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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Crooked Things Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 9, 2022
     | 4,569 views

    Dallas Willard: "Faith in God is not just believing that He exists. Faith in God is believing that He is right."

    WISE LIVING: CROOKED THINGS Ecclesiastes 7:1-29 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 7:1-29 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Crooked Tree Story, english-for-students.com/The-Crooked-Tree.html [ADAPTED] I read an old English story this week that I thought was interesting. It seems a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Against Hyprocrites Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021
     | 2,770 views

    1) Luke has fact checked the report for you; 2) Luke has prepared the Road for the King; and 3) The Ellis Island for Christianity is Repentance.

    Most people are religious at some point in their life. They dabble in religion either as a child or perhaps they attend church for a while with a friend during their days in college to explore the fascinating world of religious belief. A coworker dies that is Buddhist and they interact with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God When You Need Him?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2021
     | 3,103 views

    God is our answer to times of crisis and confusion.

    Where Is God When You Need Him? Judges 6.1-16 The New Zealand national bird is the Kiwi. The Kiwi, is a flightless bird, closely related to the extinct Moa. The Kiwi is restricted to New Zealand. It is about the size of a chicken and has short, stout legs, no tail, tiny useless wings, gray or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Zechariah's Seventh Vision: Wickedness Removed Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 16, 2022
     | 2,978 views

    This vision of a woman in a basket constitutes a promise from God to His people to remove wickedness from their midst. The previous vision (#6) was about removing individual rebels. This vision is the removal of the wicked system energizing sin.

    Today we come to one of the strangest passages in Scripture. It is recorded in Zechariah 5:5-11. Here Zechariah sees a vision of a basket, a woman in the basket, and two women with wings carrying the basket to Babylon. What does the basket represent? What about the woman in the basket? Are the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Messiah Is Coming - What Do We Do?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,582 views

    This sermon focuses on John's message of repentance. John answers the question - What do we do after we have repented and while we wait for the coming of the Messiah (First for them - Second for us)? John gives us some practical advice.

    Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Luke 3:7-18 Theme: 3rd Sunday of Advent - Prepare the Way Title: The Messiah Is Coming - What Do We Do? This sermon focuses on John's message of repentance. What do we do after we have repented and while we wait for the coming of the Messiah (First for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    2 Corinthians Series: The. Worst. Verse. Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 261 views

    2 Corinthians 12:9 is, in my opinion, the worst verse in all of Scripture.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES THE. WORST. VERSE. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-21 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-21 (ESV) I must go on boasting. Though there is nothing to be gained by it, I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Is My Shepherd, And That's All I Know!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 26, 2024
     | 1,673 views

    In this psalm David outlines 7 stress busting habits that will make us happier and healthier (More of a Bible study- 2 parts; Outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: https://blog.pastors.com/articles/7-stress-busting-habits-to-transform-your-year/)

    HoHum: A gallop article on April 15, 2024 says that Americas are getting less sleep than they need. What is the problem? “What might be driving these downward trends in sleep? Research on health and wellness shows a strong connection between stress and sleep quality. According to the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scripture Alone Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024
     | 1,008 views

    On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was the “starting gun,” if you will, where a monk and a mallet make real and lasting changes to our entire world.

    This year, we celebrate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s nailing the 95 Theses to the Wittenburg Door. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed a protest against the Wittenburg Church door against the church’s selling of indulgences. This was a catalyst to make real and lasting changes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 26, 2024
     | 1,688 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

    "Blessed are the Meek” Opening Greeting: Good morning everybody! I am happy to see everyone here today and thankful for all you. Today, we continue our journey through one of the most profound and transformative passages in the Bible—Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Specifically, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst” Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Jul 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,071 views

    The Beatitudes teach us how to embody the qualities that Jesus values, such as humility, mercy, and purity of heart.

    “Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst” Introduction: Today we have come to a very important place in our journey through the beatitudes. As I've mentioned before, the Beatitudes are essential for our transformation into Christ-likeness. They serve as the blue print for living and becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,796 views

    Believers are commanded to walk in the Spirit, but what does that mean? This message explores how the human spirit is to operate in relationship to the believer's soul. With instruction from Galatians 5 the difference between walking in the Spirit versus the flesh is examined.

    Intro We are investigating the function or operation of the human spirit in relationship to God and the person’s soul. In Proverbs 20:27 we are told: “The spirit of a man is the lamp of the LORD, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.” i What is this saying about the human spirit? It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Shall We Call Him? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 17, 2025
     | 507 views

    Isaiah gives us this title for Jesus – Mighty God. What does that do for you? Jesus is not only able to give perfect advice; He is also able to supply us with the power to heed it. Because He is a Mighty God, Jesus is able to enable you to achieve what He advises!

    Traci and I have three adult children. We named them at birth, but we have them nicknames through the years. I will share one. When our children were little, we watched our fair share of the cartoon, SpongeBob Squarepants. There are a number of characters on the show, but one stuck out. The owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 170 views

    Through Christ’s finished work, believers receive victory over sin and struggle—not by their own strength, but by trusting in God’s love and grace.

    Some days the world feels like a bully with a bigger backpack. The bills stack up, the headlines grow heavier, and our hearts carry aches we never signed up for. You try to pray, and words get stuck behind a lump in your throat. You sit in church with a polite smile, but your soul wonders, Is ...read more

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    You Have Been Around This Mountain To Long

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 103 ratings
     | 42,287 views

    We need to go to where God’s blessing are

    “YOU HAVE BEEN GOING AROUND THIS MOUNTAIN LONG ENOUGH. Deut 2:1-7 IS. 57:1,2, 11-15 In our lives we need to be careful of going toward two extremes that have a devastating affect on us. 1. Sitting at ease in our present comfortable position. In this I see that we like things the way they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What's Wrong With Me? The Question Of Alienation ( Loneliness )

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,370 views

    This message concentrates on what happens when you are lonely and provides you with some practical steps in overcoming loneliness

    What’s Wrong With Me? The Question of Alienation 1 Kings 19:1-10 Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, Georgia www.stevenscreek.net Introduction A wave of despair is silently crashing over America. Floodlights pierce the night, announcing yet another home-video store. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God