest moments of their lives. You are their guests and the guests of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elijah And The First Child To Be Raised From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 23, 2024
     | 1,133 views

    Elijah had been staying with a widow and several others in Zarephath, outside Israel's borders. Tragedy struck when the widow's son died. What would happen next?

    Introduction: Elijah had come to Zarephath, a city in Sidon—Jezebel’s home country!—at the LORD’s command after living near the brook Cherith in Israel. In Zarephath, he stayed in a boarding house, we might say, operated by the widow whom the LORD had shown him. It seemed things were going well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Easter Morning: They Remembered, They Returned, They Reported

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 12, 2020
     | 4,405 views

    These women brought back the first news of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ--but nobody believed them!

    Based on a sermon preached at Pilot Knob Baptist Church, Belle, MO, in April 2007. (This is not an exact transcription.) Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays! I never cared much for the hard boiled "Easter" eggs or anything like that—especially cleaning up the pieces of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    What Kind Of Church Is First Christian Church? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2016
     | 5,845 views

    Today we examine what kind of Church FCC strives to be!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Next week Jerry will conclude our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT? In this series we have been examining some of the things we do as both Christians and as a Church. • Today, I want to bring everything together in our message for today, WHAT KIND OF CHURCH IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Andrew: First Called Disciple Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,159 views

    If you find Jesus as your Savior, first find someone close to you and tell them about Jesus, and bring them to Jesus.

    “John the Baptist stood with two of his disciple looking at Jesus. The Baptist said, ‘Behold the Lamb of God,’ and Andrew and John began following Jesus. The Master… asked, ‘What are you looking for?’ They said, ‘Master-Teacher, what are You staying?’ Jesus said, ‘come follow Me.’ It was 4 p.m. so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Harbach avatar

    Do What Comes Naturally Series

    Contributed by Dennis Harbach on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    Knowing that God goes with us changes everything- especially our lives of worship and giving.

    Doing what comes naturally Genesis 28:10-22 I was intrigued by this article about the ministry and leadership that I saw this week. The author began by describing why he was credible. He explained how he started his own communications business in the 70’s. It was instantly successful. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Powell avatar

    Narnia: The Coming Of Father Christmas Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    This is the third sermon in the series, and the sermon focuses on the gifts that are given by Father Christmas in the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The sermon explores spiritual gifts.

    The Coming of Father Christmas 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 I. Introduction [Sleigh bells should be ringing in the distance as the pastor steps to the pulpit.] What is that noise? Perhaps sleigh bells? You step out in order to investigate. You are amazed when you look up and see a large man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You've Come To Church" Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,332 views

    The church is not just a physical building. The church is the gate of heaven into the earth.

    “You’ve Come To Church” TEXT- Hebrews 12:22 22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels 1. The church is Mount Sion. In the backdrop of the text, the writer of the book of Hebrews is saying cut out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Come: Enter Into His Rest

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    As a believer we have an invitation to COME INTO THE DIVINE REST THAT ONLY JESUS CAN BRING.

    COME --- ENTER INTO HIS REST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    When It All Comes Together... Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 4, 2008
     | 5,232 views

    This is the third message in the Living Beyond Myself. It gives an overview of Ephesians 4:11-13.

    The past few weeks we’ve been looking at this text in Ephesians. We’ve talked about how we are each called to serve... We are all ministers. Last week we looked at spiritual gifts and we looked at the fact that God specifically gifts us to accomplish the tasks that he has for us... Today, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Coming Quickly Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,739 views

    Claiming Jesus' return is imminent is not the say as claiming His return is "soon". A preterist look at His prophetic "I am" declaration (which was given the last Sunday of the year, 2012)

    Well (no surprise), the Mayan apocalypse didn’t happen, but let’s talk about the real one. I heard a prominent minister say with great conviction--that with all the wickedness in the world, the breakdown of society, natural disasters, and the turmoil in the Middle East--Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational