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What God Thinks Of You

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

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Human worth does not come from ability but from God’s image in us, fully affirmed in Jesus’ incarnation, cross, and resurrection.

I want to speak to you today about what gives human beings value — what gives us worth. We must take people seriously as beings of immeasurable value. Human worth isn’t something we earn; it’s something we are given. I am profoundly proud to be a human being. Our species is astonishing. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 8:3-5, Matthew 25:40, John 1:14, Romans 5:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A New Way To Conqueor Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 5, 2025

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You can’t win a victory tomorrow if you don’t take advantage of today.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God may not give you victory over your next problem the way He did over your last problem. a. Jericho – walk, blow trumpets and shout. b. Ai – military strategy. c. Gibeon – miraculous hail and the sun stood still. “The Lord cast down large hailstones from heaven” (Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:10, Joshua 10:5

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Ends Long-Term Affliction Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 9, 2025

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God is the covenant-keeping Father who brings divine closure to afflictions that have lingered beyond their appointed season.

THE GOD WHO ENDS LONG-TERM AFFLICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-9 Key Verse: “Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked…” — John 5:8-9 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7-8; Luke 13:10-13; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Leaving The Carpenter's Shop Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 26, 2005

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Jesus’ baptism was a transition from the tranquil world of his father’s carpenter shop into his Father’s world of kingdom building.

My parents owned a small neighborhood grocery. Our house was located directly behind the store. As a child my world revolved around that store. People who bought their groceries there weren’t just customers, they were friends. The man who operated a road grader always stopped to drink a coke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Easter

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 11, 2006

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The reality of who Jesus is often times does not match up to our misconceptions.

“The Reality of Easter” April 16, 2006 Introduction: Today is Resurrection Sunday, the day we celebrate the greatest event in history. Easter is the time of year when we celebrate the events surrounding the last week of the life of Christ, his death and his resurrection. But so often, people ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Haphakh Phenomenon Throughout Scripture Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 9, 2006

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The Haphakh phenomeon, the principle that man’s extremity is God’s opportunity, is illustrated by ten examples in Scripture.

THE HAPHAKH PHENOMENON THROUGHOUT SCRIPTURE Have you ever had an experience when you thought that everything was black and against you? You thought that there was no light at the end of the tunnel. Or, if there was a light, as one of Murphy’s laws indicates, it was the light of an oncoming train. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The Heart Of The Wise Is In The House Of Mourning”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006

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The CERTAINTY of The CONSEQUENCES of The CONQUEROR Of

Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning” Our nation has experienced great tragedy this week. September 9, 2001....who can or will forget it. More lives were lost on this one day than any other day in American history. In our text this morning Solomon advises ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Self Justification: The Path Of Least Resistance

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

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we lie, we justify, we are no longer aware that we sin also Jame 1:12-18

Scripture: Heb 3:1-13 James 1:12-18 We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. I take an action and I an able to explain why I took that action. How many of us, pulled over by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah: Journeying Faithfully Through The Dark Times Series

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

based on 19 ratings

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The story of Elijah fleeing from Jezebel. He feels like God has abandoned him, but then God speaks to him. We may feel the same. What can I do when I go through dark times?

Legacy “Elijah: Journeying faithfully through the dark times” 1 Kings 19 Part seven 1 Kings 21:25-26 Ahab, pushed by his wife Jezebel and in open defiance of GOD, set an all-time record in making big business of evil. 26 He indulged in outrageous obscenities in the world of idols, copying the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Christmas Confrontation” Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 9, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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I ask all of us the question…Does the prophet Amos speak prophetically describing America in another 25 years? The battle for the soul of America is on the line!

Proverbs 29: 18 “Where there is no revelation (prophetic vision), the people cast off restraint.” Amos 8:11-12 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, that I will send a famine, not of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord…They shall run to and fro, seeking the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign For A Desperate People

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 20, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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King Ahaz and Judah were in serious trouble. Isaiah is sent to confirm God’s covenant with Judah with the message to “stand firm.” [7:4] God offered King Ahaz a sign which included four impossible things.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 7:14 – 17 “The sign for a desperate people” Situation: King Ahaz and Judah were in serious trouble. They were at war with not prospect of even competing let alone winning [7:2]. Isaiah is sent to confirm God’s covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Gives The Growth

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on May 9, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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ROGATION - Spring Farm Blessing - Some may think that it’s our efforts that produce growth, but the credit really belongs to God. Includes three jokes related to farming!

Additional texts: Ezekiel 34:25-31 Psalm 65 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Gospel text of your choosing Grace to you and peace, from God our Father,and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the Christ. Amen One spring, a farmer purchased an old, run-down, abandoned farm. The fields were grown over with weeds, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is This Child? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

based on 10 ratings

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The history of God’s relationship with humanity is a history of ever-deepening intimate communion.

JESUS CHRIST CAME, LIVED, DIED AND ROSE AGAIN. IT WAS OUT OF THE FINAL ACT OF RESURRECTION THAT CHRISTIANITY AROSE. THE MEANING OF CHRISTIANITY WILL BE VAGUE AND UNCLEAR IF YOU DO NOT FIRST GRASP THE MEANING OF CHRIST’S LIFE, DEATH AND LIVING PRESENCE. IT IS FROM JESUS CHRIST THAT CHRISTIANITY ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Trust His Heart

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Apr 9, 2003

based on 99 ratings

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This sermon is based on Hosea 11 and is an attempt to help us feel the heart of God. Too often sermons deal with the divine will or mind while ignoring the divine heart. This sermon is designed to address this issue.

TRUST HIS HEART Hosea 11:1-11 If we wish to know God’s will we can refer to his law. If we wish to understand his mind we can study his revelation. But how do we handle his heart? I have but one intention today: To usher you into the presence of Almighty God and allow you to feel his pulse, to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

The Value Of A Reflection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 9, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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The third of six on James, this sermon was delivered the Sunday before 9/11.

The Value of Your Reflection If a mirror reflects no image then it has no value - In fact, it’s not even a mirror! It’s just a window. If a person sees the truth about his own life reflected in God’s word but doesn’t remember that truth then he is like a person who looks into a mirror with no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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