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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "what Hope Might A Sinner Possess?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2021
     | 1,800 views

    A sermon about the reason for Christmas.

    “What Hope Might A Sinner Possess?” Hebrews 10:5-10 Have you ever tried to fix yourself, on you own—with no help? Ever have an addiction or a bad habit that you wanted so badly to rid yourself of, but you just couldn’t pull it off… …you just couldn’t kick it? I think we all have things in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Palms That Mattered.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,425 views

    A look into the palms of Jesus, and what really took place in the garden of Gethsemane. This message was a big blessing to our church! Hope it blesses you!

    Palms That Mattered. Matthew 26:36-38 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship Is A Matter Of Who, Not How!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 18, 2022
     | 2,725 views

    In worship, God is more concerned that we focus on Him than than we should be overly concerned about the mechanics of what we are doing.

    “After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, ‘A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar’ (that is, Engedi). Then Jehoshaphat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Holy Spirit Wants Us To Be More Offensive Than Defensive Minded In Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,229 views

    1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption.

    1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption. Paul wrote, "We are more than conquerors through Him who love loved us." (Rom. 8:37) Ask the Lord to help you to appropriate all the resources that you enjoy as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    Dwelling In God's River City

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,482 views

    We might call this the Hymn of Defense and Deliverance of God’s River City.

    Biblical Text: Psalm 46:4-7 “There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Just One Hair's Breath Away From This Side Of Crazy"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 19, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,643 views

    A winning team needs a good defense and a good offense. Shammah and Benaniah illustrate defense and offense. They both were just one hair’s breathe away from this side of crazy! How about you?

    Title: “Just One Hair’s Breathe this Side of Crazy!” Introduction: David is nearing the end of his life. He has become the mighty king of Israel. From his humble beginning as a shepherd, he had risen to be become the greatest king in the land. In this chapter, credit is given where credit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When Grace Isn't Enough?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 24, 2025
     | 961 views

    Jesus' hometown rejected him, even though they were impressed with His words of grace. Why? How did Jesus react? Is grace enough for you?

    1.26.25 Luke 4:16–30 (EHV) 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tolerance: The Lever Against Christians

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    THE “LEFT” HAS FOUND THE ISSUE OF “TOLERANCE” TO BE THE MECHANISM TO FORCE SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA OVER THE PREVIOUSLY DOMINATING BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE RESULTS IN A PERMISSIVE SOCIETY, IN WHICH THE STABILIZING SOCIAL STRUCTURES CRUMBLE,

    TOLERANCE: THE WEDGE AGAINST CHRISTIANS THESIS THE “LEFT” HAS FOUND THE ISSUE OF “TOLERANCE” TO BE THE MECHANISM TO FORCE SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA OVER THE PREVIOUSLY DOMINATING BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE RESULTS IN A PERMISSIVE SOCIETY, IN WHICH THE STABILIZING SOCIAL STRUCTURES ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Experiencing His Passionate Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    Do I REALLY need Jesus’ sacrifice? Why can’t I just go to God as I am?

    OPEN: In a speech Mark Twain gave before the Society of American Authors in 1900, he said: “I am constructed like everybody else and enjoy a compliment as well as any other fool, but I do… have… another side. I have a WICKED side. Estimable friends who know all about it would tell you and take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ticking Time Bomb Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of anger, primarily acceptable/unacceptable forms of it.

    Ticking Time-bomb Jonah 3-4 Text: 4:4 "Have you any right to be angry?" (NIV) ANGER – who has not known its unleashed fury and witnessed the devastation left in its wake? Like a tornado with no predetermined path, it sucks into its violent vortex absolutely anyone or anything that creeps across ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Brought Near From Afar Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,109 views

    13th in the series dealing with our having been brought near to God from alienation through the work of Christ.

    “Brought Near from Afar” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Grown Up Thinking And Speaking Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2015
     | 5,430 views

    Unity, Truth, Our Speech, Others

    GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Grown Up Thinking and Speaking Ephesians 4:11-32 (p. 815) May 31, 2015 Introduction: When my brother in law Kevin was about 6 or 7 years old he was at a restaurant with his mom Nancy and her best friend Tina...as they were eating Kevin looked across the table ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    Our Only Boast

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 17, 2022
     | 1,958 views

    a sermon about the cross as our only basis for boasting

    In “The Guns Of Will Sonnett,” Will, portrayed by Walter Brennan, informed someone that one of his sons was a fast gun but that his grandson was even faster. And then he added, “And I’m better than both of ‘em—no brag, just fact.” That line . . . “no brag, just fact” . . . or a variation of it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About Felix? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 627 views

    This sermon explores the dangers of postponing faith decisions, urging believers to live righteously and self-controlled, mindful of God's impending judgment.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and worship, where we gather under the banner of Christ's love, with hearts aflame and spirits eager to engage with God's word. Today, we turn our gaze towards Acts 24:25, a passage that holds within its lines profound truths that speak to our ...read more

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    What Exactly Is A Christian?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

    They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran