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  • Todd Stiles avatar

    The Too-Good-To-Be-True Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,867 views

    Discover why Jesus’s reality proves God’s currency in this exegesis of one of the stangest verses in the Bible.

    “The Too Good to be True Syndrome” Luke 24:36-49 TRANSITION FROM VIDEO (“What is God Like?”) And no doubt the disciples were getting a first-hand look at God as they looked at Jesus, not only during his three years of earthly ministry, but also in his post-resurrection appearances. In fact, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual Resolution Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,973 views

    This message sets the tone for why we need to grow in maturity as followers of Jesus. It is not just something for leaders and new believers. We are all called to grow. That spiritual maturing is marked by the phrase, "More and more."

    Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-23 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Magi - The Dilemma Of Another Way Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
     | 7,257 views

    An encounter with Jesus requires me to choose between my way or the “high way”

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Missing And Does It Matter?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,985 views

    People matter to God!

    Title: Who’s Missing and Does It Matter? Text: Luke 15:1-10 Thesis: People matter to God Introduction Just south of here there is a $3.25 million project to do some renovating of Berkley Park. In order to do those projects it was necessary to drain Berkeley Lake and it was the draining ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Okay Kid, It’s Your Turn Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 6, 2017
     | 11,754 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 16: 12 – 33

    John 16: 12 – 33 Okay Kid, It’s Your Turn 12 “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Mourning Into Dancing

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,565 views

    A study in Psalm 30: 1 – 12

    Psalm 30: 1 – 12 Mourning into dancing A Psalm. A Song at the dedication of the house of David. 1 I will extol You, O LORD, for You have lifted me up, and have not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O LORD my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me. 3 O LORD, You brought my soul up from the grave; ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Gifted (Part Five) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 13, 2018
     | 4,306 views

    In looking at the lit of spiritual gifts in Romans 12:6-8, we've looked at prophecy, service, teaching, encouraging and giving so far. Today we will learn about the gift of leading.

    GIFTED (part five) The seven gifts listed in Rom. 12:6-8 are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leading, Mercy. Last week we looked at Encouragement and Giving. The OT word for encouragement means to strengthen. To encourage is to inspire, to lift someone’s spirits, to instill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 9, 2019
     | 6,184 views

    Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

    THE HELMET OF SALVATION During the Vietnam war many POW’s survived the horrors of captivity because they developed a mental shield of truth to combat the enemies lies. Daily the enemy would pump propaganda into their cells telling the soldiers the U. S. government was corrupt and had abandoned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Living Hope!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,137 views

    'A Living Hope.' 1 Peter chapter 1 verses 1-12 sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Have a Living Hope (vs 3). (2). We Have a Permanent Inheritance (vs 4): (3). We Have Divine Protection (vs 5): (4). We Have a Developing Faith (vs 6-7). (5). We Have an Unseen Saviour (vs 8). (6). We Have Guaranteed Deliverance (vs 9): SERMON BODY: Ill: • Countdown is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Something To Talk About Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 23, 2024
     | 687 views

    As if the pregnancies of an elderly woman and an unwed teenager weren’t enough to talk about, the birth of John sparks speech in ways that should encourage us to verbalize things about our faith as well.

    Edit sermon notes Copy text In 1991, Bonnie Rait released a song entitled “Somethin’ to Talk About.” It became her highest ranking song on the billboard lists - topping out at #5. This song also became instrumental in helping her win a grammy. The song addresses rumors that had been going around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of The Church

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 18, 2025
     | 634 views

    All things in common

    The Beginning of the Church Acts 2:40-47 As we have studied Acts, we have learned some basics of the Gospel message. Jesus left heaven and came as a baby, taught about the kingdom of God, and died on the Cross for our sins. Jesus then rose again and is currently seated at the right hand of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2023
     | 3,104 views

    A series of messages looking at the wisdom of James.

    Seeking Wisdom James 1:1-8 May 21, 2023 I love to read and it’s not unusual for me to be reading 4 books at a time and order more as well. I buy very few books, although I just bought 1 because it was to new to be transferred by the library. It had a great paragraph in it, that I glanced at. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 97 views

    God uses our pain and trials not to harm us, but to grow our hope, maturity, and fruitfulness for His greater purpose.

    Friend, I’m glad you’re here. Some of us walked in today with a quiet ache that doesn’t let go. The diagnosis was unexpected. The stack of bills looks tall. The silence in the house feels louder than it used to. Life can sting. Yet God meets us right in the middle of the mess and whispers a word ...read more

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    We Have Not Ceased To Pray For You Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 30, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 149 views

    Colossians 1:9-14 teaches us that because believers are in Christ, we must pray to be filled with the knowledge of his will so we can walk worthily of the Lord.

    Introduction I want to begin by asking: If God has already saved you, what should you pray for? If you are a Christian, you read your Bible daily. If you are a Christian, you pray daily. If you are a Christian, you presumably have a prayer list. And so I ask again: If God has already saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,061 views

    We need faith in our Savior for ourselves if we expect to be ready for his return.

    Just about every house in America goes through a familiar ritual. This ritual takes place every day of the week. Some of you may be very familiar with it. I call it the "Are you ready yet?" ritual. As the time to leave the house draws near parents begin asking the question, "Are you ready yet?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran