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    Sermon - Standing Strong In The Faith In A World Of Temptation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 15, 2025
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    After Paul heard troubling reports about the church in Corinth and received a letter that the church wrote him, he responded by writing 1 Corinthians. His most basic purpose is to exhort the Corinthian church to live like who they are: “saints” or God’s holy people.

    Subject: Standing Strong In a World of Temptation Text: 1Corinthians 16:13-14 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” Introduction: How do you stand strong against temptation? It’s not surprising for a church to have sin problems. A church is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stepping Out Of The Boat Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Sep 27, 2025
     | 325 views

    Don’t let fear keep you from trusting Jesus.

    Introduction: Naming the Storms Good morning, church. Let me start with a question: What’s the scariest ride you’ve ever been on? Maybe a roller coaster that jerked you around so fast you wondered if you’d make it out alive. Or maybe, for some of you, it’s not the roller coaster but just getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 28, 2026
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    Believers should be sensitive to the lost

    Being Fishers of Men Luke 5:1-11 Good morning Prayer When we gather and we begin talking about the things of God- a lot of times, we assume people know more than what they actually do about the Lord. When I use the word sin, it means different things to different people, but as Christians, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023
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    Encourages believers to rely on God's strength and guidance in facing life's battles, understanding the enemy's tactics, and achieving victory.

    Good morning, everyone! You know, I've got something on my heart today that I can't wait to share with you all. It's a message that's been stirring in my spirit, and I believe it's a word that's going to touch each and every one of us in a special way. Before we get to it, I want to share a quote ...read more

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    Responding To God's Announcement PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
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    This sermon explores God's faithfulness, His perfect timing, and the transformative power of humble obedience, as exemplified in Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so glad you have chosen to join us today as we gather around the Word of God, as we open our hearts to the divine whispers of His wisdom and love. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a grand narrative, a story of divine ...read more

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    Hold On To The Promise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,897 views

    This sermon explores the unwavering nature of God's promises, their power to provide hope in dark times, and our responsibility to honor and heed them.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is yet another beautiful day that the Lord has made and we are all here, gathered together in His name, to rejoice and be glad in it. As we sit here today, we are reminded of the incredible power of our God, a power that is manifested in His promises and ...read more

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    If God Is For Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to find strength and assurance in the truth that God's unwavering support makes them invincible against any opposition.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to reflect on the profound truth of God's Word. As we stand on the cusp of another week, let us pause, let us still our hearts, and let us open our souls to the divine message that awaits us. ...read more

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    Search Me, Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,197 views

    This sermon encourages believers to invite God's transformative work in their lives through self-reflection, spiritual change, and surrender to God's Word.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ! It is a joy and a privilege to gather together in the house of our Lord, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts to His Word. Today, we find ourselves drawn to a particular passage of Scripture, a beautiful prayer nestled within the pages of the ...read more

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 932 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' authority and challenges believers to question their own systems, striving to be faithful followers rather than passive observers.

    Dear beloved, there is a warmth in our gathering today, isn't there? A sense of unity, a shared understanding that we are all here to partake in the divine banquet of God's word, to be nourished and filled, to be challenged and changed. It is in this spirit of shared anticipation that we approach ...read more

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    How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,825 views

    Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

    1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Blowin' Smoke"

    Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,990 views

    When a fire doesn’t burn completely it creates deadly smoke. So how well do we burn? Are we truly on fire for God, or are we just Blowin’ Smoke?

    “BLOWIN’ SMOKE” Acts 4: 13-22 I) INTRO A) Revisit Fire Triangle B) Complete and Incomplete Combustion 1) Complete combustion Co2 and Water a) Car as efficient as human body would get 900 mpg. 2) Incomplete…Co Smoke “Today we are going to look at how ‘combustion’ applies to who we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Time To Quit

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,835 views

    Perseverance.

    INTRODUCTION IT HAS BEEN SAGACIOUSLY SUGGESTED THAT WINNERS NEVER QUIT AND QUITTERS NEVER WIN. KEEPING IN MIND THAT WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING. ON THIS CHRISTIAN JOURNEY, THERE ARE BOUND TO BE MOMENTS WHEN WE WANT TO QUIT, WHEN WE WANT TO GIVE UP, BECAUSE OF CIRCUMSTANCES. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking God In Times Of Need

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    This is a devotional that I wrote for my July leadership board meeting about our need to seek God in times of crisis

    Seeking God in Times of Need 2 Chronicles 14:8-10 July 8, 2003 8 When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, they went up in full force to search for him, but David heard about it and went out to meet them. 9 Now the Philistines had come and raided the Valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Joshua's Learning Curve"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 27, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,700 views

    A miracle happens when the Supernational supersedes the natural! Joshua had learned that the God who was standing in the open field with a sword in his hand, is also the same God who sits upon the throne of the universe!

    Title: “Joshua’s Learning Curve” Text: (Josh 1:9) Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Introduction: Joshua is the commander and chief of the nation of Israel. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrender Or Die

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    Facing the consequences of sin. Hunkering down behind denial and other defensive walls only delays and compounds the consequences. Surrendering and facing the music (through Realization, Repentance, Restitution) is the path to peace and life.

    I. SURRENDER OR DIE A. That’s The Unpopular Message Jeremiah Gave To Jerusalem 1. Idolatrous & disobedient nation 2. Consequences to be faced a. Jerusalem surrounded by enemy Babylonians b. King of Babylon = referred to as “My Servant” - 3 times (see Jeremiah 25:9; 27:6; 43:10) 3. Life = ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God