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    All Things New Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025
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    This sermon talks about the power of a fresh start, focusing on the aspect that anytime can be a time to start fresh.

    (Hold up a new, unopened journal or planner.) “What is it about a new year that makes us feel like we get a fresh start? There’s just something about blank pages—they hold possibilities, dreams, and hope. But what if I told you that God’s mercies aren’t just new on January 1st? They’re new every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abiding In The Vine Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025
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    This sermon is all about bearing fruit for the Kingdom of God. It encourages us to stay connected to the true vine which is Jesus Christ

    Imagine this: You’re walking through a vineyard early in the morning. The air is crisp, the sunlight filters through the vines, and clusters of grapes hang heavy, waiting to be harvested. But as you walk, you notice something —a branch has been broken off from the vine. The leaves are shriveled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025
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    This sermon is about recognizing and aligning our steps with the Holy Spirit and overcoming the obstacles and distractions that come our way

    Good morning, church! Ya’ll ever watched a marching band in action? The way they move in precision can be mesmerizing. Every step is calculated, every movement is synchronized. But what if just one person decided to go their own way—it would throw everything off. Walking in step requires focus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living With Expectant Hope

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025
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    This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

    “Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Breakdown Before The Breakthrough

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 1, 2025
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    We all have times that we feel broken and hopeless, but that doesn't mean it's the end... A breakthrough is coming and it's going to better greater than anything we can imagine. Trust God, He's not going to leave you in the breaking He's going to give you a breakthrough

    2 Corinthians 4:8-9 "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." There’s an old saying: “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” But when you’re in the darkness, it doesn’t feel like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Your Enemies

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 6, 2025
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    This sermon is about loving others in a way that goes completely against Human nature. It's about Loving like Jesus no matter how we feel about the individual or what they may have done.

    Loving Your Enemies Introduction I want to start today by telling you an unbelievable story from World War II. An American bomber pilot named Charlie Brown, was flying a heavily damaged plane back to base. He and his crew had come under attack and were barely alive and were struggling to make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Into The Wilderness: Tempted But Not Alone Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025
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    This message is about the temptation of Jesus and how in our lives we are tempted but never alone. It helps show that the wilderness isn't about punishment but about testing and growth. It also helps us realize that when we are under attack God's word is our defense.

    Into the Wilderness: Tested, but Not Alone You never really know if you’re ready until you’re tested. I remember the first Certified Volunteer Firefighter class that I ever taught. We spent months training … running drills, studying techniques, learning how to handle the heat and smoke, how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy In The Middle Of The Journey

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025
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    A sermon that encourages us to choose Joy not only because of who God is, but because of what He has done for us

    Today I want to talk to you about choosing joy because of who God is and what He has promised. “Let me start by asking you a question —have you ever been in a season where it felt like life hit the pause button? You’re praying, you’re waiting, you’re doing everything right, but it feels like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Say I Am ?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 14, 2025
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    This is about the most important question and answer ever. Who is Jesus to you? This message begs us to ask the question Who is Jesus? It also explains that the answer shouldnt just be voiced but should be shown ny action...

    Who Do You Say I Am? Mark 8:27-30 ________________________________________ The Power of the Right Answer Some questions in life are routine and easy to answer. Like "What’s for dinner?" that’s easy you just check the fridge. Or "What’s the weather today?" That’s easy, just ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 22, 2025
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    This sermon is all about forgiveness and the freedom that we find when we learn to forgive and stop holding on to the things that people do to hurt us...It also points to Jesus and the cross and the power that He gives us to help us overcome.

    The Heart of Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Good morning, I want to start out today with a story… Imagine this: A mother stands in a courtroom, face-to-face with the man who murdered her only son. The room is silent, thick with tension. Everyone expects her to demand justice … maybe even vengeance. But ...read more

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    There Is Only One God

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 25, 2025
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    Naaman changed from an arrogant man to a humble man. He changed from a warlord to knowing The LORD. There are several points we learn from Naaman.

    There Is Only One God (2 Kings 5:1-19) Intro: A. There are few things as frustrating as having a conversation with an arrogant person. No matter what you say, they think, act or pretend to know more than you. Often, they will talk down to you like you matter very little or that your ...read more

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    The Servant King

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 11, 2025
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    This is good for Palm Sunday or any other Sunday. Jesus rides into town a humble King when people were expecting a conquering king... But Jesus conquered not through force but by being a humble servant..

    INTRODUCTION (Walk slowly onto the platform with a thoughtful look. Pause.) If you knew your death was only days away, how would you spend your final week? Would you be hiding? Crying? Maybe you would be trying to bargain with God? Not Jesus… He rode into Jerusalem… And He didn’t ride in all ...read more

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    The Power Of The Invitation: Bringing Others To Christ

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 14, 2025
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    This sermon is all about the power behind inviting others into the family of Christ... We have a biblical mandate to share the gospel and make disciple... We never know what God will do when we give the invitation to come

    Introduction (feel free to use my testimony if you like) Personal Story: There was a time in my life where I really didn’t like to be around people, I was a workaholic and a gym rat… I had been away from church for a long time and really didn’t think I would ever get back to a right relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Into The Wilderness: Strengthened For The Journey Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 21, 2025
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    This is the follow up to "The Wilderness Test" It helps us understand where our strength comes from and how it helps us when we are on a journey through the wilderness

    The wilderness is not just a place of testing; it’s also a place of provision. God doesn't leave us empty in our struggles; He strengthens us for the journey ahead. Introduction: We have already talked about how the wilderness is a place of testing, a place where God refines us, shapes us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dry Bones ... Come Alive!

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 29, 2025
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    In A world that's divided and discouraged, we serve a God, this gives us hope and delivers us from despair

    Dry Bones Come Alive Ezekiel 37:1-14 In our scripture today Ezekiel gives us a vision of hope when all seems lost. It reminds us that even in a world that feels “bone dry,” God can bring life, renewal, and purpose. Point 1: We live in A World that is in Crisis Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational