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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Three Ways To Heal From Traumatic Stress

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 31, 2022
     | 3,215 views

    3 Steps toward healing: Face the trauma, Adjust your attitude, and Live a victorious life

    Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us. We have to go through hard times. Each of I’m sure could list off traumatic experiences that we’ve been through. Whether we’re soldiers in combat, or children ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025
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     | 77 views

    Jesus sees beyond our past and reputation, calls us by name, and brings transforming grace and salvation personally into our lives.

    Some of us walked in today wearing an invisible name tag. It doesn’t say “Hello, my name is…” as much as it says “Hello, my past is…” or “Hello, my reputation is….” Labels linger. Nicknames stick. Stories spread. And sometimes we start to believe them more than we believe the voice of God. We ...read more

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    Storms Happen Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,958 views

    We all face times of turmoil in life. Here are five keys to surviving these storms.

    In the early morning hours of September 29, the storm hit. Hurricane Juan made landfall in Nova Scotia as a category 2 hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 158 km/h and gusts up to 185 km/h. About three hours later, the storm hit PEI. By then it had weakened to a category 1 hurricane, and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    So Near And Yet So Far

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,578 views

    We will never be as close to Christ as we could be or think we are if we are oblivious to today’s issues or build monuments to past achievements.

    We can be close to something, and yet miss it. We can be almost on target, almost where we want to .be, and yet, if we’re not exactly where we ought to be, we miss it. So near and yet so far. A couple of years ago, when my wife and I were touring England, we were in Victoria Station, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Promises For The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,554 views

    Our future depends on our past & present attitude & actions toward God. Yet even if we have thwarted God’s purposes in our past, He is willing to restore us, for God is a God of redemption. He holds out gracious promises to those who turn to Him.

    ISAIAH 48: 17-22 PROMISES FOR THE FAITHFUL [Jeremiah 50:4-8] Had Israel responded to God in their past, their present life and circumstances would have been considerably different. Instead of being enslaved and going into exile they would have walked in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can Answer Your Greatest Worry- The Lord Is My Provider Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Nov 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    What do you do when you are faced the reality of lack? God’s answer for us is not to worry. If we trust Him, He will show us how to face it.

    People who know God will always be confident in facing life. They are secure because they know He will not abandon them in every situation. He wants us to live an abundant life. He promises to meet all our needs and He is able to meet them. All he wants from us is to trust Him and obey Him. Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Maintaining Focus Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    Jesus demonstrated the source of His power in His time alone with the Father. Even Jesus faced the challenge of focus hijacking. This message deals with maintaining your focus in the face of others demands.

    Maintaining Focus Mark 1:35-39; Luke 4:42-44 Mark 1:35 (HCSB) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, He got up, went out, and made His way to a deserted place. And He was praying there. A Pattern to Follow * Very early in the morning • Before the demands of the day • Sacrificing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seasons Of Testing Are Coming

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 5,084 views

    There are many issues in life we must learn to face. To be tested is an age old problem? Do we want people that have never faced a test? Learn to thrive in the seasons of testing.

    THE TESTING TIMES ARE COMING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION TO THE TEST ARE COMING... A. TEST: TRIALS, TEMPTATIONS, EXAMINATION, trail of a person or things qualities, try severely, access, appraise, B. AS GOD'S PEOPLE WE MUST LEARN TO: 1. EXPECT TEST 2. APPRECIATE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Are You Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,949 views

    One of the most difficult things for people in the 21st Century to do or so it seems is to have an accurate view of themselves. This question, asked by a demon, brings us face to face with reality.

    Who Are You Acts 19:11-20 • There is an old story that I’ve heard, read, and told many times. It’s about a fellow named Bill who was always bragging about who he knew and how he was friends with many popular and powerful people. He said to his boss one day, "You name anyone you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Problems Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,039 views

    The Early Christianity faced problems through the false teachers and false prophets. It is true that Church faces these challenges all through the lives. But God safeguards it through his disciples. Jesus is alive.

    Problems of Christianity Jude 1:4 “For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thanksgiving Sermon: The Harvest Of A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 508 views

    Here in Canada, we have this wonderful tradition of setting aside a specific weekend to pause and give thanks for the harvest, for the blessings of the past year.

    Good evening, fellowship. It is so good to see you all here on this beautiful Thanksgiving weekend. It’s a time for family, for feasting, and for football for some of us! A time to look at the colours of the leaves and feel that crisp autumn air. Here in Canada, we have this wonderful tradition ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Warren avatar

    Forgiveness: The Power Of Letting Go Series

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    Forgiveness of others is essential for receiving forgiveness from God. It's also important for experiencing joy, discovering peace, and reconciling with our past.

    I’m so glad that I have finally found a church where everyone is good to everyone all the time and no one ever gets their feelings hurt or does mean things to one another. I hope you detect the sarcasm I am using to make a point here. The truth is that we face the potential for hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unlikely Sources For God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 183 ratings
     | 23,138 views

    Elijah faces three tests, each intended to refine him for the Master’s use.

    This week we honor the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States. No one’s life has gone unaffected. The television images that came across the news networks in the weeks following September 11, 2002 changed our lives dramatically. This past year has been met with new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mothers Of Messiah-Sarah Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 27, 2025
     | 219 views

    Whether it's a hearty laugh, a chuckle, or even a snicker, the LORD knows what we're doing and why. Sarah laughed and even lied to the LORD face to face, but she was still forgiven!

    Mothers of Messiah-Sarah (Based on a message preached Sunday morning, May 11, 2025 at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription. (Full disclosure: Sermon Central previously accepeted a message based on this passage, titled “Abraham: Good News and Good Laughs?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Who Is Jesus To You? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 24, 2025
     | 690 views

    We all face judgments from other people. Jesus faced that too. As He began his earthly ministry, Jesus experienced two completely different responses from two different towns. How will you respond?

    People make judgments about us all of the time. It’s not so much that they are judgmental, but that they get to meet us or get to know us based on certain associations. I know, by virtue of the fact that I’m a pastor, when I introduce myself to people, they make an immediate judgment. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist