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Be Steadfast In Suffering Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2026

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Trust Jesus completely, especially in suffering, because He holds our past, our present, and our future.

Be Steadfast in Suffering Revelation 2:8-11 Rev. Brian Bill February 7-8, 2026 In 2008, Christianity Today featured a story called “A Victorious Family.” Here are a few excerpts. Thirty years ago, in the city of Izmir, Turkey, a devout Muslim man named Necati was studying under a radical Islamic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Saints Find Life" Rms Part 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2007

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In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find Jesus- the “Saints” find life – eternal life!

“Saints find life!” Romans pt 7 Opening Video Illustration: Life is like a train ride! Show movie. Thesis: In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find Jesus- the “Saints” find life – eternal life! Scripture Text: Romans 5:1-21 1Therefore, since we have been justified through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?

Contributed by Guy Williams on Mar 13, 2001

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Did Jesus rise from the dead?

THE RESURRECTION Today I would like to address one question… Why should anyone believe in Jesus? 1Peter 3:15 says we should “always be ready to give …a reason for the hope that is in [us]…” If you have: · Listened to the radio · Watched TV · Read the newspapers ANY TIME IN THE LAST 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He's Got Your Back

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 3, 2003

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The Holy Spirit as our Paraclete, comforter, counselor altering our minds to keep us from sinning.

Songs It is well w my soul go to www.aquarelles.com/spafford/ (might be neat to see a copy of the song on the projector). Then Haven sing and Tricia Daugherty sign to Michael W Smith’s ‘This is the air I Breathe” (sp.) Most Mondays our EE team goes out to call on people who have visited the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hold Fast Thy Crown Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

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The church of Smyrna shows us today how to live a victorious Christian life in the face of persecution and trial.

It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. According to a study done by Regent University, in 1999, nearly 164’000 Christians worldwide were martyred for their faith, and in 2000 that number was closer to 165’000. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Past Performance Is No Guarantee Of Future Results

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 14, 2004

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Our past sins, mistakes, and failures are forgiven -- we shouldn’t let them keep us from following Jesus today and tomorrow and doin all that he’s called us to do (specifically applied to Mother’s Day)

May 9, 2004 — Fifth Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 21:15-19 Past Performance Is No Guarantee of Future Results I. The Past Is Past II. The Present Is Now III. The Future Is Glorious Grace and peace to you from God our Father and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Me Know Why You Contend With Me!

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Feb 15, 2005

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One of the reasons why God allows the godly to suffer is to answer the blasphemous accusations of Satan and prove throughout the seen but also, the unseen world that man will honor and worship God simply because of who He is.

All of you parents out there this morning can probably remember many of the enjoyable phases your children went through or are going through. But there is 1 phase which is not always enjoyable. It is the “why” phase. Remember that phase – where they ask “why” after almost every sentence they ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sheep, Snakes, And Doves

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

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The Lord sends us out like sheep among wolves,and challenges us to be wise like serpents and harmless as doves.

Sheep, Snakes, and Doves Matthew 10:16-39 The world is on a collision course with disaster. It isn’t a massive asteroid hurling towards earth that threatens humanity, or global warming, or the AIDS epidemic. It is the clash between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of God. And the clock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-39

Denomination: Holiness

His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

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Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

“Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus” “His Resurrection” Matthew 28:1-6 Today I would like to address one question… Why should anyone believe in Jesus? 1 Peter 3:15 says we should “always be ready to give …a reason for the hope that is in [us]…” If you have: • Listened to the radio • Watched TV ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Preaching Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2007

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This sermon examines what it means to be entrusted with the very words of God, not from the perspective of its possession but from the perspective of its proclamation.

Scripture When you think of a church’s priority, what comes to mind? We live in a day in which there is a lot of confusion over this question. Many churches are a reflection of our society which has become satiated with entertainment. Neil Postman, in his profound book titled, Amusing Ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"He Carried Our Sins To The Wood" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 15, 2006

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Sermon 9 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Orthodox

The Destiny Of Every Christian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 10, 2010

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There are certain privileges that are our right as the blood-washed children of the King. This sermon reveals those privileges, and encourages the saints to appropriate them by faith.

THE DESTINY OF EVERY CHRISTIAN Text: Rom. 8:29; Eph. 1:11, 12 Intro: Destiny is often thought of as ones lot in life—that which is preordained and inevitable. The idea of destiny is found in both of the passages of scripture being considered today. In Rom. 8:29, Paul used the word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Branches And Willow Branches

Contributed by Dean Morgan on May 1, 2017

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The palm branch was a symbol of triumph and victory in Roman times. The willow represents weeping, sorrow, difficult times. When you come into my presence the Lord said He wanted you to bring a palm branch in one hand and a willow in another.

We need to begin by looking at the context this verse is set in. This is part of the ceremony concerning the Feast of Tabernacles. This festival, which was instituted in grateful commemoration of the Israelites having securely dwelt in booths or tabernacles in the wilderness, was the third of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hey, It's Olympics Time!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 8, 2016

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Gleaning spiritual lessons from the "Piece de resistance" of any Olympic Games-the Marathon race -using the acronym R.A.C.E.

HEY, IT'S OLYMPICS TIME “…I have finished THE RACE…” – Apostle Paul (2 Tim 4:7) Hey, its Olympics time!!! There are several athletic events which would capture the imagination of Sports aficionados’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: *other

Going For 'the Gold'

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 9, 2012

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Are you in the fight as a contestant, or are you on the sidelines as an observer? The contestant pursues for the prize (Gold medal) whereas the observer just watches others receiving the prize but himself / herself doesn’t attain anything.

Opening illustration: Show a video of 2 events during the 2012 World Olympic in London. Do you ever consider the Christian walk to be difficult, like it is always an uphill climb? Maybe you’re doing okay, but does there still seem a long way to go? Perhaps you have even become weary and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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