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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Is God Against Sex, Fun And Pleasure? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,182 views

    Why I should draw the line where God does in order to lead a fulfilling life and properly respresent the Christ following life to the unchurched.

    Last week we concluded from Scripture that God isn’t the bogeyman some people make Him out to be. (“Does God Punish Us When We Sin?”) Instead of being inclined to punish us when we sin He is actually more inclined to show us mercy. He loves us so much that Jesus suffered our punishment. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewards Of God's Grace

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Over 2000 years ago Peter said that "the end of all things is near." What did he mean by near? How do we live in our current age if the end is indeed drawing near?

    Introduction Live in a time/country- experiencing prosperity. However the air is filled with anxiety over … crime and violence, economic instability, rumors of wars, and news of natural disasters. The Bible calls these- end times. How do we live in times like these? 1 Pet 4:7-9 (First read 1 Pet ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Adoration Of God Alone

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 30, 2020
     | 4,669 views

    The words adore and adoration have been trivialized over the past few decades. Do we worship and adore the God of Heaven and earth alone or are others drawing our worship-attention away to places it does not belong?

    Adoration of God Alone Today we will be reading from 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Adoration. I don’t know if you realized this but every song we sang this morning contained the word “adore” or “adoration”. “Father, I adore You … Jesus, I adore You … Spirit, I adore You…” “Holy, holy, holy! All the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Call To Holiness

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2025
     | 43 views

    How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. It means walking in obedience, embracing spiritual disciplines, engaging in acts of love and service, enduring trials with faith ...

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: How Christians respond to the pressures and temptations of modern society while remaining faithful to God's standards. Consider a young professional working in a competitive corporate environment where unethical practices such as dishonesty, manipulation, or cutting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Problem Of Pain

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
     | 7,845 views

    Are you experiencing pain and suffering today? You are not alone. Jesus Christ suffered greatly. He died the most horrific death. If you are suffering today, draw closer to God and he will draw closer to you.

    Turn your Bibles to Romans 5:1-5 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only that, We rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With Discouragment

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,728 views

    This sermon draws from Moses’ Red Sea experience to find ways to deal with discouragment in our lives, marriages, and relationships.

    Dealing with Discouragement Exodus 14:1-14 Let me set the scene for you a little bit. Moses has lead Israel out of Egypt ¡V The plagues are behind them and they have basked in God¡¦s deliverance from Slavery. They have made their tedious way across the desert and have come to the shores of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Anatomy Of A Storm PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 835 views

    Explores God's power and justice in life's storms, emphasizing that these trials serve to refine us and draw us closer to Him.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather together, even if it is in spirit and not in person, as we open God's word and seek His wisdom. Each time we come before the Lord, we come with open hearts and minds, ready to receive His divine instruction. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Heaven - The Eternal Hope Of The Redeemed

    Contributed by Lucky Ekentason on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,461 views

    Encouraging all believers, those who are Blood washed to look upwards for their home coming is nearer than ever.

    TOPIC: HEAVEN - THE ETERNAL HOPE OF THE REDEEMED TEXT: 1 Corinthians 15:19; John 14:1-4; Colossians 1:27-29. The description of Heaven Heaven is a place and the eternal hope of the saved. The Scripture describes it as a beautiful city where the redeemed will live for eternity. Praise the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Purified Or Petrified

    Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,237 views

    As we draw near to the beginning of a New Year let us examine our hearts. Purify your heart or else it may become petrified.

    Purified or Petrified By Pastor Jim May (I was given a large piece of petrified wood on a recent visit to New Mexico. I used this petrified wood as my sermon basis.) We are in the very last days of 2007. In just a few days the New Year will ring in at midnight with all of the blessings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mardi Gras Or Shrove Tuesday?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2020
     | 1,606 views

    The season we begin tomorrow is a time to draw near to God so that He can draw near to us.

    Tuesday of the 7th Week in Course Mardi Gras Passions. We don’t hear much about that plural noun lately. Oh, the word “passion” turns up in seamy novels and videos, I suppose. And those of us for whom the Catholic religion, the word “passion” stirs up thoughts of the torture Jesus had to undergo ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God's Word Works!!!

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,745 views

    You plant the seeds; God waters. He uses you. It is His Word that accomplishes salvation. It is His gospel that is powerful. It is His Son Jesus who draws. You witness in power when you witness with the Word of God.

    "So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me empty, without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it," (Isaiah 55:11). Isaiah 55:11 says, "So shall My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take A Walk With God

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,096 views

    God calls you to walk with Him and draw closer to him. When you walk with God you will receive spiritual treasures. There are incredible blessings that come to both you and to God when you take time to walk with God.

    Take a Walk with God Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. - James 4:8 How close are you to God? Are you as close as you want to be? For know that God is willing to get close to you if you are willing to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Gifts To The Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2022
     | 3,738 views

    Paul corrects the Corinthians' preoccupation with the gifts and draws them back to God's intent, highlighting the nature, the Giver, the purpose and the diversity of the gifts.

    1 Cor 12:1-11 God’s Gifts to the Church When the church comes together, God blesses us with gifts to serve Him. • It is however very easy for us to end up boasting about them as if they are our achievements. • On the flip side, some think that they do not have any gifts and so they sit on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    305 – How Is One Saved?

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,231 views

    Father chooses, draws, sends, then saves.

    Illustrate: > This woman’s husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she had stayed by his bedside every single day. One day, when he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. > As she sat by him, he whispered, eyes full of tears, "You know what? > You have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    U Can Build God A House Like Solomon Did

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    Draw a line in the sand, and know this you can build God a house with anything if you’re not ashame

    2 Chronicles 2 1 - 6 Solomon was determined to build a house for the name of the Lord; he made a choice and it was hot like that tornado fire the world witnessed during the month of August 2010. Man has chosen to work the same way twice but not with his eyes. It’s time to get over - ourselves; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational