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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Time To Make A Decision

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 25, 2008
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     | 9,660 views

    Today America is much like the harlot metaphor of Israel in Hosea’s day that has gone out looking for something more than our beloved God.

    TIME TO MAKE A DECISION Hosea 6:1-5 Today America is much like the harlot metaphor of Israel in Hosea’s day that has gone out looking for something more than our beloved God. Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival: Stronger Than Ever - Where To Turn In Your Darkest Moment Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 765 views

    This sermon explores where to turn during our darkest moments, using a personal anecdote from the pastor's childhood as a metaphor for finding oneself in unexpected and challenging situations.

    One of my most vivid childhood memories is of an afternoon in sixth grade, when a friend and I decided to swing on a newly-installed bar hanging over the walkway on our way out of school. The bar was about 8 feet off the ground, just low enough for the two of us to reach if we jumped. So on the ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

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    Power Of The Tongue PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
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     | 1,068 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of words, advocating for speech that builds up, encourages, heals, and reflects God's love and grace.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to reflect on His Word and to foster our spiritual growth. Today, we turn our attention to a ...read more

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    Putting On The New Man Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 4, 2019
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    Start of a new sermon series entitled "Putting on the New Man." What should our life in Christ look like compared to the rest of the world?

    We have been called to grow in our faith. When we became a Christian, our growth in our life in Christ did not become complete when we walked the aisle, when we prayed a prayer of repentance and acceptance of Christ, or even when we were baptized. our growth in christ has only just begun. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Coming Down A Dusty Road

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 5, 2017
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    There is life in the Lord Jesus.

    Life is coming down a dusty road Mark 5: 35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? 36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: A New Life In Christ Colossians 3:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,529 views

    Colossians 3:3 is a profound verse speaks to the essence of our Christian identity and the transformation that occurs when we embrace the truth of Christ.

    Transformed by Truth: A New Life in Christ Colossians 3:3 Introduction: Today, we explore a powerful and transformative truth from the book of Colossians. Our key scripture is Colossians 3:3 (NLT): "For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God." This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rivers Of Living Water

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025
     | 334 views

    Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Feast of Tabernacles, this sermon elaborates on Jesus's passionate invitation for the spiritually thirsty to find satisfaction in Him transforming him into a conduit overflowing with the Holy Spirit's life.

    Introduction: A Cry That Cuts Through the Noise Our passage today transports us to a crowded, noisy, and thirsty city: Jerusalem. I want you to truly picture the scene, because the context makes Jesus's words explode with meaning. It was the final day of the Feast of Tabernacles. For a week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful Sheep

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,709 views

    We should be thankful today because we have a Good Shepherd who provides for us in every way.

    Thankful Sheep Text: Psalm 23 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    “only One Life”—my Favorite Motto

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,033 views

    The motto, "Only one life, twill soon be past; only what's done for Christ will last", forms the three points of this sermon of the fact that we only have one life to live in which to prepare for eternity, and that live is brief and and serious.

    “Only One Life”—My Favorite Motto Chuck Slih March 10, 2014 TEXT: James 4:14 – “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” INTRODUCTION Years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revolutionize Your Thinking And Transform Your Life. Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 1, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,823 views

    “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT)

    Revolutionize Your Thinking and Transform Your Life. “Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Key Words In The Christian Life: 'regeneration

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2025
     | 290 views

    KEY WORDS in the Christian Life: 'REGENERATION - John chapter 3 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: REGENERATION DEFINED: • Personal (Titus chapter 3 verse 5) • Universal (Matthew chapter 19 verse 28) REGENERATION ILLUSTRATED: • Reality of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 1-3) • Simplicity of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 5-6) • Dignity of the new birth (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Living Now! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 12, 2015
     | 6,159 views

    Most people are waiting until Heaven to enjoy life. But Christ offers us life for living now. And He shows us the way! How can we live the Christian life? Discover how to live life here and now!

    Galatians 2:20 “the life I now live” I. Life is for living- Galatians 2:20 “the life I now live” A. Living not just existing B. Living a full & meaningful life John 10:10 C. Living now-“I now live” Galatians 2:20 D. Living continuously Acts 20:24 II. Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "I Am The Bread Of Life: Offensive Words”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 6, 2024
     | 1,371 views

    The radical claim of Jesus is that He is God in flesh whom the Father has sent into the world to provide forgiveness and eternal life. He is the rue manna. There is a chart that reviews the different understandings of the Sacrament adopted from Crossways.

    In Jesus Holy Name August 11, 2024 Text: John 6:38,40 Pentecost XII “I AM the bread of Life: Offensive Words” Last Sunday our Gospel reading was from John chapter 6. Today our Gospel reading is from John Chapter 6. I said to myself “How can I preach on the same theme, “Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Psalms 1 And 13 - The Ups And Downs Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 1, 2019
     | 6,206 views

    One starts with "Blessed is the man" and the other starts with "How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever?" Is the second man blessed as well and if so, how can that be?

    Psalms 1 & 13 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Blessed End, Our Blessed Destiny

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2022
     | 823 views

    What a promise we share from the Holy Spirit

    Saturday of the 34th Week in course 2022 Here in the last weeks of our Church year, we have been hearing the Holy Spirit telling us about our “end.” Yes, the use of that word immediately brings to mind the last judgement and the final days of the universe, but the Holy Spirit is more clearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic