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The Unexpected Path To Perfection

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025

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This sermon explains how God purposefully uses the trials of life to refine our faith, produce steadfast endurance, and develop us into spiritually mature believers who are complete in Christ.

If you were to take a survey of every person in this room, and perhaps every person in this city, and ask them, "What is your main goal in life?" you would get a lot of different answers. Some would say to be successful, to provide for their family. Others might say to be healthy, to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mile Markers

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

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Remembering God’s past faithfulness sanctifies Him in our present and guides us forward; our mile markers become tomorrow’s testimony of hope.

Opening Illustration – Finding the Road Again Have you ever driven a long stretch of unfamiliar highway at night? You keep glancing for the next green sign or reflective number — a mile marker — proof that you’re still on the right road. Without those markers, even a straight road can feel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6-7, 1 Peter 3:15, Isaiah 8:13, Psalm 77:11-12, Philippians 1:6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Turn The Page

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 1, 2025

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Every season brings about a new change and every time you turn the page a new season in your life is ready to bloom. So, no matter what you are dealing with, no matter if you don’t understand it all right now stand like a tree planted by rivers of water.

Turn the Page By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - Jeremiah 23:20 NKJV “In the latter days you shall understand it perfectly”. John 13:7 “Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter”. OPENING: - I will compare different versions ...read more

Scripture: John 13:7, Jeremiah 23:20, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 3:20, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 10:31 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus--The Rejected Lover Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

based on 185 ratings

| 27,005 views

Jesus’ love is fearless and protective, as a hen gathers her chicks. He wants us to seek His love and we have the power to choose–if we are willing.

Jesus–The Rejected Lover Luke 13:31-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Have you ever had your love rejected? Her name was Sandra Moody and I first met her in the third grade. I thought she was the most beautiful girl on earth. I can remember thinking, “When I stop hating girls, she is going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Even There? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003

based on 6 ratings

| 6,472 views

50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week 2) Having our dreams fulfilled takes time, therefore we need to learn to find God’s activity in our lives through a daily "God Hunt."

As a two and three-year old I used to gather all my stuffed animals together and stand up on box and begin to “preach” to them. My Mom called me her “little preacher boy.” As a child God put within my imagination the dream of being a preacher. As a teenager I began to pursue my divine-daring ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23, 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

based on 1 rating

| 8,295 views

Everybody struggles with self-control. We all wish we had more of it.

INTRODUCTION Love is the first flavor of the fruit of the Spirit and today we come to the last, self-control. I think these two virtues are placed first and last because love is the primary fruit and drives the rest, and self-control is the virtue that holds them all together. Our scripture says, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Transformed By Renewing Of Your Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 18, 2002

based on 184 ratings

| 27,525 views

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind - Rom. 12:1-3

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind - Rom. 12:1-3 Illustration:Dr. J. Elder Cumming contended that "in almost every case the beginning of new blessing is a new revelation of the character of God--more beautiful, more wonderful, more precious." J.O. Sanders, Enjoying Intimacy with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001

based on 17 ratings

| 8,567 views

Getting ready for Santa is turning from misbehaving to right behaving (in Christian understanding, this is called repentance).

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN MATTHEW 3: 1-12 DECEMBER 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie (c) 1934 You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list, And checking it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 7,473 views

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

4th Sunday in Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Man of Faithfulness" A father was telling his small son the story about the lost sheep who left the other 99. He explained, how the little sheep crawled through the hold in the fence -- running and skipping and playing in the sunshine. Out of the woods came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

What Happens When We Die? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 18, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 4,521 views

Paul, in 2 Corinthians 12 speaks from experience that there are events that follow our physical death. The burden of this talk is to prepare you, not for death, but for the events that occur between your dying and your final destination.

S012002 What happens when we die? 2 Corinthians 12 Sermon series Sermons you would bring a friend to hear Preached by Scotty Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church. Beginning: Here is how it will happen: You will be distracted for just a moment by something in the car. You will hear tires ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Discipline

Contributed by Bobby O on Dec 5, 2000

based on 76 ratings

| 9,527 views

This text bring out some truths about God’s discipline

“God’s Discipline” Isaiah 40:1-3 Introduction: We all can think about times in our life when we went against God’s will. Probably the most memorable part of being out of God’s will is the discipline we encountered as a result of disobeying God. When it comes to being out of God’s will and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Communicate The Gospel Effectively Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 9, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 12,210 views

Part 3 continues to examine why the early church was so effective in the spread of the gospel and challenges us to so likewise.

“How to Communicate the Gospel Effectively” (Part III) For the past 3 weeks the lord has given me a word for us on Effectively Communicating the Gospel. This week I came across another story about effective communication. A woman from Kentucky tells this story. After directory assistance gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20, Acts 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Between Being Lost And Being Found

Contributed by John Roy on Apr 4, 2001

based on 60 ratings

| 13,909 views

Life is lived between being found and being lost. What does it mean to be found?

Living Between Being Lost and Being Found Luke 15:4-32, Matthew 9:18-26, John 4:1-22, and John 8:1-11 There’s an enormous hunger for God in this world. Often people feel the hunger, but they don’t know what they are really hungry for. "I’m hungry, but I don’t know for what," we say as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-32

Denomination: *other

The Battle Within! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

based on 74 ratings

| 11,310 views

It is one thing to accept what Christ has done for us - but quite another thing to experience our salvation as personal and real.

"The Battle Within" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 3 Text: Gal. 5:16-17; Rom 7:21-23 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 9, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Galatians 5:16-17 "So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-23, Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Life Lessons For Our Spiritual Journey Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

based on 116 ratings

| 34,386 views

A teaching message on Genesis 35

Genesis Series #59 September 15, 2002 Title: Life Lessons for Our Spiritual Journey Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #59 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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