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  • J. David McCarty avatar

    Total Trust

    Contributed by J. David Mccarty on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    Full text, transparency, and student notes, all in one. This sermon is about letting go of trying to be good and allowing God to take control.

    Total Trust Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Ill. Keith swimming…enjoying every moment, not aware of any danger, not a hint of fear. I. Finding God I John 1:3 that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whats Rocking Your Boat?

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,948 views

    A look at our reliance on God. Whether we are stil keeping one hand on the rudder or are truly trusting in the Man in control of our boat.

    Story Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson went on a camping trip. They set up their tent and fell asleep. Some hours later, Holmes woke his faithful friend up. "Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see." Watson replied, "I see millions of stars." "What does that tell you?" asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Survive Life’s Challenges

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 15, 2013
     | 6,129 views

    Survive Life’s Challenges 1) Consider Satan’s Goal 2) Consider God’s Control

    If you want to become a good hockey player, you’ll want to spend time watching elite players like Sydney Crosby. If you want to become a great artist, you’ll want to study the works of Van Goh and Rembrandt. Where should you turn though if you want to figure out how best to survive ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Must Grow And Mature In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 20, 2019
     | 4,602 views

    Until the church matures, jealousy, envy, chasing after miracles and prophecies will not be under control and led by the Spirit of God but led by human desires

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WE MUST GROW AND MATURE IN CHRIST JESUS* 1 Corinthians 3:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 3 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Faith’s Persective Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,718 views

    People of faith place their hope for the future in the promises of God. The things hoped for, though not yet seen, control the life of a person of faith.

    HEBREWS 11: 13-16 FAITH’S PERSECTIVE / SEEKING A BETTER HOMELAND [Revelations 21: 1-7] There is a story about an extremely RICH MAN who was determined to take it all with him when he died. He prayed and prayed until finally the Lord gave in to his prayer request. The only condition was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About People

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 138 views

    God calls us to release control, embrace peace, magnify good, and trust Him to change people while transforming our hearts.

    Introduction One interesting thing about people — they are everywhere. You can’t get away from them. Think about your day today: the barista handing you your usual beet root kale smoothie. That driver who cut you off on the freeway. The e-mail you got earlier from a coworker. The text you sent to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,307 views

    Encourage believers to trust and obey Jesus' call to go deeper in their faith, surrendering their own control and allowing God's transformative work in their lives.

    Good morning, Church family! Our message today is going to dive deep – literally and figuratively. We’re going to take a look at Luke 5:1-14 where Jesus calls His first disciples and challenges them to go deeper in their faith. It’s a powerful story of obedience, trust, and transformation that ...read more

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    God's Economy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,142 views

    This is the 11th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#11] GOD’S ECONOMY Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: We have studied several parables in Matthew 24-25 relating to Jesus’ return. In the last parable we studied, the Parable of the 10 virgins, we were told to be watching and ready for the Bridegroom’s return. The focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth 1: God Provides Faith Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020
     | 4,710 views

    When Naomi's faith fails, God provides faith to Ruth--a foreigner, who could only be reached by grace. The faith God gives to Ruth rescues Naomi.

    Ruth 1: God Provides FAITH ***A young woman graduates from college, and feels called by God to become a missionary. Despite wanting to be married, she recognizes that her career choice makes finding a husband much less likely. Still, she follows the call of God, only to contract dengue fever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Killer Instinct (Anger) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    Anger is a powerful sin that destroys relationships and adversely affects our relationshipo with God. God invites us not only to control our anger, but to be transformed by the Holy Spirit.

    Proverbs 29:11, James 1:19-21 “Killer Instinct” (Anger) INTRODUCTION Many of the seven deadly sins appear to be harmless at first glance. Pride can be downgraded to simply having an “attitude.” Envy is such a common “sin,” that can’t be all that bad, besides it is what fuels our economy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where It All Starts Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,861 views

    Jesus deliberately enables Himself to be arrested, showing that He is totally in control of the situation. In doing so Jesus demonstrates that no one who is in God’s family will be lost.

    Message John 18:1-27 “Where It All Starts”. For the next 8 weeks, and also on Easter Friday, we are going to focus our attention on the chapters 18-21 of John’s Gospel as we look at the Passion of Jesus and His willingness to give His life for us. We are entering the story at the point where Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    33. Joab Kills Abner: When Vengeance Hijacks Justice Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 2, 2025
     | 4 views

    There are moments in Scripture when the storyline slows down, the camera zooms in, and God exposes the raw human heart—its wounds, its fears, its bitterness, its impulses, and its desperate attempts to seize control when God has called us to surrender.

    Joab Kills Abner: When Vengeance Hijacks Justice November 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Samuel 3:22-39 INTRODUCTION: WHEN ANGER TAKES OVER There are moments in Scripture when the storyline slows down, the camera zooms in, and God exposes the raw human heart—its ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Man Of God And The Word Of God

    Contributed by C Reola on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,359 views

    We are living in a post modern world, a world wherein only change is constant. THerefore, Christians should and must remain steadfast to the Unchanging Word of God in this Changing World

    “THE MAN OF GOD AND THE WORD OF GOD” II Timothy 3:14-17 A pleasant morning to everyone! I have great admirations to those who where mightily used of God in His church. Among them are church fathers like- John Chrysostom, Theodore and Jerome. The list goes on with Martin Luther, Zwingli, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created For God’s Glory Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,259 views

    God forms and fills His creation for His glory and our good.

    It was a joy to engage via livestream last weekend while Beth and I were in New York visiting our daughter Megan and her husband Lucas. We were both moved to tears by students leading in musical worship and we nearly wept during the message part of worship as Pastor Chris directed us to celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discover God's Plan For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,792 views

    It is challenging for the Christian to see God’s hand in the everyday events of life and to discern God’s will, but there are steps that we can take to help us understand God’s will.

    Psalm 139:1-16 “Discover God’s Plan for Your Life” INTRODUCTION Discovering God in the middle of life’s trials, or perilous times, is difficult. These are often times when God appears to be distant, inattentive and silent. Though our senses are wrong and none of these adjectives accurately ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran