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    Discontentment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 59 views

    True contentment and lasting joy are found not in wealth or possessions, but in trusting God and valuing relationships above material gain.

    Good morning, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us came in with a full schedule and an empty tank. Some of us came with a smile that covers a heart that’s sore. And some of us came with questions we aren’t sure we’re allowed to ask in church. If that’s you, you’re in good company. ...read more

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    My Need For Revival Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024
     | 5,026 views

    Ezra tore his garment, pulled out some of his hair, and collapsed on the ground in a public place so that the remnant could see his grief. When you tore your garment in Bible times, you weren’t pitching a fit. Instead, you were showing deep remorse.

    Every Christian and every church will need revival. Most every single Christian I know has times in their lives when they need revival. Revival is part of the pattern the Holy Spirit uses to reconnect you to the gospel.1 Revival and spiritual awakening is when a group of people rediscover the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,188 views

    Do the signs of the times reveal the coming of the Lord? What does God’s Word say must occur before the Lord’s return? His Word warns that Christ is coming back! Are you ready? Come & learn... More Signs Of The Times.

    MORE SIGNS OF THE TIMES Matthew 24:1-14 INTRODUCTION Quite some time ago, Mt. Saint Helens became the object of concern as it started sending puffs of smoke hundreds of feet into the Washington sky. - Every piece of scientific evidence collected in the labs and on the field predicted the volcano ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures In Heaven

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    Christians in American have an after-tax income of over $800 billion dollars. Unfortunately only 3% of that money is given for Christian causes. Of that 3% only 1.5% goes to the evangelizing of unreached people groups. If we are to complete the great comm

    Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures in Heaven Matt. 6:19-21 "Heavenly treasures can only be laid up when earthly treasures are laid down." (BBN, Nov 24th, 2003) Christians in American have an after-tax income of over $800 billion dollars. Unfortunately only 3% of that money is given for Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Search Of Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 4, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,880 views

    Why am I here? You need a better answer to that question than just a "Why not?" This sermon examines places people have been looking for fulfillment for 3,000 years, to see if it can be found. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Answering Life’s Great Questions - Sermon #1 Where Can I Find Fulfillment? <ILLUS> While I don’t own a television myself, I remember being in a doctors office once, and a football game was on. One guy ran the ball and was tackled – the ball came loose on the 5 yard-line. A guy for the Jets ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Ro Clean Dirty Deeds Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,495 views

    A heart filled with Christ gives external evidence of His presence.

    9 Ways to Clean Up Dirty Deeds (pt. 2) Gal. 5:22-25Aug. 28, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A It’s one thing to overcome the flesh & not do evil things, but quite something else to do good things. 1 The legalist will be able to say, "I don’t drink, smoke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Transformed Life, Do You Have It?

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    How God wants and is able to take our old life and transform it by his power and grace when we give our life to him.

    The Power of the Transformed Life, Do you Have it? Glenn Newton, Feb. 15, 2004 ISA 40:28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.ISA 40:29 He gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Looking To The Future

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,842 views

    Zechariah’s answer to the question the delegation from Bethel asked about continuing or discontinuing the public fasts was in the form of reproof. In this chapter he is ordered to change his voice, and to speak words of encouragement to the obedient pri

    Zechariah’s answer to the question the delegation from Bethel asked about continuing or discontinuing the public fasts was in the form of reproof. In this chapter he is ordered to change his voice, and to speak words of encouragement to the obedient priests and people. Zechariah is told to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Tame Your Temper

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 16,698 views

    How to Tame Your Temper (Ephesians 4:26-27) Anger is one of the seven deadly sins that all of us can relate to. If we are going to experience deepening relationships, peace in our hearts and joy in the Lord, we need to learn to manage anger.

    The Crossing Community Church “How To Tame Your Temper” Pastor Jim Botts July 14, 2002 Introduction After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring long lines, rude clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Glenn Vaughan stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for his son. “I brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do The Work Of An Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,096 views

    Jesus said "The harvest is plenty but the laborers are few." Why do we fail to labor?

    The Joy of Winning Souls What is 750,000 miles long? It could wrap itself around the earth 30 times and it grows an additional 20 miles longer with each passing day? It is the line of people on earth who do not know Jesus. How do people then learn about or hear about Jesus? Evangelisim-What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Father's Protection Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007
     | 6,715 views

    Third in a series on the characteristics of God as our father. This message particularly deals with his protection.

    “Kingdom Kids” Part 3 Review John encouraged his readers to take the time to contemplate the awesomeness of the eternal God of the universe inviting sinful creatures of earth to be His children. “Behold”, “see”, “know”. Scripture employs the image of God as our heavenly Father. We are taking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Peace, Faith, Love And Hope

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,956 views

    The relationship between peace, faith, love and hope.

    Peace, Faith, Love and Hope Scripture: Phil. 4:7; Heb. 11:6; Rom. 10:17; Matt. 24. 10, 12-13; 1 Cor. 13 Heb. 6:17-19 Introduction This is the last day of 2006 and we will never see this year again. This year will be history as of midnight tonight. Although we may face ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    With What Are You Building Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,632 views

    Part of a series working through the 3:16’s of the New Testatment.

    Introduction I. It has been suggested by some that I have been speaking a lot, perhaps too much, about church growth, and church health lately. A. I have tried to take those comments very seriously, and evaluate the validity of “too much.” B. I will confess that I honestly believe that church ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Discipline Of Fasting Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,075 views

    This message looks at what the Scriptures teach us about fasting.

    Introduction: A funny thing happened this week as I was searching through the myriad of resources available to pastors to illustrate key biblical truths and principles such as the priority of fasting, the topic for today’s message. I could hardly find any! I did manage to locate several extended ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Waiting, Dating, And Mating Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,544 views

    A biblical discussion of sexuality and marriage

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 7 TITLE: “WAITING, DATING, AND MATING” INTRODUCTION: A. The preacher of a congregation made it a habit to visit all the Sunday school classes. One particular Sunday, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ