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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Unbroken Love In A Broken Heart (Hosea) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2025
     | 1,489 views

    To come back to the Lord and restore your relationship with Him, recognize God’s unfailing love for you, repent of your unfaithfulness to Him, and return to your faithful Lord.

    American philosopher and educator, Dr. Mortimer Adler, once suddenly left a discussion group quite disgusted. He slammed the door behind him. One person, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” The hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” (Myron S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Hurry Sickness Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 16, 2025
     | 363 views

    Eliminating hurry isn't about avoiding urgency, but about intentionally slowing down to align with Jesus' unhurried, peace-filled way of living, which fosters rest, joy, and spiritual growth.

    Series: Unhurried - The Hurry up sickness Tag – So many are rushing too nowhere! Opening Quote: Dallas Willard and John Ortberg – Soul Care “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry” Dallas Willard urged people to "ruthlessly eliminate hurry" because he considered it the greatest obstacle to a vibrant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flashfloods, Firestorms, Tornadoes, Tsunami's, Hurricanes, Suffering And Other "acts” Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 209 ratings
     | 12,684 views

    A multi-part message series on understanding God’s within the context of suffering.

    Since time began, there have been countless natural and human-made disasters so horrendous that they have caused grief and suffering beyond belief. Every human on Earth has experienced suffering to one extent or another. It may have been through quiet tears shed in the silence of the night as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Detailed, Multi-Part Look At Biblical Marriage And Divorce Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 20, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,670 views

    Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that a Born-Again Christian will ever have.

    Marriage is the most HOLY thing they will ever do. Marriage is about living in harmony, commonality, and agreement, which is impossible without both partners being Born-Again (See 2 Cor 6:14-7-2). It should be entered into just like the High Priest entering into the Holy of Holies - with reverent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Four Part Biblical Perspective On Marriage And Divorce

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 31, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,059 views

    Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do.

    PART 1 Until Death Do Us Part? Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do. It should be entered into like the High Priest entering into the Holy Of Holies - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 32,862 views

    Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

    INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Wasting Your Life - Precampaign Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,073 views

    As we prepare to enter into an intense time of prayer and discovery together, I want to share some thoughts with you this morning. This message has been adapted from Rick Warren.

    Message Adapted from Rick Warren: If you will take out your outlines, I heard about a bumper sticker one time that said, “Life is too precious to waste”. But how do you do that? How do you prevent wasting your life? Well, the Bible says this in Ephesians, 5:15-17…Let’s read it aloud together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    A Sermon on the Faithfulness of Smyrna

    Chapter 4 The Church at Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 continues Christ’s address to the Seven Churches. He speaks to the church in Smyrna. This church was the church that was headed by the martyr Polycarp, a disciple of John’s in the second century. It was one of only two churches addressed in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What It Means To Give Thanks!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,479 views

    Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in

    What it means to Give Thanks Thesis: Thanksgiving is time recognized by the United States Government to Give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you see it clearly is about giving thanks to the Lord for all his provision in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greatest Investment Advice Ever Given

    Contributed by Eric Kramer on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    Investment advice, in a long story format, edit according to your needs, not copywrited, bible quotes taken from internet bible quotes, feel free to add to or edit this paper any way acceptable to God. I am no expert and dont claim to be, no formal theol

    The Greatest Investment Advice Ever Given The king held vast amounts of gold in his treasury, so risk another investment, especially in a foreign country. It was far to travel; over 1,000 miles away, and 2 countries buffered him between his well-defended lands and the Italian peninsula’s Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on May 11, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,522 views

    This sermon is the second in a series about true Christian fellowship and community - this one focusing on the call to "love one another."

    Love One Another Series: One Another Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 29, 2003 INTRODUCTION Good Morning Series Introduction We began a new series last week on “one anothering,” the different commands we have in our interaction with one another. The commands we have from our Lord in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lynn Holmes avatar

    Showing Proper Respect Series

    Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,371 views

    A sermon on loving one another in a cynical, rude world.

    [Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Sodomite Is Not Gay

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    Acting on homosexual impulses is sinful. God will judge all such sin, but He now offers deliverance to any who are willing to receive His grace. This is the message entrusted to each Christian, who is to deliver it in the world.

    *Genesis 18:20, 21; 19:1-17* *The Sodomite is Not Gay* “The Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.’ “The two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ordered Steps-Numbered Days Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,659 views

    1) Life before Death (Job 14:1-6) 2) Life after Death (Job 14:7-14)

    One of the most difficult situations to deal with is the time of suffering and death. Not only is the situation difficult to comprehend, it can be difficult to help others in distress. Currently, the Bothwell’s are dealing with the apparent immanent death of Scott’s mom. We have been praying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "The Unforgiving Heart" Jonah Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,685 views

    Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” The question reminds Jonah that God showed him mercy and grace in the belly of whale so he needs to pass on this same gift.

    “The Unforgiving Heart” Jonah pt 4 Opening Illustration: Trying to forgive from Blue Fish TV - Teaching Moments Vol. 1- “A Daughter Killed by a Drunk Driver”. Thesis: Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational