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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    God Is For Us, So The Losers Are The Winners

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 19, 2021
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    God is FOR us, not AGAINST us. How do we KNOW this? What does this mean for us?

    2.21.21 Romans 8:31–39 31 What then will we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 Indeed, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also graciously give us all things along with him? 33 Who will bring an accusation against God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go! And Grow In Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2025
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    Spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain stagnant in our faith. Instead, He calls us to grow into maturity, becoming more like Christ. This sermon challenges us to move from spiritual infancy to maturity.

    Go! And Grow in Spiritual Maturity! Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: The Call to Spiritual Growth Life is a journey of growth. From infancy to adulthood, we are meant to mature physically, emotionally, and intellectually. But spiritual growth is just as essential. God does not want us to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Approach The Table Worthily - Corinthians 11:27-29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 11, 2025
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    The Lord’s Table is a sacred moment of worship, reflection, and grace. It is a moment of remembrance and communion with our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yet, Scripture warns us to approach it with reverence.

    Go! And Approach the Table Worthily - Corinthians 11:27-29 Introduction: The Lord’s Table is a sacred moment of worship, reflection, and grace. It is a moment of remembrance and communion with our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Yet, Scripture warns us to approach it with reverence. The Apostle Paul, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Um-Um-Good.

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 25, 2014
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    There is nothing bitter, sour, or too salty about God's Word. It is sweet as honey. Taste it for yourself.

    I love food. I love to eat. I just love the taste of food. But I have a problem. I do not listen to my fullness alert. My love for the taste of food outweighs my desire just to eat enough. If I am not careful, it can become an addiction, leading to being overweight and health problems. I am still ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha's Ministry – Death In The Pot – The Poisonous Pot Of Stew 2 Kings 4 V 38-41 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022
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    Elisha had a circuit of ministry that began at Gilgal, and each time returned to Gilgal. On one occasion the sons of the prophets prepared a pot of stew but it contained poisonous gourds and they became sick. God performed a miracle through Elisha.

    ELISHA'S MINISTRY – DEATH IN THE POT – THE POISONOUS POT OF STEW 2 Kings 4 v 38-41 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 12 2Kings 4 v 38 [[When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Earls avatar

    Walking With God And Holding Hands With The Devil

    Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004
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    This sermon deals with the danger of compromise and sin.

    Walking w/God & Holding hands w/the Devil Scripture Reading: Genesis 13:10-13 Introduction: You know the old story of how to boil a frog. You don’t put him in a pot of boiling water. You drop him in the boiling water and he’ll jump out before he’s injured. So you put him in a pot of cold water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Why Am I So Tired?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 28, 2002
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     | 18,984 views

    The dangers, causes, and cures of fatigue and weariness.

    This morning, I want to ask you a question. Here it is: "Why am I so tired all the time?" Not me personally, but all of us. Because we all experience fatigue and weariness. We may know them as occasional visitors, or as constant and unwelcome companions, but every one of us has made their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Disgree

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
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    There are lessons to help avoid the dangers of disagreement.

    WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Home And Divorce

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Dec 6, 2006
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     | 1,760 views

    A Sermon on the dangers of Divorce and the importance of the Home.

    THE HOME DIVORCE-PART I Eph. 5:22--I Pet. 3:1-7 1. The Home is the seat of Revival---If it fails, it is because we have too often, Husbands and Wives that are Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. a. The Bible says, “a house divided against itself shall not stand.” 2. It is important that our homes be right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And The World

    Contributed by John White on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,564 views

    A message warning of the dangers of compromise with the world.

    The Christian And The World II Cor. 6:14-17 The primary problem for many Christians could be in the difficulty encountered in being all they know they should be for the Lord. In having the sort of separated life that Paul talks about here and in Romans 12:1-3. If a Christian is not at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Pride Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,365 views

    The danger of pride and how to overcome it.

    Confessions of a Pastor “Pride” February 4, 2007 Pride can get you into trouble. (Racing Melanie) Pride is dangerous to us and displeasing to God. When we are filled with pride, it has several effects on our lives: 1) Pride cheapens Christ in our lives. 2) Pride damages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lukewarm Christian

    Contributed by James Pless on May 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 37,956 views

    To live as a Lukewarm Christian is a dangerous place.

    The Lukewarm Christian Revelation 3:16 (KJV) 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Introduction The city of Laodicea was located roughly 45 miles south of Philadelphia. It occupied an almost square plateau several hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Finch avatar

    Dealing With The Demonic

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    There is a demonic world that is real, dangerous and influential.

    Dealing With The Demonic Matthew 17:1-23 1 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3 Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Losing To Win"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,349 views

    Following Jesus is dangerous but worth the risk.

    Matthew 10:24-39 “Losing to Win” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This week’s Gospel Lesson picks up where we left off last Sunday. Jesus had been traveling through all the towns and villages teaching and preaching the good news of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Beware Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,109 views

    A sermon examining the danger of false prophets.

    BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS II Peter 2:1-9 In the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord Jesus issued a sobering warning that applies as much today as it did back then, He said: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” - Matthew 7:15. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist