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    Don't Let Your Past Dictate Your Future PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 190 views

    God’s presence empowers us to release the past, trust Him with our present and future, and pursue Jesus as our ultimate prize.

    Some of us walked in today with a calendar full of plans and a heart full of questions. Others came with a smile for the room and a sigh for the ride home. Life has a way of handing us seasons we didn’t pencil in—detours we didn’t expect, delays we didn’t schedule, and disappointments we didn’t see ...read more

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    Why The Good Old Kjv Is Still The Book For Thee!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 11,714 views

    God has a book and man has a book. Which do you have? Are you sure?

    Why The Good Old KJV Is Still The Book For Thee! Many folks wonder why I am still using the KJV when there are a multitude of versions out there that are so much "easier" to read. Indeed, they are amazed that I am a KJV only man. Many would say that while the KJV is a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Over Worry

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,949 views

    IN A SIMILAR FASHION, WE FOCUS ON OUR FEARS RATHER THAN ON OUR FAITH. We worry because we focus on our wants rather than our abundance.

    Do you know the best way to swat a fly? According to the scientific journal NATURE the best way is to take a piece of tissue paper in each hand. Approach the fly from the left and right at the same time, keeping the hands equidistant from the fly and moving to and fro slightly. Then with both ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Bring Change To The World Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,895 views

    Before we can change the world, something else need changing... Guess who needs changing first!

    How to Bring change to the world It’s easy - let’s see now (jingle coins) 5 cents, 10 cents… not pocket change. Obvious, I’m not talking about that! Ephesians 4:1-16 A. Intro: The World - examples of problems Plastered in front page of our great city newspaper on Wed. were four faces. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Biblical Reflections On Faith In A Pluralistic World

    Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    This sermon evaluated the recent trends towards religious pluralism and attempts to construct a Christian response.

    BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON FAITH IN PLURALISTIC, POSTMODERN, POST-CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN WORLD MICHAEL BIRD INTRODUCTION We live in an age which is becoming increasingly hostile historical Christianity. This hostility emanates from a public mindset that is pluralistic, postmodern, post-Christian and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing Joy While Experiencing Jail Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    Prayer is the most powerful weapon in your life, to meet life’s tests head-on. But for many it lies rusted and unused.

    “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thyatira: 'tis The Gift To Be Simple Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    True simplicity is a focus on the fundamentals of love, faith, service, and patient endurance. Getting caught up in theological guesses or emotional highs diverts us from "this one thing I do".

    Some things are so simple they are hard to understand! Some things are so direct and obvious that we don’t want to accept them as they are. We want to make them complicated. Have you ever tried to describe to someone how to tie a shoestring? It seems simple until you start to teach it. Left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All New

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,099 views

    Introduction to study of Acts....two realities of building the kingdom of God....The blocks, God’s orders, and the mortar, our simple obedience.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships July 18, 2004 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    #8divine Possibilities: Every Miracle Starts As A Problem Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    We search for Divine Possibilities, but we must realize every miracle in the Bible started as a problem. This is still true today!

    SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: #8 EVERY MIRACLE STARTS AS A PROBLEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Chosen Vessel

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,125 views

    You are a valuable treasure to God. God finds great treasures in the common "folk." This sermon uses both biblical and secular illustrations.

    2 Corinthians 4:7 -- “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” l. INTRODUCTION -- THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO On May 27, 1992, in Sarajevo, one of the few bakeries that still had a supply of flour was making and distributing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encourage Yourself

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 70,345 views

    We shall steer safely through every storm, so long as our heart is right, our intention fervent, our courage steadfast and our trust fixed on God.

    1Samuel 30: 1-8:“And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire. And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Little R & R. . .and R Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,149 views

    Fourth in a series walking through the book of James. This week’s message focuses on the need to spend time in God’s Word, and utilize it as a mirror to reflect on our lives.

    When we started our series on the book of James back on the first Sunday of May, we played some Bible trivia. Especially surrounding the book of James. Well, back by popular demand, or just because I enjoy it. . .we have Bible trivia round two. On your message outline you will find a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Are You Ready To Work In The Vineyard?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,776 views

    Jesus calls his children to work in the vineyard, and reprimands those who think they are most willing with their lack of true service.

    September 25, 2005 Matthew 21:28-32 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ”‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    And I Will Give You Rest Series

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 33,439 views

    This is the third and final sermon in a series of sermons unpacking the scripture in Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest"

    Scripture: Matthew 11: 28 Hebrews 4: 1-10 John 10: 27 -30 Sermon: "And I Will Give You Rest" Good Morning…Well, today we come to the last part of this scripture in Matthew that has been our focus over the last few weeks. “Come unto Me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Aspects Of Love Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,440 views

    Christians often wonder what God’s will for their life is. While we expend great effort in seeking God’s will, we often miss the obvious as contained in the Bible. This sermon looks at practical ways we can help fulfil God’s will for us to love our neig

    What am I supposed to do? What is God’s will for my life? Have you ever wondered what God wants you to do with your life? Have you ever spoken with other Christians who say “I wish God would tell me what He wants me to do with my life, then I’ll do it!” Have you ever seen Christians paralysed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist