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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Avoid Godless Chatter

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 6,344 views

    To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you babble? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:16 (New International Version) Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016
     | 7,903 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Christians must continue to mature.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#3] GROW UP Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, I want you to think about your father, your children, and your grandchildren. As we watch them get older, we expect them to grow up and mature. As the “man of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen, Full Of Faith And Power Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 8, 2024
     | 745 views

    When you are falsely accused, be like Stephen.

    “Stephen, Full Of Faith And Power” Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: I wish I could give you the book that I read; but I read some years ago about the words “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death” that was said by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1776 was heard by Henry by a Baptist preacher who was fined for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Sermon: Heaven Is The Final Home Of The Righteous Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025
     | 590 views

    Jesus, knowing the sorrow that would come with death and departure, comforted His disciples with a glorious promise: “I go to prepare a place for you.” Heaven is the prepared place for believers.

    FUNERAL SERMON: HEAVEN IS THE FINAL HOME OF THE RIGHTEOUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 14:1-3 (KJV) 1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beyond A Shadow Of Doubt.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 30, 2025
     | 193 views

    There are idiomatic expressions like it is raining cats and dogs. These expressions mean more that the sum total of the words. Let us look at: BEYOND A SHADOW OF DOUBT.

    BEYOND THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT WE KNOW THAT GOD IS WITH US… Do we know that God is with us in the valleys. We must trust God’s plan. We are not orphans, we come to be with God. Psalm 23:4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living While Waiting

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025
     | 164 views

    Because the Day of the Lord will come suddenly, our anticipation of that Day must shape this day—so we strive to be holy, think rightly, watch carefully, and grow steadily.

    Introduction This morning we’re reading the final words of Peter’s final letter to the church. His burden is simple and weighty: that we live holy lives that honor the Lord Jesus and are not swept away by the immorality, false teaching, and scoffing around us. How do we do that in a world soaked ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What Lasts

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 29, 2021
     | 2,101 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year C

    November 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 21:25-36 What Lasts Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. With this Sunday we turn the page to a new year on our church year calendar. The new year commences with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 23, 2023
     | 821 views

    Peter gives direction for growing Christians regarding the character qualities to develop in our lives.

    1 Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to causation against an inside (inward) attack, lack of concern and sin. Here, Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Fish Meal By The Sea.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 1, 2023
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     | 2,075 views

    The third appearance of the risen Lord Jesus to His disciples, the restoration of Peter, and the mortality of John.

    A FISH MEAL BY THE SEA. John 21:1-25. JOHN 21:1 follows on from the earlier post-resurrection appearances of Jesus mentioned in the previous chapter. Thomas had been convinced, and there were other signs which John does not innumerate. Perhaps now it was time for the disciples to stop sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Worship God

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 2, 2022
     | 2,460 views

    I am convinced that the most important thing in the life of a Christian is this matter of worshipping the Lord.

    I am convinced that the most important thing in the life of a Christian is this matter of worshipping the Lord. Why did you come to church today? Be honest. 1. Mom, a few hours of escape. 2. Dad, to please the wife. Please the preacher. 3. Kids, parents made me do it. Now adays it seems people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022
     | 5,748 views

    We’ve all been disappointed at times in life. Disappointment can only happen if there is some kind of expectation. When that expectation is not met, disappointment occurs. Unlike discouragement, disappointment is not a sin. Even Jesus was disappointed at times with the disciples.

    Many have set out to accomplish great things, but have been disappointed in the outcome. It is said that Alexander the Great wept because there were no more worlds to conquer. Alexander was disappointed. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said, “I have accomplished nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don't Do That Do I?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022
     | 896 views

    Scripture tells us what to do but do we obey? In the wake of getting away from the Egyptians through the Red Sea, the Israelites went through the wilderness and showed up at Mount Sinai.

    Scripture tells us what to do but do we obey? In the wake of getting away from the Egyptians through the Red Sea, the Israelites went through the wilderness and showed up at Mount Sinai. It is here that the Ten Commandments and guidelines on how to fabricate the Tabernacle were given to them. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022
     | 1,110 views

    The first chapter of Second Peter provides guidance for Christian growth. The first half of the chapter discusses character qualities for Christians to develop in life.

    First Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to caution against an inside assault, lack of concern and sin. Here Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. These two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Between Faith And Uncertainty

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 12, 2021
     | 3,515 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday of Easter, Year B

    April 11, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 20:19-31 Between Faith and Uncertainty Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every year on the first Sunday after Easter, we hear the story about Thomas. Poor Thomas! He’s really gotten a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The View From The Cross

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 142 views

    Think about the freedom we have in the United States. To worship when, where, and how we choose.

    THE VIEW FROM THE CROSS “And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.” Mark 15:27 Intro: Think about the freedom we have in the United States. To worship when, where, and how we choose. Freedom to earn as much money as we can, free to own a house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational