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  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    He's Always There

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    After preaching three point sermon for nearly fifteen years, I am trying a much simpler style, one point, and send it home. This sermon addresses the issue of lonliness and why we can't feel God's presence in our lives.

    All my sermons use illustration found at sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. HE’S ALWAYS THERE! I know that I have battled with something many people in our world battle with on a regular basis, and that is the feeling of loneliness. More people in our world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He's Always There

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jan 14, 2013
     | 7,780 views

    After preaching three point sermon for nearly fifteen years, I am trying a much simpler style, one point, and send it home. This sermon addresses the issue of lonliness and why we can't feel God's presence in our lives.

    All my sermons use illustration found at sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. HE’S ALWAYS THERE! I know that I have battled with something many people in our world battle with on a regular basis, and that is the feeling of loneliness. More people in our world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Beyond Our Fears Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,538 views

    Today we gather around an event that has broken into human history like no other. It’s vital to recognize that it is indeed into history… real history. It was the unfolding of what God spoke through the prophets was going to happen. He would send a Messi

    NOTE: At start of service the following text is read – John 20:1-22 or 1,11(after ‘but’) -22. Only 20:19-22 are in bulletin insert The following portion of text was included in sermon outline bulletin insert (but not read again): John 20:19-22 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whoa! Who Is That? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 6, 2013
     | 5,770 views

    A study of the book of Ruth chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

    Ruth 2: 1 – 23 Whoa! Who Is That? 1 There was a relative of Naomi’s husband, a man of great wealth, of the family of Elimelech. His name was Boaz. 2 So Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go to the field, and glean heads of grain after him in whose sight I may find ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living In Purity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 98 views

    God invites us to draw near to Him as we are, offering honest hearts and lives, promising His transforming presence and mercy in return.

    Friend, you made it. Another week of noise, news, and nagging worries, and here you are—hungry for a word from Heaven. Maybe your heart feels thin. Maybe your prayers feel like paper airplanes tossed into a stiff wind. Maybe a smile covers a soul that feels scattered. Take a breath. The God who ...read more

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    Three Portraits Series

    Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,641 views

    (Devotional Series 9/50)

    THREE PORTRAITS Prov. 6:6-24 (Devotional Series) Three of people are described in these verses, and we will consider each in turn. A. The Sluggard (9) Have you ever seen an ant taking time off or asleep? It always seems to be occupied in some important business, always energetic and active. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Destiny For Good Things

    Contributed by Jason Love on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    This sermon gives a demonstration of destiny by looking at the life of Joseph.

    1. Josephs childhood A. He was special to his dad Jacob 1. He was the eldest child of Rachel 2. He stayed close to the home -We are also special to God B. Joseph has revelation of his destiny 1. The dream of the sheaves 2. The dream of the moon, sun, and eleven ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Chasing After Jesus

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    What can happen when we "chase after Jesus"?

    ¡§Chasing After Jesus¡¨ Text: Mark 5:24-34 Open: This woman was ¡§chasing after Jesus¡¨. Are we here today to chase after Jesus? Notice¡K ƒæ NOTICE¡KThe Bible says she ¡§spent all she had¡¨. Have you ever felt that way? You¡¦ve given life everything you¡¦ve got and you¡¦re ¡§spent¡¨ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand For Nothing Or Fall For Anything

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,218 views

    Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter with new members uniting with the church.

    John 15: 1 – 8 / Stand for Nothing Or Fall For Anything Intro: As I have grown older, I find myself giving more time to introspection. In a few days I will add another candle to my birthday cake. That has caused me to think about my mom and dad without whom I would not be here. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Decoding Marriage Series

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on May 5, 2017
     | 5,841 views

    A wedding sermon to encourage the couple about what Marriage is.

    Decoding Marriage 9 April 2016 Introduction: Congratulations to the couple as they come to this day of committing to each other in the life long covenant of marriage. I want us to look at the original story of marriage and to decode it for our understanding of marriage today. Genesis 2:18-24: 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Greatest Commandment Of All

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,599 views

    We are to love God with all our lives, including our work. Doing so restricts our activity to the straight and narrow path that God has created for us to walk on. It is the basis of our obedience to God.

    A few years ago, Billy Graham answered a letter in his daily newspaper column from someone who was upset that churches and charities don’t pay a cent in taxes. The writer was upset that he had to “pay until it hurts”. In his reply, Dr. Graham said that if all the food banks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Way Back To God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,996 views

    Peter is the perfect example of how to get away from God... and how to come back.

    The Way Back To God" Jeremiah 3:12-13 What is a "backslider? Not a funny question . Two kinds of people described as "backsliders.... l. Those who joined a church but no longer attend and do not live by Christian principles. Not back sliders because they have not slid away from God... they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pain To Promise Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 17, 2012
     | 9,403 views

    Christmas reminds us that God turns pain into a promise

    PAIN INTO PROMISE – How God turns suffering into promise. Have you been disappointed at Christmas? Luke 2:35 A SWORD WILL PIERCE YOUR HEART – Why does Luke skip the pain? Because that was temporary - not part of the goal Praise in Pain - "Glory to God" – the focus is on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Motherhood: The Blessing, The Curse, And The Challenge

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on May 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,724 views

    This is a mother’s day message...

    Allow me to start this morning with a confession: I know it will come as a shock to some of you... I am not a mother! Truthfully, this message might be better delivered by a mother ...but I think this morning you are going to have to settle for me... Allow me to read this mornings text - Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not A Time For Sleeping

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,903 views

    We are all wore out. Life drains us. The continual attacks of the enemy take our strength. But through it all, we must stay awake spiritually.

    Not Time for Sleeping Romans 13:11,12 11 ¶ And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal