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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    From Foreigners To Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,466 views

    We have a responsibility to live not only as God’s family, but also as people with God’s very presence living inside of them.

    FROM FOREIGNERS TO FAMILY Text: Eph. 2:19-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Leslie Lynch King, Jr. was born on Monday, July 14, 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents separated sixteen days after his birth and were divorced the following December. His father was abusive and had a drinking problem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Captive: What's Keeping You From God?

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on May 28, 2008
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    What holds you captive from being in the presence of God?

    CAPTIVE: What’s Keeping You From God? 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. 12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. 13 And ye shall seek me, and ...read more

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    From Kindness To Kindness

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 2, 2019
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    “Kindness is looking at the interest of others with love and compassion, and selflessly taking action to ease their burden.

    Introduction. The story of Ruth occurred during the period of the Judges. The last verse of the book of Judges tells us about the spiritual condition of the Israelites during this period. Israel was full of idolatry and repeated breaking of its covenant with God. “Everyone did what was right in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Set Free From Shame: The Story Of The Samaritan Woman Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 830 views

    Encounters with Jesus can transform our lives, freeing us from shame and guilt, and turning us into people who share God's love with others.

    Hey guys! Today, I want to share a story from the Bible that has a surprising twist at the end. But before we dive into the story, let's do a quick object lesson that will help us understand the main idea of the message. (Object Lesson: Fill a clear glass with dirty water. Then, pour clean water ...read more

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    From This Day

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Jul 6, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    In spite of today’s economic crisis, God promises to bless his people.

    Our nation is facing an economic crisis such as it has not seen in a long time. Gas prices are rising which in turn is causing the price of everything else to rise. However, in spite of all this, God promises to bless his people. Title: ~~~ When the children of Israel returned from 70 years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    But God... PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
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    Explores the transformative power of trust in God's resurrection, turning trials into triumphs and fostering a deeper understanding of divine love.

    Good morning, beloved family, and welcome to the sanctuary where heaven meets earth, where our hearts meet His grace. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by a love that surpasses understanding. As we come together, ...read more

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    Transformed From Trash To Treasure

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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     | 9,653 views

    We cannot go back in time to change the course of our lives up to this day. But we can go to Jesus to be transformed and to have our future re-directed. Jesus takes what is trash and turns into his precious treasure.

    [Sermon preached on 17 June 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Have you ever wanted to go back in time? To go back to a point in time in your life just before something bad happened to you—something that you could have avoided? And you think: “If I had only thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Famous Last Words:forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016
     | 7,081 views

    How Jesus expressed the awesome love of God from the cross

    FAMOUS LAST WORDS: ETERNAL LOVE This morning we come to the fourth of the seven statements Jesus made from the cross. Over the past three weeks, we have listened as Jesus spoke His divine words from the cross. We heard His words of forgiveness when He said, Father forgive them. We heard His words ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trust God

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 13, 2021
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     | 7,737 views

    Even despite trials and struggles in life, trusting God means you continue to turn to Him and away from the naysayers. You keep praying even when those prayers seem absolutely effective.

    Trust In God John 14:27 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. [NIV} Introduction The fact that Jesus admonishes us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” indicates that certain things we go through will indeed cause us trouble (worry, fear, doubt). Challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    More Questions From Job

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 5, 2014
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    A sermon on the goodness of God.

    "More Questions from Job" Job 1:20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Empty Pots To Overflowing Joy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025
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     | 350 views

    Life is full of seasons—times of emptiness and times of abundance. The story of the wedding at Cana demonstrates how Jesus can turn a situation of lack into one of overflowing joy.

    FROM EMPTY POTS TO OVERFLOWING JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 "Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim." – John 2:7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Joel 2:25-26, Isaiah 61:3, John 16:24, Romans 15:13 INTRODUCTION: Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Amazed By God

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018
     | 8,038 views

    Sometimes when I think of God and all the ways He blesses us, I am amazed.

    AMAZED BY GOD TITUS 3:3-7 1. AMAZED BY GOD’S LOVE * The Love note. Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I've felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you'll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. I love you, I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire From Heaven Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,153 views

    Jesus wants to baptize His people with the Holy Spirit and fire. It’s time to get ignited, and allow the refiner’s fire to burn away anything in us that’s not of the Lord!

    THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #3: FIRE FROM HEAVEN OPENING TEXT: This summer, we are going to Jesus and saying, “Lord, teach us to pray!” “Now it came to pass, as Jesus was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray.” ...read more

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    The Girl Who Didn't Like Mt. Rushmore

    Contributed by Greg Moller on Jan 31, 2015
     | 4,751 views

    Is America turning away from God

    The girl who didn’t like Mt. Rushmore A young girl was recently asked about our national monuments, and was asked if she had ever visited Mt Rushmore. Her reply was yes. Then she was asked if she liked it. Her reply this time was a flat out “NO”. She then was asked what she ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    From This To That

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022
     | 2,415 views

    Many things undergo change.

    Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one party to another • Some are converted in the sports world from one team to another • Some are converted in the music world from one style of music to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist