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  • Peter Toy avatar

    The Power Of Commitment

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018
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     | 34,574 views

    The introductory sermon on a series on the book of Ruth. The outline is: 1. Follow God, not food. 2. Don’t blame God for our bad choices. 3. Our life can change lives. 4. When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

    The Beauty of Commitment - Ruth 1:1-22 BTBC - April 21, 2013 There is power in commitment. Let me show you a short video clip from the movie, “The Fellowship of the Rings” (show video). What did you think of Sam when you saw that video clip? Weren’t you impressed? Didn’t you wish you had a friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encounters With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2015
     | 8,891 views

    The Gospel of John contains many short stories showing responses we have when we encounter Jesus Christ; some are positive and preferred while some are not. This sermon is an introduction to the series.

    THEME DEVELOPMENT When my son was right out of college he worked for an electronics manufacturer that sent him to China to learn how their production process functioned. While there, Craig did what all tourists do … he shopped. To his amusement he saw many products being sold on the street ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Master Of The Storms

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017
     | 12,680 views

    Storms will come, but we need not fear; for we know the Master of the Storms! This account gives great comfort that God is always with us. He challenges us to higher faith & it's the storm that reveal Him as the all-powerful Son of God!

    MASTER OF THE STORMS Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY 1. Today is Shirley and Ben's 30th wedding anniversary. After exchanging kisses and presents, Shirley said to Ben, "I have an important question to ask you." "So ask me already," said Ben. 2. "Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Going Where We Have Never Gone Before

    Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,514 views

    A sermon for a new beginning for the church, or a step into a new spiritual depth and walk with Christ

    Going Where We have Never Gone Before Sunday, December 31, 2017 By Rev James May Is there anyone here who loved to watch Star Trek? I’ve been a fan from the beginning with Captain Kirk. I suppose I’ve seen nearly every episode more than once. Captain Picard, Captain Janway, and on they go. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Getting Well & Staying Well Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    The answer to this crippled man’s need is not in the troubled water but faith in the person, Jesus Christ. His struggles and decisions are not unlike our own as we respond to God.

    Getting Well and Staying Well Fortifying the Foundations #12 John 5:1-15 7-13-03 Intro: As we read our text this morning I will touch on a couple of technical matters that are helpful to understand but not necessary to the flow of the message. John 5:1-15 5:1Some time later, This is a somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Growing People For Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,127 views

    This sermon casts the vision for a spiritually mature church and mature Christians.

    We recently completed a series on Growing in Faith. If we are to grow in our faith, then we, the church, are to provide opportunities and an environment for people to grow. We are to be Growing People for Jesus. Growth is common metaphor used in the New Testament – 47 times. One thing is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Cook avatar

    Deny Yourself Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,889 views

    Denying Self - Following Jesus

    Discipleship – Deny Yourself! When you hear the word discipleship, what comes to mind? (Old guys in robes from a long time ago) *Relate the word “discipleship” to discipline – a quality taught in military boot camps. Eleven General Orders 1. To take charge of this post and all government ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Deserving Poor? (Matthew 15:10-28)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    Why waste time with negative pepole who are never going to make much progress? Because we follow a shepherd who will leave the ninety-nine grazing to pursue one lost sheep....

    ‘And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from the region came out and cried, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon.”’ (Matthew 15:21-22) One of the most formative experiences in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Maybe You Need To Grow Up

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014
     | 6,283 views

    The end of the world is coming. Even if the end doesn't come in our lifetime, everyone dies at some point. This fact serves as a constant and urgent reminder that our goal as followers of Jesus is to go to heaven and we want to take as many others with us as we can.

    As a church we talk a lot about spiritual growth. This is our mission statement "we exist to increase and mature God's people." This process of increasing and maturing is called Discipleship. It's a big Bible Word but it has a simple meaning. A disciple of Jesus is a follower or even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Imitators Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025
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     | 106 views

    The sermon urges believers to let go of bitterness and embrace kindness and forgiveness, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform hearts and relationships through Christlike love.

    Friends, welcome. Pull up a chair in your heart and take a deep breath. Some of us walked in with a smile on our face and a storm in our soul. Honest hearts would admit it: bitterness can linger like smoke after a kitchen fire. Wrath can simmer, anger can echo, and harsh words can hang in the air ...read more

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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Good-Bye, Abram

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,105 views

    A sermon illustrating the walk of faith, not just for Abram but for every Christian. A sermon where a founding pastor must also say "Good-bye" to his congregatioin.

    What comes to mind when you hear the name Abram? Okay, what about Abraham? They are the same man, but he was only known as Abram until he was called to do something special by God - when he was 75 years old! Not long after that, God changed his name to Abraham, which has a specific meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Good News

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 1, 2025
     | 447 views

    There is no benefit to the Good News if it doesn't change you....

    May 03, 2025 In 1st Corinthians 15 we have the entire Gospel. Verse 3 tells us that Christ died for our sins. Verse 4 tells us that he was buried and rose on the 3rd day. So important is the resurrection to the Good News that Paul talks about it for almost the entire chapter. He tells his ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Take Your Commitments Seriously ...numbers 6:1-8 (Lesson)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,229 views

    The vow of the Nazarite. This was a voluntary vow. Any man or woman of Israel who wanted to become a Nazarite could do so. He could take the vow for a certain period of time or for a lifetime. God did not command it; it was purely voluntary.

    12/04/11 Take your comments seriously ...Numbers 6:1-8 (Lesson) The vow of the Nazarite. This was a voluntary vow. Any man or woman of Israel who wanted to become a Nazarite could do so. He could take the vow for a certain period of time or for a lifetime. God did not command it; it was purely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus As A Youth Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,914 views

    The childhood of Jesus gives us something to aim for in rearing our children AND something to aim for in our own lives, a sort of spiritual GED.

    Jesus As A Youth (Luke 2:39-52) Main Idea: The childhood of Jesus gives us something to aim for in rearing our children AND something to aim for in our own lives, a sort of spiritual GED. TS------------->Let’s note some positive characteristics He developed in childhood. I. He Was Spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Family Life, Family Love

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,240 views

    We are tempted every day to do what is abnormal for a Christian. Instead of loving one another, we are tempted to snap at those around us. Instead of growing, we sometimes want to withdraw. Instead of living to please the Lord, we often get overly busy, d

    Family Life, Family Love 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Intro: During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God