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  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    How Do Gyms Make Their Money? Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,394 views

    For the answer, you'll have to read to the end of the sermon.

    A question to ponder - “How do Gyms make their money?” We’ll come back to that…. Children - Have you have you ever gone up to your mum or dad and gone “Can we go to Disneyland this year?” “Can we go to the new film that’s out this weekend” ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    Overcoming Obstacles (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,800 views

    In this sermon, we wrestle with the doubts, fears and compromise that comes when we face obstacles and opposition.

    Introduction: A. Life is full of obstacles. 1. So the most important question is not: “Will we face obstacles?” 2. Rather, the most important question is: “How will we overcome the obstacles we face?” B. I like the story told of three men who were hiking in the wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Limitless God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,509 views

    n difficult situations, it’s easy to say we trust God and yet try to handle things ourselves without turning to Him and His Word. This is masked unbelief. Although God is constantly working, He allows us to set a limit on the degree of work He does ...

    Opening illustration: A child once asked, “What does God do all day?” If the answer to that question depended on how much we allow God to do in our individual lives, some of us would have to reply, “Not much!” In difficult situations, it’s easy to say we trust God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Practical Points Of Conversing With God

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 6, 2021
     | 2,594 views

    Nehemiah's prayer was an example in practicality, specificity and common sense when coming before the LORD with our needs and burdens. Prayer is an orderly time of conversing with God, who wants to hear from you daily.

    This message is a continuation of our look at the prayers of the Jewish statesman Nehemiah and his concern over the rebuilding of Jerusalem, which had laid in ruins for decades after its destruction by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar in 586 B.C., which brought the kingdom of Judah to an end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    David Volunteered

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 18, 2023
     | 1,903 views

    There was no question that David was the underdog. But there was also no question about God’s help. How do we face our giants? There were odds, there was opposition and there was Divine help.

    DAVID VOLUNTEERED Text: 1 Samuel 17:38 - 50 When I was a kid, I was a crack shot with a sling shot. My grandfather, Cecil had a patent on a couple of sling shots he designed. He designed sling shots that you could literally hunt deer with using an arrow. It was one of his sling shots that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Trampled Triumphant (An Ash Wednesday Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2025
     | 277 views

    The beginning illustration is a about a fern that won't grow because of its soil. Like the fern in the soil of hardened clay, we need a new beginning in the soil of God's grace!

    THE TRAMPLED TRIUMPHANT Text: II Corinthians 5:20b – 6:10 2 Corinthians 5:20-21  So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.  (21)  For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,871 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Jailhouse Rock"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,529 views

    Turning opposition into opportunity.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trouble At Philippi.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,684 views

    Diabolical opposition to the gospel.

    TROUBLE AT PHILIPPI. Acts 16:16-34. One of the hazards of church planting is a problem of space: where and when to gather for worship. Of course, small groups can meet in our homes: but the very beginning of gospel work might, in suitable climates, take place outdoors (cf. Acts 16:13). But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Our Call: It Is Never Easy Working With People... Hurt People Hurt People.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2017
     | 4,233 views

    Idleness really hurts families, churches and our nation. Idleness is a learned behavior that leads to hurt people hurting people. What are we learning? What are we teaching?

    IT IS NEVER EASY TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITHOUT GOD'S PLAN? DEALING WITH HURT PEOPLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ACCEPT BURIED TALENTS AS THE NORM... TAKE OWNERSHIP... FIND A JOB FOR PEOPLE. WE NEED TO DEVELOP PEOPLE SKILLS. TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:13 And withal they learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Greed: His Heart Will Go On Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,559 views

    Greed is the opposite of trust in God.

    Title: Greed: His Heart Will Hold On Text: Heb 13:5 MP: Holding on to Jesus is better than holding onto anything else. Outline: 1. Intro: Tax Day the Scariest Day of the Year a. Lincoln Shot / Titanic Sank b. Wrong Auditee c. Money stirs up lots of emotions 2. Text: Two simple truths, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Touching Jesus

    Contributed by James May on May 22, 2002
    based on 208 ratings
     | 55,009 views

    We must do as the woman with the issue of blood and press in if we are to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment and recieve what we need from Him!

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Swimming Upstream Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 25,127 views

    Do you ever feel like everything is opposing you? That is what the remnant was experiencing. The first step to facing our opposition the right way is to "know our enemy."

    In our walk as Christians and in our work as a church… 1. We must stand against the persistence of our opposition (4:4-7) 2. We must stand against the pervasiveness of our opposition (4:8-10) 3. We must stand against the persuasiveness of our opposition (4:11-16) 4. We must stand against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    How To Handle A Sinful Person In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 20, 2015
     | 4,752 views

    We have just finished examining Paul’s 11 answers to some questions he was asked in a previous letter. Now Paul starts to address some more detailed problems. In chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the shameful sin of sexual immorality.

    We have just finished examining Paul’s 11 answers to some questions he was asked in a previous letter. Now Paul starts to address some more detailed problems. In chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the shameful sin of sexual immorality. Many churches become involved in shameful sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Abrahamic Covenant

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,575 views

    Faith is the opposite of calling God a liar

    Sermon TSL-TSJ 01-03-2015 1. Introduction The story is told of two young Christians who once made a covenant together. They agreed that, come what may, they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican