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    Walk By Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,522 views

    This sermon encourages believers to live by faith, trusting in God's promises, and not by sight, regardless of life's circumstances.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what an honor it is to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, to fellowship in His love, and to grow together in faith. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are called to listen, to learn, and to lean on the everlasting ...read more

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    The Peace Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,388 views

    Explores the divine peace of Jesus, how it surpasses worldly understanding and circumstances, and the provision of this peace to believers.

    Hey everyone, how are you all doing today? I hope you're all in good spirits because we've got a pretty special message to share with you. We're going to be talking about peace, but not just any kind of peace. We're talking about the peace that comes from Jesus, that kind of peace that surpasses ...read more

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    Giving Thanks To God In Everything PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,005 views

    Explores the transformative power of thankfulness in all circumstances, as a divine directive, an attitude adjustment, and a spiritual strategy.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, it is a joy and a privilege to be here with you today, standing on the common ground of our shared faith, bound by the love of our Savior. We gather here, not as strangers, but as family united in Christ. We are here not to merely hear the Word, ...read more

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    Thanksgiving Day- Wild Turkey Thanks

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 14, 2025
     | 202 views

    Allowing God to remind us to give thanks in all circumstance and not get our feathers ruffled.

    In central America, Turkey can be expensive because of their higher feed costs when farmers raise them, making chicken a more practical choice for Thanksgiving. Speaking of not having turkey, Chef Turkey says, this year, instead of turkey, may I suggest having a honey baked ham for dinner? This ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Stop Grumbling!

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,399 views

    Griping and complaining are contrary to the Spirit of God.

    Stop Grumbling! October 4, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Griping and complaining are contrary to the Spirit of God. Focus Passage: Philippians 2:13-16 Supplemental Passage: Number 11:1-10 Introduction: I. Complaining is displeasing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Happy Joy Joy

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025
     | 153 views

    True joy is not tied to circumstance but planted by the Spirit, anchored in Christ, and sustained by what is true, pure, lovely, and eternal.

    Introduction: A Cartoon Jingle Some of you may remember a wild cartoon from the 1990s that sang, “Happy Happy Joy Joy!” over and over again. It was silly, catchy, and fun—but it never told you what happiness or joy really are. In that way it’s a lot like the world we live in. We hum the tune of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Breastplate Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 4, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,000 views

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    Breastplate of Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14 http://gbcgracenotes.podbean.com/2013/12/04/breastplate-of-righteousness/ Four times in these verses we are told to 'stand'. These are urgent, imperative commands. God's people are supposed to be on guard, and taking a stand against evil. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteous Rain Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,756 views

    Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Why does He allow His followers to suffer?

    You’ve probably heard the questions asked before: -->If Denny’s restaurants are, as their slogan says, "always open," why do they have locks on their front doors? Why do those locks exist? -->What is the purpose of those two lines between your nose and lip (by the way, their anatomical name: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,486 views

    This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

    For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Memories

    Contributed by Rick Bennett on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    Memories are powerful reminders of our past both good and bad. Peter deals with his memories of denial.

    Memories • This is a time of daily memory making for me…..Tyler last night. • Memories are one of the most conflicted parts of our existence. • Good memories/bad memories • There are some we wish we could just forget • Was this Paul’s thorn? • Breaking the very heart of God (you call me preacher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want To Win The Race?

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,435 views

    How bad do you want to win the race. WE will look at what ittakes to win the race

    Do You Want to Win the Race? I Peter 1: 13-16 Introduction: Opening: The Guy who started the race and then caught a bus and tried to rejoin the race only later to be disqualified. Background: A. Peter Wrote the Book B. Just God done praising the dispersed Christians C. A definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Approach The King With Halitosis

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,248 views

    Complaining and murmuring make for halitosis, bad breath. We need to give thanks and develop sweet breath.

    APPROACH THE kING WITH HALITOSIS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 17:17-20 Luke 17:17 And Jesus answering said, " WERE THERE NOT TEN CLEANSED? WHERE ARE THE NINE? 18. There are not found that returned to GIVE GLORY to God, except this stranger. 19. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Does The Road End?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

    Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Man From Uz

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    Bad Things can happen to Good People, but God can work all things together for GOOD!

    Introduction A. The Book of Job describes a tremendous crisis in the life of a great man of God 1. It is a book that helps answer the lifelong question - "Why do bad things sometimes happen to good people? 2. Sometimes unconfessed sin can lead to great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tending To The Heart (The Tenth Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,583 views

    Answers to three questions: What is coveting? Why is it bad? How can we be free from it?

    There’s a new religious cult in our community, and most of us haven’t even noticed it. This cult is far larger than the ones you’ve heard about on the radio or read about in most books about cults. I’m talking about the cult of consumerism, the false religion of more (Buchanan 63-64). This cult ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational