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The Whole Trouble Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 17, 2025

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We’re broken by sin at the core—no self-fix will do. The gospel begins with bad news about us, but it points to the good news of Jesus. Based on "The Gospel According to Peanuts" by Robert L. Short.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Awkward Invites - The Translation by The Skit Guys "Peanuts, the famous cartoon strip, often assumes the form of a modern-day, Christian parable." (1) That is how Robert L. Short, author of the book The Gospel According to Peanuts, described Charles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Romans 3:23, Romans 7:15, Romans 7:24, Romans 7:25, John 15:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Questions Of Homosexual Desire Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

based on 1 rating

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As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, the response from traditional conservatives has become equally impassioned. A deep animosity has grown between portions of the homosexual community and many who represent a Christian unde

I want to address a topic that is as difficult as any topic we could address today…. that of sexual identity and homosexuality. It’s a subject that has become the most politically and personally polarized as any in our lifetimes. As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Once Was Blind But Now I See Series

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 4, 2007

based on 25 ratings

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This sermon reassures individuals that no matter what you have done in life, what you have said in life, or even where you may have gone, God can and will turn your life around if you allow Him.

Introduction: Looking back into our lives we have lived reckless lives, carefree lives, careless lives, and the I want to do my own thing lives. We often bit off more than we could chew which often put us in situations that we regretted. Some of the mistakes that we have made in our lives we ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fantastic News For Living From The Sermon On The Mount Part 1

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001

based on 29 ratings

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Finding God’s will to bless us in the sermon on the mount.

Fantastic News for Living from the Sermon on the Mount PART 1 Matt. 5:1-5 A man walks up to the bar with an ostrich behind him, and as he sits, the bartender comes over, and asks for his order. The man says, "I’ll have a beer," and turns to the ostrich. "What about you?" "I’ll have a beer too," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2008

based on 7 ratings

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What Jesus means when he calls the pure in heart blessed.

November 9, 2008 Matthew 5:3-8 Pure in Heart 3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Teach About…alcohol?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2014

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A two-part discussion study. Part 1 deals with drunkenness and activities that often accompany alcohol and alcohol abuse. Part 2 deals with whether Christians should drink at all.

What Does the Bible Teach About…Alcohol? (Parts 1 & 2) To Drink or Not to Drink – Part 1 NOTE: Q. = A discussion question / A = possible or suggested answers or responses TEXT: Ask for volunteers to read the following scriptures when called upon to do so: Proverbs 23:29-35 Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

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Jesus is the master Rabbi

The Way of the Rabbi Follow Me! Famous last words. It is important to know who we are following Hillcrest Hosp. President tour Everyone is following someone. Friend, peer pressure, parent, spouse, hero. Scott & I are going to prison soon, many there because of who they followed. Reflect today on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make You Walk Erect

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 30, 2021

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Whatever humiliation, mockery, criticism you might have faced in the past, God will change that friend and make you walk erect!

Make you walk erect! Leviticus 26:13 'I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt so that you would not be their slaves, and I broke the bars of your yoke and made you walk erect.” I remember an incident that happened before my salvation, also during the time I was a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Low Can We Get? Are We Ready?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 22, 2022

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Are low can we get? Jesus Christ is coming again? Is the church ready? Are you ready?

HOW LOW CAN WE GO? ARE WE READY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US STUDY THE IMMINENT RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR IN 8 AREAS OR CATEGORIES. • 1. THE DARKNESS AND GOD HATERS… The Bible is considered HATE SPEECH. • 2. WITHIN THE CHURCH… • 3. IN WORLD ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 1:29-32, Genesis 6:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace From Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 14, 2001

based on 96 ratings

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Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001

Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Text: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Title: “Grace from Faith” Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4-14, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

20. Fulfilling The Law Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018

based on 2 ratings

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Jesus Christ fulfilled the Law on our behalf

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 20 – FULFILLING THE LAW] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:21-22, 1 John 5:3, Romans 13:3-4, Jeremiah 31:33, Luke 24:25-27, Colossians 2:16-17, 2 Corinthians 3:7-10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

For I Am Not Ashamed

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

based on 4 ratings

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The importance of sharing Jesus with others

I) The Gospel Is For Everyone! Let's be honest, folks. How often do you share your faith with others? To me, I find it to be the highest privilege to carry the gospel to the unsaved. It is not my effort that saves, it is instead the Holy Spirit that convicts; but while that is true we should ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-32

Denomination: Bible Church

Andrew And Philip

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 17, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Andrew and Philip encountered Jesus and went out and told others

Sermon Jn 1:35-51 A recent archaeological dig in Israel unearthed this rather interesting papyrus: To: Jesus barJoseph, The Carpenter’s Arms, Nazareth village Galilee; From: The Ebenezer Management Consultants, Jerusalem.... Dear Sir: Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

When He Calls My Name

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Discerning and following the will of God

WHEN HE CALLS MY NAME Sunday, June 28, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee When the preacher’s car broke down on a country road, he walked to a nearby roadhouse to use the phone. After calling for a tow truck, he spotted his old friend, Frank, drunk and shabbily dressed at the bar. "What happened to you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 26, 2012

based on 2 ratings

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Sermon for the ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B

Do Not Be Afraid / John 6: 14 - 21 Intro: One day a very small, sickly-looking man with thick glasses rode into a western town on the stagecoach. He was hired to be the new bartender for the town saloon. He was warned by his new boss, “Remember, drop everything and run for your life if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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