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  • David Dykes avatar

    God Of Grace And God Of Glory Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
     | 11,282 views

    Have you ever been in a relationship with someone and it seemed like you could not please them? That’s somewhat true of God, because if you try on the basis of your own behavior to earn God’s approval or his glory, you’ll miss the target every time.

    INTRODUCTION People often say about others, “To know him is to love him!” This is really true of Jesus. To know Jesus is to love him. If you know him, you love him. If you don’t know him, you can’t love him until you do know him. I hope today you will meet him if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting Your Bullies Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 28, 2025
     | 557 views

    Fight the bullies in your life with God’s ability, with God’s authority, and within God’s assignment.

    In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey tells the story of a bully who demanded his lunch money every day when he was a child. Because Handey was smaller than the bully, he simply gave the bully his money. “Then I decided to fight back,” Handey says. “I started taking karate lessons, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sermon # 27 - Who Is Your Master? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 450 views

    Whom are we serving and who is our Master? Jesus gave two options – God or money. The life of Elisha and his servant Gehazi will teach us what we should value and whom we should serve.

    We read in 2 Kings 5:14, “So Naaman went down to the Jordan, dipped himself in it seven times, as Elisha had instructed, and he was completely cured. His flesh became firm and healthy like that of a child.” (GNB) Naaman the commander of the Syrian army came to the home of the Prophet Elisha, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    You're Loved, No Strings Attached! Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Apr 15, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 767 views

    As Christians, we are deeply loved by God and have nothing to fear or prove. We can find security in knowing that God is always with us and His love sets us free from seeking approval from others. In response to God's love, we purify ourselves by saying no to ungodliness and living uprightly by loving others as Jesus loves us.

    Hey guys! Today, we're gonna learn from John, one of Jesus' best buds. John tells us that we're God's kids, loved big time. That means we don't have to be scared or try to impress anyone. God's love is epic, and it gives us a fresh start if we accept it. God's love is epic, and it gives us a fresh ...read more

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    Sermon # 46 - Be A Wise Steward Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 176 views

    The secret to the tremendous growth of the early church was their unity and generosity. God has blessed us to be a blessing. May we be wise stewards who will use worldly wealth for godly purposes and invest for eternity.

    Today’s meditation is based on Acts 4:32, “The group of believers was one in mind and heart. None of them said that any of their belongings were their own, but they all shared with one another everything they had.” (GNB) Those of us who have been born again as children of God, and have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Getting Ready For Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 27, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,320 views

    Be ready! It's a repeated theme in Scripture. But what should I do to get ready for heaven?

    (I opened by singing 2 verses of an old hymn "There's A Great Day Coming") “There’s a great day coming, a great day coming. There’s a great day coming by and by. When the saints and the sinners will be parted right and left, Are you ready for that day to come?” CHORUS: Are you ready? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
     | 5,808 views

    Jesus said that he came so that we could have life and have it more abundantly. God loves us, so that we can love ourselves, in order to love others.

    How can we love ourselves Things we don’t like about ourselves Tattoos People don’t like my preaching I intentionally hurt another person Other person intentionally hurt me I’m overweight I’m out-of-style Psychologists say that everyone of us has things that we keep hidden from the outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Outrageous Love Series

    Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,306 views

    We don’t have to do anything to earn God’s love. God loves us because we belong to Him. This was the final sermon in a series called That’s Outrageous.

    Outrageous Love Romans 5: 1-8 We are living in a society that rewards success and punishes failure. From a very early age we are taught and conditioned to make good grades, to do well, to succeed, and to achieve. ---Those who do well are often the recipients of rewards, opportunities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being Really Reconciled Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    This sermon deals with reconciliation in terms of the truth that being really reconciled Reveals a problem, Restores a relationship and Relates to persons.

    Randy felt like a vending machine. Anyone wanting something could pull an invisible lever and get it. On the job, at home, in church or during leisure time Randy was continually being called upon to carry other people’s responsibility. And Randy deeply resented those people who by demanding so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prophet Without Honor

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,847 views

    Jesus was in the world and the world knew Him not.

    Introduction: The now infamous Lance Armstrong once said, “A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.” And he hit the nail on the head, because no one wants to be rejected. It can make you conclude what Oprah Winfrey said, “I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want me” because no one wants the door slammed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,895 views

    The poor in spirit are those who REALIZE that they are spiritually BANKRUPT before a Holy God and are in NEED of his Grace.

    “The Poor in Spirit” Matthew 5:3 SOM I. Introduction A. Review As we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount, we are reminded that this sermon is a Constitution for those who enter Christ’s new Kingdom. It is filled with guidelines for how to live as God’s chosen people. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Dealt With Rejection

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,993 views

    How should we deal with or respond to rejection? It’s a very good question especially when it comes to the Church.

    The now infamous Lance Armstrong once said, “A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.” And he actually hit the nail on the head, because no one wants to be rejected. It can make you come to the conclusion Oprah Winfrey came to when she said, “I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want me” because no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Life Altering Gift

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 3, 2007
     | 2,298 views

    Thanks to the Sermont Central Contributor for the "G.I.F.T." format. God’s gift of faith is a life altering gift.

    God’s Gift is Imputed I. When you open your gifts on Christmas morning, remember the word “Imputed.” II. Think of the word “Imputed” as meaning, A. Not given according to your own merits, but rather according to someone else’s. B. In other words, I’m not getting a gift I deserve, but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 2,705 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,532 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

    Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational