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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 16, 2024
     | 501 views

    The message is about crisis, struggle in our life's and how to deal with it.

    The Dark Night of the Soul Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591): A Spanish mystic and Carmelite friar, Saint John of the Cross wrote extensively about his own spiritual journey, which involved intense periods of doubt, despair and purification. He recounts his ordeal in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God Knows How To Deliver The Saints And Sinners

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2025
     | 618 views

    Many ministers do not like to prepare sermons that deal with only one verse of scripture.

    Why? There are several reasons. (1) Often when preachers select one verse it is easy to take it out of context. Did you know you can twist the scriptures to make it sound like anything you want it to sound? Let me give you an example… You can quote from scripture the Bible says, THERE IS NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A Fly In The Ointment Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 29, 2023
     | 2,346 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series on the Seven Churches in Revelation. This one deals with the Church of Thyatira.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Song of Solomon 2:15 Theme: Tolerance – How Much? Title: The Fly in the Ointment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Simplicity. Keeping things simple, plain and straightforward. Keeping things honest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Save The Date Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 423 views

    This morning we will see how God deals with three kinds of responses to the offer of salvation.

    Background to passage, Matthew 22:1-14: the third parable in a trilogy of direct assaults in his two-day confrontation with the religious leaders of Jerusalem at the beginning of the last week of his life. Opening illustration: I get official invitations to events at UT with the College of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Is Revenge For The Lord To Take?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 6, 2025
     | 165 views

    Is it right for us to take revenge on something or is it the Lord's job to deal with it?

    Why Is Revenge for the Lord to Take? Romans 12:19 Why is this such a difficult idea for Christians to do, let alone from the rest of the people in the world? This sounds so impossible for anyone to do, with all the constant cries for legal rights and lawsuits that are continually spreading ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Erin Cole avatar

    Which Boat Are You In?

    Contributed by Erin Cole on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 22,861 views

    This sermon deals with where people may find themselves during tough times in their lives, and how through God

    Which Boat Are You In? Opening Ill- There has been so much in the news lately about the Titanic- the new movie, books and memorabilia springing up since the popularity of the movie; possibility of bringing artifacts up from the ocean floor where the wreckage now lies... There is no question but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Let The Fire Fall

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 59,215 views

    This message deals with the general corruption and worldliness of God’s people, and stresses the need for revival in the Church of our day.

    Lord, Let The Fire Fall Text: I Kings 18: 21-24 Intro: Ever since the day man discovered it, fire has been a useful tool. But man soon discovered that fire could be both friend and foe. Not only could it provide light and warmth and be use to cook food, but it could also do great harm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help For The Abused

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    Abuse is rampant in all parts of the world. May the Lord give the church wisdom on how to deal with this vital issue.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske What is abuse and who does it affect? Abuse comes in many different forms: emotional, physical, sexual, verbal, etc. Regardless of the form, the victim suffers greatly. Family violence affects people from both poor and wealthy families. Parents sometimes abuse one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Commitment Leads To Contentment Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,873 views

    This is a sermon on Pergamos - it is a sermon that deals with our call, our character and our commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17; Matthew 4:1-11 Title: Commitment leads to contentment Theme: Commitment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! One of the greatest leaders of the past century was Sir Winston Churchill. Churchill served as the Prime Minister of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Protection Of Love Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    This is installment 11 of a series I did on I Corinthians 13, and it deals with the fact that love "bears all things."

    “The Protection of Love” I Corinthians 13:7 March 2, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Pre-Sermon Thematic Introduction We’ve been talking about love, about how important it is, and what it looks like in our lives. Coming, as do most of us, from the left-brained branch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fruit Of The Spirit # 1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 2,913 views

    Today we are going to start a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The first one we are going to deal with is the fruit of LOVE.

    THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SERIES, and I want to encourage you to be here for every service. Illus: This series reminds me of the farmer that had a pet pig with a wooden leg. A man was visiting his farm one day and asked him how the pig lost it’s leg. The old farmer responded by saying that the pig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Life Giving Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 5,906 views

    Message 24 from 1 John dealing with the prayer that God promises to give life to the one sinning.

    Life Giving Prayer 1John 5:13-17 Last week we talked about the power of faith. This is the victory that overcomes the world ¡V our faith. Faith and prayer go hand in hand. We trust God to hear and answer our prayer. Prayer demonstrates our dependence on God. Another one of the marvelous marks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,041 views

    This sermon deals with striving for excellence in our walk with the Lord. It is preached on the occasion of our 15th anniversary as pastors at the church.

    Striving For Excellence 15th Anniversary 3/7/2004 Proverbs 6:6-12 Philippians 3:7-11 Text 3:12-14 Rick Let’s go to Forest Hills Park for our annual Church picnic for a moment. It’s a hot sunny day, and you notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Humpty Dumpty - Let Us Seize The Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 11, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 662 views

    Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day.

    Do you remember as a child ... listening to ... or reading ... nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Last Words And Last Sighting

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,345 views

    This text deals with Jesus’ last words and His last sighting. - Wait patiently - Worry not - Witness everywhere - Wonder not

    INTRO.- In my former book. Do you like books? Do you read books? ILL.- TEACHER: Who is your favorite author? PUPIL: George Washington. TEACHER: But George Washington never wrote any books. PUPIL: You got it. TEACHER: How many books have you read in your lifetime? PUPIL: I don’t know. I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ