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  • Davon Huss avatar

    When It's Hard To Connect

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2016
     | 4,844 views

    Start with some weak reasons and finally talk about the main reason why people fail to connect with God (Title, outline and material from Dr. Tim Clinton & Dr. Joshua Straub's book, God Attachment, chapter 7, pg. 95-110)

    HoHum: When I was a boy, my mother had a cookie jar much like this one.  Most of the time it was filled with cookies.  My mother would sometimes tell me not to eat any cookies before dinner because it would spoil my appetite.  Well, I remember on time when I didn't listen to what my mother told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serve Like Hur!

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,648 views

    A sermon examining the importance of serving God.

    Serve Like Hur! Exodus 17:8-13 I recently read that bees visit over 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey. They have to fly about 55,000 miles in order to make that one pound of honey. That same article stated that it takes about 560 bees to make 1 pound of honey. Imagine if one bee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Absalom, Men-Pleaser

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,484 views

    To show that we have an audience of 1 - the LORD. It's better to get applause from the LORD than from men.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man pleaser? No, men hate me because I please the LORD. Luke 6:22 (Amplified Bible) 6:22 Blessed (happy—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, apart from your outward condition—and to be envied) are you when people despise (hate) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Reasons To Thanks God Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Nov 13, 2022
     | 2,568 views

    The passage that we read today tells us about three changes that God brings into our lives. It says that we should thank God for these changes that He brings to our lives.

    Three Reasons to Thank God Give Thanks Part 2 John 3:1-15 Today, we are continuing our message series, Give Thanks. As we approach Thanksgiving, we want to prepare our hearts for gratitude toward God. God does not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. God is always holy, just, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2024
     | 1,809 views

    Some signs of the times, of the end of the age (Points 2 through 5 are from Billy Graham in an article called "Peace with God" and reprinted in Decision Magazine January 2000)

    HoHum: So aliens come to earth and there's a huge televised event with all the world leaders in attendance. The Pope asks, "Do you know of Jesus Christ?” The aliens say, "Do we Ever? Awesome guy!! Swings by the planet every couple of years to say Hi!” The Pope exclaims, "Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Healed A Crippled Woman

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,688 views

    They were upset because this healing that the Lord was doing was not just a onetime deal, but because Lord healing of people on the Sabbath day which was a reoccurring source of contention between Himself and the religious rulers.  

    10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.   12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memory Lane Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 2,071 views

    Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

    The Road To Easter Pt. 5 - Memory Lane I. Introduction We are almost there. One more exit and we arrive. We just need to taxi to the gate. Anticipation is coursing through our veins. We lean forward, we gather our belongings, we prepare to jump up and exit the plane. We can't wait to unbuckle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon # 25 - God Who Heals Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 439 views

    Health and long life are God’s precious gifts to us. The life of King Hezekiah is a great reminder that God hears our prayers and brings healing to our bodies. No matter what the illness we or someone close to us is struggling with, know that Jesus is our healer.

    We read in 2 Kings 20:5, “go back to Hezekiah, ruler of the LORD's people, and say to him, "I, the LORD, the God of your ancestor David, have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you, and in three days you will go to the Temple.” (GNB) King Hezekiah was really sick, and near ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Lord Our Banner

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 15, 2025
     | 189 views

    Battles are fought under a flag as their banner. The Lord is our banner, leading us forward in this life

    What’s so special about a flag? It’s much more than a cloth hanging from a pole. It can represent national pride and patriotism. It’s design symbolizes the special qualities of a people. It usually precedes soldiers going into battle, reminding them why they’re going into combat, and during that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Festering Pharoah Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 182 views

    God turns up the heat on pride, not to destroy but to heal—transforming our ashes into grace and our wounds into worship.

    Egypt thought it had already seen the worst of it. The rivers had bled, the frogs had croaked, the flies had swarmed. But pride is hard of hearing. Pharaoh still stood tall, still folded his arms, still told God, “Not today.” So God turned up the heat. No thunder this time. No frogs hopping down ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    22. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl Of Greatest Price – Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025
     | 20 views

    We cover a lot of ground in this message. Christ is the Merchant who left heaven’s precious glory behind to purchase this priceless Pearl. We look at so many aspects from the formation of the pearl, and Christ and His Church, and confirming scriptures. Lots of points here.

    22. The Kingdom Parables – The Sixth – The Pearl of Greatest Price – Part 2 of 4 This most interesting Parable, most misunderstood, is a delight to study because of the deep truth that comes from it. In Part 1 we saw that the Merchant Man is Jesus Christ who gave up all He had (and ALL that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encourage One Another PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,487 views

    Emphasizes the importance of Christian community in encouraging love, good works, and mutual support as we journey together towards the Day of the Lord.

    Welcome, dear friends, to our shared sanctuary, a place where we gather as one family under the vast, loving umbrella of God's grace. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. I am reminded of the words of Germany Kent who once said, "Be nice to people... maybe it'll be ...read more

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    Are You My Brother's Keeper? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,677 views

    This sermon emphasizes our Christian responsibility to love, care for, and support each other, reflecting Christ's love and bridging connections like He did.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Today, we gather under the shelter of God's love, in the embrace of His grace, and in the light of His Word. We are not here by accident. We are here because of His divine orchestration, because He has a message for each of us today. We will be turning our ...read more

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    Stop Judging PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 738 views

    This sermon explores the importance of avoiding hypocrisy, embracing humility, and respecting God's holiness as guided by James 4:11-12.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! I am so delighted to be here with you today, standing on this sacred platform, sharing in the joy of the Lord that binds us together in unity and love. There is no place I would rather be than in this sanctuary, in this moment, with each one of you. Our ...read more

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    When God Is On Your Side PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,749 views

    This sermon explores Psalm 3, emphasizing God's promise of protection, the power of faith, and the importance of perseverance during trials.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy and a privilege to gather here today, bound in our shared faith, to contemplate the living Word of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let our hearts open wide to receive the divine wisdom and comfort that the Scriptures provide. Today, we turn our ...read more

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