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  • David Owens avatar

    Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day?

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2018
     | 7,744 views

    The Sunday gathering of Christians for worship and fellowship is so important. In this sermon, we are challenged to make the Lord's Day a high priority in obedience to God.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two men who were fishing one Sunday morning and when the fish weren’t biting they began to feel guilty about skipping church. 1. One man said, “I guess I should have gone to church rather than gone fishing.” 2. The other man replied, “Well, I couldn’t have gone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sin Of Griping

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 4,790 views

    This discourse was originally delivered as a Thanksgiving Eve message. The reader is challenged to recognize that discontent is a sin, if for no other reason than because it is contrary to the thanksgiving that is due the Lord.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, we invite you to visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) This evening, we have gathered together to give thanks to God. Tomorrow we will share Thanksgiving Day with loved ones. This should be a truly glorious and happy time ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Are You A Hilarious Giver?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 1, 2023
     | 1,434 views

    Based on 2 Cor. 9:6-7 - Challenges hearers to be "hilarious" givers & honor God w/ their tithes & offerings.

    “ARE YOU A HILARIOUS GIVER?” 2 Cor. 9:6-7 FBCF – 4/30/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Several years ago, I had a man tell me that, as pastor of the church, I ought to check people’s giving records so I would know who to listen to. I don’t listen to people based on how much money they give to the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Caring! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 11, 2024
     | 1,478 views

    Based on Luke 10:25-27 - Challenges hearers to consider the Good Samaritan & Christ's command for us to love all people

    “KEEP CARING” Luke 10:25-37 FBCF – 2/11/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – 1985 – Huey Lewis & the News #1 song – “The Power of Love.” Part of soundtrack for movie, “Back to the Future.” Chorus: You don't need money, don't take fame Don't need no credit card to ride this train It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewal Of Strength In The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 864 views

    God renews the strength of those who trust in Him. Waiting on Him, relying on His grace, and worshipping Him empower us to rise above challenges.

    RENEWAL OF STRENGTH IN THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:14, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary, And Joseph: A Timeless Model For Modern Families Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,254 views

    The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life.

    The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: A Timeless Model for Modern Families The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life. The virtues of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Making Much Of Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2024
     | 1,339 views

    Based on Colossians 1:15-23 - Challenges hearers to consider what it takes to make much of Jesus in their personal lives & in the corporate life of the church.

    “MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Colossians 1:15-23 FBCF – 7/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon today supposed to be entitled, “Our Eternal Savior” from Colossians 1:15-23. - Overall theme of Colossians – The Superiority of Christ - This passage puts the spotlight fully on Jesus Christ – on His superiority, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 700 views

    Beloved, hear me well. We are not just in a world full of challenges—we are in a battlefield infested with wickedness, surrounded by arrows, traps, temptations, and demonic strategies.

    🔥 SERMON TITLE: "Deliver Us from Evil!" Main Text: Matthew 6:13 (KJV) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.” 🕊? INTRODUCTION: Beloved, hear me well. We are not just in a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 114 views

    When overwhelmed and uncertain, honestly seek God in prayer, fix your eyes on Him, and trust Him to guide and deliver you through every challenge.

    Some days feel like you wake up to a wall of wind. The inbox pings with pressure. The headlines hum with heaviness. A diagnosis raises questions you never wanted to ask. A bill arrives that your bank account can’t meet. And your heart—your faithful, beating companion—feels like it’s carrying a ...read more

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    Living Into God’s 'a' PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 156 views

    God’s presence gives us courage and strength to face new challenges, assuring us that we are never alone as we step forward in faith.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile for others and a storm inside. You’ve been staring at a calendar date that scares you. There’s a chair at the table that sits empty. There’s a decision lurking in your inbox with your name on it. Life does that. It brings us to riverbanks we’ve never crossed, ...read more

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    Go! And Love As God Commands - 1 John 4:20-21 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,015 views

    1 John 4:20-21, explore one of the most challenging and transformative commands in Scripture: to love one another as an expression of our love for God.

    Go! And Love as God Commands - 1 John 4:20-21 Introduction Today, as part of our "Go! And..." series, we explore one of the most challenging and transformative commands in Scripture: to love one another as an expression of our love for God. Our focus is on 1 John 4:20-21: 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Is More Than A Theory Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 699 views

    Love requires action, not just theories. It's about stepping out of our comfort zones and loving those around us, despite the messiness and challenges.

    You know how you have all these ideas about what you're going to do when you grow up? You've got it all planned out, right? But then reality hits, and it's not as easy as you thought. That's kind of like love. We all talk about love, we hashtag it, we post about it, but do we really know what it ...read more

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    Faith That Goes

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 15, 2025
     | 133 views

    Faith that Goes challenges us to move beyond watching and start walking in Jesus’ mission—bringing His peace, love, and healing to those around us.

    INTRODUCTION – From Floating, to Following, to Going We’ve been in this Get Going series for a few weeks now — and it’s been about movement. Week one, we talked about “Faith that Floats.” We looked at Peter stepping out of the boat — trusting Jesus when the waves were high and the wind was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eat The Frog Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 919 views

    Discover how trusting God to tackle life’s challenges—your ‘frogs’—can lead to incredible spiritual growth and transform your journey of faith.

    Eat the Frog Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Do you remember the day you were born again? That incredible moment when you, though still a babe in Christ (1 Corinthians 3:1-2), felt the overwhelming joy of passing from death to life, eternally sealed as a child of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 890 views

    Based on Matt 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, & 2 Tim 2:2 - Challenges the church to consider the biblical mission of the Church

    “OUR MISSION” Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:2 FBCF – 2/9/25 INTRO – “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” – Famous movie line – “Mission Impossible.” Most people think about Tom Cruise when they hear it. But us older folks remember it from way back when. Was actually a TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist