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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Gospel Of Man, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,056 views

    In three sermons, we will look at the man-made gospel of the law, the man-made gospel of the heart, and the God-made gospel of the cross. First, the gospel of the law.

    7/7/13 The Gospel of Man, I Acts 15:1-5 D. Marion Clark Introduction For the next two Sundays, we are going to examine two alternative gospels to the gospel. They are two sides of the coin that can be labeled the gospel of man. They are quite popular, so popular that their adherents exceed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do You Want For Christmas?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,900 views

    The time has come to quit, wishing for what you don’t have and realize what you have been given!

    What do you want for Christmas? Lamentations 3:22-24 NKJ 22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” So many people come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    Drawn To The Light Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 17, 2026
     | 91 views

    The light of Christ does not eliminate darkness, but restores orientation—revealing what is true when perception is distorted and certainty feels misleading.

    Night flying has its own unique challenges. During the day, a pilot has constant reference points. The horizon. The ground. Landmarks that quietly tell you where you are in relation to everything else. At night, many of those references disappear. You can still fly. The aircraft still responds. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    05 Joy In Knowing Christ Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 822 views

    Bottomline: Joy flourishes when we treasure knowing Christ above all else.

    Over the past several weeks we’ve been working our way through Paul’s letter to the Philippians and we’ve discovered how joy isn’t something that simply happens to us. It’s a deliberate response to the realities of who Christ is and what He’s done in our lives. We've explored how joy can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Healing Power Of Jesus: Triumphing In Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Jan 27, 2024
     | 905 views

    This sermon takes a look at the healing ministry of Jesus and encourages believers to be amazed by the knowledge and authority that Jesus had, but most importantly, it motivates them to seek the Him because He has the power to heal.

    The Healing Power of Jesus: Triumphing in Spiritual Warfare Sermon Text: Mark 1:21-28 1:21 They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. 1:22 They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 1:23 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    14. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 1-3 - Messages In Romans – The Faith Of Abraham Reckoned As Righteousness - Message 14 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 6, 2024
     | 714 views

    You can not work for salvation. Righteousness is placed on your account when you are saved. We look at Abraham’s faith for his faith was reckoned as righteousness. How many ways to God are there? Without faith no one can please God. It is all of faith; nothing of works. Applications made.

    14. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 1-3 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS – THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM RECKONED AS RIGHTEOUSNESS - MESSAGE 14 WHAT IS IT THEN – FAITH OR WORKS? It is unfortunate that chapter divisions and verses themselves are arbitrary, for sometime they destroy the flow of an argument. It become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wait And Don't Wait PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 179 views

    Trusting God in seasons of waiting renews our strength, turning weariness into endurance and hope, as faith refuses to panic amid uncertainty.

    Some of us walked in today with a wait in our bones. We’ve stood in waiting rooms, stared at silent phones, counted ceiling tiles in the midnight hours. We’ve waited for a call back from a doctor, a prodigal to come home, a door to open, a cloud to move. Life can feel like a long line at the DMV of ...read more

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    Rest For The Stressed

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 955 ratings
     | 94,805 views

    “Rest For The Stressed” will look at three commands Jesus gave for people who are weary and stressed out. Religion is a heavy burden, but Jesus invites us to experience real rest for our souls.

    The Crossing Community Church “Rest For The Stressed” Pastor Jim Botts August 11th, 2002 Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound a while back. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blameless Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Second in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

    Sermon for 1/21/2001 Blameless, above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6 Introduction: One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communication: Building A Foundation Of Trust (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,625 views

    It is through the language we speak in our homes that we shape and mold our family into what God desires it to be or into what God gets disappointed by.

    Communication: Building a Foundation of Trust (Part 1, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 (READ) This morning I want to issue you a challenge. I want to challenge you to put what we are going to talk about this month into practice. We will be looking at biblical foundations for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jonathan Gardner avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,666 views

    The example Nehemiah gives us when we’re confronted by bad news, tragedy or problems.

    When The Going Gets Tough. Nehemiah 1 Jonathan Gardner There was a song some time ago, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going….’. I’m not sure about the rest of the words, but the tune was catchy. But is does beg the question: What do we do when the going gets tough? We all encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Christian Life Is An Impossible Mission

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,758 views

    Apart from Christ it is impossible to live the Christian life - but with his strength we are empowered to carry on in the face of a hostile world.

    "I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies on the field of battle exhausted - victorious." The legendary Coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi once professed those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Building To Burn

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,605 views

    ETERNAL LEGACIES AREN’T BUILT FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

    May 28, 2000 -- AM BUILDING TO BURN? 1Corinthians 3:9-17 INTRODUCTION: (1) USA TODAY, May 22, 2000 cites a recent survey from the Impulse Research Corporation that summarizes those things people most regret wasting time on. Cindy Hall records the top five "regrettable time wasters:" 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Serving God Is As Easy As 1-2-3 Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,333 views

    This passage teaches us how easy it easy to serve God in a way pleasing to him.

    Serving God Scripture Reference: II Kings 4:8-17 (KJV) 8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where was a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And so it was, that as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. 9 And she said unto her husband, Behold ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Is Patience

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,163 views

    1. God is patient with us. 2. We should be patient with each other. 3. We should be patient with God.

    February 22, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit is...Patience. Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. A man noticed a woman in the grocery store with a three-year-old girl in her cart. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies ... and her mother told her no. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene