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  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Do We Need Relationships? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 6,735 views

    This is the fourth message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines why God has wired us to need and desire relationships.

    Dear Diary, “Every time I open myself up for a relationship I get kicked in the teeth. Why do we need relationships? Why should take the risk of being hurt again?” If you are like me you have been hurt and betrayed by someone you thought was your friend. These experiences really cause ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    1 Thessalonians 4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022
     | 1,939 views

    We witness to Christ everyday in how our words and actions show the hope we have within our hearts

    This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unexpected Path To Perfection

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025
     | 195 views

    This sermon explains how God purposefully uses the trials of life to refine our faith, produce steadfast endurance, and develop us into spiritually mature believers who are complete in Christ.

    If you were to take a survey of every person in this room, and perhaps every person in this city, and ask them, "What is your main goal in life?" you would get a lot of different answers. Some would say to be successful, to provide for their family. Others might say to be healthy, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Bees! Don't Bees!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2024
     | 900 views

    Seems we all face man's days that are short and full of trouble. Never allow circumstances to define our actions.

    DO BEES, DON’T BEES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Touch very quickly on the 3 solemn days. Hosea 9:5 What will ye do in the solemn day, and in the day of the feast of the LORD? Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope In The Midst Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,867 views

    This is the 5th Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

    Series: In The Beginning… [#5] HOPE IN THE MIDST OF FAILURE Genesis 3:1-24 Introduction: Tonight, we are going to talk about an important topic that many of us know well- “Hope In The Midst Of Failure.” In our passage, we see a crucial moment in history- The 1st failure of humanity in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Blameless PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,031 views

    The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to actively work on their personal salvation, live blameless lives, and glorify God through their actions, shining as lights in a dark world.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage from Philippians. I love how Arnold J. Toynbee once said, "Man's true end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever." This quote perfectly captures the heart of our message today. Let's read the passage together: "Therefore, my ...read more

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    Becoming Vigilant PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024
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     | 1,196 views

    This sermon encourages vigilance and perseverance in the face of addiction, emphasizing the freedom and strength found in faith and God's armor.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today with a heart brimming with anticipation, not because the message is easy, but because it is necessary. It is a message about a battle we all fight, a struggle we all face, and a victory that is available to us all. It is about addiction, ...read more

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    Coup De Moi Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 13, 2009
     | 4,003 views

    If you want to know if you’ve truly been born again answer the question: "Who is your spiritual daddy?"

    I guess it’s a sign of the times in which we live, but a couple of years ago I saw a billboard on I-85 in Charlotte that said, “Who’s the daddy?” There was a picture of a baby and an ad for a genetic testing lab beneath the picture. It’s sad that young folks are so promiscuous they have to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gethsemane - We Overcome Through Jesus Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 8,731 views

    The moment I faced my complete lack of control, was the moment where I found total freedom in our Lord Jesus Christ.

    “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me!” declares the LORD Almighty. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones.” So Zechariah predicts of Jesus and his disciples in the book of Zechariah 13:7 . And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On Their Behalf

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,332 views

    The Apostle Paul prayed for the Body of Christ, prayers which are a guide for the overseers of God's church may pray for the people of God.

    On Their Behalf Praying for God’s People The New Testament gives a charge to those who are led of the Lord, “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which He obtained with His own blood.” (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He's Preparing Me

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 16, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,496 views

    It was the great preacher - C H Spurgeon, the Baptist “Prince of Preachers” of the 1800’s who experienced many physical and spiritual trials, said that there is no education like adversity

    TITLE: HE’S PREPARING ME SCRIPTURE: JOB 23:10 This morning I will present Part-Two from last week’s message. Last week we looked at John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. This morning I want to focus upon Jesus preparing the way for us. If you missed last week’s message, I encourage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Free From Fear

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,781 views

    Fear, especially the fear of death, can turn us into slaves living in bondage. The devil uses fear to rob us of our freedom and abundant life. He uses fear to seize us, take hold of us, and suck the life right out of us! But the Son sets us free!

    In John 8:36 we read, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” We all desire abundant life, but if we are held in bondage then we are not experiencing true life; and one major thing that holds us captive is “fear.” Frank Herbert, in his Dune Chronicles, says that the “fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus Into Holiness Ii Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    Eighth in series on Following Jesus

    Following Jesus into holiness II Nov. 13, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Devil Wants To Eat You Alive

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 229 ratings
     | 201,812 views

    Understanding that satan wants to do nothing but destroy us.

    There was a young man name CJ who walked home after school every day. CJ would walk down the same street whenever he walked home. He never changed his path or his routine. There was a blue house on this street that he would walk down that he passed all the time and behind the house was a big dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Silent Solitude

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,006 views

    Job 3:26, "I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.” Do you share Job's sentiment? To say this past year has been stressful is an understatement. As we begin our new year, maybe it's time to incorporate some silent solitude into our daily regimen.

    SILENT SOLITUDE Peace and quiet. How many times have you wished for that? How many times have you tried to get it but were unsuccessful? Maybe you share Job's sentiment. Job 3:26, "I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest, but only turmoil.” We can understand why Job would say this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ