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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    God’s Divine Disruption Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 18, 2023
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    The God’s call is always a divine disruption. Salvation, discipleship, and service will disrupt your normal activities and redirect your life. It is life changing, redirecting, lonely, scary, but totally worth it!

    Sermon: God’s Divine Disruption Scripture: Acts 9: 1-18 Saul’s Conversion “Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. 2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Time To Make A Choice SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023
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     | 4,947 views

    Help the congregation to focus on choosing God and His will and ways.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing at the crossroads of decision, much like our forefathers in faith did thousands of years ago. The title of our sermon today is "It's Time To Make a Choice," a call to action that echoes ...read more

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    Roadside Assistance Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,165 views

    We’re called fight a battle, but we’re not called to fight it alone. The fact that you are here, today, is living proof that God has been with you on your journey.

    This year was my 34th re-birthday. I celebrate it every year. I became a Christian in 1984. And I look back on those thirty plus years with amazement and wonder. God’s fingerprints are all over them. Do you ever do that? Look back and see what God has done? I’m sure most of you know the poem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In God’s Promises”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2025
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     | 456 views

    Obedience to God’s word is our declaration of faith and the key to unlocking God's promises. Today, as part of our series on elevating our discipleship to the next level, I want to explore how we can receive God’s promises through immediate, complete, and joyful obedience.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in God’s Promises” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcmzI59k0rs Here's a question I’d like you to consider for a moment. Who in the Bible showed the greatest faith? Was it Noah, who built the Ark? Was it Abraham, the father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Until The End Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 24, 2025
     | 357 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Until the End” 1 Peter 4:7-11 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 4 “7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” 9 Be hospitable to one another without ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peculiar Desires

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jun 25, 2025
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     | 1,428 views

    As we realize the peculiar desires of Jesus for us, what should be our proper, logical and honoring response?

    “I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfilled,'He who ate my bread has lifted his heel against me.' I am telling you this now, before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe that I am he. Truly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon explores God's deep love, compassion, and comforting presence in our lives, especially during times of pain and trials, as reflected in Psalm 116:15.

    Hello, friends. Today, I want to share with you the comforting embrace of Psalm 116:15. A passage that reminds us of the depth of God's love, the breadth of His compassion, and the unending comfort He provides in our times of pain. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful ...read more

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 15 – Swifter Than Eagles The Land Will Be Scorched By Babylon Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2024
     | 771 views

    Judah rejected the true message because they want to believe the lie. All actions have a consequence and the time for accountability had arrived. The human heart embraces sin so firmly it will not release it and hastens on to its own destruction. Babylon was the scorching wind.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 15 – SWIFTER THAN EAGLES THE LAND WILL BE SCORCHED BY BABYLON PART 15 - Jeremiah 4:10- CHAPTER 4 [A]. GOD’S WILL ALLOWS ODD THINGS TO HAPPEN {{Jeremiah 4:10 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, SURELY YOU HAVE UTTERLY DECEIVED THIS PEOPLE and Jerusalem, saying, ‘You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Your Everyday Life

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2024
     | 1,380 views

    I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives.

    We hear of faith preached, we are taught about faith, and we speak of faith. I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives. When we become a Christian, God gives us a measure of faith. Jesus reminded us that it doesn't take a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    SUMMARY OF PAUL’S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY: FIGHT TO PROTECT SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: SUMMARY OF PAUL’S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY: FIGHT TO PROTECT SOUND DOCTRINE I. THE GOOD GUYS -- THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN SOUND DOCTRINE FALLS TO DIVINELY APPOINTED LEADERS A. The Responsibility (to Maintain Sound Doctrine) is a Sacred Trust "This command I entrust to you …" speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gotta Grow

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    This sermon deals with growing as a Christian toward maturity.

    James 1:19-27 "Gotta grow" By Pastor Mark Hiehle One of the stories that capture our imagination is the Walt Disney story of Peter Pan. Peter was the boy who never wanted to grow up, and so he lived in Never Land and lived a life of constant fun and adventure, no responsibilities or cares, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    2 Steps To The Door

    Contributed by Lynn Loe on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    Addresses the need for repentance in order to turn the tide within the church. So as to attract rather than repel new visitors and converts.

    2 Steps To The Door Ps 51:10-13 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Thy presence, and do not take Thy Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. 13 {Then} I will teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Tap Into God's Resources

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 12,530 views

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. 2:7,10) Ask the Lord to help you to discover all of the facets of the Lord’s wisdom for improving your relationships, your personal lifestyle & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Joseph

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,058 views

    1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams.

    1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams. Moses wrote, "Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, ‘We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,147 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational