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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    An Ode To The Messed-Up Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2020
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    This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.

    - Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of Peace

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024
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    Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God.

    The Promise of Peace Scripture: John 14:27. Introduction: Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God. Reflection In the tumultuous seas of life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, to lose sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Danger Of Drifting

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2025
     | 246 views

    We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Drifting never requires effort, only neglect.

    The Danger of Drifting November 2, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Focus Passage: Hebrews 2:1-4 (Pew Bible page 1373) Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You're Invited

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025
     | 143 views

    God lovingly invites everyone to His eternal banquet; true acceptance means wearing Christ’s robe of righteousness, not our own efforts.

    Section 1 – Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. Tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, vege meatloaf, fragrant breads, and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Grace Alone 102925 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025
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     | 116 views

    God’s grace meets us in our sin and need, offering true freedom and acceptance through faith in Jesus, not our own efforts.

    Some of us arrived today feeling like life has been a long hallway of closed doors. You knocked on the door of good intentions and it stayed shut. You jiggled the handle of self-improvement and it wouldn’t budge. You leaned your ear to the keyhole of religious busyness and heard only your own ...read more

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    Where Dwellest Thou?

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 20, 2014
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    Christians are more than earth bound creatures; we are called to dwell with Him, in the secret place of the Most High, in the heavenlies far above all principality, mights and dominion and every name that is named, in this world and the world to come!

    The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defining Moments

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
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     | 15,125 views

    We have moments that define our lives and our walk with God

    Defining Moments Romans 8:28-30 August 24, 2014 Morning Service Life is made up of a series of moments. Some good, some bad and some we rarely think about. Life is simply a series of the daily random events that take place. It seems like most of those moments slip into the void of history and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Thirst Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 35,290 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' saying "I thirst"

    “I thirst” John 19:28-29 Jesus’ words from the cross in today’s Scripture appear only in the Gospel of John. It is the shortest of Jesus’ 7 sayings on the cross. One of the things we need to understand is that John writes with great depth and what appears on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Medicine From Above

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 52,640 views

    Isaiah 53: 4-5 says, “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was

    MEDICINE FROM ABOVE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Isaiah 53: 4-5 says, “Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tail Of Two Kingdoms

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 16, 2010
     | 4,415 views

    The reason why there is so much muck in the world is due to the battle of the wills. Jesus wants this to be different. But for it to be different—we need to surrender our wills to his wills and be like him.

    The Tale of Two Kingdoms James 4:1-6 Intro: Charles Dickens Tale of Two Cities Pub. 1859 Historical novel Around French Revolution end of 18th C The Two Cities are i. London and Paris ii. The Old Paris (before the Revolution) and the New Paris (after) Thought to be a metaphor for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can God Have A Son?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    Nothing is too hard for God!

    My understanding is that Islamics and even some groups who use the term Christian have a problem with Jesus being the Son of God. After all, one means one how can God have a Son? While I understand that the doctrine of the Trinity or Tri-unity of God is hard for the human mind to grasp, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confounding Worldly Strengths Through The Weaknesses Of God

    Contributed by David Tack on Jun 25, 2014
     | 4,931 views

    Are you properly sealed with the Holy Spirit of Promise . . . If not, it could have catastrophic consequences . . . . You might be separated from a loving God for a time-frame of eternity!

    SHOW VIDEO: Find a You-Tube video that gives a vivid picture of the Space Shuttle tragic explosion. It is with this picture the following sermon will generate it's focus from. INTERESTING DATA “The commission's report cited the cause of the disaster as the failure of an “O-ring” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking The Truth In Love - Loving The Immoral Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 17, 2013
     | 4,104 views

    We love immoral people by holding on to what we believe and sympathizing with the weaknesses of others because we know what our weaknesses are.

    Jesus says the most important command of God for us to obey is this, “To love God with all our heart, soul, strength and mind and to love others.” So for the last few weeks we’ve taken some time to define what this kind of love is. We can summarize our last few lessons this way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Test Of Power And Authority

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 24, 2014
     | 8,777 views

    Many times, we get hurt and we wanted to take revenge. But God reminds us through the story of Joseph that we have been placed by God in that position of authority for a greater purpose and that we must always manifest a humble heart.

    THE TEST OF POWER AND AUTHORITY Last week, we talked about the promotion of Joseph to the second highest in command of Egypt. He had been lifted up from the dark dungeon of despair to the palace of great responsibility, authority and power. It was a long process of waiting patiently and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Word Of God, Politics, And Protection For Preborn Children Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2012
     | 3,639 views

    The Word of God teaches us the value of every human life, and our responsibility to pray and work politically to share the Gospel of Life.

    Monday of 3rd Week in Ordinary Time Day of Prayer for Legal Protection for the Preborn Verbum Domini Today is the Church’s day of prayer for legal protection for those not yet born. As a human being conceived in what was certainly a great family scandal, whose mother was sent nearly two ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic