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Your Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013

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The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by James Kelley on Apr 12, 2004

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Easter Sermon that deals with the blessings we have through Jesus’ resurrection and the purpose of God to use us to bless others.

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Romans 4:25 (This sermon and the subsequent series is inspired by the sermon series BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING, by Rick Warren of Saddleback Valley Community Church.) I think one of the easiest traps we fall into is taking the blessings of God for granted. We are so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

Come Home

Contributed by George Noble on Apr 11, 2025

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We are living in a time when pews once filled with laughter, prayer, and praise now sit quieter than they used to. Where are the people? Where are the families we used to see every Sunday? The friends we used to hug? The children we watched grow up? Where is everyone?

We are living in a time when pews once filled with laughter, prayer, and praise now sit quieter than they used to. Where are the people? Where are the families we used to see every Sunday? The friends we used to hug? The children we watched grow up? Where is everyone? Let’s be real: The pandemic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Trusts Me?

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 3, 2006

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Discovering what God trusts us with

INTRODUCTION Last week we spent some time talking about “TRUST.” We learned that trust is the “basic dependence on someone or something, Belief that something will happen or someone will act is a prescribed way” (Webster’s). And as we looked at Psalm 77 we discovered three reasons why we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

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This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Chronicles Of Daniel #2: Frustrating Dreams

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004

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GOD USES DREAMS FOR HIS GLORY!

THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #2: FRUSTRATING DREAMS DANIEL 2:1-23 SUNDAY PM JULY 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: “FRUSTRATING DREAMS” – BOURNE IDENTITY, BOURNE SUPREMACY, BUTTERFLY EFFECT – MY OWN – PREACHING FOR A FRIEND’S CHURCH – WHAT ABOUT YOU? TRANSITION THOUGHT: As the chronicles of Daniel continue, we ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What The Resurrection Means To You

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

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Why is the resurrection of Christ important to us?

WHAT THE RESURRECTION MEANS TO YOU 1 PETER 1:3–6 PRAISE BE TO THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST! IN HIS GREAT MERCY HE HAS GIVEN US NEW BIRTH INTO A LIVING HOPE THROUGH THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD, 4AND INTO AN INHERITANCE THAT CAN NEVER PERISH, SPOIL OR FADE—KEPT IN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Rooster Call Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2011

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Roosters are used to wake people up. But what did Jesus use the Rooster to "wake" Peter up to?

OPEN: How many of you have ever fallen asleep in Church? (Wait for a show of hands) Most people have – at least once. ILLUS: In the days of the Pilgrims, churches had a person they called a “tything man”. His job was to keep people awake during the sermons (usually 2 to 3 hours in length) by using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009

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This sermon deals with a difficult parable of Jesus and challenges us to do well with what God has given us.

Sermon for CATM – “Questions of All We’ve Been Given” – October 4, 2009 When you think about your life, when you consider who you are, how you live; when you really think about it, what do you think of your life? Now there are some common mistakes people make when answering a question like this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Religious Play-Acting

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

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Jesus frees us from religion’s stage—calling us from performance to presence, from spotlight to sunlight, to live unmasked before the Father.

Religious Play-Acting The Sermon on the Mount opens with blessing and ends with a choice: sand or rock, appearance or obedience. Between those two poles, Matthew 6 sits like a quiet heart—Jesus’ exposition of motive. Here the Lord shifts from what disciples do to why they do it. He moves from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 23:27, John 4:23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Four Cartons Of Milk

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 25, 2025

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Listening is a posture of presence that communicates care; hearing words is not enough—true listening keeps hearts open and relationships alive.

Let me start with something familiar. Have you ever been in a conversation where you were doing everything right on the outside—nodding at the right moments, making eye contact, even saying “yeah” or “uh-huh”—and then suddenly you realized you had absolutely no idea what the other person had just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15, Revelation 2:11, Mark 4:23, Psalm 40:1, Psalm 34:17 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Getting Away

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011

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solitude because solitude strips us of our dependence on the world. When that dependence is stripped, we collapse and that collapse brings us in tune with God;

“Getting away” Mark 1:35 The phrase is one of the sweetest sounding expressions ever to leave our lips – “I’m getting away.” Any life-battered and weary person can experience the release in just saying the words: “Getting away”. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Flourish SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 22, 2023

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Help my congregation see the pathway to flourishing

Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together in this sacred space, we are reminded of the beauty of fellowship and the power of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are open, our spirits are eager, and our minds are ready to receive the wisdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Topics: Arising From Obscurity

Beyond A Comfortable Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

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Mature Christian faith moves beyond a Santa Claus God, who lives to serve us, to a God who calls us to discipleship and faith.

Luke 4:21-30 “Beyond a Comfortable Faith” INTRODUCTION After the State of the Union address by President Bush, the pollsters were out trying to get his job approval rating. The latest figures are in and now only 28% approve of the way President Bush is doing his job. Bush low approval rating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Uncommonly Average Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

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A look at Priscilla and Aquilla. They weren’t especially gifted, rather average people, but they lived an uncommon life.

UNCOMMONLY AVERAGE The Cure For The Common Life—Part 1 Bud Villers was a good man. Bud was my neighbor. I grew up beside him until he died when I was in college. Bud helped my dad put a roof on our house, he assisted my dad when they poured concrete sidewalks and porches. My dad helped him put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

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