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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    We Lift Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 14, 2024
     | 606 views

    The third in a series of stewardship sermons. This week considers the stewardship of our live and our days.

    October 13, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Psalm 90:1-12; Philippians 1:21-26; Matthew 6:25-34 We Lift Our Lives Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We lift our lives. Imagine there’s a bank that credits your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    Empowered To Send Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,057 views

    Jesus did not call us to stay safe within four walls; He called us to go out, to be His witnesses, and to bring the light of the Gospel to every corner of the earth.

    For many, church has become a comfortable place—a sanctuary where we find peace, encouragement, and fellowship. But Jesus never intended the church to be a final destination. Instead, He envisioned it as a dynamic launching pad, a place that equips, empowers, and sends believers into the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Go! And Walk In The Light Of Jesus (Palm Sunday) - John 12:12-36 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,144 views

    Palm Sunday: The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem was one of those moments. It was a turning point—not just for Jesus’ earthly ministry, but for all of humanity.

    GO! AND WALK IN THE LIGHT OF JESUS - John 12:12-36 Introduction: A Defining Moment Throughout history, there have been moments that changed everything. Moments when the world shifted. The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem was one of those moments. It was a turning point—not just for Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Stop Trusting In Yourself – Trust Christ Alone Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 25, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 557 views

    Most people in our culture assume that Heaven is a reward for the good. But the Bible says something very different: Heaven is not for the good—it is for the forgiven.

    Go! And Stop Trusting in Yourself – Trust Christ Alone Romans 3:23 (NLT): “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” Romans 6:23 (NLT): “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Introduction – The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pay Tithe Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 7, 2025
     | 267 views

    The Old Testament closes with the breaking of the Covenant by Israelites by withholding their Tithes and offerings. God struggled with them from the days of Moses to the days of Post Exilic. Pay Tithe.

    Theme: Pay Tithe Text: Malachi 3:6-12   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: I am not going to talk about the tithe of time, tithe of your children but about your money, possession and your income. The Old Testament closes with the breaking of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Marching Orders

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 3, 2023
     | 1,076 views

    The consistent, daily immersion in the presence of God, the daily immersion in the word of God, is what empowers us to follow Jesus Christ.

    Whenever I read any kind of history, but especially Biblical history, I often ask myself what it would have been like to live in those times, what it might have felt like to be there, done this, heard that. And you may have noticed that my sermons often come from that perspective: what was it like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed In Genuine Love Responding To The Gospel

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
     | 855 views

    "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded austerities; it consists in thinking as God thinks, and willing as God wills." John Brown, Nineteenth-century Scottish theologian, quoted in J. Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness, p. 51.

    1 Peter Series Part 6 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A holiness expressed in genuine love responding to the gospel” Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 INTRO: WHAT DOES HOLINESS LOOK LIKE? "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Plans, 2023.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 30, 2022
     | 1,591 views

    7 Things to apply when it comes to plans and direction for the future 2023.

    Plans, 2023. Galatians 5:13-15TPT What is it with plans that spell failure? I’ve noticed Calhoun probably has 10 vape shops (not an exaggeration). They seem to be empty with customers. I just wonder how much time was spent in planning/surveys? The old saying, If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Have A God Problem

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 1, 2024
     | 917 views

    This sermon will explore how, in the face of "God problems"—situations without human solutions—the key to experiencing safety, security, and peace that transcends all understanding lies in faith in the risen Savior.

    I Have A God Problem Exodus 2:1-3:14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Life is a journey that must be traveled, regardless of the condition of the roads. While a fortunate few may seem to glide through life with ease, most people encounter formidable challenges—whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persevering In Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,394 views

    Perseverance. If we’re honest, we’ve all experienced moments when we’ve been tempted to give up, when doing good feels like an uphill battle. But God calls us to endure, and He promises that our perseverance will be rewarded.

    Persevering in Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Introduction: The Challenge of Perseverance Today we’re going to explore a powerful message from the apostle Paul that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shelved? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019
     | 4,021 views

    It is an epic adventure that captures our imaginations. Toys come alive and in their story we find your story!

    I. Introduction It confirmed what every child already knew. They lay motionless and lifeless while we are in their vicinity. They rely on our imaginations to create storylines and adventures for them and our muscles to move them. However, we all knew it. It kept us up at night. One eye on the toy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Out Of Order? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019
     | 5,756 views

    We handle it, exchange it, spend it, invest it, need it and give our life away for it. Does money stain us, change us, make us do things we don’t want to do? We can make money clean!

    Money Laundering Pt. 2 - Out of Order? I. Introduction I don't know about you but one of the most frustrating things in life is to need to use a machine - drink, snack, register, ATM or any other type of machine only to discover a sign on it that says "Out of Order!" It was promising ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Harmony Through Humility Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,888 views

    HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE HUMILITY? BY CONTINUALLY CASTING YOU CARES UPON GOD.

    Humility is Self-effacing and it is Modest. It is quiet, reserved, shy, gracious, mild-mannered, and doesn’t believe it’s own press clippings. Humility is essential if you are a follower of Christ. Today’s Big Idea: Be Humble if You Want God to Work for You. “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Parable Of The Growing Seed And The Parable Of The Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 10, 2021
     | 4,908 views

    In God's Kingdom, growth comes from small beginnings

    Mk 4:26-34 Illustration: There’s a traditional saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin which says, " For the want of a nail, the shoe was lost; For the want of a shoe the horse was lost; and For the want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy, all for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Testify Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 3, 2020
     | 3,651 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, in the wake of a most momentous outcome of inquiry, ...

    TESTIFY by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends