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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Song Of Moses And Miriam.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,015 views

    Who is like thee, O LORD, among the gods?

    THE SONG OF MOSES AND MIRIAM. Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21. EXODUS 15:1. The song of Moses and the congregation begins with the acclamation that “the LORD hath triumphed gloriously.” It is a celebration of the children of Israel’s crossing of the Red Sea, and the LORD’s victory over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 31, 2022
     | 1,606 views

    I can’t help but think it was Mother Teresa’s having to suffer the loss of her father, who was murdered when she was a child, that directed her to a life of mercy.

    Jesus is asked 183 questions of which he only answers 3. The expert asked a question wanting to test Jesus and he got an answer. But in the story about the Good Samaritan, Jesus is testing him—and us. The man beaten and robbed was going from Jerusalem to Jericho. So were the priest and Levite, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The All-Seeing Eye.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 19, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,874 views

    Blessed to be chosen by the LORD.

    THE ALL-SEEING EYE. Psalm 33:12-22. This passage begins with a beatitude: PSALM 33:12. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom He hath chosen for His own inheritance.” In ancient times, it was only Israel who had such a relationship with the LORD. Not that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter Impact

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 20, 2018
     | 6,530 views

    Mary Magdalene has the biggest “narrative impact” on Easter morningI: “I have seen the Lord." Which speaks of her life-transforming experience.

    John, called the Beloved Disciple, is clearly the hero of Easter morning! He is spiritually superior with love and understanding; runs fastest. Between John, Peter, and Mary Magdalene— all of whom were at the empty tomb on that first Easter morning— only John had faith in the Physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Calling Of Priests And Moms Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 13, 2019
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    All Christians become a Royal Priesthood but we will not live forever on earth!

    Happy Mother’s Day to all of you; and yes, we will have a time to honor and pray for our moms, but let’s first of all hear from God; and we should all know by now that all of God’s Word apply to all of us; but moms are special and so God’s word can be very unique and special for mothers alone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Listen, Live, Look Forward To God's Eternal Promise Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 5, 2019
     | 2,776 views

    Live by faith: listen to God, do what God says, and focus on the eternal promise of God through Jesus Christ!

    We have been learning from our Creator God from Hebrews 11. Many are commended for their faith as they took action on what God said with a focus on God’s Promises. again we should ask ourselves often: Will we be commended for our faith in Jesus Christ? Actually, the more important question to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Be A Cino

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 12, 2018
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    Being a RINO or DINO will mess up your life, but being a CINO will destroy your eternity.

    As I read Catholic and Evangelical leaders trying to "exhort" their congregants to vote against Pro-Abortion candidates, I wonder if they have figured out that many will turn a deaf ear. Just as we have RINOs and DINOS we have RCINOs, BINOs, PINOs, LINOs, etc. To simplify it, CINOs or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Jesus Do The Evaluation

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 24, 2018
     | 2,844 views

    Only the King can really assess your life's impact.

    On Jan 1, 2019, I will have been a contributor to Sermon Central for 19 years. Sigh, almost everything I think about has been for decades or decades ago. Some days, I feel like a dinosaur and other days I am Caleb who was just as strong after forty years in the desert as when he started. (Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Courage Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2017
     | 5,660 views

    How would you define courage? Would you agree that it would take courage to continue to speak the truth even if it meant imprisonment and death? That would certainly be courageous.

    -AD 25-27- Judean Wilderness His Courage Matthew 14:4-12, Luke 3:19-20 How would you define courage? Would you agree that it would take courage to continue to speak the truth even if it meant imprisonment and death? That would certainly be courageous. Many people thought that John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020
     | 2,437 views

    Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

    1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Coffin That Preached Hope Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 12, 2025
     | 84 views

    This sermon explores Joseph's deathbed faith, where he rejected the glory of an Egyptian burial and commanded his bones be carried to the Promised Land, serving as a silent testimony of hope to Israel for 400 years that God would one day lead them home.

    Introduction: The Prince Who Never Forgot Home Joseph is one of the most famous characters in the Bible. We know him for his coat of many colors, his dreams, and his rise from a prison cell to the palace. By the time he reached the end of his life, Joseph was the Prime Minister of Egypt. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Familiarity Breeds Contempt

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 188 ratings
     | 32,893 views

    God is no respecter of persons. He will use whom he will. There is a danger in our Christian lives that we can miss out on God’s blessings because we fail to recognise God’s messenger.

    Saxlingham 06-07-03 A prophet is without honour in his own country We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And we see in our Gospel reading this morning, how this happened to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    We'd Climb Mountains...

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    Epiphany 6: What great sacrifice have we thought we’d need to endure for the faith? We may be inclined to climb mountains... but no need, Christ already climbed Golgatha.

    Through the Old Testament lesson today, we are offered a wonderful insight to help us understand what God requires of us. This insight is wrapped in a most interesting story about a soldier named Naaman. He was a valiant warrior who had won many battles for his King. But Naaman had a terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus In The Shadows Of Bethlehem

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    Uncover the shadows of Bethlehem in the Old Testament, New Testament and today.

    INTRO: 1. ILL. Pastor once made an eye-opening discovery when visiting a nursing home and asked the residence there to recount their most memorable Christmas – they all remembered Christmas experiences from their childhood. a. Why can’t adults who understand the most about Christmas enjoy it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Providence Of God

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 18,388 views

    When the circumstances of life knock us down, the only sure footing we have is the Word of God and confidence in the providence of God.

    The Providence Of God Rom. 8:28 Introduction Have you ever been swimming at the seashore and found yourself knocked down by the waves and suddenly you’re in trouble. You remember how that can happen if a big wave comes and knocks you down and you go in over your head. You begin to thrash around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist