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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    At Christmas Time, Grace Appears

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,148 views

    Jesus is Grace in the flesh.

    12.25.19 Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 28, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    Catholic Bible Sunday

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time, now dedicated to promoting a love and knowledge of Scripture, it’s like our new annual “Bible Sunday” for Catholics! Bishop Desmond Tutu likes to tell: “When the missionaries came to Africa, we had the land and they had the Bible. Then they said, ‘Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Escalation Of Difficult, Hard Times...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2020
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    Can we see we are in a season of ESCALATION of difficult, hard times? We need to not only be ready, but we need to expect and thrive in perilious times.

    ESCALATION --- DIFFICULT TIMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HARD, DIFFICULT TIMES APPEAR TO BREED DIFFICULT TIMES… 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 Timothy 3:1 (MSG) Don't be naive. There are difficult times ahead. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Timing

    Contributed by David Carter on Jan 28, 2020
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    Nothing happens until God's timing is right

    GOD’S TIMING 1.GOD HAS A TIMETABLE FOR EVERYTHING Ecclesiastes 3:1 - There is a season (an appointed time) for everything and a right time for every purpose under the heaven. Everything that happens, happens at the time God chooses! Gal. 4:4 – When the fulness of time had come, God sent forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tried In The Fire Seven Times

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2020
     | 7,288 views

    The Bible is NOT like any other book; its words are ALIVE! David compared God’s words to the purest gold, once it has finished going through the smelting process. The Word of God, like gold, is Trustworthy, Indestructible, Flawless, and Valuable.

    TRIED IN THE FIRE SEVEN TIMES Ps. 12:2-4,6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A mother was teaching her 3-year-old the Lord's prayer. For several evenings at bedtime she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. 2. The mother listened with pride as she carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kingdom Living In Perilous Times

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 24, 2020
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    Perverseness is the norm of society. It is considered a crime of hate to preach the unadulterated Word of God.

    “Kingdom Living in Perilous Times” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Scriptures:- Genesis 6:1-8, 11-13 ; 2nd Timothy 3: 1-7. Matthew 24:36-38. Text Scripture:- 2 Timothy 3:1 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come”. Shall = expected, definitely will happen. OPENING:- Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Truth For Troubled Times (Coronavirus) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 17, 2020
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     | 36,450 views

    In troubled and uncertian times, 1 John 5 provides us with 5 truths of which we can be certain: our promise, our prayers, our protector, our place, and our Prince!

    Truth for Troubled Times Scott R. Bayles, preacher Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/14/2020 We are living in very uncertain times. Everywhere I turn—in print, on the news, or on social media—everyone is talking about this coronavirus. Fears are rising all around the world. People who have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Encouraging Words For Discouraging Times Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 23, 2020
     | 5,707 views

    It is easy to be discouraged in the midst of this virus. We need to live in hope.

    1. I am in a virtually empty building this morning. Last week we had a smaller than usual crowd but the enthusiasm was fabulous! a. No assemblies for three Sundays at least. We’ll stream the sermons and you can take the Lord’s Supper on your own today. b. I’m looking forward to the day we get back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian Response In Challenging Times

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Mar 26, 2020
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    As Christians, our response is very critical because it influences the world around us. Even as we are now in difficult days because of COVID-19, our reaction is extremely important and will have a profound impact on others.

    Two days back, while watching news on Television, my five-year-old daughter suddenly came up to me and asked me something. What she asked kind of surprised me. She said, “Why mama, everywhere and every time, it is all about corona, corona, corona…. “ The impact that this invisible organism has ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Being Stable In Times Of Instability

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 30, 2020
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     | 22,063 views

    We like the comfort of normalcy. But what happens when your normal is turned upside-down? We' re all having to deal with a new normal. Many people are panicking. It's important that we don't get caught up in it. What can help us to stay stable in times of instability?

    BEING STABLE IN TIMES OF INSTABILITY Although spontaneity can be exciting, I think most of the time we like structure and routine. Unless we're watching a suspenseful movie, we like to know what's expected to happen. We like the comfort of normalcy. But what happens when your normal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Only Took A Short Time Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 31, 2020
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     | 3,761 views

    I am so glad that March is over. It is going to remembered years from now like September 11th, or the day that Katrina roared onto the Gulf Coast on August 29th, 2005, or the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. You ask why?

    Introduction: I am so glad that March is over. It is going to remembered years from now like September 11th, or the day that Katrina roared onto the Gulf Coast on August 29th, 2005, or the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. You ask why? March was the month the economic expansion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Christ In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2020
     | 13,064 views

    Genuine followers of Christ abide in Him, abound in love, and advance with power.

    Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    My Refuge In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 5, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,757 views

    The following sermon is going to focus first on the false refuge of the things of this world and finish with what refuge in God looks like.

    Our Refuge Psalms 46:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “If, indeed the Lord be our refuge and strength, we are entitled to seek after a spirit which shall bear us above the dreads of common men.” When the tides of tribulations come roaring into one’s life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing In A Time Of Economic Emergency Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 19, 2020
     | 2,435 views

    At the time when we are most tempted to hunker down and hoard our resources for ourselves, I think the Lord is calling us to be generous with our churches and charitable institutions.

    Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2020 The disciple Joseph Bar-nabas is one of the key players in the Acts of the Apostles. As the reading tells us, Joseph was given the name “Barnabas” by the leaders of the first church, the church of Jerusalem. Why? I had an experience when I was principal of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith During Uncertain Times

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,338 views

    Maybe the future of our country looks uncertain; or we are living under oppressive leadership. But when we recognize that God is still on the throne, we find the confidence necessary to carry on with boldness!

    I wish to begin our message by sharing something about the time in which Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived. The Nazi regime ascended to power on January 30, 1933. “Two days after Hitler was installed as Chancellor, Bonhoeffer delivered a radio address in which he attacked Hitler and warned Germany ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist