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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    From Panic To Praise

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 5, 2025
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    “From Panic to Praise” is a call to trust Jesus in life’s fiercest storms, reminding us that while faith may be shaken when we focus on the storm, it is strengthened by knowing who is with us and secured by trusting in the sovereign power of our Savior.

    From Panic to Praise Mark 4:35-41; Psalms 95:1-7 The author of Hebrews tells us that “faith is the confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). Faith allows us to stand firmly on the unseen foundation of God’s truth—not because we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Human Sexuality Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 11, 2025
     | 325 views

    What do you think are the purposes of human sexuality? What if you knew the truths about God’s design for human sexuality that would provide greater understanding and lessen frustration and disappointment. Get ready to explore human sexuality from God’s point of view!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Human Sexuality Selected Scriptures We begin a new message series with topics on current concerns. These topics were triggered by Chip Ingram’s “Culture Shock Series”. Topics ...read more

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2025
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     | 3,775 views

    Why did Jesus believe the early church needed the power of the Holy Spirit - and what can that power mean to us today?

    A few years ago, the power went out on the north side of town. I first noticed it when I saw that the traffic lights weren’t working but I didn’t think much about it until I tried to stop into CVS to pick up some batteries. One of the clerks met me at the door and explained: “I’m sorry we have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Righteous Joseph Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023
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    People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the theme of Christmas. But do you know there is a man who stands silently next to the manger in the nativity scene? He is not even given a single line to speak! Then he disappears completely from history after the teenage years of Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION There is a story of courage that took place in the very first Christmas. It is about righteous Joseph. But it is a story we often miss because people’s Christmas focus is mostly around a young mother Mary and her son, Jesus. People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Meeting The Demands For God’s Plan(2023)-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 6, 2023
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    1 of 2. Luke informs his audience of the primary/indispensable/essential elements of God’s plan for man’s salvation. God’s plan for man demands some specifically essential elements. What elements does God’s plan for man, demand? God’s plan for man demands...

    MEETING The DEMANDS For GOD’s PLAN-I—Luke 1:26-38 Attention: All the elements for success are present. On South Carolina highway-34, as you enter Dillon from the west, you’ll cross over I-95 & pass the ‘Harbor Freight’ warehouse on your right. Soon afterward, continuing into Dillon, you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 29, 2024
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    This message views the biblical image of "ambassador for Christ" in the context of the Roman world. While sojourning on earth, we must represent our real homeland, the kingdom of heaven.

    “George Shultz, when Secretary of State during the Reagan administration, kept a large globe in his office. When newly appointed ambassadors had an interview with him . . . Shultz would test them. He would say, ‘You have to go over the globe and prove to me that you can identify your country.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God With Us

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Dec 20, 2023
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     | 2,417 views

    This sermon deals with the true meaning of Christmas as we know it and also addresses some controversial issues surrounding the connection between Christmas and pagan sun worship.

    God With Us With every passing year Christmas seems to become more and more commercialized—every year Santa Claus, Christmas decorations, social engagements, and the daunting task of finding just the right gifts for our loved ones can easily overshadow the main reason, we as Christians have come ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sermon # 15 - Overcoming Fears Of The Past Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 22, 2025
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     | 520 views

    Though our sins are as scarlet, when we come to the Lord Jesus and confess our sins, He will make them white as snow. For those who are living in fear and guilt from sins of the past, God’s word reminds us that there is forgiveness, freedom, healing and a brand new life ahead.

    We read in Genesis 3:9, The LORD God called to the man and asked him, "Where are you?" (ERV) The Almighty God, who is the creator of heaven and earth, who is all-knowing called out to Adam in the Garden of Eden, and wanted to find out where he was. It was not that God did not know where ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Always Rejoicing! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
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     | 963 views

    This sermon explores the power of constant prayer, rejoicing, and gratitude in all circumstances, as a means to strengthen our connection with God.

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in God's presence, isn't it? To come together as one body, united in our faith, our hope, and our love for our Savior. It is here, in this sacred space, that we can find solace, strength, and sustenance for our souls. Today, ...read more

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    1 Timothy Chapter 4 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,743 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

    I Timothy Chapter 4 I Tim 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, (KJV Version) 4:1 But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Focus On His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,571 views

    We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our hearts blameless and by all means build each other up and not tear each other down.

    Series: Imitators Thesis of series: We live in a society that seldom reflects Jesus. As Christians, we are called to be His reflection, to do His will and to keep our hearts blameless. Sermon: Focus on His Image Thesis of sermon: We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turnaround

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2019
     | 11,527 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36

    2 Chronicles 29: 1 – 36 Turnaround 29 Hezekiah became king when he was twenty-five years old, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abijah the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did what was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that his father David had ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Casualties Of Divine Service

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2019
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     | 9,109 views

    The message explores how Christians can avoid becoming casualties of divine service. There is a high cost demanded of those who will serve Christ, and we must not imagine that we will be spared paying that cost. However, in standing firm with Christ, we will stand victorious.

    “Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, ‘So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.’ Then he was afraid, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Is Better Than Liberty Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,175 views

    A tightrope is a picture of Christian liberty with legalism on one side and unrestrained license on the other. But somewhere in between the two is the beautiful tightrope of balance, and the balance bar for a Christian is love.

    INTRODUCTION I invite you to open your Bibles to Romans 14. We’re going to start reading at verse 13. You remember last week, I started the message by holding a gold earring to my ear and some of you thought, well there’s nothing wrong with a guy wearing an earring. But others of you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectations For Godly Living-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023
     | 1,939 views

    1 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

    EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-I—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Use Your Elbows: A Grandmother was giving directions to her grown grandson who was coming with his wife, to visit her for the first time in her new place: She told him, “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist