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  • John Gaston avatar

    Secret Power 0f Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 21, 2018
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    God wanted Daniel in the lion's den and rewarded him for his faithfulness. Daniel believed prayer was more important than his work. He cared more about what God thought than what people did.

    SECRET POWER 0F PRAYER Dan. 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: During a recent ecumenical gathering (meeting of many different denominations), a secretary rushed into the meeting shouting, “The building is on fire!" 1. The Methodists discussed sprinkling it out. 2. The Baptists said a river was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do We Do When Tragedy Strikes?”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 2, 2017
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    This section of God's Word shows us how two people responded to a tragedy. One example comes from a widow whose son died. The other comes from one of the greatest prophets in the Old Testament, Elijah.

    At some point it will likely happen to most of us. For each of us it will be different and yet the same. It will leave us with tears in our eyes and pain in our hearts. We call them tragedies—something that seems to turn our lives upside down. Because we live in a world stained by sin these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It Takes Faith (Part Nine) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 5, 2017
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    We read in vs. 24-26 how Moses left the palace because he no longer wanted to partake in the pleasures of sin and instead saw greater value in the purpose of God. As we look at the next verses we'll see Moses' faith in leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

    IT TAKES FAITH (part nine) Hebrews 11:27-29 INTRODUCTION: We read in vs. 24-26 how Moses left the palace because he no longer wanted to partake in the pleasures of sin and instead saw greater value in the purpose of God. And he could go through with this major life change because he was looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Like Us (Part Four)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2019
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    Last week we looked at Samson. Samson was physically strong but in some ways he was spiritually weak. We, too can be strong in some areas but weak in others. Today, we'll look at Elijah. He was bold and courageous...well, most of the time.

    JUST LIKE US (part four) Last week we looked at the example of Samson. When Samson was born he was given a special Nazirite vow. He couldn't drink alcohol or even grape juice. And he couldn't cut his hair. These conditions were to indicate that he would be noticeably set apart for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Afraid Of?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 1, 2012
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    If you Google phobias you’ll see that people can be afraid of just about anything. People have come up with creative ways to scare people on Halloween. Although these pranks are done in good fun, being afraid is not so much fun. And when that fear debilit

    WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? INTRODUCTION: It’s been said that everybody is afraid of something; whether it be heights, spiders or snakes. If you Google phobias you’ll see that people can be afraid of just about anything. We have Halloween coming up. The ‘scare the bejeepers out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Take A Stand When Others Want You To Sit Down - Philippians 1: 27-30 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022
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    in this passage Paul is going to share with us four things, four ideas that can help us to be able to take a stand when others want us to sit down.

    This week my assistant who works for me… Tracy, who's worked with me for five years…she's great. I love her very much. But she has decided to move on and is leaving us with a hole in our ministry. So in a desire to replace her quickly, I put an announcement out. You probably saw this. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Two Swords Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010
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    People of courage go first, have faith and inspire others

    THE TWO SWORDS A young writer with a very uncertain income went into a quiet park to contemplate a serious problem. For four years he had been engaged but felt he did not have enough money to get married. He wanted to live and write in Paris, Rome, Vienna, London -- everywhere. However, without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Looking Good Is Not Enough”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 26, 2021
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    Jesus challenged the Pharisees..... religion is useless and worthless, ineffective when it substitutes a human plan of salvation for God's plan of redemption; when it rests upon man's works. (Illus. Pharisee robes and rules.) (Illus. what people do to look better)

    In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XIV August 29, 2021 Text: Mark 7:1-14 “Looking Good Is Not Enough” Recently “People” magazine selected the 50 most beautiful people in the world, I wasn't on the list. It was quite a blow. Years ago Cindy Crawford was a heartthrob for many men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Habits Of Holiness: Goodness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025
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    For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

    SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fight The Good Fight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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    This sermon explores how to overcome life's challenges through faith and perseverance, strengthening our relationship with God, and resisting spiritual exhaustion.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity, in love, and in pursuit of a deeper understanding of our faith. We are here to engage with the Word of God, to seek His wisdom and guidance, and to draw strength and inspiration from the teachings of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Why Are We Afraid

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 19, 2023
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    This message is about fear, asking the question "Why are we so afraid?" Fear is one of the drivers of hate so what we are seeing is exactly what Jesus prophesied would happen in these last days.

    Why Are We Afraid? Scriptures: Second Timothy 1:7; Luke 12:22-32; First John 4:18 The title of my message this morning is “Why Are We Afraid?” This past week a man was charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a young woman who was in a car that mistakenly pulled into his driveway ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Good Friends

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 13, 2006
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    A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany Lower a man through the roof for Jesus to heal

    7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 Sermon "Four Good Friends" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is It Too Good To Be True?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 27, 2009
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    What God can do is not too good to be true.

    Title: Is It Too Good To Be True? Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Thesis: What God can do is not too good to be true! Introduction I don’t know if the adage, “If it’s too good to be true, it usually is,” holds true but as a rule, if something seems too good to be true, it usually is too good to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Problems In The Promise Land

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Oct 25, 2002
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    Just because you’re in the promise land doesn’t mean you won’t have any problems.

    Problems In the Promise Land Genesis 26:18-22 In our text tonight we focus on the life Isaac. He was son of Abraham. Isaac’s name means laughter, given to him by both his parents because they laughed at the idea of having a child in old age. I’m glad tonight that the God we serve has a sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Against All Odds

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,372 views

    Sermon to encourage listeners to press through their circumstances because God can bring you out on top.

    1 Samuel 30:18-19 KJV And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives. [19] And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal