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  • David Flowers avatar

    The Freedom-Grower: Connecting Through Service Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    Connecting, part 2 of 2. Dave looks at Galatians 5:13-15 and examines the link between freedom and service, encouraging all to get involved in serving at Wildwind and in the community.

    The Freedom-Grower: Connecting Through Service Connecting Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1/14/07 George Bernard Shaw said: "This is the true joy in life - being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature, instead of a feverish, selfish little ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Do It Now

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011
     | 11,801 views

    Never put off doing today what you could do tomorrow, who knows what tomorrow will bring.

    DO IT NOW! (All my sermons use scripture found on www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have been meaning to talk to you about this subject, but I just keep putting it off. It is a subject that needs to be looked at from a scriptural perspective, but for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purging Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,628 views

    Procrastination is something that many of us struggle with. There’s something in your life you know you need to do, and yet you keep putting it off. That is called procrastination. Procrastination is a spiritual issue. The Bible says that procrastination

    Purging Procrastination Jonah 1:1-5, 17 A recent survey of Americans found that only 10% of Americans say they struggle with procrastination. Right! Of course 90% never got around to filling out the survey. Did you know there’s actually a Procrastinators Club of America? Formed more than 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Skepticism Or Cynicism

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,405 views

    Our doubts can lead us to faith or away from faith.

    If I were to mention the names of certain Biblical characters to you and asked you to write down the first word that comes into your mind, it is doubtful that many of you would come up with similar words. If I were to mention the name of Judas many of you would write down the word betray or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Doubt To Faith

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,096 views

    Highlights the difference between a healthy skepticism and cynicism

    If I were to mention the names of certain Biblical characters to you and asked you to write down the first word that comes into your mind, it is doubtful that many of you would come up with similar words. If I were to mention the name of Judas many of you would write down the word betray or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Does God Benefit From Saving People By Grace? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 25, 2014
     | 3,360 views

    A look at why God saves by grace and how that should impact what the church looks like.

    - The "reverses the line" story off Preaching Today. “FOR THAT VERY REASON”: Grace “reverses the line.” - 1 Timothy 1:16. - This verse continues with the thought from verse 15 that we discussed last week: that Paul considered himself the worst of sinners. - The overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Visa

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 225 views

    Faithful stewardship means living on God’s credit of grace—trusting, surrendering, and investing His resources until temporary treasures become eternal joy.

    Introduction — God’s Credit Line of Trust A few weeks ago I was standing in a checkout line when the person ahead of me swiped their card and—beep!—“Declined.” You could see the panic flash across their face. They tried again. “Declined.” Finally they sighed, pulled out another card, and that one ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Forgiving The Unforgivable Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 216 ratings
     | 113,517 views

    “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” The Cross is the only place we can find forgiveness. It doesn’t matter what we’ve done, or how often we’ve done it, we can be forgiven - not because we deserve it, but because we don’t.

    Forgiving the Unforgivable The last words of a dying person are normally never forgotten. A person’s closing comments often reveal their pain and agony. Some enter eternity without saying anything, while others utter sentiments that disclose their values, priorities, and innermost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of Decision

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    We must make a decision whether or not we will surrender our lives to Jesus Christ or continue to try to find meaning on our own.

    The Day of Decision Joshua 23:14-16 Today is the day that we celebrate nine years of ministry together. I can remember like yesterday arriving at Britton Christian Church and being welcomed by many of you who are still here nine years later. As the years have passed we have seen so many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Need For True Repentance

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,664 views

    John introduced the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ by calling people to repentance.

    1.The TV is my shepherd, My spiritual growth shall want; It makes me to sit down and do nothing for His Name’s sake. 2. It requires all my spare time; It keeps me from doing my Christian duty. It produces so many good shows that I must see; It restores my knowledge of the world. 3. It keeps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Judgment Of God (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,227 views

    The 5th in the series on Paul’s letter to Rome.

    Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel Understanding the Judgment of God Romans 2:1-16 * It was on a Monday in 1994 that I first heard the news. Actually, that Monday was my Mom and Dad’s anniversary (June 13). From the news on the radio I heard, “Last night in Los Angeles the x-wife of O. J. Simpson and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Wright avatar

    We Are Justified Freely By God's Grace

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    This is a Lutheran Reformation sermon that reminds us what the Reformation was about and is about in our lives.

    Today is the day of the Church year that we celebrate the Reformation. To some people, this day may just be a glorified pep rally, thinking to themselves, “U- Rah, Rah, Lutherans!” To others it might be nothing more than a day where we once again tediously reflect on the history of the Lutheran ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    People Who God Can Use Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    Examining the qualifications of one who God can use - study of Mary.

    Luke 1:26 - 38 – Who God can Use When Milan Cathedral was finished, in the vast throngs of people assembled to witness the dedication was a little girl who was heard to cry out in childish glee, as she pointed to the great building, "I helped to build that!" "What!" exclaimed one of the guards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Forward Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,162 views

    The second of a two part series at the beginning of the New Year; this one, regarding what can we give ourselves to as a new year dawns.

    Trinity Baptist Church January 14, 2007 Looking forward (Psalm 39:4-6) (Played “Resolve” video from www.sermonspice.com) That video addresses it: a year begins and many of us get -- temporarily -- motivated to set goals, make promises or lay out new directions. Some of those actually work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Miracle-Grow Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,881 views

    The kingdom of God is mystery. Whether we are asleep or awake, whether its seed seems small or large, it will generate life that is abundant and rich.

    Introduction A number of years ago at the prodding of a neighbor, who was also a church elder, my wife and I ventured into the mystical world of gardening. A section of our yard had once been a rose garden that one minister had lovingly cared for and another pulled up, so that it was bare when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed