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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    New Year's Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    Those who know the grace of God in salvation must make it their aim to please the Lord.

    Scripture Introduction Imagine I have in my hand an Xbox cartridge. Would that be a good Christmas present for my kids? It is expensive, but it is not valuable. Why not? Because we do not have an Xbox. A great gift is not valued if it cannot be received. God wants to give us a gift this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Twelve, Part 4

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,105 views

    This is part three of a seven-part series on Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on Bartholomew, James, Thaddeus and Simon.

    I want you to imagine for a few minutes that you have been invited to the White House and the President is having lunch with you. You are sitting in on his cabinet meeting and they are talking about some foreign issues and they are dealing with some internal issues. They have brought lunch in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Divide Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,732 views

    Jesus comes to bring division

    30. Who is Jesus? March 27th, 2010 Biblical Division Our study through the Gospel of Luke will take about 60 weeks. This is week is week 30 marking our halfway point. We are spending a lot of time in this book studying Jesus life as our goal is to get know more about who Jesus really is. For ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Desert - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,183 views

    Our journey through the desert to find God in difficult times.

    The Desert Journey August 23, 2009 Psalm 63 Have you ever been to the desert? It’s a fun place to go to . . . as long as you don’t run into some animals we may not consider all that friendly, and as long as you know your time in the desert is coming to an end. Usually when we think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creeping Things

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 22,919 views

    Challenging message about mixing worship with worldliness.

    Ezekiel 8:1-12 KJV And it came to pass in the sixth year, in the sixth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I sat in mine house, and the elders of Judah sat before me, that the hand of the Lord GOD fell there upon me. [2] Then I beheld, and lo a likeness as the appearance of fire: from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Word Comes Alive

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,936 views

    Do your actions, your faithfulness show you are a part of God's program or does it show that you are outside of it looking on? For you is worshiping the Lord a matter of service to others and obeying Him. This is what honors Him and gives us our purpose.

    Opening Illustration: This line between truth and falsehood is blurred in our society. We pick up newspapers and read touching stories and later find out that the stories were complete fabrications. We are used to politicians making us promises to get our votes, only to forget those promises once ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    2015: The Year Of 'new'!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 5, 2015
     | 6,527 views

    2015 is not just a new year; it’s a year of new! As we embark on a new year, there are three things I want to talk to you about that will help to make 2015 the year of ‘new’. Let’s see what they are.

    2015: THE YEAR OF ‘NEW’! INTRODUCTION: 2015 is not just a new year; it’s a year of new! Rev. 21:5, “He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discerning The Will Of God Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018
     | 3,529 views

    This message continues the discussion of discerning God's will from Message 22 with a focus on elements of discovering God's will.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will” Part 2 REVIEW Our encounter with James instruction to consider God’s will in every aspect of your life because life is short lead us into a deeper discussion of the nature and discernment of God’s will. WHAT IS GOD’S WILL? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The God Of Glory Is What?? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012
     | 6,395 views

    This is an introduction to exploring the meaning of the Glory of God.

    The Glory of God is what?? Sept 16, 2012 Intro: What actually is “the glory of God”? It’s a familiar phrase, we read it in Scripture, it shows up in our songs, sometimes even in our language or our prayers we hear ourselves using that language – “the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Crucified Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,059 views

    Had you gone to Jerusalem that day so long ago, and had you gone just outside the wall to the north, out through the Damascus gate, there you would have seen a rocky hill. And on that hill, you would have seen three crosses, with three men on those crosses.

    Good morning to Cross Church and happy Palm Sunday to you. Turn to Luke 23 with me this morning. The universal symbol of Christianity is the cross, the old rugged cross. While the empty tomb is the foundation of Christianity, the cross is the focus of Christianity. And while I cannot take all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordination Charge

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,041 views

    In light of eternity, always preach the weightiness of God's Word to everyone.

    A church board received the following chain letter in the mail. “This chain letter is meant to bring you happiness. Simply sit down and make a list of five other churches that are tired of their ministers. Send a copy of this letter to all five churches on the list. Then send your pastor to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Still Spinning - Samson Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 13, 2025
     | 114 views

    Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, so the LORD delivered them into the hands of the Philistines for forty years.

    November 15, 2025 After Jair lead Israel for 22 years, they once again did evil in the sight of Yahweh. This time, the Ammonites and the Philistines came against Israel at the same time. The Ammonites came from the East and afflicted Israel (Gilead, and parts of Ephraim, Benjamin and Judah) ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Transfiguration Scouting Sunday: Crossing Over PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 888 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love and wisdom through biblical tales, emphasizing the significance of transfiguration in our Christian journey.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a blessing to be here with you today, to stand on this sacred ground where the love of God is as abundant as the air we breathe. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family united in our faith and our desire to understand the mysteries of our ...read more

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    The Merits Of Meekness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,802 views

    3rd sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    THE MERITS OF MEEKNESS MATTHEW 5:5 INTRODUCTION: Maybe there is no other beatitude, spoken by Jesus, that is more confusing than the one we study today. “Blessed are the meek...” Why is it confusing? Because we don’t think of meekness as a desired attribute in our character. How many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Do What You Have To Do Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,886 views

    We must do what we have to do to be heard.

    DO WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO I Corinthians 9:15-27 S: Ministry C: Methods in Ministry Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE MUST DO WHAT WE HAVE TO DO IN ORDER TO BE HEARD. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Methods TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 9:15-27 three methods that enable us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist