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Transformed By Truth: The Golden Rule Matthew 7:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 19, 2024

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Matthew 7:12 is often referred to as the Golden Rule. This simple yet profound principle provides a blueprint for living a life transformed by the truth of God's Word.

Transformed by Truth: The Golden Rule Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative words of Jesus found in Matthew 7:12, often referred to as the Golden Rule. This simple yet profound principle provides a blueprint for living a life transformed by the truth of God's Word. Join me as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:18, Philippians 2:4, Romans 15:2, Luke 6:35-36, Matthew 5:46-47 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stumbing Along

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023

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Unexamined assumptions can cause us to stumble over things we don't even notice.

It’s a little disconcerting, sitting down to write a sermon on a passage that you’ve already preached on twice, to find that neither time did you say what you’d planned to say. Of course, only preachers have that problem... Maybe only 60-something preachers have that problem. But more generally, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 7, 2020

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Gods Word never, let me say it again “GODS WORD NEVER EVER” stops completing its given assignment! Gods Word constantly is searching for and making itself available for meeting every need of His children!

Are we there yet? Most of us, spend our entire lives trying to get everyone to say yes to the things we want to do in life and from life. When were young we learn our parents strengths and weaknesses and how to manipulate, or play them against one another to get what we want. Some of us are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:21-22, Psalm 121:1-4, Luke 4:40, Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 107:17-22, 2 Corinthians 1:20-22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Uncertainty Principle Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

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Faith is expecting the unexpected.

The Physics of Faith: The Uncertainty Principle 03.11.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional begins a new series titled The Physics of Faith. Over the next four weeks we’re going to explore four dimensions of faith: expecting the unexpected, seeing the invisible, believing the impossible, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Very Early In The Morning, Hope Woke Up With The Sun

Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 18, 2025

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The resurrection of Jesus did not wait for the noise of the world—it happened quietly, powerfully, and full of promise... very early in the morning. (A Sunrise Sermon)

### **Introduction:** Good morning! Look around. We are standing in a place of graves. A place of sorrow. A place of mourning… And yet, here we are this morning, greeting the dawn. We are in a place of endings, but watching a beginning. Scripture tells us that very early in the morning, much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Power Of Hope: A Light In The Darkness"

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jul 26, 2023

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Today, we come together to explore a topic that touches the depths of our hearts and souls—the power of hope. In a world often clouded by uncertainty and adversity, hope emerges as a guiding light that illuminates our darkest paths.

Introduction: Today, we gather to shed some light on a topic that's been in the dark for far too long—hope! Now, I know what you're thinking, "Oh boy, another sermon on hope. How exciting!" But trust me, folks, this one's going to be a real "bright" experience! So, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 11:7, Romans 4:18-21, Job 13:15, Matthew 14:22-33 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Time For Deliverance & The Ultimate Deliverer Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

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The purpose for this message is that God’s children might recognize His power and desire to bring deliverance to those who are in bondage and captivity to sin and circumstances in their life.

A TIME FOR DELIVERANCE & THE ULTIMATE DELIVERER Habakkuk 3:1-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Deliverance – it is a grand theme of the Bible – consider this 1. The word deliver and its various forms is written 595 times in the KJV of the Bible 2. One whole book is devoted to deliverance – Exodus, the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Triumphant Entrance Into Jerusalem.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2022

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Expectation and palm branches.

JESUS’ TRIUMPHANT ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM. John 12:12-19. First, in this short passage, we see the sense of expectation of the people of God (John 12:12). We read that “much people” who were come to the feast, “heard” that Jesus was coming to the City. And hearing, they acted on it. Second, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Hear ‘well Done': Three Excuses, Three Expectations, Three Promises

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2003

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This message unpacks the text in which Jesus tells how a servant can hear his master say, "Well done."

?Many Christians speak regularly of their desire to hear Jesus tell them, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” This is the passage that that phrase originates in and herein Jesus has a lot to say about how we make sure those wonderful words are in our future. We’re going to look at three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Pride: It'll Get You When You Least Expect It”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

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Pride has caused the fall of many people, nations and churches. Sometimes it sneaks up on you before you see it coming.

Eccl 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Intro: A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, "Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live In The Overflow Of Hope - Romans 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2025

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We live in a world desperate for hope. Every day, the news bombards us with stories of war, suffering, division, and despair. People search for hope in wealth, relationships, careers, and entertainment—only to find that these things ultimately fail to satisfy.

Go! And Live in the Overflow of Hope - Romans 15:13 Introduction: Hope in a Hopeless World We live in a world desperate for hope. Every day, the news bombards us with stories of war, suffering, division, and despair. People search for hope in wealth, relationships, careers, and entertainment—only ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Psalm 62:5, Lamentations 3:24, Nehemiah 8:10, John 14:27, Acts 1:8, Galatians 5:22 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anchor Of Our Souls

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Oct 5, 2019

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Jesus a sure foundation

Looking out the window In life we begin with a hope innocent child like faith that cannot be wavered an inspiration that without a doubt is unstoppable, youthful innocent impressionable sponges that are willing to take any risk yet understanding that we cannot cross that line because we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Mile

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007

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Christians should be expected to do more than what’s expected of them.

Title: “Go the Second Mile” Text: Matthew 14:15-21 Introduction: Perhaps one of the most disturbing statements that Jesus ever made is this: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” (Matthew 5:41) The reason this statement was so disturbing was because in Jesus day Rome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sheep Is A Sheep. A Shepherd Is A Shepherd.

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 23, 2004

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A sermon that explains what to expect in the members of a congregation and what to expect from the Shepherd.

September 26, 2004 Luke 15:1-10 Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Transformed By Truth: Overflowing With Hope - Romans 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 19, 2024

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Romans 15:13 speaks directly to the heart of the Christian life - trusting in God brings us joy, peace, and an overflowing hope that is empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Transformed by Truth: Overflowing with Hope Romans 15:13 Introduction: The Power of Hope in Christ Today, I want to talk about a verse that holds an extraordinary promise—Romans 15:13 (NLT): "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 5:3-5, Acts 1:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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