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    More Than The Cry Of A Desperate Man SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023
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     | 1,241 views

    The experience of anyone struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit’s help.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we come together today, we are drawn to a topic that is as old as humanity ...read more

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    Get Yourself A Real God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2012
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    Idolatry has been the threat to the people of God from earliest days. God calls us to destroy the idols of the heart and worship Him, the True and Living God.

    “Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.” [1] Churches in the western world are pathetic caricatures of the once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Key To Your Dreams Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,047 views

    Only Christ holds the key to our hearts deepest desires.

    Ecclesiastes 2:1-25 The Key To Your Dreams Woodlawn Baptist Church October 8, 2006 Introduction Show slideshow of billboards. What are your dreams? Almost all people have dreams of what they’d like to be or do or own. Last night I heard a lady say that she had dreamed of becoming a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawn By Beauty

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,989 views

    Where does beauty come from and why are we attracted to it? Why do we as human beings desire to make beautiful creations? The existence of objective beauty points to a God of beauty who loves His creation and desires to give us joy and pleasure.

    Today I will be speaking about how objective beauty points us to the Creator God. We’ll be looking at Psalm 27:4 and Psalm 96:6. One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of Liberty

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 5, 2022
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     | 4,646 views

    This July 4th sermon explores the Liberty that Christ gives us through the work of the Holy Spirit.

    The Spirit of Liberty I. Opening & Text: In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy, Holy, Holiness! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024
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    Explores the divine call to pursue personal holiness, permeate social holiness, and practice daily holiness.

    Welcome, welcome, dear friends and family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has brought us together to share in the joy of His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn how we can live ...read more

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    Identifying Lost People

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 11, 2008
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     | 2,632 views

    Paul gives three ways to identify someone who isn’t saved.

    Intro: eyewitnesses at a crime scene are asked to give a full description of the suspect. Sometimes a sketch is drawn and posted for the public to try to make the identification. Paul is very descriptive in his writings. In today’s text we find a description of a lost person. Here are three simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are The Characteristics Of A Wise Person? Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 10, 2021
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    “No man is really wise until he is gentle and humble in heart” A Pure heart is the truest wisdom. "

    The quest for wisdom is an ageless pursuit that rewards the seeker with a lifetime of knowledge, satisfaction, and personal success. These are riches that never lose value with time. James, the brother of Jesus (Matthew. 13:55) and leader of the Jerusalem church (Acts 15) have been asked this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embracing God's New Beginnings SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    1. Embracing a New Personality 2. Deepening Our Piety 3. Adopting New Principles 4. Pursuing New Goals 5. Receiving New Provisions 6. Gaining New Popularity 7. Experiencing New Power

    BEHOLD, I WILL DO A NEW THING Isaiah 43:18-19 "Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." 1. A NEW PERSONALITY 2. A NEW DEVOTION 3. A NEW SET OF VALUES 4. A NEW DIRECTION 5. A ...read more

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    What Drives My Life?

    Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 30,420 views

    Today we are asking the question, “What drives your life?” I think this question is worth thinking about. What does the Bible have to say regarding right drivers and wrong drivers?

    Some great resources from Nelson Searcy are available to you by following the links given below: Free Sermon Page (updated each month with new free sermons) http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=152 Sermon Series available for purchase (including sermon audio ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Listening PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025
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    When facing impossible situations, trust that God is present, fighting for you, making a way, and calling you to move forward in faith and prayer.

    If you’ve ever felt hemmed in—pressure in front of you, problems behind you, and panic rising inside you—you’re in familiar company. The people of God have been there. Red Sea ahead, Pharaoh behind, fear within. And right in the middle of that tight place, God whispered hope. He always does. He has ...read more

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    How To Receive New Wine In 09 - Step 4 Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    When God calls on us to do a certain task for Him He requires that we all work together as a team. Usually the task is something huge which requires a team to complete it. This is God’s way of saying to us that we need each other so in the midst of the ta

    How to receive New Wine in 09 – Step 4 - Teamwork Opening Scripture Text: Genesis 6:9-14: 9This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. 10Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. 11Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Galatians Chapter 6 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 23, 2022
     | 3,369 views

    Verse by Verse Study of Galatians Chapter 6

    Galatians Chapter 6: *This may need to be trimmed or summarized. Gal. 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. (KJV) 6:1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deviation From The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,892 views

    In Galatians 2:11-13 Paul explains Peter’s deviation from the gospel. In this we see 1) The Clash, 2) The Cause, and 3) The Consequence

    A Domino a rectangular tile with a line dividing its face into two square ends. A popular way of playing with dominos is lining them up end to end and knocking them over. This domino effect is fun to watch when handling the physical tiles but, if it occurs metaphorically in worldwide financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Freedom To Disappoint Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 18, 2018
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     | 12,557 views

    If we are to be faithful disciples of Christ, and follow His example, we must be willing to disappoint others.

    Good morning! I’d like to jump right in, and begin this morning with a precious promise, one that comes directly from Christ: “28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist