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  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Are You Comfortable?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 5,800 views

    People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, people will go to great lengths to avoid situations that make them feel uncomfortable. Adopted from "Not a fan"

    In life we like to be Comfortable • The temps in our houses • Ourselves • Financially • Relationships • Our Surroundings People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    More Than Conquerors Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 23, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,375 views

    Reading the Bible gives comfort, direction and hope for every day. This passage talks about how God works for us, his eternal plan for all of us and he is our strong security. This chapter starts with “no condemnation” and ends with “no separation”. Here, Paul starts piling glory on glory.

    Theme: More Than Conquerors Text: Romans 8:28-39 Introduction: Reading the Bible gives comfort, direction and hope for every day. This passage talks about how God works for us, his eternal plan for all of us and he is our strong security. The first half of the book of Romans reaches its climax ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do You Want To

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    Can we answer the questions of Joshua or Jesus?

    Concordia Lutheran Church 11th Week of Pentecost- August 15, 2009 “Do You Want to…” John 6:51-69 and Joshua 24:14-18 † IHS † {My dear friends}, grace and peace has been poured into our lives by God our Father and our Master, Jesus Christ. (Eph 1:3 Message mod.) A Question, and a similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Do We Go From Here ?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jun 6, 2025
     | 1,063 views

    We all face changes and transition in our lives and sometimes ask the question; What's next? This message helps us understand if we just keep following God we will get to the destination that He has planned for us.

    ( I used this with a group that I meet with weekly But it could easily be modified for your church setting) Introduction: Every one of us is in a transition. Some of you are starting college. Some may be going back for a GED. Others are stepping up into new roles and responsibilities you didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Did Judas Believe In Jesus As Lord?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2025
     | 370 views

    This passage provides us with an interesting insight into the nature of Judas' faith (or lack thereof).

    DID JUDAS BELIEVE IN JESUS AS LORD? Judas refers to Jesus as “Rabbi,” not “Lord.” - Matthew 26:22, 25. - It’s long been a source of contention what exactly the nature of Judas’ belief or disbelief in Jesus was. He was a disciple, saw the miracles, heard the teaching. Yet he ends up betraying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dependence (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,225 views

    Have we been able to identify the obstacles that keep hindering a close relationship with Christ and ask Him to help you to overcome them?

    Opening illustration:  What does a teacher desire from his/her students?  What does a general desire from his soldiers?  What does a ruler desire from his citizens?  What do parents desire from their children? WHAT DOES CHRIST DESIRE FROM US? All these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glory Road Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
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     | 9,458 views

    Our words, actions and lives are to glorify God. In other words, we are to reflect Christ for others to see. The problem is trying to reflect the light of Christ.

    Glory Road John 12:20-26 Steve May tells the story of Dennis Byrd, who was an up-and-coming defensive tackle for the New York Jets. He was predicted to help turn the Jets organization around and recorded 27 sacks in his first 3 years. Then tragedy struck. On November 29, 1992, the Jets were playing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Attitude, Altitude, And Acting On It Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 2, 2011
     | 4,225 views

    9th Sermon in the Action in Acts Series, this deals with making decisions in a way that thrusts us into the action of God, which is not only a bigger life, but also where we are called to be

    Into Action in Acts: Attitude, Altitude and Acting on it Do you ever feel that God is unreasonable in what he asks or decides or even a little crazy sometimes... Or let me put it a different way Good Decisions can be a bit of work, but they aren’t terribly hard. You look at the long term ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Calls The First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,898 views

    An analysis of Jesus' calling of his first disciples will teach us what characterizes a true disciple of Jesus.

    Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus who came to seek and to save lost sinners. Luke wanted to communicate that God sent his only Son Jesus as the Messiah to deliver people from sin and hell. The central theme of Jesus’ message was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Perils Of A Fruitless Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010
     | 6,511 views

    When we abide in Christ, we will produce fruit that will glorify God and help enlarge his Kingdom.

    Perils of a Fruitless Life Luke 13:6-9 INTRODUCTION A. Disappointments and unmet expectations are a regular part of life. 1. Women who just cannot get pregnant. 2. Continue to have miscarriages. 3. Bright children whose parents don’t have money to send them to college (child has great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Walking In The Shepherd's Footprints"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    So specific is our call to follow Christ as a sheep follows the shepherd, we’re even told to walk in His footprints.

    “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "the Eye Of The Needle"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    A call to radical discipleship.

    “The Eye of The Needle” Mark 10:17-31 What is difficult, puzzling and/or shocking in the passage we just read? What would be challenging about trying to live out what Jesus has just said? What comes across here, as Good News? Why would someone want to take on the challenges of living this ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Commitment Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015
     | 12,367 views

    The Life of a Christian

    Are You All In? Romans 12:1 The Ingredients of a Christian| A Believer is surrendered. A believer is separated. A believer is sober. A believer is serving. A believer is responding. Rom. 12:1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cleavon Matthews Sr. avatar

    The Joy And Grief Of Leadership

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 40 ratings
     | 23,329 views

    The lesson is aboout the dynamic relationship between leaders and followers.

    THE JOY AND GRIEF OF LEADERSHIP Hebrews 13:17 By Dr. Cleavon Matthews Sr. November 15, 2009 INTRODUCTION Leading and following are eternally etched into the fabric of human relationships. In countless ways, we are participants in this interconnected dynamic. No group or organization of people can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Are You Taking A Stand Or Taking A Knee?

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,639 views

    Division has been Satan’s primary means to obtain his loyal followers. It is a time-honored emblem of his control over mankind in the place of God or his Son.

    Our culture is very confused, very distracted and very divided in determining what is right and what is wrong. Satan is dividing our nation and deceiving the population making it very hard to speak out and teach our neighbor what is truth. The words of Abraham Lincoln, in his House Divided speech ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ