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  • Les Buttolph avatar

    The Lord Who Sanctifies

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jul 24, 2023
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    We are sanctified (set apart) on our Way Forward by the Lord, M'Kaddesh

    I’ve been using the parallel between Israel leaving Egypt, to our departure from the UMC, and their entrance into the Promised Land, as our joining the GMC. Not to identify the UMC with the Egyptian slavery, or the GMC with the Promised land, but as a means of comparing our Way Forward between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Romance With Yesterday

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 13, 2025
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    While reminiscing can be comforting, it can also be misleading. The past wasn’t perfect — people had struggles, heartbreaks, and bad decisions just like we do now.

    (This is not an original sermon, it has been adapted for my style of delivery) TITLE: A ROMANCE WITH YESTERDAY SCRIPTURE: EXODUS 2:23 / NUMBERS 14:1-3 / PHILIPPIANS 3:13 Ever caught yourself longing for the good old days? Maybe it’s the Music - The Way People Dressed - How Life Just Seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgetting What Lies Behind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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     | 2,223 views

    Encourage us to let go of our past, strive for a future in Christ, and live in the hope and righteousness that comes from faith in Him.

    Good morning, family! As we gather this fine Sunday morning, we're going to dig into a challenging yet uplifting passage from the book of Philippians. I'm reminded of a quote from Oswald Chambers, "Leave the broken, irreversible past in God’s hands, and step out into the invincible future with ...read more

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    Arise And Shine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,254 views

    Encourage the congregation to seek God's wisdom and love Him consistently, so they can arise and shine as beacons of His love and faithfulness in the world.

    Good morning, family! I can't think of a better way to kick-start our time together than by diving headfirst into the rich wisdom of Proverbs. Proverbs 13:9 says, "The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out." It's a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and ...read more

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    Now Is The Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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     | 1,775 views

    Emphasize the urgency of acting now in unity and faith, especially in challenging times, rather than falling into complacency.

    Good morning, Church family. As we gather here today, let's take to heart the words of the Apostle Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians. "For he says, 'In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.' Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the ...read more

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    Look I Am Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,946 views

    To encourage the church to embrace change, move forward with urgency, and not get stuck in traditions, trusting in God's plan even when it doesn't make immediate sense.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a message that's all about embracing change, moving forward with urgency, and not getting stuck in our traditions. Change can be scary, can't it? It can feel uncomfortable and even threatening. But the truth is, change is a part of ...read more

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    Do Not Confuse Movement With Progress PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
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     | 1,010 views

    This sermon encourages spiritual growth and progress in Christ, emphasizing the importance of seeking eternal sustenance and keeping our focus on Jesus, our Bread of Life. Key

    Good morning, Church family! It's a real joy to see you all here today. There's a certain warmth that fills the room when we gather together to worship and share God's word. Today, we're going to talk about something that's near and dear to all of our hearts, whether we realize it or not. We're ...read more

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    Leaving The Past Behind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,793 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persevere in their Christian journey, pressing on towards spiritual growth and the ultimate prize of eternal life in Christ.

    Welcome, dear friends, to our time of fellowship and worship. It's a delight to gather in the presence of our Lord, to share in His word, and to grow together in understanding and faith. We are here, not by chance, but because our loving Father has called us into His presence. He has a message for ...read more

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    Why Do Some Plans Fail?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2005
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     | 13,367 views

    The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (27 principles)

    Why Some Plans Fail "The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (Prov. 21:5) "The prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgetting The Past And Going Forward In 2006

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 138 ratings
     | 53,436 views

    Paul lays out some principles concerning our attitude that we can carry with us into the New Year.

    PHIL. 3:12-16 “FORGETTING THE PAST AND GOING FORWARD IN 2006” A) There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap ... And in one hand he carried a baseball, and in the other his trusty bat! * His face had a look of tremendous confidence ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Holy Bible The True Word Of God?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    Today we’re going to talk for a little while on the many truths we have showing us that the Holy Bible is the True Word of God.

    IS THE HOLY BIBLE THE TRUE WORD OF GOD? PS.119: 89 +140 +160 Today we’re going to talk for a little while on the many truths we have showing us that the Holy Bible is the True Word of God. There are many books today that claim to be the Word of God. The Koran, the Islam holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 8: After You Fail Spiritually

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2012
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     | 1,650 views

    Planning for and Celebrating Victory

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 8: After You Fail Spiritually September 2, 2012 A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Do And I Don't Do Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 12, 2013
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     | 6,506 views

    We have all either heard or asked the questions: Why did you do that? What were you thinking? Paul asked himself the same questions initially gave himself the same answer that we often give: I don't know! Why DO we keep making the same mistakes in

    “I DO and I DON’T DO” Romans 7:14-25 We have all heard the question, and probably asked it far too often: “Why did you do that? What were you thinking?” A lot of times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing The Threshold-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018
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    3 of 4. Amos declared God’s strained relationship with His people. Thus a failed relationship with God evokes His wrath. What specifically does a failed relationship with God evoke(bring about/cause)? A failed relationship with God evokes...

    CROSSING The THRESHOLD-III—Amos 1:1-2 Attention: Hushers: Six-year-old Angie & her four-year-old brother Joel were sitting together in church. Mom had gone to the bathroom, so taking advantage of the moment, Joel giggled, sang, & talked out loud. Finally, his big sister had enough. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Excellent Way

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 23, 2021
     | 2,167 views

    apostle Paul shows us that Love is the Most excellent way to be Christ-like. God's love is unconditional.

    The Most Excellent Way 1 Cor. 13:1-8 Good Morning… My Men’s devotional reading kicks off our time together as he makes a statement worth hearing- deciding what we want seems easy when we are young… I want a beautiful wife, a college degree, I want a good job, I want a child. As these things come ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene