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  • David Dunn avatar

    Humbly Heartfelt

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 247 views

    Christ’s humility reveals heaven’s heart—God stooping in love. When His mind lives in us, pride dies, grace flows, and hearts rise.

    I. The Heartbeat of Heaven There are moments in Scripture that let us overhear the heartbeat of heaven. Philippians 2 : 5-11 is one of them. It’s as if Paul pulls back the curtain and lets us listen to how God thinks and feels. It’s not thunder or trumpet—it’s the quiet pulse of divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
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     | 1,685 views

    Emphasizes the importance of unity within the church, grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ, to strengthen the church and glorify God.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to stand before you today, not merely as a speaker, but as a fellow pilgrim, walking hand in hand with each of you on this path of faith we tread. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has ...read more

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    You Need Supernatural Assistance Now Series

    Contributed by Andrew Mlawa on Jul 14, 2017
     | 5,706 views

    Genesis 1:1-5

    In every field whether medical,engineering etc there are experts in those fields. GOD is the expert in dealing with emptiness and Voidness.Because we read in Genesis1:1-5 that in the beginning there was emptiness and voidness but GOD changed that situation supernaturally.If you are empty or void ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Awe Of Easter

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 699 views

    Instead of amusing ourselves to death, let’s live in awe of Jesus, who came back to life in order to give us life.

    The Awe of Easter Mark 16:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill April 19-20, 2025 It comes down to this Jesus is at the center He has victory over the grave There’s one historical reality: the Resurrection of Jesus! I wonder if we’ve stopped marveling at the miracle of Easter. While our culture is captivated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pour Out

    Contributed by Lucy Paynter on May 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,296 views

    As we celebrate mother's day today, we will share about a mother who fought against all odds to keep her sons from slavery.

    2 Kings 4:1-7 New International Version (NIV) The Widow’s Olive Oil 4 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Laid Plans Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    The importance of allowing God to direct your day to day plans.

    The Best Laid Plans James 4:13-17 I. There are no guarantees A. We all make plans 1. day timers 2. pocket organizers 3. wall calendars 4. appointments B. The way we make plans should reflect our relationship with God 1. Only He knows the future 2. Only He can shape the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting On The World To Change

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007
     | 4,641 views

    Often we wait for the world to change, to get better, but God didn’t wait. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus he changed the world for us.

    (Play Song “Waiting on the World to Change” by John Mayer) Introduction: That song is currently quite popular, and while I like John Mayer’s music I must say that this is one of the worst songs I’ve ever heard in my life. Musically it’s great but the lyrics offer no hope, no promise, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    He Lives Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    The women encountered a living Jesus and seeing Jesus changed their lives from giref and despair to hope.

    John 20:1-18 “He Lives” INTRODUCTION During the first three days of July in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg raged. An argument could be made that that battle had a significant effect on the outcome of the war and ultimately on our lives. Still, having occurred over 140 years ago the battle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,516 views

    The power of the world and the exercise of force could not defeat Jesus, the Son of God. He is raised by the power of God's love--a love that transforms both the followers of Jesus and the world.

    Luke 24:1-12 “The Power of Love” INTRODUCTION The greatest story of love is the story of Jesus the Christ. His incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection profoundly demonstrate God’s love for all humankind. This love is transformational—life altering. Once we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Choose To Change

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 17,217 views

    Study of two men who had the opportunity to change but only one had the courage to do so.

    CHOOSE TO CHANGE Luke 18:18-23 - 19:1-10 Introduction: Our world has changed dramatically in the past 100 years, and futurists predict that even greater changes are coming. Consider these facts: We now watch as routine as space shuttles propel people into space and land routinely, yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Solitude: The Practice Of God Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,959 views

    A closer look at the discipline of solitude, how it relates to us and the example of solitude in Jesus’ life.

    SOLITUDE: THE PRACTICE OF GOD Quote: Mark 1:35 Our individualistic society Wealthy CEO, happy family, successful entrepreneur, popular student List goes on and on What’s the issue? They are empty inside There’s something missing Are you experiencing that in your life? Discipline of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Right To Life

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,360 views

    This sermon, though timely to the Schiavo case, deals with the issue of what really gives us the right to life!

    With the recent developments in the Teri Schiavo case in Florida, one thing that has certainly happened was the issue of the debate about both “the right to die” and “the right to life” has entered a new arena. It has also begun both public and private debate from ethical, moral, constitutional, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Change Of Plans

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,832 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

    February 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 A Change of Plans Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a Yiddish saying: “We make our plans and God laughs.” No matter how much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make An Eternal Alliance! Series

    Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,249 views

    An Easter sermon that directs its hearers to the one, most important alliance we all need - the eternal one Jesus has made with us!

    MAKE AN ETERNAL ALLIANCE! Most of you have probably heard of the TV show "Survivor." Millions of people across North America tune in their TVs each week as a group of castaways attempt to survive in the wilderness of the Australian Outback on little food or water. Not only do they have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Casting Your Cares Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,428 views

    Peter wrote to believers who were and would be facing persecution and suffering. His words tell all to give our cares and concerns over in full trust and assurance to our God who cares for us.

    Anxious For Nothing Part 3 Casting Your Cares Text: 1 Peter 5:5b-7 [Many of the main thoughts for this series and this sermon are drawn from the writings of John MacArthur in his book : Anxious for Nothing.] Introduction Does anyone really want to worry? Does anyone really want to be so distracted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ