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  • David Henderson avatar

    "Why Can't I Find Happiness" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 3, 2017
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    There is a simple reason why most of us cannot find happiness.

    THE PURSUIT OF REAL HAPPINESS “What can’t I find Happiness? Philippians 1:1-8 When I was in high school I was invited to a Bible study that took place in (of all places) a local cotton gin. The county I grew up in was a huge producer of cotton and still is. The Bible study took place inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians And Stress 1: Making The Best Of Stress Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020
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    Make stress a learning experience. Make stress a growing experience. Make stress a fruitful experience. Introduction to the book of Philippians and the series

    PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: MAKING THE BEST OF IT--Philippians 1:1-11 ***We are beginning today a series on stress. Before we begin, I want to give you a stress test, developed by the American Institute of Stress. On the screen, we are going to project a picture of two dolphins jumping out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Tell Them About Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 19, 2020
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    The following sermon is going to review how Paul and Silas were able to effectively evangelise to the hostile people of their time in hope that we might learn and apply their proven techniques to evangelising the unsaved of our generation.

    How to Tell them About Jesus Matthew 28:19, Acts 16:16-40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I was watching the news this morning and in bold, highlighted colors the worldwide meter of COVID-19 cases has now hit over 2.1 million with about 150 thousand deaths! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jailhouse Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016
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    Can we be honest? we have all thrown up jail house prayers to the Lord when we were in a jam and needed His help. What is the better solution?

    Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Introduction- Jailhouse prayer because we have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. We have been in the book of Acts looking at the life of the early church. We saw what a Barnabas church would look like in generosity and service. The challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Evidence Is Right, But The Story Is Wrong Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 11, 2019
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    What do you do when facing false accusations? What do you do when accusers have "fact" to destroy you. Joseph taught us how to handle false accusation.

    THE EVIDENCE IS RIGHT, BUT THE STORY IS WRONG "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tragic Death Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2017
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    This passage in Mark is one of great tragedy. It has been suggested there were actually two deaths revealed - the death of John the Baptist and the death of Herod's conscience.

    A Tragic Death Mark 6: 14-29 Our text today deals with the horrific and tragic death of John the Baptist. Mark discussed the character of John and the tragic reason for his untimely death. The text actually deals with John’s death in retrospect, sometime after it had happened. John’s untimely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Always Good To Be Joyful: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2021
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    We must rejoice in the Lord in all circumstances.

    It is Always Good to be Joyful Philippians 4:4-9 ? Philippians 4:4–9 NKJV Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Chose... Poorly

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2024
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    We chose poorly when we do not tell, when we do not share (Preached for Faith Promise Rally promoting missions) (Adapted from a book called, "See, Here is Water" by Oneta Gentry, pg. 76 and following)

    HoHum: In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, when they finally get to the old knight guarding the Holy Grail, Donavon, with the help of Elsa, choses a cup from which to drink. Elsa chooses the cup -- a solid gold, emerald encrusted goblet. Donovan instantly takes it from her. Donovan looks at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against It Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024
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    The question is not will there be persecution, but will we overcome it by earnestly praying?

    THE GATES OF HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL AGAINST IT Text: Acts 12:1-4 Introduction 1. “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Perspective And Persuasion (March 20, 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022
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    Unlike Agrippa, Festus would not have been familiar with the prophets, like Agrippa because he was not as familiar with the Jewish religion. Paul was speaking soberly about his subject.

    ACTS 26: 28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, "You almost persuade me to become a Christian." 29 And Paul said, "I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains." PERSPECTIVE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Crazy For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025
     | 366 views

    The Gospel demands a response. You can be a mocker like Festus, resistant like Agrippa, or fully committed like Paul. Choose to be like Paul!

    CRAZY FOR JESUS Text: Acts 26:19-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years after I gave my heart to Christ, my brother, who was away at college working on his master’s degree, came home for a visit. He asked my mother, “So, is Mark still a Jesus Freak?” To which my mother replied, “Well, I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer In The Jailhouse

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025
     | 395 views

    What about those times that you are doing everything you know to do...and things are not going the way you planned.

    Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Good morning everyone, Please turn to the book of Acts chapter 12 Have you ever prayed a jailhouse prayer? We have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. Lord it is me again! Lord if you get me out of this jam… I will… But what about those times ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Word Is Always Refreshing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024
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    This sermon encourages Christians to eagerly study and apply God's Word, emphasizing its transformative power and role as a guide in life's trials.

    Beloved in Christ, I stand before you today, not as a distant preacher on a lofty pulpit, but as your fellow sojourner in this walk of faith, to share with you a message that I believe is crucial in our Christian journey. It's a message that has the potential to transform our lives, to bring us ...read more

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    A Man For All Seasons

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction on how to live our own lives.

    “A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS” Philippians 2:25-30 In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction for our own lives: I. He Was Willing to be Involved (2:25). The Phillipians had sent Epaphroditus to bring aid from them to Paul. Paul was imprisoned in either Rome, Caesarea, or Ephesus. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

    Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,548 views

    How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

    I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican