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  • Michael Stark avatar

    One Holy Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 23, 2016
     | 3,806 views

    Examining the motivation for Paul's perseverance and service can encourage believers to persevere in the midst of a darkened world that increasingly opposes the Faith.

    “I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” [1] The Apostle has emphasised a concept that is not often welcomed today—hardship. Directing student ministries at a major pastoral school some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,675 views

    Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

    The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lies We Believe About Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,188 views

    Lie #1: If my circumstances were different, I would be different. Do you believe this?

    2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The World Is Unhinged (Covid And The Christian) Series

    Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020
     | 4,461 views

    How to live the Christian life when the world seems to be falling apart

    Welcome everybody! Today we are beginning a brand-new sermon series that I’m calling COVID and the Christian. I admit it—that is a strange way to name a series of sermons—if it wasn’t the year 2020! We are 7 months into 2020 and I don’t believe there has been a day go by this year when the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Have Not Ceased To Pray For You Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 30, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 137 views

    Colossians 1:9-14 teaches us that because believers are in Christ, we must pray to be filled with the knowledge of his will so we can walk worthily of the Lord.

    Introduction I want to begin by asking: If God has already saved you, what should you pray for? If you are a Christian, you read your Bible daily. If you are a Christian, you pray daily. If you are a Christian, you presumably have a prayer list. And so I ask again: If God has already saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Temptation Management-101—2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,321 views

    Part 2 of a 4 part sermon dealing with the importance of managing temptation effectively so that it will not become sin, thus freeing God to work in our lives.

    Temptation Management 101-II—Luke 4:1-13 We must learn to control/manage life’s temptations. Control our falling into the temptations—Sexual/Drug/Alcohol/Food/ Social-Relationships/ Financial, etc....— so they do not become sin, hindering God’s work in us. Jesus was able manage temptation so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Drought Is Over: Ready For The Abundance

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 173 ratings
     | 53,474 views

    The Drought Is Over: Ready For The Abundance

    Are You Ready For The Abundance? I Kings 18:41-46 There comes a time in every believer’s life when they will experience drought. A time of loneliness. A time of resource-less-ness. A time when all we have is a wing and a prayer. The word drought comes from the word tsimmaown. It literally means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tame Your Temptation Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,274 views

    In order to be happy, we must learn to tame our temptaions

    Tame Your Temptation Habits of Happiness Part 2 1 Corinthians 10:13-14 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Do We Follow?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 9, 2010
     | 12,498 views

    We are all followers of something or someone, but who/what is really worthy of following, that would never go out of style but goes on forever?

    Who do we follow? 2 Sam 7:12-16; Mt 21:1-5 (Zech 9:9) Big Idea: We follow a King who reigns forever I am a follower. I follow sports teams. It is such a guy thing. Right at this time is every sports fan favourite time of the year - NBA playoffs, Stanley Cup playoffs, MLB with my favourite team ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Hand Him Over To Who?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,618 views

    What happens when a Christian sins and will not repent? What is the proper response to such a person by other Christians? God's word is not silent about this. We need to hear and heed what God tells us so that we can be what He intends. Our wisdom mig

    A man was going to Halloween party one night dressed in a devil’s costume. On the way to the party it started to rain and storm, lightning began to strike and the power went out so he decided to take shelter in the nearest building, which just happened to be a church building where a gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time Will Come

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 5,464 views

    To show that in the last days, if we don't preach GOD's Words, (a) people will no longer listen to the Truth, (b) they will follow their evil desires instead, (c) they will gather teachers that will only say what they want, and (d) they will listen to fab

    I. EXORDIUM: Is it your time? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in the last days, if we don't preach GOD's Words, (a) people will no longer listen to the Truth, (b) they will follow their evil desires instead, (c) they will gather teachers that will only say what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eye On The Prize PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,059 views

    Encourages believers to persevere in sharing the gospel, adapting to reach all people, and to strive for the eternal prize through disciplined spiritual living.

    Good morning, dear friends. I trust you've come here today with hearts ready to receive and spirits eager to be filled. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family - a family united under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to a ...read more

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    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 12, 2025
     | 422 views

    This is the account of the crucifixion. It speaks to the sacrifice Jesus made for sinners.

    “The Cross and the Cost” Matthew 27:32–50 * credit Jeff Strite sermon and Chatgpt One person commented: “Cut the Bible anywhere and it will bleed.” Our old hymns echo this truth, as they sing lovingly of the blood of Jesus: ­ “There is a fountain filled with blood” ­ “Nothing but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seven Keys To Experiencing Continuous Happiness In Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,537 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SEVEN KEYS TO EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS HAPPINESS IN LIFE NAMELY 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PEACE 4.POWER 5.PATIENCE 6.PRIZE 7.PURPOSE

    SEVEN KEYS TO EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS HAPPINESS IN LIFE ******************************************************* OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PEACE 4.POWER 5.PATIENCE 6.PRIZE 7.PURPOSE INTRODUCTION ************ The Lord wants us to rejoice in Him at all times. The joy of the Lord will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Having Courage To Advance The Gospel

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,445 views

    An expository message

    Philippians 1:19-30 (RSV) 1:19 Yes, & I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers & the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 1:20 as it is my eager expectation & hope that I shall not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist