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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Looking Forward To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 12, 2022
     | 2,679 views

    God wove a plan through David’s life because He loved David and God wove a plan through generations to send Jesus Christ because He loves us.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID LOOKING FORWARD TO JESUS 2 SAMUEL 7:8-17 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Significant Events or Theological Passages (p) Every Sunday we gather and focus on a passage from the Bible in our sermon time. Listening and reflecting on God’s Word is important to us. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Minor Prophets Major Message: Pride Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2024
     | 2,060 views

    Pride needs to be constantly checked in our lives because it leads to so many other sins which compound in our lives.

    Minor Prophets Major Message Pride Obadiah 1-21 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Obadiah is the shortest… guinnessworldrecords.com/records/ If Obadiah was a spy, he’d be French spy Richebourg (1768-1858) during the French Revolution If Obadiah was a street, it be Ebenezer Place in Wick, Scotland If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Absolute Essentials Of Christianity - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2023
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     | 1,999 views

    The Bible - The Foundation of the Church - The Sufficiency and Authority of Scripture Vs Traditions of Man and Experiential Revelation

    The Bible The foundation of Christianity is the Bible. It is the only dependable source for humankind to know God's voice. It has the answers to all eternal questions. The focus of all Scripture is ultimately on Jesus. It is the blueprint of Heaven and the only reliable source of truth for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Authority Over Your Words Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
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     | 3,259 views

    Before they speak, believers should asked themselves: Is what I’m about to say Good? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Believers should not speak until their words pass the test of those three questions. Handle your words with care!

    Sermon – Taking Authority Over Your Words Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Your Faith And Your Feelings Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 6, 2023
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     | 4,473 views

    Which dictates your life? Your faith or your feelings? What do I do when I am not "feeling it"?

    In the Pixar movie, “Inside Out” kids learn about their emotions. It all starts when the character; 11-year old Riley Anderson wrestles with conflicting emotions that comes from moving from her stable like in rural Minnesota to her unknown “to be” life in San Francisco. Did any of you see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Whom We Seek Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 20, 2024
     | 1,076 views

    Jesus is the clear image of God Almighty who refines our souls and cleans our sin.

    MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: THE LORD WHOM WE SEEK MALACHI 2:17-3:5 INTRODUCTION… Mr Incredible and Tricycle Kid The man is hunched over in his powder blue aging car that is way too small for his incredibly large frame. He barely fits. He is dejected and unhappy and unfulfilled and all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon: Kingdom Seekers Keep First Thing First

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2025
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    Seeking first the kingdom of God means making Him the focal point of our lives. It involves aligning our desires, decisions, and actions with His will and His purpose.

    Sermon: Kingdom Seekers Keep First Thing First Scripture - Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Introduction - What does it mean to "seek first the kingdom of God"? It's a phrase we often hear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sustaining Christian Ministry-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 20, 2025
     | 322 views

    3 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

    SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-III—2Peter 1:12-15 Attention: Lighthouses: Thru the centuries, lighthouses have used varying methods of lighting. “At the beginning of American light keeping, our 12 Colonial lights established before the American Revolution, almost without exception, used candles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "i Don't Have To See It - To Believe It!"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025
     | 401 views

    Today we're settling this once and for all—you don't have to see a miracle to believe in one, because faith walks ahead of sight, not behind it!

    "I DON'T HAVE TO SEE IT - TO BELIEVE IT!" Tony – Study – Meditation – Prayer: July-August 2025 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight in the Miraculous Opening Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) "For we walk by faith, not by sight." Supporting Text: Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) "Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 5, 2025
     | 497 views

    How we are like sheep and how the shepherd relates to his sheep.

    "Jesus Is The Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 In John 10:7-10 He changes the metaphor from the Shepherd to the Door and then in Jn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10,000 Bricks: Anger And Justice Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 4, 2026
     | 34 views

    May God give us: Eyes to see injustice. Hearts that break for the oppressed. Courage to confront sin. Wisdom to pursue restoration.

    10,000 BRICKS: Anger and Justice Nehemiah 5:1-19 #10000bricks INTRODUCTION Today, we are continuing a series of sermons from the Book of Nehemiah all about some building efforts because our church is thinking and praying on some building efforts. The Book of Nehemiah is the 16th book in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wisdom PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 86 views

    The sermon invites us to move beyond surface knowledge, accepting God’s personal invitation to find true fulfillment, nourishment, and life in relationship with Him.

    Some of you walked in today with a full calendar and an empty heart. Some came carrying quiet questions that whisper in the night. Others arrived with hope flickering like a candle in a drafty room. Friend, you’re in the right place. Today, Scripture opens the door to a warm kitchen where Wisdom ...read more

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    Pastor Appreciation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,229 views

    Jesus gives pastors as a loving gift to His church, calling us to honor, support, and pray for them as they shepherd and serve us.

    Some of the greatest gifts Jesus gives to His church have names and faces, coffee-stained sermon notes, calloused knees, and tender hearts. They stand at hospital bedsides, whisper prayers in empty sanctuaries, answer phone calls after midnight, and show up again on Sunday with a smile that says, ...read more

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    The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 153 views

    Persistent prayer matters because God hears, cares, and responds in His perfect timing, inviting us to trust Him even when answers seem delayed.

    Some prayers are born in bright rooms with balloons and birthday cake. Others are born at 2:13 a.m., when the house is quiet, the questions are loud, and the pillow is wet. Some prayers feel like sprinting—fast, full of faith. Others feel like limping—slow, sore, and short on strength. If you’ve ...read more

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    Seeking The Lost PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 172 views

    Jesus seeks us where we are, calls us by name, and transforms our lives with grace that leads to joyful repentance and welcome.

    I wonder how many of us walked in today feeling small. Small under the weight of worries, small beside someone else’s success, small in the shadow of our own failures. We learn early how to tuck ourselves away—behind busyness, behind bravado, behind careful smiles. We wear “I’m fine” like it’s ...read more

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