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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus The Struggler Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 21, 2016
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    Sometimes we so emphasize that Jesus is the Son of God (fully divine) that we forget He is also the Son of Man (fully human). At Gethsemane, we see Jesus’ human nature struggling with the perfect will of God — for our sakes!

    Jesus the Struggler (Mark 14:32-42) 1. We all do goofy things. “Today, I took a picture of the combination to my new lock so I would always have it on my phone if I ever forgot it. I put my phone in my gym locker, locked it with the new lock, then promptly forgot the combination.” 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Doing Good Works This Holiday Season

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Dec 10, 2021
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    Just because we are not saved according to our works doesn't mean that we shouldn't be concerned about pursuing a life of good works in full obedience to God's Word.

    Topic: Doing Good Works This Holiday Season By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 “8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast.” Introduction: Just because we are not saved according ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fearless Sowing Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 23, 2023
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    The fourth sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's sermon considers the overall stewardship of all that we have and are.

    October 22, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Four Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 4:1-9 Fearless Sowing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we conclude our fall stewardship emphasis. Our theme ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hilarious Giving Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013
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    Looking at giving can be an exciting way for people to see in God's word that giving is a part of sowing and reaping. Seeing that generosity is more than money, and giving originates from the heart of God

    Hilarious giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-9:15 Introduction- We are in our third week of the series “Lessons learned from Apostle Paul.” We have looked at the importance of (1 ) Unity in the body of Christ (2)The comfort ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Becoming Good Stewards

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 1, 2002
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    We are in anticipation of the Rapture We must be faithful and wise stewards

    Becoming good stewards We are in anticipation of the Rapture We must be faithful and wise stewards a. Instead of waiting we should be working b. We do not know when He is coming but He is coming The Bible says “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Your Personal Commitment

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 9, 2021
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    Make a personal commitment to pray. We are called to pray to strengthen our relationship with Christ and to pray for others, who are broken and weary. Make a personal commitment to be present in church.

    Your Personal Commitment Once there was a great story teller, who only had a fourth grade education. One of his favorite stories was about a chicken and a pig, who encountered a hungry man besides the road. Moved with compassion, the chicken said to the pig, “Why don’t you and I go together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cheerful Giving

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
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    God loves a cheerful giver

    Cheerful Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-9:15 Good morning everyone- Glad you are here This morning, we are going to look at giving! Not only giving, but what the Bible calls hilarious giving! Yeah! I see all your excitement. I sparked some people’s attention, some because as soon as you talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It's Really Mine Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008
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     | 3,651 views

    Could it be we’ve bought into the cultural lie that says sometimes taking things from others isn’t stealing?

    What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:15 “It’s Really Mine” • Once a man wanted to rob a downtown Bank of America. He walked into the branch and, on a deposit slip, wrote "this iz a stikkup. put all your muny in this bag." While he was in line waiting to give the note to the teller, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Gifts! Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jun 3, 2008
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    The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! This sermon outlines 4 reasons we like to give!!

    Text: Matthew 7:9-12 Title: Good gifts! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, June 1st, 2008 Proposition: The desire to give used to be part of our God given nature! Let’s look at 4 reasons we give! Introduction: This month, our focus will turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give What You Have Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2023
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    Annual thanks giving is part of the church program and became a fund raising project. God loves our giving and it is the way to multiply our blessings. It’s an investment or the unknown dividend in an unexpected time. Give to God and you will receive it.

    Theme: Give what you have Text: Exodus 35:20-29 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! A Sunday school teacher asked children to write short notes for the first three chapters of Genesis. Many wrote the creation story in their own style. One boy wrote: “In the beginning God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2016
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     | 6,278 views

    Part three of this series focuses on the story of the Good Samaritan and the lawyer's reaction to the story that Jesus told in response to his question.

    An Elitist Mentality Part 3 Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 In September I stood before you and shared with you part two of my series titled “An Elitist Mentality.” This morning I want to conclude this series by showing you an extremely clear example of how this mentality can show up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Thompson avatar

    Benefits Of A Small Church

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,844 views

    [My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

    "THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard Reid avatar

    The Reward

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006
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     | 6,402 views

    The crowns that I can lay at the feet of Jesus.

    The Reward James 1:12 and 17 July 31, 2006 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Golden Years

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,625 views

    Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons.

    THE GOLDEN YEARS LUKE 12:15-21 Introduction: Is it right or wrong for one to plan and save for the future? What should our attitude be toward our golden years? What does God expect? The account of the prosperous farmer in Luke provides us some valuable lessons. Let us examine the rich man’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold, The King!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,568 views

    Behold, the King! 1) Jesus comes to bring salvation. 2) Jesus comes to accept adoration.

    (A Confirmation Sermon) 2 years of Friday night classes, 150 memory assignments, 2 essays, 10 tests, and 1 exam. Wow, Monica and Vanessa. You’ve put in a lot of hard work to become a communicant member of this congregation. You’ve also had to prepare well for today’s service so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran