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    Running From God

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,980 views

    David Jansen made a big hit on the television series called, “The fugitive.”

    What made this program so exciting was that every week the character he played was staying just one step ahead of the law. He was running from the law because he had been falsely accused of killing his wife. He had been convicted and sentenced to prison, but somehow he escaped. After he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The View From Here

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 25, 2014
     | 3,776 views

    I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us -- a communion sermon.

    The View from Here Romans 8:18-39 Big Idea: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Lectionary Readings: • Old Testament: Genesis 29:15-28 • Psalms: Psalm 128 • Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 • Epistle: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    They Get It From Their Father

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 14, 2025
     | 381 views

    Happy Father’s Day and Blessed Trinity Sunday, church! Today, we stand at a sacred intersection—celebrating both our earthly fathers and our heavenly One, as well as recognizing the mystery of God revealed as Father, Son, and Spirit.

    They Get It from Their Father ““I am telling you these things to keep you from stumbling away from the path. The tribal leaders will force you out of their gathering houses. The time will come when they will put you to death, thinking they are doing what the Great Spirit wants, all because they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    From Although To Yet

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025
     | 583 views

    Based on the prophet Habakkuk's journey from honest complaint to unshakable praise, this sermon explores how faith can find joy not by denying suffering, but by making a radical choice to rejoice in God even when everything has fallen apart.

    From Barren Fields to High Places: The Unshakable Joy of Faith Text: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Introduction: A Prophet's Honest Struggle I want to invite you into the world of a man who was not afraid to argue with God. His name is Habakkuk. We often come to the prophets and see them as untouchable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Darkness To Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
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     | 1,885 views

    Explores our transformation from darkness to light through Christ, the exposure of sinful acts, and the blessings of living in God's light.

    Good morning, family! It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we're here to rejoice and be glad in it. Today, we're gonna get into a piece of Scripture that's gonna challenge us, encourage us, and hopefully, change us. Before we get to that, I want to share a quote with you from Gary ...read more

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    God's Priests, Providence And Plans Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    Lessons from the priests, from God’s Providence and from God’s plans

    Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Rev Robert Robb Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 7 Introduction We come this morning to the last of our studies in the book of Haggai. Last week we considered the message that Haggai brought to the people on the 21st day of the seventh month, just four ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Slippery Slope

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    Sin is dangerous - even "little" sins are a slippery slope which can become nearly impossible to escape.

    The Slippery Slope TCF Sermon February 4, 2001 Read from Romans 1:18-32 Here we read a passage that shows how clearly sin has captured our world - we read a disturbing picture of a culture in moral free fall, all restraints gone, full of compromise with righteousness, headed toward destruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Fans To Followers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,114 views

    God wants to move you from being a fickle fan to become a faithful follower.

    From Fans to Followers Mark 3:7-19 Rev. Brian Bill April 9-10, 2016 What do you think of large crowds? • A record crowd of 170,000 watched the Kentucky Derby in 2015. • Over 115,000 fans gathered to watch Michigan play Notre Dame in 2013. • 3.5 million attended the largest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free From Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 29, 2016
     | 6,332 views

    1) Sin is incompatible with the law of God (1 John 3:4), 2) it is incompatible with the work of Christ (1 John 3:5–8), and 3) it is incompatible with the ministry of the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:9–10).

    One of the first questions we ask when we hear of the birth of a baby is, “Who does she look like?” Features such as physical appearance, including the color of hair and eyes, facial characteristics, the shape of the mouth or nose, height and build, are given at birth. Later on, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fire From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022
     | 3,355 views

    This sermon focuses on Elijah's challenge to the 450 Prophets of Baal and the application to Christians who are wavering in their faith when it comes to facing the various Baals of culture.

    Good morning. I hope you all had a great Easter. I know we did. Today, we are going to continue the series that we call The Story. As you know, the story we are talking about is God’s story that is found in the complete story of the Bible in the people, places, and events of the Bible. Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Lesson From Garlic Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    o provide an exposé of the things that keep us from the presence of Christ.

    A LESSON FROM GARLIC Matthew 9:18-26 Sermon Objective: To provide an exposé of the things that keep us from the presence of Christ. Supporting Scripture :Mark 9:23; Mark 11:23; 1 Corinthians 15:55-57; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Ephesians 6:10-13; 1 Peter 5:8 Summary We are over midway through a series ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Charles Banks avatar

    From Victims To Victors

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,280 views

    A sermon that explains how the victims of Satan’s attacks in life can go on to become victors through the Power of GOD!!!

    “From Victims To Victors!!!” (The Importance Of Relationship) II Kings 6:8-17; Romans 8:28, 31-35, 37-39 II Kings 6 8. Then the king of Syria warred against Israel, and took counsel with his servants, saying, In such and such a place shall be my camp. 9. And the man of God sent unto the king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,326 views

    The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

    Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From The Wilderness

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,457 views

    The lessons from the wilderness are summarized in Mark 1:15. Jesus is the Son of God; the kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe in the gospel.

    Lessons From The Wilderness 02/13/05 AM Text: Mark 1:1-15 [This lesson is adapted from several sources including The Teacher’s Commentary By Lawrence O. Richards, and The New Commentary on the Whole Bible: New Testament Volume, based on the work of Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown.] INTRODUCTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saved From Hell

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    Many pastors do not want to preach on HELL fearing they’ll not appear relevant. It’s pressure from the culture to not speak anything negative. Apparently we have begun to deny hell. There’s an assumption that everybody’s going to make it to heaven somehow

    Opening illustration: Video of ‘HELL’ from center of the earth. Introduction: Many pastors do shy away from the topic of everlasting damnation. "It’s out of fear they’ll not appear relevant. It’s pressure from the culture to not speak anything negative. I believe we’ve begun to deny hell. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational