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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Take Heart, He Has Overcome! - John 16:33 & John 14:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,097 views

    Two powerful promises that Jesus gave us in the Gospel of John (16:33 & 14:16) that together form a message of hope, assurance, and victory.

    Take Heart, He Has Overcome! - John 16:33 & John 14:16 Introduction: Today, we will be diving into two powerful promises that Jesus gave us in the Gospel of John. Our main texts are John 16:33 and John 14:16, and together, these verses form a message of hope, assurance, and victory. In a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leah And Rachel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 25, 2024
     | 2,660 views

    It’s very passionating to know the life history of great women in Israel. Leah and Rachel are sisters with different structure and different spiritual qualities. To know their real struggle please browse this sermon.

    Theme: Leah and Rachel Text: Genesis 29:16-29   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: We are meditating the Biblical leaders with a call to remember, to consider, and to imitate them. Today we are looking into two important characters of the early history of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 680 views

    The relationship between the law and the gospel.

    “Who Is My Neighbor?” The Story of the Good Samaritan is arguably Jesus’ best known parable. It’s so well-known that it has become a cliché’. A Good Samaritan is pretty much universally recognized as anyone who comes to the aid of another person. And while the parable is about that, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,397 views

    To understand and embrace the victory that God has given us over sin and death through Jesus Christ, and to live as victorious followers of Christ by overcoming our fears, doubts, and struggles.

    Good morning, family. Today we're going to talk about victory – not the kind you win on the football field or in a political race – but the victory that God gives us over sin and death. We're going to talk about how to claim that victory, how to fight for it, and how God gives it as a gift to us. ...read more

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    The Consumption Assumption Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 33,477 views

    We are in the fifth and almost the final part of Guardrails.

    We are in the fifth and almost the final part of Guardrails. People keep saying, Was that the end, was that the end? I’m like, No, there’s more. If you haven’t been with us, essentially we’ve taken this thing that we’re so familiar with, the guardrail, and we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Worship Jesus (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 2,281 views

    This is the second of a two-part message on the clear teaching of Scripture that Jesus is God.

    April 6, 2003 Colossians 1:15-20 “Why worship Jesus?” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION Last week, we began to look at Colossians 1:15-20 and the top ten reasons to worship Jesus. Worship is the key to the health of any church and every Christian. It is central to who we are and should impact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examine Your Motives Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 21,640 views

    The importance of authentic prayer and fasting in growing in relationship with God

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:5-18 TITLE: “EXAMINE YOUR MOTIVES” INTRODUCTION: A. I recently ran across a letter written by a father who wanted to apologize to a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Devoted To God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    The role of elder is a ministry of leadership.

    DEVOTED TO GOD Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.1-7 S: Church Structure C: Elders Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF ELDER IS A MINISTRY OF LEADERSHIP ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Topics TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four topics that guide us in our understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Character

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,059 views

    Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

    WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grumblers Anonymous

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    I have done a lot of thinking about the problem of how to evaluate your own success in the ministry. We can say that we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. That’s true, but we do it anyway.

    Grumblers Anonymous Matthew 20:1-16 (I preached this sermon at the Spring Bible Conference at New Brunswick Bible Institute, April 26-29, 2007. The conference ended with the graduation ceremonies. This message was part of my series on the parables of Jesus.) I want to make a few predictions ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discover Fatherhood: Becoming God's Man

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,421 views

    A good father has a significant impact on his family and community

    (adapted from a message by Rick Warren) SPECIAL DAY: FATHER’S DAY TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:19-30 TITLE: “DISCOVER FATHERHOOD: BECOMING GOD’S MAN” OPEN: A. Top Ten Things You’ll Never hear Dad Say: 10. Well, how about that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Selflessness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,458 views

    Authentic relationships are enhanced when I yield my rights in order to prevent unnecessary fights

    For the past several years, we’ve spent some time around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day to do some topical preaching on the family. And in a culture that is increasingly pressuring us to abandon what the Bible teaches about the family, that teaching is more needed than ever. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 4-Fold Name Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 27, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 32,706 views

    Jesus was given His name way before He was born.

    The 4-Fold Name of Jesus Isaiah 9:6-7 Rev. Brian Bill December 19-20, 2015 Anyone know what an aptronym is? It’s a compound word consisting of the adjective “apt” meaning aptitude and the Greek word for “name.” An aptronym is when someone’s name and occupation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Legacy We Will Leave Behind Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 31, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,386 views

    It is wise to realize that our years are limited in this earth and someday, God will call us home. And so, we must gain a heart of godly wisdom and leave behind a good memory or a good legacy for others to remember us by.

    Billy Graham in his latest book, Nearing Home" wrote: I will soon celebrate my ninety-third birthday, (he is now 97) and I know it won't be long before God calls me home to heaven. More than ever I look forward to that day when the Lord calls me home because I know that finally all the burdens and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    8 Words To Change Your Family: Serving Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,444 views

    Families that serve together are strong together.

    8 Words to Change Your Family: Serving Nehemiah 4:13; Matthew 20:16-28 Rev. Brian Bill 6/12/11 A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist