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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Wise Up About Sex Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 261 ratings
     | 39,930 views

    A warning, the consequences, the alternative, and a reality check about sexual temptation in our lives.

    Note: This sermon was introduced by a monologue called "Break for Commercial" There is no commercial break. Real life isn’t scripted that way. Real life doesn’t consist of the neat little plotlines that can be resolved in a 30 minute sitcom or an hour long TV drama. And this of course is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace In The Midst Of Trouble John 16:33 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,820 views

    Despite the reality of trials in this world, we have the incredible promise of peace and victory through Jesus.

    Peace in the Midst of Trouble: A Sermon on John 16:33 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a powerful and encouraging word from our Lord Jesus Christ found in John 16:33. The verse reads: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Stand Firm In Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 673 views

    The Apostle Paul reminds us that the battles we face are not merely physical but spiritual. We live in a world where unseen forces are at work, influencing thoughts, actions, and circumstances.

    Go! And Stand Firm in Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:12 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 (NLT) says: "For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith & Joy In The Face Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    How does Habakkuk face his fear and the reality of the prophesied Babylonian invasion? How can we face the reality of the things that make us fearful, and find the joy of the Lord?

    “Faith & Joy in the face of fear.” Habakkuk 3:3-19. WBC 20/6/4am INTRODUCTION H= 6CBC prophet Troubled by God’s apparent inactivity in history… against injustice. - what we would call ‘unanswered prayer’ HAB 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burger King Church (Have It Your Way)

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 9,687 views

    The currently popular idea of the "church of the individual" would have the apostles spinning in their graves - the local church is critical for the making of disciples and the idea of a have it your way church is in no way a good thing

    Burger King Church (Have it your way) TCF Sermon January 11, 2009 Open with Youtube video of BK commercial – commercial jingle sings: Have it your way. We’ve just finished the football bowl season – and you may have noticed that every bowl has a sponsor these days. It’s not the Sugar Bowl – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sign

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2012
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     | 2,841 views

    Listen, “A weeping child isn’t satisfied with the mere idea of motherhood- it wants a mother! We cannot be satisfied with the idea of salvation- we need a Savior!”

    The Sign Luke 2:10,12 & John 1:14NKJ A sign (Noun), one substance that points to another. An object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else. Jesus Christ- Savior of the world came as a baby. (A Sign). Lovely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You're Gonna Have To Serve Somebody

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019
     | 3,236 views

    The Big Idea: Resurrection is the basis of our hope and the impetus behind our service to God

    "You may be an ambassador to England or France, You may like to gamble—you might like to dance. You may be the heavyweight champion of the world, You might be a socialite with a long string of pearls. But you’re gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed, You’re gonna have to serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Honor God Financially

    Contributed by Jeff Maness on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,004 views

    You have no idea what opening the window of heaven will do for your life.

    We are continuing our Man Series today. And out of all the messages we’ve done, this is the one that worried me the most. We’ve talked about some sensitive issues in this series. We’ve called out our manhood, we’ve taken on marriage, and we’ve tackled sexual sin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Warfare 3 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

    What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 Last week we looked at the need for discernment. Tonight, we will spend our time on eliminating false discernment. I made a statement last week that left a few people scratching their heads. At least one I know about anyway. It was about the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,928 views

    Three realities that help us face uncertainties in our future with spiritual confidence.

    You and I live in an amazing period of human history. Most culture watchers and scholars believe that we are witnessing the decline of modernism that began in the 16th century and the emergence of a new phenomenon known as postmodernism. One of the many marks of postmodernism is technological ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Ward avatar

    How Much Time Do You Have?

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,716 views

    BIG IDEA: We make the best use of our time by discerning and doing the will of God.

    How Much Time Do You Have? Psalm 90 / Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRODUCTION: I’d like to ask you “How Much Time Do You Have?” (which is probably not what you’d like to hear a speaker ask at the start of a talk.) Do you realize that over the course of our lifetimes, each of us is expected to spend: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    New Year! New You!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 29, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,254 views

    A New Year's Day sermon playing off an idea from Narnia.

    New Year! New You! Ephesians 3:20-21 January 1, 2023 One of my favorite Christians authors is C.S. Lewis. In part, because he wrote so many deep and profound books which are challenging, and also because he was able to write Christian fantasy books. One of them is a series of books, called The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Christ In You

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,560 views

    Christians need to be incredibly positive and encouraged because of the reality of Christ alive in us.

    Christ in You (Col. 1.27) July 1, 2001 There are some great mysteries involved in this whole affair of being a Christian and one of the most exciting is what we can understand in what Paul declares to us in Col. 1.27. I was thinking on this and actually discussing this earlier in the week when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of Heart

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    The reality is that stewardship is less about money than it is about the nature of our hearts

    A Matter of Heart 2 Corinthians 9:8 & Malachi 3:10 June 6, 2004 Introduction Several weeks ago Abigail and I went to McDonalds and after we got our food, I decided that I was going to help myself to one of her French Fries but unfortunately Abigail had other ideas. As I reached out to grab one she ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Forgiveness: A Daily Need Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 10, 2014
     | 4,668 views

    This is a simple plea to God, but it reminds us of three very powerful realities for believers.

    Intro: The last petition (bread) began those focused us-ward. What bread is for the body, forgiveness is for the soul. It is an absolute necessity and a universal yearning. There is not a subject on which I could preach which would be more relevant than this one. Examine the language of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational