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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Builders In Christ Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 93 ratings
     | 19,861 views

    We are all expected to be involved in this "building" project in God’s Kingdom. We are to invest in that which is spiritual, valuable and that which will last. Consider well how you are building today.

    (Some pointers in this sermon taken from ’Studies in First Corinthians’ by M. R. DeHaan, M.D.) Consider how you are building your life today. Charles Spurgeon says, "Ask yourself, Have I written in the snow?" Will the things I do endure the lapse of years and the times of change? There will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lying Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022
     | 3,533 views

    This sermon is about the trait of "Honesty." The primary focus is how unlike the world, Christians should see themselves as not living in this world, but living in a kingdom reality that is characterized by honesty, rather than dishonesty.

    I would like to start off with a few questions that require an honest answer. The first question is how many of you have told a lie in the last five years? I am not talking about the white lies when your wife asks you if her jeans make her butt look big. I am talking about honest to goodness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,421 views

    To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

    The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.D. avatar

    Lets Just Praise Him!

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,408 views

    There are some real reasons for our praise, that go beyond outside appearances, or simply because someone else suggest that we out to praise him. Praise is not only expected, but it is not acceptable until it is sincere! Do you have any reason to praise

    Lets Just Praise Him! PSALMS 103:1 PREACHED BY REV. W. D. SCOTT, SR. @ Pleasant Grove Baptist Church HELLO, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST! HAVE YOU COME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Unlocks His Peace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    When we face storms in life, what is important is our response to them. God expects us to exercise faith and claim His peace. He will lead us through them.

    FAITH UNLOCKS HIS PEACE – Mark 4:35-41 Last week we look at 2 disciples walking towards Emmaus, downcast and hopeless, and how Jesus joins them in their walk and transformed them. TODAY we’re seeing another journey – a BOAT RIDE across the Sea of Galilee. What the disciples experienced is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's Not Just A Story

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,515 views

    Is the Rapture, and the Second Coming reality to you, or is it just another story that you cannot really relate to? Each of us needs to make sure we fully understand this prophecy. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    Most of us have been raised hearing about the return of Jesus. Among the earliest of my memories are those that deal with Jesus coming back. I remember that, because I didn’t know who Jesus was and my brother said he was going to reach out from the radio as I walked by and grab me. My first ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Feelings In Line

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,819 views

    If our feelings are often misleading because they spring from thoughts that are not grounded in God-reality, then how do we know which feelings are legitimate and which ones are not, and what do we do with this?

    Getting Feelings In Line Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 30, 2008 We talked last week about the role our thoughts play in determining how we feel. The relationship between thoughts and feelings is undeniable and we cannot pay enough attention to it. We’ll be talking more about it ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    Fate, Failure And Fig Trees (And Why Bad Things Happen To Good People)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect.

    They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect. ...

    They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Seeley avatar

    Recipe For Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,996 views

    As Christians we must continue to grow in the Lord after we are saved. We cannot simply "exist" after we are saved and expect to become mature Christians. Growth is just as important after the new birth as the new birth is itself.

    Recipe for Spiritual Growth Text: Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 1:5-11 I. Why do we need to grow? Colossians 2:6-8 explain the need for spiritual growth. A. Walk in Christ—If we are truly walking with Christ, we will grow in grace and in the knowledge of Him. B. Be rooted—as a tree seeks water deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Adams avatar

    The Narrow Door

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    "Someone" (vs 23) asks a general question but God desires personal questons... Thoughts on our walk toward the Narrow Door. Can be a very fun sermon. A call for people to have a deeper walk with God. Concluding sugestions at the end of sermon.

    In some of our previous messages I shared from: 1) Luke 13:31-35 where Jesus weeps for Jerusalem. The Pharisees have a pretense of caring for Jesus by warning Him of Herod's plans to kill Him, all while they themselves desire to do just that. We also talked about the animal imagery used in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Good Can Come From This? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 113 views

    God invites us to move beyond cynicism, trust His surprising work, and expect transformation when we honestly bring our doubts and hopes to Jesus in prayer.

    Some of us carry a quiet weariness. We scroll headlines, hear hard news, and think, “Here we go again.” Cynicism creeps in like a cold draft. We start to shrink our hopes, trim our prayers, and settle for safe, small expectations. We wonder if real change is possible. We wonder if God still ...read more

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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - Grand Final Victory! Choose Me! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What is it that will win the game and bring victory? A BONE CRUSHING, COMPETITIVE MOMENTUM, A WIN-AT-ALL-COSTS, FAN PLEASING POWER that SHOWS-NO-MERCY, and that’s

    Part 6 - Matthew 12:17-21 - GRAND FINAL VICTORY! CHOOSE ME! Australia is in the middle of GRAND FINAL FEVER with the NRL - THE DRAGONS VS THE ROOSTERS. What are the characteristics needed for those chosen to be the warriors of this battle? What is it that will win the game and bring victory? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Ultimate Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,368 views

    The concept of an "ultimate breakthrough" speaks to moments in our lives when God intervenes powerfully, bringing about significant change and transformation. It is a divine act that transcends our human limitations and expectations.

    ULTIMATE BREAKTHROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 – "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:13 2 Corinthians 5:17 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Job: A Father With Staying Power

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 16, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,308 views

    The book of Job is a study in the reality of suffering and the sovereignty of God over evil. It is not a text that you hear mentioned on Father’s Day. But according to Job 1:1-5, he was an exceptional father.

    Job: A Father with Staying Power Job 1:1-5 Pastor Jeff Williams Good morning! I would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day. While we have celebrated our mother’s sacrifice and investment in our lives for nearly one hundred years, fathers did not get their due until President Johnson declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational