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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Stumbling Stones Or Building Blocks - Your Choice!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,377 views

    How can we build people up...and why should we?

    Audio File: http://player.sermoncentral.com/c/bethanyumcpastor/audio/178053_15567.mp3 -------------- 1Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "prepare Him Room"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2021
     | 5,391 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “Prepare Him Room” Luke 2:1-20 The way God works is so magically beautiful, so humble, so unobtrusive. God doesn’t force His way into this world just as God doesn’t force His way into our hearts. Notice the humble surroundings of Jesus’ birth. His parents are mere peasants; they go ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Bad Decision #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 899 views

    God always responds when we repent and return to Jesus

    What to eat, what to wear, who to respond to first, what to prioritize at work — each of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions each day. Some of these choices have larger consequences than others. For starters, who we choose to surround ourselves with, where we live, who we worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Establishing Your God-Given Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 386 views

    True elevation in God's kingdom is not random; it is the result of divine timing, preparation, obedience, and consistency in character.

    ESTABLISHING YOUR GOD-GIVEN KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-25 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Peter 5:6, Proverbs 21:31, Isaiah 60:22, Deuteronomy 28:13 INTRODUCTION: The journey to kingship for David was long and filled with trials, rejection, and delay. But in 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    How do you handle sin in the church?

    December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Part 2: Our Most Important Choice Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009
     | 4,214 views

    The 4 most important choices you can make to change your outlook on life into the outlook that God intends for you.

    What the Cross Teaches Us Part 2: Our Most Important Choice Text “35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36"What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are The Keys Of The Kingdom? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 380 views

    Jesus entrusts believers with real spiritual authority, inviting us to pray boldly and trust God’s wisdom as we partner with Him to bring heaven to earth.

    Some of you jingled a set of keys on your way in today. House keys. Car keys. Office keys. Each one says, “You belong here. You can open this.” Keys are tiny, but they carry quiet authority. They don’t raise their voice. They don’t flash and flare. They simply turn, and doors obey. That’s why the ...read more

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    The Authority Of Jesus; His Early Life Suffering.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 1, 2015
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    We are all familiar with Jesus suffering on the cross, but Jesus suffered as a man while growing up, and that is why he preached so powerfully. All who heard understood and were amazed; he taught with authority that we can use.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 1st February 2015; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Welcome: Today we continue in our Gospel readings, from Marks Gospel, and the theme for today starts with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Watchful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,206 views

    This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's plan amidst chaos, reminding them to prepare for Christ's return, despite not knowing the exact timing. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we are united under the banner of His love, His grace, and His divine providence. We are here, not by chance, but by design. For the Lord has a word for us today, a word that will speak to our hearts, stir our spirits, and fortify our ...read more

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    Preaching From Philippians #7

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,081 views

    As we look at the life of the apostle Paul in this passage of scripture, we see that he is in jail.

    Illus: A man that was in prison was asked, “What is the worst thing about prison?” He said, “The worst thing about prison is that you are here and everybody that you love and care for are out there!” Paul knew exactly what this man was talking about. He was in prison and those that he loved and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,098 views

    Which type of wisdom are we really listening to?

    One of my favorite scenes in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is when the protector of the Holy Grail told the seekers, “But choose wisely, for while the true Grail will bring you life, the false Grail will take it from you.” One of the Seekers was this “Nazi” Guy who went first and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Want To Know A Secret? Promise You Won't Tell? Joy

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,624 views

    What state are you in? Paul says I have learned to be content... Let us study the role of joy in daily living. JOY is a choice.

    WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? PROMISE YOU WILL NOT TELL? A BUCKET WITH A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a bucket (or glass) with the bottom cut out of it. I ask for a volunteer to bring me a bucket (or glass) of water. It is impossible to fill something ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparing For Personal Revival Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,117 views

    The third installment in the Prparing for Personal Revival series

    Ps 51:10-12 “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.” (KJV) We’ve been talking about preparing for personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Comforting God’s People

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,337 views

    Today’s text echoes what we see throughout scripture about how the Lord disciplines His children. God disciplines us because He loves us.

    COMFORTING GOD’S PEOPLE (December 6, 2020) Text: Isaiah 40: 1 - 11 Isaiah 40:1 -11: Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Funeral Sermon For Lucille Austin

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,742 views

    This funeral message speaks upon how the hymns we sing today can bless us for years to come, even as Christ’s promise to prepare a place for us can provide us comfort upto our last day.

    I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. Thomas said to him, Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way? ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran