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The 7 Mountains Of Influence In Society: The Arts & Business Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

| 2,807 views

Sean knows what it’s like to face the impossible. Twice he beat unbeatable odds. At age thirteen he came down with Hodgkin’s disease.

“Sean knows what it’s like to face the impossible. Twice he beat unbeatable odds. At age thirteen he came down with Hodgkin’s disease. The doctors didn’t think he would survive, but he did. When he was sixteen, he contracted Askin’s sarcoma, a rare cancer that attaches itself to the walls of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Total Commitment Vs. Just A Contributor Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2023

based on 2 ratings

| 2,525 views

Paul, in writing to the Corinthians teaches that often we lay aside our wants, our desires, and even our needs for the sake of others. In order to run this race, it takes total commitment.

Text: 1 Cor. 9:19-27 Before we begin, I want to share with you a story. This is a story that you’ll often learn in business classes, when you’re learning about partnerships in business, and I think it’s kind of applicable to what we’re going to be learning today… It’s called the Pig and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parables Of The Kingdom. Conditions Of The Heart. Matthew 13.1-23 Part 1 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 24, 2025

| 568 views

Using the Parable of the Sower, Jesus teaches that the condition of your heart determines the fruitfulness of your life in response to God's Word.

2025.05.25.Sermon Notes. Parables of the Kingdom. Conditions of the Heart. The Heart of the Matter_Matthew 13.1-23 PART 1 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 6:9-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 4:3, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalms 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 55:6-7 Big Idea: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 6:9-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 4:3, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalm 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 55:6-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ache For Meaning

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

based on 1 rating

| 230 views

Every human ache for meaning is the soul remembering its Maker—God’s embrace disguised as longing, inviting us home to relationship and rest

(When the Soul Remembers God) It began with a phone call. My oldest son’s voice was steady at first, then it trembled. He’s forty-one now—bright, competent, a systems manager for a defense company, respected by his peers. On paper, everything about his life says success. Yet that afternoon, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Matthew 11:28, Philippians 2:13, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Luke 15:17-20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Load-Bearing Wall

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 19, 2026

| 279 views

As intelligence expands through AI and knowledge explodes, reason gives way to cynicism, revealing confusion about meaning, limits, and where trust belongs.

We live in an age that is quietly intoxicated with intelligence. Not wisdom—intelligence. We live with the assumption, often unspoken but deeply embedded, that if a problem can be solved, it will be solved by someone smarter than us… or by a system smarter than them. We trust models. We trust data. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, John 3:1-8, Matthew 18:3-4, 1 Corinthians 1:20-25, Psalm 62:5-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Maximize Your Potential :be All That God Wants You To Be

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

based on 39 ratings

| 33,769 views

This sermon is about how beleivers can make their lives to be useful to the Kingdom of God and live very fruitful lives in this world.

MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE OUTLINE 1.INCLINATION 2.INSPIRATION 3.INFLUENCE 4.INNOVATION 5.INITIATIVE 6.INSTRUCTION 7.INTERCESSION THE MESSAGE MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL :BE ALL THAT GOD WANTS YOU TO BE 1.INCLINATION Romans 12:6-8 We can maximize our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 15, 2002

based on 68 ratings

| 16,171 views

Christian marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and becoming one flesh

Christian Marriage Mark 10:7-9 INTRO.: Story of first marriage. Gen. 2:18-24 Marriage and family were God’s ideas. We need to reemphasize the Bible’s teaching about family, family life. Our society demonstrates less and less respect for family life. Divorce grows at a frightening pace. One of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Branches To Bunches

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Aug 24, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 4,361 views

A sermon on the vine and the branches from the perspective of the Vinedresser

From Branches to Bunches John 15:1-6 Introduction: Let’s take a field trip. We are going to stroll through the vineyard with the Master Vinedresser tonight. The aroma of fresh green growth mixed with the damp dew of the morning permeates the air. There is much that we can learn as we watch the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Desire The Best As One Team

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 2,256 views

The Church is a complete team. All members must desire to win.

INTRODUCTION Do you still remember the show in Channel 13 that feature 2 teams of Roller Skaters that fights for almost 1 hour in winning the most laps? Do you still remember how suddenly one member of the team will turn his back from his own team and create troubles so that the other team will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Principles To Live By

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006

based on 6 ratings

| 2,261 views

The apostles were faced with a new problem, but they applied Biblical principles to solve it. It may have been new ground, but are the problems we face ever really new?

13 Principles from Acts 6:1-7 for responding to problems that arise. 1) Wherever people gather, there will be trouble. V1 -predictable trouble based on transient nature of the group Il) Fisticuffs on the Sunday a classmate from seminary candidated at a church. Il) Easter Egg hunt, people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Edify One Another"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 25, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 16,591 views

This sermon deals with the need of Christians encouraging each other, instead of tearing each other apart.

"Edify One Another" Text: Romans 14:1-15:6 Introduction- There is nothing that quite divides and destroys the church as gossip and slander. We are commanded to love one another, and to edify one another, not tear each other to pieces. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For Your Destiny: Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 2, 2005

based on 37 ratings

| 8,518 views

#3 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

We’ve been discussing the great need to CONTEND for YOUR DESTINY.Pick up the sword & FIGHT! Promises from God...that cannot be fulfilled without YOUR ACTIVE, INTENTIONAL PARTICIPATION. TODAY...I want to bring the point home personally…. WHY CONTEND? WHAT ARE WE CONTENDING FOR? Paul puts it this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Angel Pronouncing Judgment Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 2,996 views

The Second Angel pronouncing judgment

Revelation 14:8, “Then another angel followed him through the skies, shouting, "Babylon is fallen--that great city is fallen--because she seduced the nations of the world and made them drink the wine of her passionate immorality."” This other angel is more than likely another angel ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Women, Arise And Conquer

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

based on 245 ratings

| 24,959 views

A sermon on Deborah

Woman, Arise and Conquer By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Judges 4:1-24 1. Break out of the mold (4:4) a. Leadership i. God has called you to be a leader 1. For too long, woman have be held back from arising and taking their leadership role ii. Some of you are stuck, just like Israel b. Speak out ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patterns, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 2,873 views

An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

PATTERNS Dillon Burroughs “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 The Human Pattern (Philippians 3:4b-6) 4b If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

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