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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    Sometimes We Think We Know Better Than The Lord

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,042 views

    A sermon on the Cross-centered life.

    Mark 8:31-38 “Sometimes We Think WE Know Better Than The Lord” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org History is filled with examples of women and men who, by throwing away their lives, gained life eternal. Late in the 4th Century there was a certain monk ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Teach Us To Number Our Days

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,640 views

    Why should we number our days? (Material adapted from an article in Pulpit Helps and from Elad Nehorai at: https://endoflifewa.org/news/6-reasons-you-should-be-thinking-more-about-death/) (Also handed out Five Wishes from Aging with Dignity- order at: FiveWishes.org)

    HoHum: Death is just a door to the joy that is awaiting, death is just a shadow into everlasting life, death is often thought of as a very sad occasion, for the child of God it’s just a door to brand new life. WBTU: Psalm 90:10, 12: “Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Should I Care What You Think About Me?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022
     | 2,478 views

    Have you ever heard someone say, 'I don't care what people think about me'? Should we care what people think about us? Well...yes and no.

    SHOULD I CARE WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT ME? John 8:48-54 Have you ever heard someone say, 'I don't care what people think about me'? Most of the time when I hear someone say this there's an edge to it, telling me that deep down they really do care; otherwise their tone would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    "who Do You Think You Are?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2021
     | 2,048 views

    Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their inability to discern the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3). The signs of our times seem to be indicating an increasing hostility toward Christianity, which has lost its place as the nation’s primary guiding ethic.

    You can run but you can’t hide. That’s certainly true today, amen? They not only know where you live and work, but probably know what kind of car you drive, when you take a shower, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite show on TV, what station you listen to in the car. They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Happy New Year…maybe!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022
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    I want to wish each of you a HAPPY NEW YEAR! But my wishing you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is not a gurantee that you will have one.

    What will guarantee you a HAPPY NEW YEAR is the things I want to share with you from God’s Word. Illus: For example, when President Bill Clinton was going through a sex scandal in the White House the pundits in Washington could not figure out how he could survive this scandal MENTALLY. That is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And You Think Your Family Is Messed-Up Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 4, 2014
     | 6,329 views

    God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction.

    Title: And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up! (Part II) Text: Genesis 29:15-30 Thesis: God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction. Introduction I have a method to reading the Denver Post every day. I separate the sections removing all the ads. I begin with the Editorial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    What I Think Of When I Hear Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,244 views

    What’s the biggest problem people face? What’s the greatest news anyone could ever hear? What’s the greatest decision that every person faces? These 3 questions get answered in this evangelistic Christmas sermon.

    Introduction Whenever I think of Christmas, there are a lot of names I think of immediately: Santa Claus Kris Kringle St. Nick Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer I think of all the names of the people on my list that I had to shop for this Christmas I think of the names of gifts I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life At Sea Is Different Than What You May Think.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,838 views

    We all need a desired haven, seafarers in particular; a forgotten highly skilled workforce who life apart from the rest of us. This is a tribute to Sea Sunday, and the hardship mariners endure.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity, in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 9th July 2017: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). The readings for today are: Jonah 1: 1-17, Psalm 107: 1-3 & 23-32, Acts 27.27-28.2 and Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Moving Ahead When You Don't Think It Is Necessary Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,964 views

    Many times we do NOT move forward because we are afraid, but very often we also find ourselves NOT moving ahead because we are comfortable where we are and we just do NOT see the need to move ahead...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 07, 2014 Date Preached: January 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You Feel There is NO Need Sermon Text: Acts 10:1-43 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God?

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    God says we need him and, even though we might not often think of it in these terms, we wish we didn’t need God. We don’t want to need God.

    A few weeks ago, I was given a list of 75 questions asked by our elementary kids about God. One of them was, “Where is God?” A few astronauts have said that there must not be a God because they’ve been out in space, and they didn’t see him there. Some say God’s in the earth, he’s in the rocks, he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Nothing Taste Good Lukewarm

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022
     | 1,992 views

    Jesus wishes that we would be hot or cold and not lukewarm.

    Nothing taste good Lukewarm Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction- Good morning- Please church turn to Book of Revelation Chapter 3 and as you turn there, let us bow for prayer as we open His word this morning. Prayer- Father today, as we come together to hear your word, would you speak to us and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Judas Iscariot And Mary Of Bethany

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 2, 2022
     | 3,340 views

    Who do you wish to serve God or Mammon

    Jn 12:1-8 Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . He no sooner arrived back at his house than a man knocked at his door. “Sir," he said, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What Should We Think About Gay Marriage In Canada? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    How do we affirm God’s definition of marriage, hold to God’s standard for sexual purity, continually emphasize mercy and forgiveness, follow Jesus’ model in relationship with those ostracized, and above all be loving?

    What Should We Think About Gay Marriage in Canada? January 30, 2005 Intro: Before I begin, I want to first acknowledge and thank Lisa Nadon and Leanne Attwell for their help researching today’s topic. Most of you have seen the headlines in the newspapers this past week, and we are expecting our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Good News And The Bad News About God Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 9, 2020
     | 2,834 views

    We all like to make our own estimations of what we think God is like. This passage is a reminder to us that we must accept God for who He is, not who we wish He was.

    - Opening image: the result explosion of Facebook avatars. They are cute and fun and I don’t have a problem with them. But if I may make a gentle observation: some of you don’t look like you think you look! - I’m sure some people intentionally upgraded their appearance, but there are others who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Yort avatar

    Thankful Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
     | 5,837 views

    Thankful prayer brings divine peace, guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and brings right thinking…biblical thinking.

    Introduction Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. Fear is a basic survival mechanism that signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. As such, it is an essential part of keeping us safe. However, when people live in constant fear, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God