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    Faith Transforms Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 12, 2025
     | 599 views

    Faith is not about having the right answers or a spotless record—it is about seeking God, surrendering to His work in us, and walking faithfully each day. Transformation is not instant, but it is inevitable when Christ truly lives in us.

    ### **INTRODUCTION: A Faith That Shapes Us Deeply** Video Ill.: Sermon bumper 3 ****Mother’s Day Moment (Briefly Acknowledged)** Today is a special day in our country, where we pause to honor and appreciate the women in our lives—mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers—whose faith has shaped us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ask Anyway Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Feb 7, 2026
     | 173 views

    When faith is tested by discouragement or opposition, bold belief refuses to be silent. In this message, we learn from Bartimaeus how to ask God anyway—trusting His faithfulness even before we see the answer.

    SERIES OPENING – Believe Boldly Today we’re starting something new together. This message is the beginning of a new volume in our Bible Engagement Project. Volume 5, Believe Boldly. And that phrase matters—because bold belief isn’t loud belief. It isn’t showy. It isn’t dramatic for the sake of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Waiting PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 133 views

    God’s strength never fails; when we are weary, He renews us, teaching us to hope, trust, and find fresh power in His presence.

    Some of us walked in today with a brave face and a tired heart. Bills and busyness have been barking at your heels. Sleep has been thin. Relationships feel fragile. The headlines howl. And somewhere deep inside, a whisper rises: “I’m worn down.” If that’s you, friend, you are in good company. The ...read more

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    Believing Is Seeing - Part One Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,647 views

    In this story, we have the answers to some of life’s toughest questions. 1. Why does God permit suffering? 2. How can we trust Jesus more?

    BELIEVING IS SEEING Today I want to talk to you about the encounter Jesus had with a man who was born blind. In this story, we have the answers to some of life’s toughest questions. 1. Why does God permit suffering? 2. How can we trust Jesus more? Text: John 9:1 – 7 Like many people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Perfect Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,754 views

    Many Christians that are thought to be mature demonstrate immaturity through their speech. James confronts Christians, demanding that they look at what is said and how they say it.

    JAMES 3:2-5a A PERFECT CHRISTIAN “We all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Relationship To Other Christians Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
     | 5,131 views

    Our relationship to other Christians (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Session 3: Our relationship to other Christians Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 9-13. Ill: • High in the Andes mountains is an enormous statue of Christ; • Known as El Cristo de los Andes (The Christ of the Andes). • It sits right on the border dividing Argentina from ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Preparing For Difficult Days Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 24, 2023
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     | 8,090 views

    No matter how bad things become, our great God is in control.

    Preparing for Difficult Days 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Rev. Brian Bill July 22-23, 2023 This week, I did a Google search to see how the ever-knowing search engine would answer this question: “Is our world getting better or worse?” Of the top five responses, four of them said the world is getting better. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Flip Side Of Loving

    Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,128 views

    Love encompasses both loving and being loved. Many struggle with loving, but we often struggle even more with being loved. Based on John 13:1-9 and Peter’s struggles in allowing Jesus to love him.

    The Flip-Side of Loving David Flowers Wildwind Community Church August 20, 2006 Do you have a hard time identifying whether or not you are growing closer to God? I mean, that’s a hard thing to see in yourself, isn’t it? Don’t you wish there were a way of being able to tell beyond doubt whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God's Promise To Abraham

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,950 views

    How do you resond to God’s call on your life.

    The Promise of God To Abram - Chapter 12 Genesis 1-11 is the introduction to the Bible. Genesis 12 is the beginning to the main theme of the Bible that God will bless all the nations of the earth through Abraham. Genesis 12:1-3 (NLT) The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Two Brothers, Two Crosses, And Two Choices

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 57,492 views

    This message is about the two thieves and the choices that each made at the Crucifixion.

    Luke 23:32-33 KJV And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. [33] And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. l. INTRODUCTION -- CHOICES -Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing, Even In The Midst Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,216 views

    Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

    We are living in tremendously challenging times as we look around and see things happening on a daily basis around the world that does not seem to “make sense”, and even as Christians we are prone to look at the “bad news” without giving much thought to the good news. The Bible makes it clear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News For Hard Times!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 27,064 views

    No matter how hard the road may be there is good news for those who will trust in Jesus.

    Good News For Hard Times! Acts 9:32-43 Hard times are nothing new. Hard times, times of trials and tribulations, seem to be as constant as the sunrise. You can watch the news on any given day and hear of the hard times of those around our country. You can read the morning paper and learn of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary: A Model Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    Mother’s Day Sermon - 2006

    Mother’s Day 2006 MARY: A MODEL OF MOTHERHOOD JOHN 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: {Video Clip: Gospel of John - Chp. 3:12:50 - 16:08 - 3:18} A wedding took place at Cana, in Galilee. Now, weddings are almost always times of great joy, but sometimes, even with the best of planning, things go wrong. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    An Unforgettable Mountaintop Experience Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 4, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,802 views

    Why God gives us Mountaintop Spiritual Experiences--to be remembered as we go through the valleys of life.

    Eye-witness to the Messiah An Unforgettable Mountain-Top Experience Matthew 17:1-13 Did you know that a bad memory can be one of the greatest weaknesses in your spiritual life? It has been for me on at least two occasions, and probably more than I can remember—remember, I have a bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God's Antidote To My Fears Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,810 views

    True security is not found in the absence of dangers but rather in the presence of the Shepherd

    This may be harder for some of us here this morning than others, but I’d like to ask all of you to think back to when you were a child. Remember what is was like when you went to bed and the lights were turned off and there you were lying in the dark? It probably didn’t take much to scare you – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist