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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Worthless Faith Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 29, 2022
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     | 4,498 views

    Workless faith is worthless faith

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 29, 2022
     | 11,261 views

    This message is about how we walk with God. Are we allowing Him to lead or are we trying to walk with Him as equal partners?

    Walking With God Scripture: Amos 3:3; Hebrews 11:1-6; Genesis 5:21-24 There is a song I love titled “Walk With Me.” The song says, “Walk with me Lord, walk with me. Walk with me Lord, walk with me. While I am on this, tedious journey, I want Jesus, to walk with me.” The song also includes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Is My Portion Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 2, 2022
     | 3,113 views

    Life’s stressors can push you to a higher level of strength, and personal achievement that you would have never experienced had you not had such a severe setback.

    Today, I want to talk to you about this: Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. Doggedly Pursuing God Despite Life’s Difficulties. We continue with our Life by the Book series. We are spending our Fall studying Psalm 119, the longest chapter in all of your Bibles. And every verse is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of The Devil

    Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 6, 2022
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     | 3,148 views

    Our earthly heritage isn't important, but our spiritual heritage is. Just as we reflect the image of our earthly fathers – so also we reflect the image of our spiritual father. If you want to know whether you’re a child of God or a child of the devil – just take a look in the mirror.

    Jesus says, ‘You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.’ (v44) I wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 9 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
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     | 2,192 views

    This article looks at a lot of prophecies for Israel's restoration and what conditions are like in the Millennium. There will be so many changes from what we know today. Nature will be changed; righteousness rules. The Lord will reign from Jerusalem.

    THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 9 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH This is Part 9 of a wider study into the Restoration of Israel from the Old Testament prophetic books. This will be the last one in the prophet Isaiah. {{Isaiah 62:1-3 “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent and for Jerusalem’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace To The Disturbed

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025
     | 336 views

    'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Prayer - For Those Of Us Who Struggle

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 26, 2025
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     | 562 views

    A talk on prayer preached at St Christophers Hanwell 28 July 2025, at a Cafe Communion service - where people sit around tables and the sermon is inevitably quite interactive.

    INTRO “one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples” [Luke 11:1] Martin Luther, the 16th Century reformer, was once asked much time he spent in prayer. “An hour a day” he said. “But what about if you are really busy?” “If I am really busy I have to spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Dynamic Disciples Striving To Be Men Of Excellence

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 30, 2025
     | 342 views

    In Daniel, we find encouragement that build faith and hope, great examples worthy of imitation, and something to direct our thoughts to Christ Jesus, his death burial, resurrection and his glorious return.

    Subject: "Dynamic Disciples Striving to be Men of Excellence " Text: Daniel 1:8-21 “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. Now God had given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2025
     | 212 views

    This is an expositional sermon on Colossians 3:1-12 that unpacks our relationship to the Glorious and Matchless Jesus Christ

    "The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining" I’m going to ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week. And then I’m gonna ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week in the context of the last month. What has occupied your thinking? What has been the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "satisfaction...guaranteed!"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 9, 2025
     | 176 views

    Expository series on Philippians

    Title: “Satisfaction…Guaranteed” Scripture: Phil. 3:9-12 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 8-10-25 Intro: It was 50 years ago last month that the Rolling Stones had their first #1 hit in the US. Written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, “I Can't Get No Satisfaction" hit #1 on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Elevate To The Next Level: "Living Opportunistically”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,540 views

    Today’s message is about the choices we make concerning the opportunities God places before us that determine which road we’ll travel in this divine adventure God has called us to take. “Carpe Diem/Seize the Day.”

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living Opportunistically” 1 Samuel 14:1-15 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIthj1ZwwfE John Wycliffe lived 200 years before the Protestant Reformation, which ushered in a belief system that moved the church away from Roman Catholicism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    "sin The Venom"

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Aug 22, 2025
     | 230 views

    A sermon to adults on the killer of mankind. Sin.

    “SIN, the VENOM” 8/24/25 a.m. Genesis 3:1-6 In September 1957, Karl P. Schmidt, one of America’s most respected herpetologists, was handed a 30-inch snake for identification at Chicago’s Field Museum. The reptile came from the Lincoln Park Zoo, and Schmidt quickly recognized it as a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Freedom From The Burden Of Worry Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 8, 2025
     | 152 views

    Fear and anxiety are things that can have an unhealthy grip on our lives. In this passage, Jesus teaches his followers how we can be free from the burden of worrty.

    In 1988, Bobby McFerrin released a song entitled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” It was inspired by the teachings of an Indian Guru who used to tell his followers “Don’t Worry, Be Happy.” McFerrin’s song was quickly written and recorded. It was released as an Adult Contemporary song where it made it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 Corinthians Series: The Fruit Of Grief Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 439 views

    In 2 Corinthians 7, we overall learn that godly grief brings about repentance and worldly grief emphasizes sorrow ‘cause we got caught. As the people of God, we are about repentance and restoration. Through repentance, God the Father brings about a change in us to become more like Jesus.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES The Fruit of Grief 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-16 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-16 “Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. 2 Make room in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    It's Time To Clean Up

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 839 views

    A sermon to adults on Jesus cleansing the temple.

    Matthew 21:10-16 9/21/25 a.m. I remember as a kid there were many times that my mama would tell me and my brother, “You two need to clean your room.” And ... she was right. It looked like a pig stye. It was mostly my brother Mike’s stuff. And now as a daddy I’ve told my kids, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist