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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    A Study Of Psalm 7 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2017
     | 9,234 views

    How we respond to adversity demonstrates a great testimony for the world to see. Do we run to our God for shelter and comfort … or do we try to wage war ourselves?

    A Study of Psalm 7 Psalm 7 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of wisdom, royal psalms, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 7, 2017
     | 11,915 views

    This is the first message in our Summer Sermon Series called "Life is Better at the Beach". In this series we will be talking about relaxing and cooperating with God concerning His purpose for our lives.

    I. Start your day right so you can finish well Lamentations 3:22-23 (AMP) 22  It is because of the Lord's mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His [tender] compassions fail not. 23  They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "i See You"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 8, 2020
     | 4,522 views

    When waters are chaotic I see you and that's all that matters.

    Jesus says, “I see you” Matthew 14:22-33 One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll catch you." He knew the boy had to jump to save his life. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ And Why It Matters

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 9, 2023
     | 1,250 views

    In his first letter to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul had to address their chaotic and ungodly practices. He confronted and corrected them as to how a true church should model itself on the foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ, including a reminder about the resurrection and its importance.

    As the days draw closer to the return of our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ (Luke 21:28; Titus 2:13), the enemies of the LORD, both human and demonic, are doing their best to turn people away from the truth of the Scriptures and that there is no salvation for anyone except through Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: The Three Cannots Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 6, 2025
     | 262 views

    Jesus must have our highest allegiance as the center of our life.

    “Great crowds were traveling with Jesus (Luke 14:25),” we hear. He’d rather they be students, or learners which is what disciple means from the Latin word discipulus. So, he teaches them three “cannots,” which is a great way to weed out the casual observers from the more serious followers because ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fathering

    Contributed by Ed Cole on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,635 views

    A classic sermon by Dr. Edwin Louis Cole about how a father should teach, love, give to, and do things for his children.

    (Sermon Central Subscribers’ Free Gift: www.MajoringInMen.com/SermonCentral) Introduction 1. Ephesians 6:1-4 2. 1 Kings 2:2 3. Genesis 2:15 – Guide, guard, govern, Prophet, priest, king Five Things a Father Must Teach His Children 1. The attributes of God. 2. Who Jesus Christ is, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Weaker Vessel

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Jun 12, 2025
     | 277 views

    The husband must honor his wife as a fine, cherished, possibly more fragile vessel—like porcelain vs. iron—not because she is worth less, but because she is worth handling with more care.

    WEAKER VESSEL: PROLOGUE – Blurred Lines, Broken Honor THE STRENGTH TO STEP BACK In 2022, University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas, a biological male who identifies as female, won an NCAA women’s championship. The runner-up, Riley Gaines, a biological female and All-American athlete, publicly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 9 - The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,020 views

    Part 9 in the series of Spiritual warfare and the whole armor of God.

    Spiritual Warfare – The Whole Armor of God The Sword of the Spirit (Part 9) † Scripture Reading Ephesians 6:17 “Take the Helmet of salvation and the Sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” PRAYER † Over past few weeks we have discussed the different parts of the Armor of God and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The War We Wage

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,478 views

    God said we should also be on the offensive.

    The War We Wage Eph 6:10-17 Introduction: Our nation has known many wars, but Vietnam was an especially frustrating campaignrn. Think jungle terrain made the enemy hard to find, and guerrilla warfare made him hard to fight. Many Vietnamese who peacefully worked the rice paddles by day put on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Invisible War

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 42,252 views

    We are engaged in spiritual conflict and need to be aware of resources available to us to enable us to be victorious.

    The Invisible War Ephesians 6:10-18 I DON’T HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WE ARE AT WAR IN AMERICA! It’s a dirty war–in some ways, worse than the one we are waging against terrorism. It’s being fought right here on our soil as well as in many other nations. It’s a war for the minds and hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Court Record

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    This message illustrates the doctrine of justification with a courtroom proceding with Jesus as judge and redeemer.

    “The Court Record” Introduction/Illustration Have you ever been in a courtroom? I won’t ask any of you here this morning to raise your hand if you have been to court. But I will tell you a story about one of my court experiences. Before you get worried and think that you welcomed a Pastor into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Could Someone Get The Lights? Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 6, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,468 views

    Part 14 of a series on the 119th Psalm

    Could Someone Get the Lights? Part 14 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Text: Psalm 119:105-112 Introduction This section of the Psalm begins with no doubt one of the most familiar verses in the Bible. It brings great emphasis of the magnitude and worth of the full counsel of God’s Word. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 67,121 views

    Learning how to place full trust in God for our salvation.

    Title: Trust In The Lord. Text: (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV) "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Introduction: Trust is a lonely word in our culture. --No longer can we shake hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Things Not To Be Forgotten

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,483 views

    A sermon on Psalm 144:1. Delivered for Veteran’s Day! (Outline adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Treasury of David Pg. # 372 Volume 3)

    Sermon for 11/11/2007- Veteran’s Day Psalm 144:1 Introduction: Play video called Iraq: A Soldier’s Story of Faith from Bluefish.com WBTU: A. Our Scripture this morning comes from Psalm 144:1. Read it. B. What does this have to do with us? (2 Tim 2:3 NIV) Endure hardship with us like a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,816 views

    How to stand against the devil

    TITLE: "Shield of Faith" INTRO: July 1979, candidate for President Ronald Reagan visited NORAD (North American Defense Command in Colorado Springs, CO. inside Cheyenne, MT.) This visit changed his life, changed the future of our country. Learned how we could detect any launch from around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God