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Breakfast On The Beach

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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Big Idea: We have a Lord who overcomes our deficiencies and gives us what we need to follow Him. A look at how Jesus dealt with Simon after the resurrection to restor him.

Have you ever let down someone? A sports fan? Your friend? A wife (give eg’s w/o naming people) Senior Captain, my last soccer game: one own goal and another near miss Let down my parents with my lifestyle choices the first couple years of university life Letting down a professor by being ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2013

based on 27 ratings

| 16,936 views

Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd John 6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DayJesusLostCrowd.html Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. I’ve never known a preacher whose church was in decline who wasn’t insecure about it, no matter the reason for it. Usually a pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-71

Denomination: Baptist

Radiating Christ In A Darkened World

Contributed by Ed Hedding on Apr 28, 2014

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We are called to do good works after salvation. This sermon encourages all who are Christ followers to use their spiritual gifts to support and serve the body and the body of mankind as well.

Radiating Christ in a Darkening World Scripture Reading Mark 10: 35 - 45 35 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36 And he said to them, “What do you want me to do for you?” 37 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Make A Commitment Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 3, 2014

| 5,008 views

To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? We can learn from Mary.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Make A Commitment” Luke 1:46-55 To what are you committed? Why are you committed? On what basis do you make your commitments? Today’s passage about Mary forces us to consider these questions about commitment. What led her to her commitment? We can gain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Workers Of Iniquity Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015

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To show what workers of iniquity does to GOD's people and to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Who do you work for? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what workers of iniquity does to GOD's people and to GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 53:4 (Amplified Bible) 53:4 Have those who work evil no knowledge (no understanding)? They eat up My people as they eat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weariness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

based on 3 ratings

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Faithful, unseen acts of kindness matter deeply to God; persist in doing good, trusting that your efforts will bear fruit in His perfect timing.

Some days feel like a long string of unnoticed kindness. A parent packing lunches after a long shift. A nurse offering a smile under a mask. A teacher giving one more call to a student who’s fallen behind. A caregiver who holds a trembling hand at midnight. Seeds of goodness go into the soil, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Topics: Perseverance

"How To Get Out Of Sin"

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 8, 2012

based on 27 ratings

| 17,594 views

You don’t have to be stuck and trapped by temptations. Christ is stronger than Satan. You can get out of sin.

“How to GET OUT of Sin” "For when Satan, who is completely armed, guards his palace, it is safe--" Luke 11:21-26 Illustration: A church had a man in the choir who couldn’t sing. Several people hinted to him that he could serve in other places, but he continued to come to the choir. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dismantling Our Doubt Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 14,465 views

Jesus walked through a wall, and the disciples went from fear to freaked out to faith.

Drowning in Doubt It was a hot, humid Mississippi night nearly ten years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting on the third step of the swimming pool at my apartment complex. I was twenty-six years and had just completed a very difficult seminary program. For nearly three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Dismantling Our Doubts Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 8,334 views

Looking at the life of Thomas, we can discover how God views out doubts and how doubt can lead to faith.

Dismantling our Doubts Associate Pastor Jeff Williams 05-02-04 Drowning in Doubt It was a hot, humid Mississippi night nearly ten years ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting on the third step of the swimming pool at my apartment complex. I was twenty-six years and had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3 ( 23rd Psalm): Green Pastures And Still Waters*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

based on 104 ratings

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You will have all the spiritual food you need when you have a proper relationship with the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3 (23rd Psalm): Green Pastures and Still Waters A. INTRODUCTION 1. What are our two greatest needs? a. Food, i.e., green pastures. b. Drink, i.e., still waters. 2. How can the Shepherd meet our needs? Relationship. B. LIE DOWN IN GREEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Focused For A Fulfilling Future

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 4, 2006

based on 54 ratings

| 8,994 views

making sure our spiritual focus is dead center

Intro: these binoculars look to be fine, they are a brand new pair. But the outside isn’t what matters with binoculars, it is the inside that counts. This pair is out of focus, so no matter how good they appear to be, until they are put back in focus they are useless. Tonight, all of our lives have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Prayer Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on May 5, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 5,391 views

But dying daily is one of the greatest victories that we as human can obtain from sins.

TRUE PRAYER PSALM 51:10 A. "CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, O GOD; AND RENEW A RIGHT SPIRIT WITHIN ME" PSALM 51:10 1. The prayer of David: a. This prayer should be the ideal for every living Christian. b. The desires for holiness should be the longing of every ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hearts To Share, And A Desire To Bear

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

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The secret to be fully blessed is this, Give to others what Jesus has given you.

Hearts to Share, and a Desire to Bear Luke 6:38 Jesus was surrounded by crowds who were eager to touch Him. The people who followed Jesus were, for the most part, poor people who lived from hand to mouth, a day at a time. He was celebrated, and His touch brought healing. But when Jesus began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:8-38

Denomination: Church Of God

The Vision Behind The Purpose

Contributed by Craig Poole on Dec 10, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 4,170 views

This sermon is designed to help the congregation identify needs and turn them into a vision to demonstrate God’s glory

The Vision Behind the Purpose · As you all know we have been discussing plans for preparing our 2004 Budget. · We want to thank-you for the cooperation that you have shown this far in this new process. Our prayer is that you continue to ask God for guidance as you give some good insight into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bridging The Gulf Of Generational Differences

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 7, 2008

based on 10 ratings

| 4,086 views

THINK is a great acronym for bridging the generatinal gulf - Is it True, helpful, inspirational, necessary and kind.

Bridging the Gulf Between Generations (Phil. 2:1-5) "If there is any encouragement in Christ, consolation of love, fellowship of the Spirit, affection and compassion. Make my joy complete by being of the same mind. Maintaining the same love. United in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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