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How To Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal) Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 4, 2022

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I “fool proof” my life when I live based on the truth that God is God and I am not .

Engagement/Tension Let me begin this morning with a question: How many of you have made one or more foolish decisions in your life? I certainly have and if you’re honest I’m pretty sure all of you have done that too. • Maybe for some of you kids in school, it was the decision not to study for a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2018: The Walking Dead

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 1, 2018

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This message is about how we are to be dead to sin because Jesus died for our sins forever delivering us from its power.

The Walking Dead Easter 2018 Scriptures: Matthew 27:50-54; Luke 9:59-60; Romans 6 When Jesus took His last breath, this is what is recorded in Matthew 27:52-53 says, “The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised and coming out of the tombs after His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54, Luke 9:59-60, Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lust Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

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You can be Joseph. The Holy Spirit in you empowers you to transform your sexual appetite. You may have walked here more like Potiphar’s wife but you can leave like Joseph.

Next series up for us is Abraham. This morning is one more special morning for our church for we bury a time capsule to commemorate the beginning of Cross Church’s new building. Today, we arrive at the last of 7 Deadly Sins of Family. Today, I want to speak to you about the deadly sin of lust. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Enemies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 11, 2017

based on 3 ratings

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Stay free from the law and the legalist!

One morning, during an adult Sunday school class, a pastor in San Angelo, Texas, picked up the podium and walked back and forth with it. When someone asked, “What are you doing?” he replied, “Well, sometimes you just need to take a stand.” (Rebecca Livermore, San Angelo, Texas, “Lite Fare,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What The Word Of God Is Good For

Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017

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The Word of God is absolutely unique. In the history and literature of man there is no other book or writing that even begins to compare with the influence, persuasion, and power of the Word of God.

What The Word Of God Is Good For (II Timothy 3:16-17) The Word of God is absolutely unique. In the history and literature of man there is no other book or writing that even begins to compare with the influence, persuasion, and power of the Word of God. The derivation of the Word Bible clearly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"love Who?" "my Enemies!?"

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Mar 16, 2019

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Words matter. Words communicate. As a master teacher Jesus used words and literary devices to enhance his teaching with great power and insight. He often used 'hyperbole.'

The Gospel of Luke-Pt.18: “Love who? My Enemies!” I walked through hell this week. My personal world was on fire and everyone unloaded their problems on me. I ended the week with the weight of the world upon my shoulders. Let me ask you, ‘What kind of week did I have?’ Yes, you would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

04 Atonement Accomplished Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 24, 2025

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Jesus the the perfect atonement, forever reconciling us to God.

Open your Bibles and find the book of Leviticus, chapter 16. Once you have that, turn to the New Testament book of Hebrews, chapter 9—Leviticus 16 and Hebrews 9. As we begin, I want to read a few verses from both Leviticus and Hebrews to lay the groundwork for our focus this morning. Follow along ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34, Hebrews 9:1-7, Hebrews 9:11-12, Hebrews 10:19-22, Hebrews 13:11-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Antidote For Anxiety"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 28, 2025

| 475 views

Series form the Sermon on the Mount

Title: “Anxiety and Its Antidote” Script: Mt. 6:19ff. Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 3-30-25 Intro: “In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from "Eat a chocolate chip ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going Back To Bethel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

based on 3 ratings

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God graciously calls us to return, lay down our burdens and idols, and receive renewed identity, mercy, and blessing through His faithful love.

Some of God’s kindest invitations arrive in a single word: Return. When life feels scattered and the heart feels thin, the Father whispers, “Come back to the place where you first heard My voice.” Maybe you know that tug. Maybe the calendar is packed, the nights are long, and your soul has been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-14

Topics: Jacob's Return, Meeting God

Truth Is Whatever You Want It To Be Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 24, 2025

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The world says truth is fluid, but God says truth is fixed.

### Introduction: The Red Balloon and the Culture of Subjective Truth Each week in this series we’ve let culture speak first — and then we’ve asked, ‘What does God say?’ Today I want to show you a short, funny little sketch that captures our cultural moment about as well as anything I’ve seen. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-40, Judges 21:25, John 14:6, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:11-15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost Sons And A Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 3, 2025

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While the parable of the prodigal son reveals some things about the lostness of the younger son, it also reveals the lostness of the elder son and the prodigal love of God.

How do you view God? Some people view God as a heavy-handed, demanding judge with strict rules of right and wrong. Others view God like a doting grand-father who willingly gives his grandchildren whatever they want - practically spoiling them. Some may view God as aloof and distant, uninterested or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 2:4-7, Titus 3:5-6, 1 John 3:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Aim By Taking Authority Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008

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Part 2 of 6 on Taking AIM (Authority, Initiative, Maintenance) in your life to make change for the better and KEEP it.

Taking AIM for a Better Life Part 2 1 Corinthians chapter 9 ....... We’re talking about "Taking AIM for a Better Life"...... We began a few weeks ago Talking about this being the Year of New Beginnings..... and I believe it is.... In 2007....we passed through some Open Doors..... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Stubbornly Firm Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 7, 2007

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We live out oneness by standing firm in the good news about Jesus.

STUBBORNLY FIRM: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Ephesians 4.4-6 S: Doctrine C: Come ... Together Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY STANDING FIRM IN THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS. ?: How? How is the good news defined? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Take On Marriage Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 8, 2018

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This message takes a look at what biblical marriage is and isn't

Some of you are old enough that you recognize the music as the Frank Sinatra song, “Love and Marriage”. Others who are a little younger simply recognize it as the theme from “Married with Children”, that’s how I think of it. For those who aren’t familiar, “Married with Children” was a sitcom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Know How To Worship In Spirit And With Truth! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011

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To worship the Lord in Spirit and truth means we are connected to His Spirit and we are worshiping Him with the right motives, the heart in the right place and our minds focused and centered on the right person and mission.

Opening Illustration: Me Church - video clip Series: What is the Spirit saying to the church today? Sermon 5: “Know how to worship in Spirit and with Truth” NOTE: Today we are going to start our service with our teaching before you worship because our subject today deals with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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