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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    To Be Found Faithful

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 3, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,480 views

    The following sermon is going to review the Parable of the Bags of Gold with the goal of spurring us on to use our talents for Jesus so that one day we might hear the words “good and faithful servant!”

    To be Found Faithful Matthew 25:13-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” When we dwell on the promise that Jesus will one day return does that unshakeable truth instill hope or fear within our hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Candle Lighting Litanies, 2021

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2021
     | 2,954 views

    The litanies for lighting the first four candles of Advent are based upon the text of Romans 5:1-8 in which the theme of hope, peace, joy, and love all appear,

    Week 1 Narrator 1: Happy New Year’s! Narrator 2: It’s not New Years. It’s a month away. Narrator 1: No it’s really New Years Day on the Christian Calendar. The first week of Advent begins the New Christian year. Narrator 2: What is Advent? I hear it has something to do with Christmas. Narrator ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Intentional: The Choice; Faithful And Wise Or Wicked. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,641 views

    This is a sermon/message delivered at the 2021 officers councils for the Fiji Division of The Salvation Army. A reminder that Jesus knew the fragilities of his disciples and that they would be tempted. Like them, we all need reminding.

    Being intentional: The choice, faithful and wise or wicked Matthew 24:45: “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Then, You Will Know

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 28, 2008
     | 2,172 views

    This sermon explores how God’s love for us is freely given.

    John 14: 15 – 21 – Then, You Will Know Intro: When people discover you are an only child, they immediately think you were spoiled as a child. I, of course, was very different. I was not spoiled; . . . I was just smart. Every year at this time when I was a child, I would start dropping little ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014
     | 7,238 views

    In this parable of the ten virgins Jesus speaks concerning the coming kingdom for the Jews, but there also are some practical truths for us all.

    Parable of the Ten Virgins Matt. 25:1-13 The last two parables in Matthew follow the questions asked by the disciples in Chapter 24:3. Here the Lord speaks of return and what He will find. See: Matt. 25:1-13 1. The Ten Virgins Vs.2 they are described as wise and foolish (5 each) Mention: Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Once And Future Salvation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    How can we thank God enough?

    THE ONCE AND FUTURE SALVATION. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13. The Apostle Paul had at last heard a longed-for report of the Thessalonians’ faith, and love, and devotion (1 Thessalonians 3:6). Timothy’s good news (the word is - literally - “evangel” = gospel) was of such moment that it was a source of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clinging To The Lord In Hope Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 12, 2022
     | 1,910 views

    Life becomes 'bitter' and we lose hope with we turn away from the Lord, but the Lord restores hope by drawing us back to Him.

    CLINGING TO THE LORD IN HOPE Ruth 1:1-22 What is wrong?—Life becomes ‘bitter,’ and we lose hope when we turn away from the Lord. What is true?—The Lord restores hope by drawing us back to Him. What to do—We must cling to the Lord in hope. Why? Because… I Hope in the Lord Leads to Obedience ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unveiling Divine Promises SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 823 views

    Acts 1 reveals three divine promises that surpass any other promise in Scripture. Do you know what these promises are? And do you understand their significance to us?

    Please stand with me as we sing the hymn "Standing on the Promises." Sing along with me: "Standing on the promises that cannot fail When doubts and fears assail, By the living Word of God, I shall prevail Standing on the promises of God." As humans, we often struggle to keep our promises. We ...read more

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    The Revelation Sent From The Throne Of God Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,324 views

    The main idea is to understand that the Book of Revelation is a message from God, revealing what is to come, and that we are blessed when we read and take to heart its words.

    Today we're diving into the book of Revelation. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Isn't that the book with all the weird and scary stuff?" Well, yes, but it's also a book about Jesus, His love, and His power. It's a message straight from God, and it's meant for us to read and understand because ...read more

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    Donation: The Reward Of A Succesful Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,398 views

    It is not our duration of life but our donation to life that counts. Giving has nothing to do with assets. Giving has everything to do with attitude.

    Scripture Today we come to the conclusion of a series of messages on The ABCs of Stewardship. For the past four weeks we have been talking about stewardship, and today I want to talk about “Donation: The Reward of a Successful Steward.” The material for this message comes from Dr. John Maxwell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Day Like No Other Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,185 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 14:6-11 explains four changes that occur at Christ's Second Coming as evidence that it is the true Messiah and in preparation for the new Millennial age. Jesus will be King of all the earth.

    Intro Our text today is entirely dependent of the passage we studied last week. Therefore, to get the context for today, we will read Zechariah 1-5. “Behold, the day of the Lord is coming, And your spoil will be divided in your midst. 2 For I will gather all the nations to battle against Jerusalem; ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "The Spirits Of Christmas"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 7,366 views

    Like Scrooge, we too can reclaim Christmas, with the help of the “spirits” of Christmas Past, Present, and Future

    “The Spirits of Christmas” “Bah, Humbug!” shouted Ebenezer Scrooge, using a mild Victorian form of profanity, meaning “nonsense” or “rubbish”. Charles Dickens depicted Scrooge as the epitome of all cynics hardened to the holiday spirit. Scrooge was stingy, selfish, and heartless. Later on Dr ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Christmas...came & Went

    Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,717 views

    Christmases come and go, but how do we come to the Christ of Christmas...and how do we leave after encountering Him?

    Christmas…Came & Went Select Scriptures I. Introduction The other night we were at home and Kari & I were busy around the house getting things picked up and ready for the next day…the girls were in the living room and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was on. I had just walked into the office to finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift To Men

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,269 views

    You have been entrusted with necessary and effective gifts. You are a gift from God to the church! What you feel about this is not so important as to what you do about it.

    God’s gifts to men Introduction - Jesus has gifted the church Ps 68:18 You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive; You have received gifts among men, Even from the rebellious, That the LORD God might dwell there. Paul changes this verse in light of his understanding of Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,956 views

    From understanding gained from the Middle East, we see even more amazingly the measure and wonder of God’s grace

    Dr Bailey lived and worked for more than two decades among isolated peasant communities in the Middle East. He stayed in villages which until 10 or 20 years ago had never seen a motor vehicle; where time and tradition have stood still for centuries, even millennia. As he learned of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican