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  • John Gaston avatar

    What Is That To You? You Follow Me!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,103 views

    Peter had denied the Lord 3X. When the Lord told Peter how he would die, he wanted to know about John. Jesus said, "What is that to you? You follow Me!" We're looking at 4 things that distract us from following Jesus.

    WHAT IS THAT TO YOU? YOU FOLLOW ME! John 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gifts from Heaven 1. A kitten climbed a 15-foot tree in a pastor’s front yard and climbed all the way to the top, and started crying loudly. The pastor’s children asked him to save it, so he pulled the tree over sideways, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Grace Never Fails PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,910 views

    This sermon explores understanding God's grace, His everlasting mercy, and the preservation of believers through grace, emphasizing the importance of living out our faith.

    After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: ...read more

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    Firm Foundations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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     | 1,701 views

    This sermon encourages believers to truly know God, not just know about Him, and to build a strong foundation in Christ by putting His words into practice.

    Good morning, family of faith. We find ourselves gathered here once again, bound by our shared love for the Lord and our shared desire to grow in His grace. I want to talk to you today about fortification, about facing trials, and about fostering a firm foundation in Christ. J.I. Packer once said, ...read more

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    Who Is Your Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 737 views

    This sermon explores the unchanging, powerful love of God, emphasizing that nothing can separate us from it and through it, we are more than conquerors.

    Good morning, family of faith. It's a joy to gather together, united by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We're here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a word for us today, a word that will bring light to our darkness and hope to our despair. We turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    Abiding in Christ means finding our primary fulfillment in Him, fellowshipping with Him. Abiding in Christ means that we allow Him to speak to us.

    Key Scriptures: (NKJV) John 15 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples. (NKJV) Joshua 1 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,115 views

    Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire On The Mountain: A Showdown Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 28, 2024
     | 1,135 views

    In the pages of Scripture, we encounter the prophet Elijah, a fearless champion of God in a time of spiritual crisis. The stage is set against a backdrop of moral decline.

    Introduction: Welcome and Greetings Briefly introduce the theme: The dramatic confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-40 I. Setting the Stage (1 Kings 18:20-24) Describe the context: Israel's spiritual decline, Ahab's ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Believe Series

    Contributed by Vini Charles on Dec 14, 2022
     | 1,305 views

    Ecclesiastes 7:29 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.

    What does the Garden of Eden tell us about God’s plan? God provided Adam and Eve with everything they needed and every possible pleasure. They just needed to obey God. But what happened? They were tempted to reject His instructions. Instead of believing him, they were tricked by the serpent into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Minister To Drivers Like Paul, Expressives Like Peter Or Amiables Li

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,498 views

    HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION

    HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION Personality types as developed through one’s heredity or from one’s environment can also greatly influence the way one contextually views crisis. The various ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Storms Are Inevitable

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 36,801 views

    This message briefly traces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, discusses his command to cross over to the other side and relates the storm and the disciples concerns to today’s life.

    Scripture Reading: “Mark 4:35-41 Message: “Storms Are Inevitable” Text: “And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling” (v. 37). Introduction: What kind of boat do you visualize in this scripture? Do you picture a large ocean liner type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Joy Of Mourning Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 1, 2006
     | 5,798 views

    2nd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    THE JOY OF MOURNING MATTHEW 5:4 & 2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: How would you define “paradox”? What is a paradox? And no, it’s not two physicians! Is a paradox a contradiction? Actually no. A contradiction is something that is wrong, two things obviously opposed. A paradox is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Real Courage Series

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 17,071 views

    Better understand how David was able to not be afraid, and how we might grow more courage in our life.

    There is a new television show called Fear Factor. Some critics suggest it is a new low on TV. This "reality show" pays people money to face their biggest fears. So, for example, you have a man staked to the ground with 200 rats crawling over him for ten minutes and getting paid $10,000 for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Godly Man Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 4, 2012
     | 11,240 views

    Whenever a person is chosen to be the subject for a sermon on godly men it is usually Joseph, and I am no different than anyone else, because he is my idea of the ideal man of God. I want to speak about godly men today, because we live in an age, when it

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Solving Problems God's Way: Part 5 The Benefits Of Problems Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,088 views

    Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems

    Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 5 The Benefits of Problems A minister was preaching about the benefits of living as healthy a life as possible. He decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. The first worm was put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can We Do For God?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,155 views

    Besure you want to know what God expects before you ask.

    Title: What Can We Do For God? Text: Micah 6:6-8 (Psalm 116:12-19) The Big Idea: Be sure you want to know what God expects before you ask. Introduction The clip we are going to see this morning is one of those Art Linkletter, “Kids Say the Darndest Things” skits. There are several children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational