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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Hands Holding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008
     | 5,028 views

    For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

    You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nativity Scene And Peace

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    A Christmas Eve sermon preached Christmas Eve, 2008 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran CHurch, Audubon, IA. It looks at the nativity scene.

    While the birth of our Savior took place over 2000 years ago, I want to begin our Christmas sermon a little more recently. It’s the fall of 1944. Eduard Kaib, an architecht who was serving as a non-commissioned officer in the German army, had been captured by American forces in combat. Kaib ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Got Future Plans?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    It is good to have goals, but goals will disappoint us if we leave God out of them. There is no point in making plans as though God did not exist, because the future is in His hands. That man walks most safely who has the least confidence in himself.

    Opening illustration: Fortuneteller, gazing into crystal ball, to frog: You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable desire to know all about you. She will be compelled to get close to you - you’ll fascinate her." Frog: "Where am I? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Man At The Pool

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,542 views

    Jesus meets a lame mans physical & spiritual needs (PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    The man at the Pool. Reading: John chapter 5 verses 1-16. Ill: • In the year 1598 there was an explorer by the name of “Guitan”; • He was famous for his daring adventures and grand discoveries. • One day Guitan heard about a cave full of treasure in a far away island. • He got hold of a map and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    He Leadth Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 3, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,988 views

    The Lord is not "the shepherd" and He's not "a shepherd." David says He's MY shepherd. What does that mean for us?

    (I started the sermon by singing the first verse of “He Leadeth Me” and then asked the congregation to join me in the chorus) “He leadeth me, O blessed thought! O words with heav’nly comfort fraught! Whate’er I do, where’er I be, still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me.’ (CHORUS) He leadeth me, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Comparison

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,975 views

    Comparing ourselves to others creates problems-anger, envy, hatred, division and even murder. There are solutions to the problem: Take the Eternal Perspective 2. Count others as better 3. Follow Jesus 4. Be so busy being cool that you don’t notice what others are doing 5. Give Thanks

    No Comparison Today I’d like to tell a few stories from the Bible, As well as read some of the Bible’s teachings concerning comparisons. Then, at the end, I’d like to consolidate some of the lessons we can learn from what the Bible teaches concerning comparison. This 5-Point message you’ll only ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Thanksgiving 2014 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 9, 2020
     | 7,840 views

    A sermon to be preached for thanksgiving service. This sermon focuses on seven reasons for thanksgiving. Seven reasons for giving thanks to God.

    To watch this video on youtube https://youtu.be/AgmyQ-t3Z4s Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Points Covered: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fault Lines Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,104 views

    If the church is going to transform the world, we must be united in our love for Christ and for each other. Anything short of that is defeat.

    The Point: TO PREVENT FAULTLINES IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS WE MUST BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT BUILDING UNITY ME: GOOD MORNING, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today as we continue in our teaching series ONE. Through this series, we're looking at what it means to become a community of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Have You Signed On The Dotted Line?

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 28, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,369 views

    We sign our name to thousands of documents in our lifetime to secure anything from homes to cell phone agreements and do it without even reading the contracts most of the time. When it comes to “belonging” to a people of God however, we turn into a conspiracy theorists and feel threatened

    TITLE: HAVE YOU SIGNED ON THE DOTTED LINE? SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 9:57-62 When was the last time you signed a contract? Any kind of contract – A Mortgage - A Car Loan - A New Job - A Marriage License - A School Admissions Agreement. Now consider this - How many pages was the contract? More ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Jesus Came To Save The Lost, Not To Lose The Saved

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,664 views

    If God is the One who saved, does it mean that men should be the ones to preserve their salvation? Or, should we believe that Jesus is the ONLY Savior – He Who saves the lost, not to lose the saved?

    Luke 19:1-10 – Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting New Things!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,335 views

    What we have this year may be the same as what we had last year. But we can make the old things new, with new perspective, new heart and new attitude. In the heart of a person, old things become new.

    Introduction: Our Gregorian calendar was arranged in reference to the ancient Roman calendar. Each month had a meaning. February was named because that was the time of the year for a feast called "Februa", which usually culminates on the 15th. Most of the months were named after the gods that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crossing

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,077 views

    To be a true follower of Christ, we must set ourselves apart, have faith to take the first step toward following and then obeidence to make that step

    “The Crossing” August 21, 2005 Intro: Life is filled with definable moments. Moments when we must make harsh choices, brave overwhelming obstacles, and conquer new horizons. They are the major “crossings” of life. Today we are going to look at spiritual crossing. We have for the last two weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Palm Sunday - What Is It All About?

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,182 views

    The expected Messiah, brought an emotional response, and disappointment as the expected results were not forthcoming, but there was an exciting reality - life through death!

    A Composite Reading of the Palm Sunday Record Matthew 21:1-11 – Mark 11:1-11 - Luke 19:29-44 - John 12:12-26 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A God Who Never Deserts Us

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Sep 23, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 33,047 views

    This sermon is meant to reiterate that our God will never leave or forsake us.

    A GOD WHO NEVER DESERTS US INTRODUCTION – I wonder how many times you have been let down by someone? There are many people who promise us that they will stand by us, no matter what comes our way. They say, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll be right behind you’. However, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Guided By Eternal Truth: A Transformed Journey Psalm 121:7-8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,248 views

    In a world filled with uncertainties, Psalm 121:7-8 offers solace and a profound understanding of the transformative power of eternal truth in our lives.

    "Guided by Eternal Truth: A Transformed Journey" Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the transformative words of Psalm 121:7-8. In a world filled with uncertainties, these verses offer solace and a profound understanding of the transformative power of eternal truth in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal