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Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

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True stability and lasting fruit come not from striving, but from letting Christ dwell deeply within us, shaping our hearts and lives with His presence.

Welcome, friends. If life this week felt like a tug-of-war—pulled by pressure, pushed by problems—take a breath. You’re in good company, and you’re in a good place. The God who made you also means to steady you. He has a way of slipping peace into a restless heart and strength into weary bones. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7, Ephesians 3:17

Topics: Abiding, In Christ

Being A Christian Without Following Jesus Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

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Part 10 and final in series, The Company We Keep, this message answers the question, “Can you be a Christian without spiritual practices?”

Being a Christian Without Following Jesus The Company We Keep, prt. 10 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 18, 2009 We’ve talked a lot about spiritual formation the last few weeks – how it is that you and I can begin to be formed into the image of Jesus, so that fear, anger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Avoid Being A Disciple Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 20, 2025

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As Jesus continues his journey toward Jerusalem, he makes some statements that reveal just how costly discipleship is.

The Internet is full of information on how people can do certain things: How to repair a specific broken belt on a lawn mower How to balance a budget How to cook a dish How to pay for college There is also a ton of information on how to avoid certain things: How to avoid debt How to avoid phishing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Luke 12:15, Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 5:13, Luke 6:35, Mark 6:46, Acts 8:21 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is My Helper!"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 28, 2005

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To motivate the hearers to care for the POOR Lazaruses (the sick, hungry, and less fortunate) within their church, and community by being OBEDIENT to GOD’s WORD.

Psalms 41:1 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Caring for the sick, hungry, and the less fortunate in this life - determines where we spend eternity hereafter. REFERENCES: Lazarus and The Rich Man: Luke 16:19-31 (KJV); ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of The Diminishing Christ

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 6, 2025

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Jesus is not less and never will be less than the Bible declares. The problem is how mankind projects Him.

The Mystery of the Disappearing Christ Eph 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 1Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1 Cor. 15:51a Behold, I shew you a mystery Ilustration: Juan and the sand bags. Juan comes to the border ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51, Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recovering From Defeat Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 26, 2002

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Five Principles for recovering from a spiritual defeat taken from Joshua’s victory over Ai.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 7 “Recovering From Defeat” Joshua 8: 1-29 As we saw last week there is no failure or mistake that cannot be remedied through the grace of God. Even Achor the valley of trouble can ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 15:1-3 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007

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Romans 15:1-3

Romans 15:1-3 (Read 1-13) 1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of those who insult you have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

A Swamp Or A Lake

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 24, 2015

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Our lives reflect the fact that we are one of the two, a swamp or a lake.

A Swamp or a Lake Some notes from “That the World May Know Ministries” Ray Vander Laan July 15, 2010 John 4:14 Monte T. Brown Introduction At the Men’s Retreat God woke me up at 3:00 AM and I received this message that I believe God wants me to share with you this morning ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Church

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2016

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The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church.

Intro I’m going to utter a prophecy. The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church. Goal Let’s learn that real estate is not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Show Me State Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 14, 2017

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To "Get Real!" and be genuine in our world, we must live in the state (condition) of showing our faith, not hiding it. We are challenged to see the unseen; live with certainty, and put our faith into practice.

1. [Joy Villa made a fashion statement at the 2017 Grammy Awards. She made an appearance, first with her outfit covered in a white outer garment; then revealed her red, white, and blue dress with the words, “Make America Great Again” and “Trump” embroidered on it. a. Where do you think she is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Skilled Or Committed - 7 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

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You can fool all the people some of the time time, you can fool some people all of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. - Abraham Lincoln

Once, Akbar asked Birbal to find four fools in his kingdom and bring them to him. Birbal was amused at the Emperor’s wish and said, “Jahanpanah, it is not a difficult task as this world is full of foolish people. All I need is a of few days.” Akbar readily granted Birbal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Thankful Heart

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 19, 2016

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A Thanksgiving sermon:thanking our God, as a Creator, a Savior, and a provider.

A Thankful Heart Introduction: A college student wrote her mom the following letter: "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when I jumped from he second floor of my dormitory...when we had the fire. We were lucky. A young ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Fear?

Contributed by Dorie Lynn Durden on Mar 1, 2016

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What do you fear?

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Many people fear God,and won't live for Him,because they are scared, but He only wants to help us. We must give Him a chance to prove this scripture ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Walking In The Light

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 20, 2015

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At salvation, we were called out of darkness into light. Every believer is to walk in a new life as directed by the Spirit of God, and not in sinful pleasures as demanded by the flesh.

WALKING IN THE LIGHT Study Text: 1 John 1: 5 - 7 Introduction: - Believers in Christ are instructed and expected to be walking in the light and not walking in darkness. Jesus should make a difference in our lives! - They are also to identify those who chose to walk in darkness and how to avoid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jailhouse Transformations Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 30, 2016

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A jailer's life was transformed through an encounter with Paul and Silas who remained faithful to Christ even while in a Philippian prison.

We are all familiar with the concept of “jailhouse transformations,” that phenomenon associated with a prisoner whose life is “miraculously” transformed, but only after they get to prison. We recall the “jailhouse” transformation of the likes of Ted Bundy and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

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