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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    The Blessings Of God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 26, 2024
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    The sermon "The Blessing of Provision" emphasizes that true security and contentment come not from material wealth or human efforts, but from trusting in God's unfailing provision, finding joy and peace in His eternal sufficiency, and living with gratitude and faith.

    The Blessing of Provision Matthew 6:25-34; Philippians 4:19 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Jars of clay in ancient times were common, inexpensive, fragile, and easily broken, possessing little intrinsic value. When Apostle Paul describes us as jars of clay, it strikes a chord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Kingdom Is Not Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2025
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    Three stories show us ways that the disciples misunderstood the nature of the Kingdom and how Jesus pointed them in the right direction.

    “THEY DIDN'T UNDERSTAD”: The disciples still had some questionable ideas about what the Kingdom of God was like. - Luke 9:45. - Luke 9:46-56. - This is an eventful chapter. We have the Transfiguration - an amazing event. We have an exorcism so difficult that the disciples couldn’t do it - an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to understand the cost of following Jesus, embrace the sacrifices required for true discipleship, and trust in the eternal rewards of obedience to God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're looking at a passage from the Gospel of Luke that teaches us about what it truly means to follow Jesus. A.W. Tozer said, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church is famishing for want of His Presence." We need the presence of ...read more

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    Endure Hardship Like A Good Soldier PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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    Explores enduring hardship, embodying a good soldier for Christ, and manifesting spiritual strength as key aspects of our Christian walk.

    Good morning, family! It's a blessing to be here with you all today, sharing in the light of God's love. Today, we're going to take a long, hard look at a passage from 2 Timothy that's got a lot to say about our walk with Christ. But before we get into that, I want to share a quote with you. It's ...read more

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    Where Are You Going? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
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    Encourages perseverance in faith, choosing the challenging but rewarding path of Christ, and overcoming obstacles to live a life worthy of His call.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, as revealed to us through His Holy Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Matthew, specifically to ...read more

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    Looking The Part PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023
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    Encourages us to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus Christ, our hope and salvation.

    Greetings, beloved family of God, As we gather together today, we find ourselves on the cusp of another Christmas season, a season that is etched with joy, a season where we remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This season is a beacon of hope, a reminder of God's unfathomable love, a ...read more

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    Who Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
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    Explores understanding and living out our divine design, identity, and purpose, as exemplified by John the Baptist in the Gospel of John.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this sacred assembly, this gathering of hearts and minds joined in the pursuit of divine truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us, in our own unique way, has been called to this place, at this time, for a purpose ...read more

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    Courage Over Fear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
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     | 1,326 views

    This sermon explores how faith in God can help us overcome fear, foster courage, and experience freedom through divine strength and intervention.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred gathering where we unite our hearts and minds in the pursuit of understanding God's word. We are here not as strangers, but as members of the same spiritual family, brought together by our shared faith. Today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a topic ...read more

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    Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by David Norton on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 34,276 views

    Day to day preparation for physical and spiritual living is essential!

    Pastor Dave 09/04/01 Are You Prepared? Tonight’s topic, Are You Prepared is going to cover two areas in our life. 1. Being prepared for day-to-day living (physically) 2. Being prepared for Jesus Christ’s Return (Spiritually) To begin lets look at the steps taken by most of us to prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,242 views

    In this message you will be surprised to find out who are the enemies of the cross.

    "Enemies of the Cross" Text: Philippians 3:15-19 Introduction: -When a Christian thinks about who would be categorized as an enemy of the cross of Christ, he probably thinks about one of the religious cults. I.E. - Mormons, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Scientists, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Fishing Net Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 18, 2024
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     | 1,983 views

    The Parable of the Fishing Net

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. 48 When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Help! There's A Snake In My Garden! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2023
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     | 2,723 views

    We need a Redeemer because we are fallen people. We inherited our fallen nature because of the fall of our first parents. Eve was seduced by Satan, and Adam chose to rebel against God. Thus, the creation was plunged into ruin.

    “Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. “He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, “You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?”’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, but God said, “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith’s Essential Content Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 3, 2024
     | 1,170 views

    Romans 4:23-25 provides a concise statement of the Christian faith: Lordship of Christ, his sacrificial death on the cross, and his resurrection. Salvation depends on believing these essentials. Religions that proclaim Jesus as a good teacher or prophet but deny these tenets are false religions.

    Intro We have been examining Abrham’s faith as a model for the kind of faith God is looking for in you and me. Abraham’s faith was a saving faith. After describing his faith, Paul says in Romans 4:22: “And therefore ‘it was accounted to him for righteousness.’” Paul has grounded his teaching on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In My Whole Life Nobody ... Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    "I guess I was a kind of an unruly girl or something, so maybe they didn’t want me. I attended a church college, too. But nobody ever said a word to me about becoming a Christian. So I never did."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Acts 8:34-39; Matthew 10:32 ILL. Last week I began Part 1 of this 3-part sermon series by telling about a young lady I had never met before who asked if she could talk with me about a problem concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Mourning Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 5,945 views

    Blessed mourning is an emotional paradox, but also a sublime truth.

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Blessed Mourner Text: Matthew 5:4 Introduction: Deep within the pages of the Old Testament is a phrase which has befuddled many bible readers down through the ages because it presents a type of emotional paradox. “It is better to go to the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational