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    A Power Grab Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 4,118 views

    An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

    Unlocked Pt. 1 - A Power Grab I. Introduction It may be truth. It may simply be legend, but either way it is a story worth retelling. I have told it to you before but stay with me. Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist, issued a challenge wherever he went. He could be locked in any jail cell in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Superman School Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,112 views

    We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

    Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 2 - Superman School I. Introduction He was the sole survivor of a nuclear chain reaction that produces a planet destroying blast. His father in an attempt to save his son places him a StarCraft and sends him to earth. On earth a couple by the name of Jonathan and Martha ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Believers Baptism Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 4, 2023
     | 3,449 views

    Baptism is identification with Christ. Baptism allows the believer in Christ to openly identify with Christ who died, was buried and who rose again on his behalf. It is a public testimony to say I have identified with Christ. I will live for Christ.

    Believers Baptism On October 15, 1517, an Augustinian monk nailed his ninety-five theses on the church door in the town of Wittenberg. When Martin Luther nailed his theses to the door it marked the significant spark of the protestant reformation. Eight years after Luther nailed his 95 theses to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light The Way Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 838 views

    The sermon explores the idea that the meek, broken-hearted, hungry, peacemakers, merciful, and persecuted are the salt and light of the world, tasked with guiding others towards Christ.

    Have you ever been lost? What did you do? How did you find your way again? Share about a time when you were lost. Where were you and what was happening? How did you find your way again? Did you ask someone for help? Did you get out a map? Did you ask Siri for directions? Make the point that you ...read more

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    Separating Sheep From Goats Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,077 views

    This sermon explores the Parable of the Sheep and Goats in Matthew's gospel, suggesting that it represents not the "End Times" but the inauguration of the Kingdom of God through Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension.

    Much has been written on the phrase “Son of Man,” since it is Jesus’s primary self-designation in the Synoptic Gospels — 30 times in Matthew, 14 in Mark, 25 in Luke. But it is even prominent in John — where Jesus uses other self-designations, most notably the “I am” sayings — appearing 13 times in ...read more

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    Sermon: Things You Learn While Wandering In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2025
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    When God calls you into the wilderness, He wants to meet you there. In that meeting, He has profound lessons waiting to transform your heart and prepare you for what’s ahead.

    Sermon: Things You Learn While Wandering in the Wilderness Scripture Lesson - Matthew 4:1-11 “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Are Family

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 592 views

    Once a year we have a "Unity Service" where we celebrate the fact that we are one church with several different languages that meet in our building. This sermon focused on us being ONE family with ONE God.

    Someone once said that the Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans had their many gods—They had gods of war, gods of industry, gods of agriculture, gods of cities, gods of towns, and many others. But in all of their galaxy of gods, there never was one called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Turn The Wilderness Into A Pool Of Water PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,384 views

    This sermon's main point is to explore how God transforms our life's desolation into joy, turns our wilderness into fertile ground, and showers us with His abundant blessings, as depicted in Isaiah 35:1-7.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 35:1-7. Allow me to share the passage with you: "The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus, it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy ...read more

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    Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 640 views

    To encourage believers to hunger and thirst for God, the true Bread of Life, and to place their belief and trust in Jesus, as this is the work God desires from us.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I hope you're all doing fine today. This morning, we're going to be breaking bread over some powerful words from the Gospel of John, chapter 6, verses 22-29. If you're hungry for the Lord, then you're in the right place because today, we're talking about "The ...read more

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    Hell Is Real PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,129 views

    Emphasize the reality of hell, God's invitation to heaven, and the importance of salvation as the key to eternal life.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are going to delve into the deep truths of the Word of God, tackling a topic that is both challenging and crucial for our understanding of God's redemptive work in our lives: hell. In the words of C.S. Lewis, "There are only two kinds of people in the ...read more

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    The Lost Coin PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,927 views

    Emphasize the immense value of every individual in God's eyes and the importance of seeking the lost and rejoicing in their return to Him.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into a passage from Luke 15, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Lost Coin. This passage highlights three important themes: The Joy of Finding the Lost, The Value of the Lost, and The Celebration of the Lost. C.S. Lewis once said, "There ...read more

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    Feed The Children PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,126 views

    The main point of this sermon is to remind us of God's heart for children and our responsibility as followers of Christ to care for their physical and spiritual needs.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from the book of Lamentations that speaks to God's heart for children, the need to feed them, and our response as followers of Christ. I recently came across a quote from Christian author and speaker, Christine Caine, that ...read more

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    Tithing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,204 views

    Discuss the importance of tithing in our faith, emphasizing that it's not just about giving money, but about trust, faith, and acknowledging God as the provider of all we have.

    Good morning, family. I hope you've all had a blessed week. Today we're going to dive into an issue that isn't always the most comfortable to talk about. It's about money. Yeah, I said it, money. But don't worry, it's not about what you think. We're going to talk about tithing. If you're wondering ...read more

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    Unlock Your Power PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,479 views

    To encourage individuals to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents for His glory.

    Good morning, beloved community! Today, we're going to dive right into a powerful message about discovering, developing, and deploying the talents God has placed within us. We're gonna talk about how to unlock your power through discovery, developing your inbuilt talent, and locating your gifting. ...read more

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    We Have Work To Do! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,852 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persistently follow God's call, utilize their strengths for His glory, and foster spiritual growth without looking back.

    Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's wonderful to see each of you here today, gathered in fellowship and in pursuit of the wisdom that can only be found in God's holy Word. Today, we find ourselves ...read more

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