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  • Monty Newton avatar

    When You Can't Sleep

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 14, 2013
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    You can't sleep when your life is unraveling... but it is the sleeplessness of an unraveling life that we learn to live in grateful dependence on God - all the time.

    Title: When You Can’t Sleep Text: Psalm 30 Thesis: You can’t sleep when your life is unraveling… but it is in the sleeplessness of an unraveling life that we learn to live in grateful dependence on God – all the time. Introduction There is a Volkswagen commercial that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practical Advice For Surviving The Season

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 22, 2015
     | 8,986 views

    The holiday season has become known for being harried and hurried, but this advice from Paul's letter to the church at Philippi will help us survive the season with our faith in tact.

    It’s here! Everyone gets excited as the holiday season approaches. We live in anticipation of the family, friends and memories, but by the time it’s all over, we’re pulling our hair out. Others of us, even before the season starts are already feeling like the woman who wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 11, 2019
     | 5,718 views

    We examine being filled with the Spirit. The fact is, we have all of the Holy Spirit at the time of our conversion and regeneration. The question is, does the Holy Spirit have all of us?

    Over the this last month, we have been examining what Paul described as: that you put off, … the old man ... and that you put on the new man … (Ephesians 4:22a and 24a) As Christians, we have become a new creation in Christ. As a new creation, we discussed how taking off the old man is like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "from Every Nation" - The Bible And Race - Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Oct 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,421 views

    Since we all have Adam as our father and Eve, the mother of all the living, as our mother, we are FAMILY!... with the same parents and that makes us family.

    Now that was perhaps the most unusual sermon opening you have seen. Thank you for putting up with my poor imitation of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood opening. So, why did I do it? The race issue is complex and and touches every sphere of society, history, culture, traditions, politics, education, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unsinkable! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 26, 2019
     | 9,261 views

    Tell the story of a storm while fishing

    “Title: “Unsinkable” Mark 4:35-41 Subject: What does the calming of the storm teach us about Jesus? Complement: His kingdom is going to flourish, endure and thrive! Big idea: Jesus calls us to an unsinkable kingdom! Preaching idea ? there is only one unsinkable ship – it's the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Deny? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
     | 5,701 views

    We have been inundated with the message of self-indulgence, so why should we deny ourselves?

    Why Deny? Matthew 6:16-18 The Sermon on the Mount is a guide for how to live as followers of Jesus. Specifically, Jesus is teaching us that we have to lose some things in our religion so we can get back to a relationship with God. Religion focuses on religious practices, rules, observances, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Masterpiece Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 9, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    You were created in the image of God, a masterpiece made for a purpose. And there is only ONE OF YOU. That means you have a reason to be and a purpose to fulfill.

    The Point: YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE. ACT LIKE IT. ME: Good morning, Gateway Church. It is great to have you with us today. This morning we are starting a BRAND-NEW teaching series called ONE! Series intro/set up: Independence. It's one of the core values of American culture. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Grace Broke The Scales

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025
     | 218 views

    Grace shattered the world’s scorekeeping; salvation is not earned by balance but received by the cross that broke the scales.

    The Story: Earning Points with God A few years ago I was standing in line at the grocery store with one item—a loaf of bread. The lady in front of me had about 200. You know that line you always pick because it looks fast but somehow turns into a hostage situation? So I’m standing there while ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sweeter As The Years Go By

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 240 views

    Marriage thrives when couples embrace God’s covenant love, renew commitment, and practice daily grace so their romance grows ever sweeter through every season of life.

    It’s a beautiful thing to stand at the front of a church and watch a bride and groom lock eyes. Hope and excitement fill the air. Everyone can sense that they believe with all their hearts that their love will stay strong forever. And why not? They have planned, dreamed, prayed, and promised. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Marks Of The Christian Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 788 views

    The Marks of the Christian found in Romans 12

    The Marks of the Christian Life December 4, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 12:9-21 It’s such a joy to gather together in the Word, especially when the world tries to crowd out our time in it. We’re refreshed and hungry for the truth of God’s Word. We’ve been working ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    I Cast Down Every Imagination PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,395 views

    The sermon encourages believers to discern, defend, and direct their thoughts towards Christ, taking every thought captive to live in obedience to God's Word.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because I have all the answers, but because together, we are going to seek wisdom from the ultimate source of truth — God's Word. Today, we're going to look at a powerful passage from 2 Corinthians 10:5, a verse that ...read more

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    How To Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,152 views

    Sermon 1/2 in the Introduction to James Series

    How to defeat Temptation Scripture: James 1:12-18 Introduction: I am reminded of a little boy and his mom. She had just baked some fresh cookies and placed them on the counter to cool. The little boy made the comment to his mother about how good the cookies smelled. The mother told him he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Making Commitments That Count Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,171 views

    This sermon is aimed at younger people making a commitment to Christ and to the church.

    April, 2007 Confirmation Sunday “Making Commitments that Count” II Timothy 1:1-14 Introduction: Today the word commitment is not a very popular one. People may be committed to their jobs, marriages, a church, an organization, to friendships --as long as things go well. But when circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Exposing The Devil's Masquerade Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,065 views

    How to fight the devil

    Titles: “Dress for Success/Exposing the Devil’s Masquerade” Text: Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRO: Look nice – some wearing suit & tie or dresses. Some are more casual. Business world – Dresses or suit & tie (dress codes) John Mallow “Dress for Success” Dress in order to exceed. Christian life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am Before Abraham Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012
     | 9,959 views

    He said something only God could say. These are the words of the greatest blasphemer of all time, or the words of God Incarnate.

    “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was born, I AM,” Jesus is talking mainly to people who think they’re insiders, yet are outside of God’s grace. But first--verse 30 (which we looked at last time) records how, in spite of critical opposition to Jesus, many came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational