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  • David Dunn avatar

    The Faith That Lives In Us Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025
     | 184 views

    The risen Christ lives through His people, transforming ordinary lives into visible faith—love in motion, hope unbroken, power indwelling.

    Introduction — From Faith That Saves to Faith That Lives We’ve talked about the faith that saves us — Christ’s faithfulness on the cross. We’ve talked about the faith that shapes us — the Spirit’s daily work molding our hearts. Now we come to the living expression of it all: the faith that lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    No More "but Lord"

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 141 views

    Elijah’s call on Mount Carmel still confronts us: in a world of divided hearts, choose Christ decisively before silence becomes surrender.

    1. The War No One Sees There was no trumpet, no sword, no marching army that morning on Mount Carmel. The battle Israel faced wasn’t visible—it was spiritual. It was a war for allegiance. They still attended worship. They still claimed to be God’s people. But their hearts were split between two ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Nothing To Say PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
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     | 765 views

    Explores Paul's fearless faith and integrity in the face of adversity, encouraging believers to emulate his unwavering commitment to the Gospel.

    Good morning, my dear church family! I'm absolutely thrilled to be standing before you today, bringing you a message from God's Word. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day the Lord has made, and we're here to rejoice and be glad in it. Now, let's get right into the heart of our discussion for ...read more

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    Whats The Big Deal About Easter?

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 2,919 views

    Explains why Easter changes everything

    -------Easter changes everything Black Friday to Good Friday ordinary grave to the empty tomb weeping women-to the first messengers of the goodnews peter-to the man who preached at Pentecost Doubting Thomas-my lord and my god Sabbath-to Lords day fearful disciples to 11 men who changed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Can A Man Be Born When He Is Old Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    Our text records an interview between Jesus and a man named Nicodemus. Nicodemus is mentioned three times in the New Testament, and each reference mentions he came to Jesus under the cover of night (John 3:1; 7:50; 19:39). Therefore, we could call him o

    “How can a man be born when he is old?” John 3: 1-16 I. THE MAN CONFRONTED WITH BEING BORN AGAIN (1) A. His race was not sufficient to exempt him from the must. B. His religion was not sufficient to exempt him from the must. C. His riches were not sufficient to exempt him from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Wavering

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 21, 2021
     | 2,076 views

    Things getting rough? Hold on, it will get worse, but it it worth staying strong!

    Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:13-21 Galatians 1:6-18 Proposition: You must remain steadfast in the Gospel! I. Because it is ONCE delivered to the saints. 6-9 A. Truth never changes with circumstances. 6-7 (Jude 3) B. Truth cannot changed by messengers. 8,9 II. Because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wanna Hear A Good Mystery? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    The church is still a great mystery to some.....

    I. Presentation of the Mystery (1-6) A. Progressive 1. ‘Musterion’ – hidden truth only revealed to some a. Christ is revealed b. So is the mystery 2. Taken from mystery religions (Masons) a. Everyone doesn’t have the knowledge b. Only select ones are taught B. Prophetic – Apostles & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Count Me In!"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 11,103 views

    Jesus tells us time and again that if we follow Him, we will be despised and even persecuted by the world. How many of us are willing to stick it out for Jesus even when the going gets tough?

    "Count Me In!" How many of you know the amount of our present national debt? As of last night our country was $6,103,548,889,112 in debt. Just to give you and idea of how large a sum of money that is and how fast we are sinking, this country’s deficit increases by an average ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Another Drink

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,769 views

    Those of you who are Christians, do you remember when you first were saved? Do you remember how exciting it was. What happened?

    Those of you who are Christians, do you remember when you first were saved? Do you remember how exciting it was. Do you remember when you were first filled with the Holy Spirit, how exciting it was? Do you remember how much in love with Jesus you were? It seemed like there was a fountain of living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Declaration Of Independence Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    The sermon examines our human tendency to rely on self rather than seek God.

    The Declaration of Dependence (Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions—Part 2) James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Review: In our previous study we explored the normal human tendency to be independent and self-reliant. Independence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isra-'el. Part 1.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 29, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,871 views

    Israel, the land of God, the Land of Prophecy. We always pray for Israel and Her people. We must also look at the facts concerning Her and Jesus rejection.

    Isra-’el. Israel, the land of God, the Land of Prophecy. We always pray for Israel and Her people. We must also look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Greatest Love Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 31,150 views

    John 3:16 is so simple and easily understood that sometimes we fail to understand how majestic and powerful it’s underlying message can be.

    OPEN: I once read the story of a man had been driving on an out-of-the-way 2 lane highway running thru the rural countryside. He noticed an old tumbledown shack standing in the middle of an open field. He had to smile to himself as he read the crudely printed message on one whole side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Into The Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    Step out in faith and begin to obey the Word of God. The transformation that will take place in your life will amaze even you.

    Get Into the Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week five in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” The first exercise we examined was “allocating strength.” We investigated our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How Do You Know? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    We fall prey to the distorions of false prophets when: 1. We do not take evil seriously. 2. We do not take truth seriously. 3. We do not take doctrine seriously.

    The Wichita Eagle newspaper recently ran an interesting story. There was a pond in the middle of a housing development that was kept stocked with fish. Evidently, a child had thrown a toy basketball and it rolled into the pond. One of the residents saw the ball bouncing around in a strange ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "We Are To Be Stewards Of Our Resources” - The Parable Of The Talents Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 27,873 views

    The Parable of the Talents gives us five amazing principles about being a steward.

    “The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 4 “We are to be Stewards of our Resources” or The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 This morning we are in a series on the parables entitled “The Stories That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist