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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Are You Preparing Or Procrastinating?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 29, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,034 views

    Jesus tells us to be watchful, to be ready, for his second coming.

    Matthew 24:37-44 Are You Preparing or Procrastinating? Our lives are filled with the unexpected. The events that took place in September were unexpected – very sad events. Our lives are filled with unexpected good things as well – maybe a surprise birthday party, or a surprise bonus from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Push - Pray Until Something Happens

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 38,047 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage believers to pray while facing the problems of life.

    P.U.S.H “Praying Until Something Happens” SUB-TOPIC: Keep On praying until something happens Text: Luke 11: 5 And he said unto them, which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him and midnight, and say unto him, friend, lend me three loves; For a friend of mine in his journey is come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Getting Off The Exercise Wheel

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011
     | 3,722 views

    This message is from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

    If overloading ourselves has the ability to cause emotional, relational and spiritual dysfunction, why do we continually do it? The number one reason is that we do not see this as a problem. We simply assume that this is the way that life is and there is nothing that we can do about it. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overturning Status Quo

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,514 views

    We might think Jesus is the "go along to get along" Savior, but He is not. He challenges us to overturn the sins of our lives and nation.

    1. Praying Away the Grasshoppers John Maxwell, Partners in Prayer In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried that the dreadful plague would again visit them and destroy the rich wheat crop, ruining thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unlikely Worship Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    This is the 25th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#25] UNLIKELY WORSHIP Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: This morning, we will see how Jesus’ presence challenges us to think differently about worship. Our text reminds us that real worship is not about being perfect or having a certain social status. Instead, true worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Surprise Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,587 views

    The surprise of Christmas is that God loved us enough to send us His Son to die for our sins.

    The Surprise of Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Every year at Christmas, my Mother and I would play this little game of cat and mouse. She would try to keep me from knowing what I was getting for Christmas, and I would do all in my power to find out before ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Even Parents With A Perfect Child Have Problems

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    This message can be used during the Christmas season or a family series and illustrates how Christians deal with the curves that life give us in marriage and life.

    Even Parents with the Perfect Child have problems! Luke 2:1-7 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) Introduction: Today as continue our sermon series entitled Crosspoints we will look specifically at the “Parents in the Pageant.” Our focus will be on Mary and Joseph and remember we are introduced to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,076 views

    The parable of the persistent neighbour and how this is a model for knocking on heaven's door. Ask, Seek and Knock.

    Persistent Prayer JCC 10.01.10 am (session 3 Prayer) Luke 11: 5-13 This comes straight after ‘Lord teach us to pray’ and the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ Prayer was never intended to be an instrument for the accomplishing of man's will upon the earth, but the instrument for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News Of Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,837 views

    In this Christmas Eve message I want you to notice three features about the good news of great joy.

    Scripture In one of Lessons this evening we heard about the shepherds’ visit to the manger in Luke 2:8-20: 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    A Perspective On The Holy Trinity

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,033 views

    A perspective on John 16: 12-15. If someone asks you, “Show me God” then point them to Jesus. Again, if someone asks you, “Show me the Holy Spirit” then point them to Jesus. For in Jesus the invisible Holy Trinity is revealed.

    John 16: 12-15 A perspective on the Holy Trinity Today is the first Sunday after Pentecost, it is Holy Trinity Sunday. Today we celebrate and take a closer look at the Holy Trinity that is, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever, Amen. At times, we use the Nicene Creed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The God Of Mephibosheth

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025
     | 344 views

    The God of Mephibosheth is a God of restoration, a God who lifts up the fallen, and a God who will not forget His promises to us. He is a God of grace and mercy, who calls us to His table even when we feel unworthy.

    THE GOD OF MEPHIBOSHETH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 4:4, Psalm 68:6, Romans 5:8, Matthew 25:34 INTRODUCTION: The story of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, is a powerful narrative of grace, restoration, and unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Who Cares...when I Have An Unplanned Pregnancy? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,137 views

    Second in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores unplanned pregnancy.

    (This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Launched teaching time with Kenny Chesney Video - There Goes My Life. Kenny Chesney Video – 20 years in 5 minutes & a happy ending Unfortunately, that is not always the case for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Directs Your Path

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,474 views

    God is in control.

    God Directs Your Path January 16, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is in control. Focus Passage: I Samuel 9:1-24 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extraordinary Things Can Happen (The Miracle Of Christmas) Series

    Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,657 views

    Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak

    Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Are Not In Control Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 30, 2021
     | 6,464 views

    The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

    We are not in Control! Squid Game Part 4 James 4:13-17 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part four of the sermon series, “Squid Game.” During the last three weeks, we examined some lessons that we can learn from the drama, “Squid Game.” Today, as we finish this series, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed