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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Unhurried Spirituality Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 9, 2025
     | 234 views

    There is no such thing as an overnight success! Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader and because he was filled with the Spirit of God. He was on the go for God because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving individual.

    Sermon: Unhurried Spirituality Pt 3 Thesis: There is no such thing as an overnight success! Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader and because he was filled with the Spirit of God. He was on the go for God because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship - Conduits Of God's Grace

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 15, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    The purpose of this study is to take the focus of tithing off money and obligation and put it on trusting God and thankfulness. What is the purpose of God’s blessings and the motive of our giving?

    Stewardship – Conduits of God’s Grace Genesis 14 18 Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; he was the priest of God Most High. 19 And he blessed him and said: "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 And blessed be God Most High, Who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Trumps Temptation

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,223 views

    Overcoming temptations. Getting a better view of how satan works. Using Scipture to defeat satan.

    Have you ever wondered how to get past sin? Have you ever wondered what makes sin so easy to fall into? What about that one thing makes it so desirable? If you have ever wanted to know a way of breaking through a sinful habit in your life, you might do well to listen today. Satan has his ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 183 views

    Jesus, the Good Shepherd, personally calls us by name, offering true life, guidance, and security amid life’s noise and distractions.

    Some weeks feel like standing in a crowded barn. So many voices. So much noise. Phones buzz. News churns. Deadlines demand. You find yourself wondering, Does anyone hear me? Does anyone know my name? The pages of John 10 open like a quiet pasture on a loud day. They whisper, Yes. The Shepherd does. ...read more

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    Real Followers Are Spirit Led Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    Part of a series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

    Real Followers are Spirit led, Acts 20:22-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Being a Spirit led follower means carrying a cross not climbing ladders It has been argued that we live in the most prosperous country in the history of the world. As Americans we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Reinstates Peter

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,328 views

    Jesus reinstates Peter are his failings (PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Coming to Terms with Your Calling Reading: John chapter 21 verses 1-17. Ill: • The year was 1920. • The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. • Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. • One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Virtuous Kingdom: (Intro Sermon Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2008
     | 3,215 views

    This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart Mark 11:1-11; 27-33 (Part 2) Sermon Objective: This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel. 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Got Bread? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 4,688 views

    Got bread? You do if your hope and trust is in Jesus Christ.

    Introduction Our passage gives us a sense of déjà vu. Feeding a crowd, the dullness of the disciples, the hostility of the Pharisees – we’ve been there before. Text During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Betrayer, The Denier, And The Deserters Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jan 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,075 views

    Who is responsible for the death of Jesus? Consider his own disciples: a betrayer, a denier, and the rest deserters.

    Introduction This morning we are beginning a series of sermons featuring the passion of Christ. The title of the series is Who is Responsible? Who is responsible for the death of Jesus? We will consider the cast of characters who make their appearance in the story and consider the roles they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sloth Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,909 views

    Apathy, not laziness

    Sloth! I feel it when I am slouched on my couch, snack in hand, mindlessly watching TV. Can you identify? Is just being a slug every now and then a sin? Does it really matter to the Lord of the Universe if you live in a cluttered house, have an unkempt lawn, or constantly update a to-do list ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Crossing The Final Hurdle

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 29, 2021
     | 3,707 views

    The reproach of Egypt includes three things: a history of slavery, oppression, and their disobedience. Their past stood between them and their victory, and before God could send them to slay the giants of Canaan and possess the land, he had to deal with their past

    Joshua 5:6-12 Jos 5:6 For the children of Israel walked forty years in the wilderness, till all the people that were men of war, which came out of Egypt, were consumed, because they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: unto whom the LORD sware that he would not shew them the land, which the LORD sware ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blinded By Fear Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    Gideon was hiding in a wine press due to fear, yet God called him a mighty man of valor. What can this teach us about dealing with our fears? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Read text. Pray. We’ve been talking about blind spots for a few weeks now. What immediately comes to mind when you hear the term blind spots? Driving, right? One of the first things you’re taught is to scan the horizon and check your mirrors so you know what’s around you. Even with that, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judgment: Not What You Think Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,862 views

    Judgment of Believers is not to be feared but should move us to deeds in Christ with confidence.

    Sermon: Judgment: Not What You Think Matt 25:31-41 July 6, 2003 READ TEXT The Final Judgment - Trial & Judgment date: Sometime in the very near future The place: Heaven’s Court Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense Lawyer: Jesus Christ Defendant: You You have died and passed from this ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Young Man's Question Series

    Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,292 views

    Jesus is confronted by a rich young man who wants to be His disciple.

    A Young Man’s Question” Third message in the series: “Conversations With Christ” Mark 10:17-31 LET’S LOOK AT OUR TEXT: 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

    JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan