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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Faith In Your Relationships

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 19, 2024
     | 1,112 views

    I think that the problem is not with what people believe; the problem is that too many of us don't live what we claim to believe.

    Belief in God is pretty strong among Americans. A survey shows that 53% say that they know God exists and they have no doubts. 18% say that they believe in God but they still have some doubts. And 4% believe in God just sometimes. Another poll found that more than 68% of Americans identify as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Life That Matters

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024
     | 1,566 views

    We all want to make an impact in this world. We will look at the life of Solomon.

    Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. Please turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 I hope the title of the message caught your attention. Living a life that matters! I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Suffering And Glory Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 9, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 39,166 views

    An Exposititory Message on Romans 8:16-18 Concerning How The Christian Can Be Certain Of Future Glory Despite Present Suffering..

    Romans Series # 37 May 08, 2002 Title: Suffering And Glory Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #37 of our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A Grace-Giver

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 27, 2011
     | 7,367 views

    Using texts from 1 Corintians 3:1-6, and 2 Corinthians 9:8-11, this message contrasts graceless behavior with that of a "Grace-giver."

    How to be a Grace-Giver 1 Cor.3:1-6, 2 Cor. 9:8-11 Intro: “Grace moments”, if we think hard enough we can remember some of them. These are the times when we either received grace from some gracious person, known or unknown, or times when we extended grace to others. I remember a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repentance Means Change

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,577 views

    A sermon based on both the Law and the Gospel. Jesus explained what sin was. We need to head His command and turn away from temptation.

    Introduction In Thomas Costain’s history, “The Three Edwards”, he describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "The Fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Can You Believe That?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 259 views

    Jesus is ready to work powerfully in every believer’s life. Faith welcomes His presence and purpose. Unbelief closes the door on His miracles.

    There’s a strange thing happening in our world today. People have no trouble believing in the unbelievable…but when it comes to believing in God, suddenly we need proof, evidence, and footnotes. Surveys show large numbers of people believe in ghosts, UFOs, and reincarnation. Some even believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Don’t Worry – Be Happy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2016
     | 5,202 views

    A study of the book of Job 17: 1 – 16

    Job 17: 1 – 16 Don’t Worry – Be Happy 1 “My spirit is broken, my days are extinguished, the grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 “Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Purpose In The Process

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,637 views

    There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process.

    Title: Purpose in the Process (Timeless Truths Wk 1) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Bottom Line: There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process. Intro Welcome to our first service at our new permanent, temporary location! Where are all my 1st service ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Obedient

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Aug 16, 2020
     | 6,459 views

    The Israelites grumble again against God. Moses responds to their grumbling with anger and loses the privilege of entering the Promised Land. Moses responded with anger and disrespected God. We can learn a few things form an angry man who lashed out against the Creator.

    Introduction Today’s topic is “Being Obedient” and as I look around our society in this COVID-19 time, I see a lot of people who are challenged with being obedient. Many businesses have signs that say you have to wear a mask to enter, yet many don’t obey that sign. We hear repeatedly that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 33,194 views

    In the spiritual battle Satan is going to try and con us with the lie that we are not good enough to be part of God’s family. In such circumstances we need to hold onto Jesus knowing that He is the One who makes us thoroughly equipped.

    Ephesians 6:14a The Breastplate of Righteousness Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 59:1; 12-20 Romans 6:1-14 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14b Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Let’s imagine you are reading the “cars for sale” section of the local paper. Someone is selling a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For The Uppertaker

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 3,361 views

    The soon coming Rapture of the church

    Looking For The Uppertaker 1 Cor 15:51-52 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed — in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Looking For The Uppertaker Part Ii Escape The Coming Storm Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 20, 2014
     | 3,917 views

    The Tribulation Period is coming...is there any escape? For the believer--absolutely!

    1 Cor 15:51-52 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed — in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. NKJV The May 1984 National ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "Pass It On"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 25, 2016
     | 8,107 views

    A person who is entrusted to teach other needs three things.

    “Pass It On” June 26, 2016 2 Timothy 2:2 “The things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” I am a blessed man. God seems to just keep pouring His goodness out on me in so many ways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    It's Time To Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,696 views

    This message is part one of a two part series which focuses on our individual need to grow up spiritually. The Church is filled with baby Christians and babies cannot brings others to Christ as they require someone to take care of them!

    It’s Time To Grow Up! Scriptures: Proverbs 20:11; 22:6; 29:15; 1 Cor. 13:11; Heb. 5:12-14 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “It’s Time to Grow Up.” This message is part one of two. This morning I want to establish a foundation and give you a few thoughts to meditate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Is Just, Why Isn't Life Fair?

    Contributed by Tim Harrison on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 15,949 views

    Staying Anchored to God through the Storms of Life

    Title: If God is Just, why isn’t life Fair? If you have your bible, I want to invite you to turn to Luke 7:11 We’ve heard it all our lives – we’ve probably even been guilty of saying it Now Children, play fair Hopefully the concept of fairness was instilled in us by our parents and our ...read more

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