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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Precious.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2021
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    God’s promises weighed on the balance scales In your mind’s eye, please see a set of balance scales. Balance scales are the type we see the blind lady of justice holding, where a heavier weight tilts in that direction but even weight balances out perfectly.

    The Precious. Jeremiah 15:19 The prophet Jeremiah faced rebuke, mockery and loneliness and stood transparent before God and lifted his state of depression to the Lord. God’s promises weighed on the balance scales In your mind’s eye, please see a set of balance scales. Balance scales are the type ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus, John, And Joy: Listening To The Right Prophet

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019
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    Sermon for Advent 3, year C. John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus allowed him to remain in jail. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah back to him, and said, "rejoice."

    Preparing for 2020 John, Jesus, and Joy: Listening to the right prophet. I do not wear pink very often (unless I lose a bet, like today…). But, there is one service in the church year where the priest can wear pink vestments. Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy… Today. I didn’t want to wear ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    A Homily For Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 17, 2020
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    The Jews ask at Passover: :what is the most important day of they year? How does the Christian answer this?

    A Homily for Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service “And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12) We have now come to the evening we celebrate the greatest gift ever given. We remember on this holy evening the birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Joy Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 27, 2020
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    As humans we are constantly focused on Joy or our lack of it

    Robert Dean in the Homan Illustrated Bible Dictionary defines joy as A State of delight and well being that results from knowing and serving God. A number of Greek and Hebrew words are used to convey the ideas of joy and rejoicing. We have the same situation in English with such nearly synonymous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Give Praise: An Exposition Of Psalm 148

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 30, 2020
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    There is more to giving praise than praising

    Called to Give Praise: An Exposition of Psalm 148 The 148th Psalm belongs to a subsection of 5 psalms in the Psalter. The Book of Psalms was basically their hymnbook. Like our hymnals, groups of like songs are put together in the same section, even though they were written by different authors at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Brings Joy Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019
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    From a series called Christmas brings... There is a Joy felt by believers as we look to Christmas and the celebration of our Savior birth.

    Christmas brings…Joy Introduction- “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Power Of A Pure Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025
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    The power of a pure heart cannot be overstated. It is the foundation for intimate fellowship with God, moral integrity, inner peace, effective service, and eternal reward.

    THE POWER OF A PURE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 51:10 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:8, Proverbs 4:23, James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22 INTRODUCTION: The heart is the core of our being, the wellspring of life and actions. In Scripture, the purity of the heart is crucial because it shapes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Practical Deeds Of Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    To explore the transformative power of sincere love in action, and how it can impact not just our personal lives but the world around us.

    Good morning, Church family! We are going to dive deep into the Word today, exploring a passage that truly shines a light on the transformative power of love, not just in our personal lives, but in our world as a whole. Brennan Manning, a wonderful Christian author, once said, "In every encounter ...read more

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    A Living Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 1, 2024
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    Based on Romans 12:1-2 - Challenges hearers to consider what it means to be a "living sacrifice."

    “A LIVING SACRIFICE” Romans 12:1-2 FBCF – 9/29/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – The Lord’s Supper today – Beautiful picture of the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for our salvation. Ongoing reminder of that perfect sacrifice. Christian life is a life of sacrifice. - The foundation of the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sing, Sing, Sing Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2021
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    How do we live in harmony? The secret is in the Lord’s Prayer, the beautiful prayer of the end-times that we recite in one voice every time we gather for Liturgy.

    2nd Sunday of Advent With this great reading about John the Baptist from Matthew’s Gospel, you probably expect me to sermonize on repenting of sin as a preparation for Christmas. You might anticipate an exhortation to examine your consciences, identify those actions and attitudes that estrange ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Citizenship

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2017
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    Ought Christians be good citizens? What’s the difference between love of country and idolatry of country? Is paying taxes participation in evil acts by governments?

    Prelude, Purpose & Plan Ought Christians be good citizens? What’s the difference between love of country and idolatry of country? Is paying taxes participation in evil acts by governments? Let’s understand that Christians are to be good citizens and paying taxes ought not be a moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whom Do You Serve?

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
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    A call to serve and glorify God

    WHOM DO YOU SERVE? Matthew 6:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Why are you here? There are more answers to that question in this room this morning than we care to think about. Some are here because their parents brought them. Some are here because they think if they come here then God is “paid off” for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of His Blessings Series

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012
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    From this biblical portion there are multiple blessings to learn and to reclaim, of course with their respective conditions to fulfill.

    Icebreaker: What was the highest price than you were willing to pay for something that you liked? Biblical reading: Isa 59:2, Job 22:21-23. INTRODUCTION From this biblical portion there are multiple blessings to learn and to reclaim, of course with their respective conditions to fulfill. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    A Prayer

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003
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    A PRAYER INSPIRED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT BEFORE A SERMON DELIVERED TO THE TIDEWATER METRO-BAPTIST MINISTER’S CONFERENCE: BASED ON EPHESIANS 1: 15-16

    Prayer: Tidewater Metro-Baptist Minister’s Conf. (1998) Prayer Before Order-of-the-Day Speaker Wed. Morning @ 8:30am. PRAYER: WE PRAISE YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING GRACE THAT CONTINUALLY LOOKS BEYOND OUR FAULTS AND SEES OUR NEEDS. WE THANK ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Henry Maxey avatar

    Facing The Coming Days

    Contributed by Henry Maxey on Oct 1, 2004
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    With all the changes in our nation the past years, how to prepare ourselves and our children to stay with God.

    INTRODUCTION: Recently, my grandson had his 16th birthday, my son had his 40th and I had my 69th. I began to think about the changes in this nation of ours in my grandsons 16 years, my sons 40 years and my 69 years. My, dramatic in all areas. From our morals, to crime, to ethics, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist