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  • David Dunn avatar

    I Can See Clearly Now

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025
     | 153 views

    Christ died not only to forgive sin but to open our eyes—to behold His glory now and forever with unveiled hearts

    “I can see clearly now, the rain is gone.” That old lyric stays in my mind, not because I miss the seventies, but because it paints a spiritual picture. When the clouds roll away and the rain stops, colors come alive. Things that looked lost suddenly stand right in front of you. That is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Go! And Walk By The Spirit - Galatians 5:16–26 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 1, 2025
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     | 478 views

    We live in a generation that tells us to “follow your heart”, yet Scripture tells us the heart is deceitful, prone to wander, and constantly pulled between the sinful nature and the work of the Holy Spirit.

    GO! And Walk By The Spirit - Galatians 5:16–26 INTRODUCTION — A CALL TO A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIVING If there were ever a passage that exposes the war within the human heart, it is Galatians 5:16–26. We live in a generation that tells us to “follow your heart”, yet Scripture tells us the heart is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hurry Up And Wait.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2026
     | 228 views

    At times life seems more like a crock pot than a pressure cooker. We love quick and easy. Often in spiritual maturity we must learn to wait. Pleasure is a poor goal. Daniel learned delay is part of the spiritual battle.

    HURRY UP AND WAIT--- THE CROCK POT VS THE PRESSURE COOKER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) DO WE KNOW ROBIN WILLIAMS? He lived from 1951 to 2014 (63). His estimated worth was over 50 million dollars. He won the Oscar Award, he was successful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Pleasant Sweet Fragrance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023
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     | 1,023 views

    Encourages Christians to radiate positivity, pervade their surroundings with Christ's love, and persevere in love and forbearance, embodying the pleasing aroma of Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather here in His presence, just as we are, with hearts open and ready to receive the Word of God. It's a beautiful day, not because the sun is shining, but because the Son is reigning. Today, we're going to look at a passage from the second ...read more

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    It's Time To Move On PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,484 views

    Encourages us to trust in God's plan, move beyond our mourning and disappointments, and embrace the new beginnings He has prepared for us.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's truly a blessing to gather with you today, under the banner of His grace, to share in the richness of His Word. The Word of God is a living, breathing testament of His love for us, a love that is steadfast, relentless, and all-encompassing. It's a love that ...read more

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    Our Covenant For Life: The Word PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024
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     | 540 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of knowing God, not just about Him, and the role of Scriptures in guiding and equipping us for discipleship.

    Good morning, dear church family. It is indeed a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we gather here with hearts ablaze with a desire to understand His word and His will for us. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of 2 Timothy 3:14-16, a passage that stirs the soul ...read more

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    Sacrificial Bravery PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 687 views

    This sermon challenges believers to confront complacency, embrace courage, and commit to living a life that glorifies God, following Christ's example.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. I am delighted to stand before you today, a humble servant, tasked with sharing the richness of God's word. As we gather in fellowship, I am reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who ...read more

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    "Living A Life Of Gratitude"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 41,035 views

    In this message we will talk about the reasons we should be tahnkful to God and then give 9 ways we can express that gratitude.

    “Living A Life Of Gratitude” Building A Great Life – part 6 TEXT: PSALM 18 In his book – “In The Eye Of The Storm” author Max Lucado describes the following scene.. An old man walks down a Florida beach. The sun sets like an orange ball on the horizon. The waves slap the sand. The smell of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Symbols Of Semblance Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    Our will and God’s will are as two separate pieces of wood; so long as both lie side by side there is no cross; but put them across one another, and then there is a cross. We must take up the cross Christ lays on us if we would be His disciples. Whenever

    Illustration: The deepest demonstration of love is to willingly sacrifice oneself for the benefit of another. There is a story about Pat Thorne who was a sniper atop a tree, saw a platoon of Canadian soldiers walking on a road in the direction of a German contingent. Wanting to warn them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Devil Didn"T Make You Do It Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 15,794 views

    James in these verses teaches us how to overcome temptation (real faith For The Real World - part two)

    "The Devil Didn’t Make You Do It" James 1:13-18 A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2011
     | 4,836 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 1 verses 1 through 25

    Luke 1: 1 – 80 Answered Prayer 1 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    No Other Name Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 20, 2011
     | 5,791 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 verses 1 through 52

    Luke 2: 1 – 52 No Other Name 1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.4 Joseph also ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Christ Is Knocking……will You Answer?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,361 views

    Church at Laodecia. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Revelation chapter 3 verses 14-22. • Nobody likes being sick; • I nobody really enjoys having to go to the doctors. Quote: • David Grimes in Reader’s Digest: • Doctors - What They Say and What They Actually Mean • What they say: “It could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Soldiers Of The Cross

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,969 views

    A Memorial Day sermon with an emphasis on being a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

    2 Timothy 2:1-5 KJV Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. [2] And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. [3] Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nuts And Bolts Christianity

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 23, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,301 views

    Paul gives us a passage that is 1. Simple 2. Practical 3. Filled with Spiritual Passion and Energy. A passage that can transform our lives and the lives of the Body of Christ!

    Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 (Call to Worship - Psalms 26:1-8) Title: Nuts and Bolts Christianity Paul gives us a passage that is 1. Simple 2. Practical 3. Filled with Spiritual Passion and Energy. A passage that can transform our lives and the lives of the Body of Christ! INTRO: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene