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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Who, What , And Why

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 23,386 views

    The shortest chapter in the Bible answers the biggest questions of life.

    Who What and Why? Psalm 117 INTRODUCTION: I like it when we have these Combined Services. When I’m deciding what to preach on the 5th Sundays, I have to keep in mind that the sermon will be preached twice: once in English, then in Spanish. This means the Sermon needs to be written early so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Want Vs Need Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,454 views

    We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life.

    “Need Vs Want” Series: 4 Letter Words Thesis: We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life. Scripture Text (Key verse): -Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Your Sweet Spot

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,163 views

    A critical part of stewardship is to discover and use your spiritual gifts as well as "natural" talents for service.

    FINDING YOUR SWEET SPOT What do a tennis racket, a baseball bat, and a golf club have in common? They all have a sweet spot. There is a place on them that allows you the opportunity to make the type of contact with the respective balls they are designed to hit that will allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding Joy In My Trials Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
     | 11,810 views

    How to experience joy in the midst of trials in our lives.

    Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and had them answer something like this: “Well, under the circumstances, I’m doing pretty well.”? When I hear someone say something like that I’m reminded of something that I heard many years ago. This quote from Rick Warren ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Business Of The Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,812 views

    The Glory of the Father, Eternal life for men, Preservation and unity of the saints.

    John 17:3 (NASB95) 3 “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. It is impossible that any simply human heart would begin to comprehend what passed between God the Father and God the Son with the words, “Father, the hour has come”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Christianity: A Balanced Life

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,564 views

    In many churches you will find unbalanced Christians: Those who are strong on holiness but weak on ministry. Those who are strong on ministry but weak on holiness. God wants those who are strong on holiness and ministry, the balanced Christian.

    CHRISTIANITY: A BALANCED LIFE (Based on the book by Mike Cope entitled: Living Between Two Worlds) A. John 17:9-19 (READ) COMMENT: As you listen to Jesus’ PRAYER you since a DILEMMA in our Lord. At one time He says that His disciples are of the WORLD and then He says they’re not of the WORLD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Was John's Purpose For Writing His Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 13, 2016
     | 4,799 views

    This message informs the hearer of the purpose of the gospel, and by so doing direct them to study the gospels in order to know what kind of life Jesus has for them.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series What did John say was his purpose for writing his gospel? But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 Purpose: This message informs the hearer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Find Success In 2003

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 215 ratings
     | 16,763 views

    A New Year’s sermon that tries to help the listener find success by following Joshua’s example.

    Joshua 1:1-9 & 10-16 Deuteronomy 34:9 "How To Find Success In 2003" INTRODUCTION Through long years of preparation and finally a burning bush experience, God called Moses to lead the Children Of Israel out of Egypt. At the conclusion of Moses’ life and calling, in Deuteronomy 34, we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Truck Stop Story

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,954 views

    This sermon explores the Christian walk and how our Christian fulfillment is directly related to the amount of risk we are willing to take for Jesus. Sermon text and communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    One evening in a small town in Nebraska, a tired trucker pulled into a truck stop. He parked his 18-wheeler and went into the coffee shop. He ordered a hamburger with all the fixin’s, a pie, and some coffee. Just as the waitress delivered his order, three burly bikers walked into the shop. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Finding The Hope You Need Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,179 views

    You need hope to cope. Where can you find the hope you need in this mixed-up world? Paul tells us in Ephesians 1:15-23.

    A Study in Ephesians: WHERE TO FIND THE HOPE YOU NEED Ephesians 1:15-23 ________________________________________ The Ephesians were exhibiting ample amounts of faith and love but were coming up short in hope. Paul praised the Ephesians for their faith and love but prayed for their hope. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    To Go Down - A Lesson From Jonah's Life

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,157 views

    Have you ever tried to escape God's calling? Explore Jonah's journey, where rebellion led him down, and find the path upward toward God's grace and purpose.

    To Go Down - A Lesson from Jonah's Life Introduction: Have you ever tried to run away from God? Have you ever felt like He was asking you to do something too hard, too scary, or too unpleasant? Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just ignored His voice and went your own way? If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When Painted Into A Corner

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    A sermon that uses the situation where Moses is between the Egyptian army and the red sea to extract biblical principles for us who find ourselves in difficult situations.

    Painted into a corner. Many of you will be familiar with the cartoon picture of a person who paints the floor of a room and paints himself into a corner where there is no window or door. So the painter is surrounded by wet paint on all sides and no exit on the others. A modern saying that fits ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In The Field Of Grace

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
     | 14,149 views

    From the very first Ruth reveals that she is looking for grace (v. 2). In spite of the past, in spite of who she was - she was looking for grace.

    “Living In The Field Of Grace.” Ruth 2:1-23 The story of Ruth began with an Israelite family who decided to leave the Promised Land during a time of famine. They decide to travel to the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Toby Powers avatar

    What Doest Thou Here Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    Sermon Seven In The Series. Jesus is left at Jeruselem as but a 12 year old boy. His mother returns to find him seemingly surprised he is there.

    From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon 7 Luke 2:40-52 Intro: As a child, TWICE, my parents left me at church! As just a toddler they left me at Union Hill Church, thinking I had gone home with my grandparents, and as a grade school kid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Strength In Tough Times SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,579 views

    An uplifting sermon offering hope and encouragement when seeking God's help during challenging periods.

    One day, a man took his young son to the top of a high hill. He pointed in every direction - north, south, east, and west - and said, "Son, God's love is as big as all of this." The little boy looked at his dad and exclaimed, "Just think, Dad, we are right in the middle of it all. Oh yeah, God is a ...read more

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