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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Don't Quit- Open Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2022
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     | 1,952 views

    This is the 110th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 12th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#110] DON’T QUIT- OPEN YOUR HEART 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Introduction: On Monday, I made it into work a few hours late due to having some medical tests. While I was gone, my student workers decided to rearrange my office to clean; and then decided that it was better that way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pursuit (Romans 12:1-2) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,962 views

    We use the phrase "The Pursuit of Jesus" all the time. But what happens when we catch Him? And at the end of the day, is it we who are pursuing Jesus, or is it the other way around?

    The Pursuit Romans 12 Good morning! Please turn to Romans 12. This week I spent way more time than I should have watching greyhound races. Don’t worry. I wasn’t betting any money. But I had heard a sermon illustration that talked about what happened at a greyhound race one time when the rabbit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do In Pain Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 193 views

    God is not the author of pain or suffering.

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Better Together

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025
     | 320 views

    Faith alive through love turns duty into delight and fear into joy, showing the world what Jesus looks like.

    Introduction — A Love That Moves You A few months ago, a young man named Daniel was driving home from work late one evening when he saw smoke billowing from a house on the corner of his street. Most people would have slowed down, maybe called 911, and waited for someone else to handle it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What The World Needs Now

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 154 views

    Jesus reaches the world through His people today. When we love like Him, our city sees Him. We were made for this time.

    INTRODUCTION — The World Is Exhausted… And It Shows I saw a shirt the other day that said: “Running on coffee and a playlist of coping mechanisms.” It felt a little too accurate. Our world is full of people who… • are overwhelmed by their calendars • carry silent battles in their minds • keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What The World Needs Now

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025
     | 138 views

    Jesus reaches the world through His people today. When we love like Him, our city sees Him. We were made for this time.

    INTRODUCTION — The World Is Exhausted… And It Shows I saw a shirt the other day that said: “Running on coffee and a playlist of coping mechanisms.” It felt a little too accurate. Our world is full of people who… • are overwhelmed by their calendars • carry silent battles in their minds • keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Love Won’t Walk By

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 25, 2025
     | 275 views

    Loving Christians refuse to walk past suffering; they see, feel, and act with Christlike compassion that changes lives for eternity.

    It was just after sunset on a chilly evening in Chicago. The streets pulsed with life—horns, footsteps, laughter, rushing commuters. The Michigan Avenue Bridge glittered with lights reflecting off the black water below. Thousands passed across it every hour. But on this particular night, one man ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Why The Bible Shows The Holy Spirit In Symbols? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,379 views

    A symbol is like a picture that speaks volumes about things that words cannot describe.

    Sometimes people inadvertently deploy iconic expressions to cut short the necessity of employing so many words in tactful discussions. For example, people often say a picture is worth a thousand words. This expression immediately brings up the image that a picture can reveal more intimate details ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 1, 2023
     | 1,770 views

    Don’t wait for angels while waiting for Jesus to return. Be ready for Jesus by being someone’s angel.

    A couple of decades ago there was a really popular television show called Touched by an Angel. How many of you used to watch it? It was pretty good, wasn’t it? It was optimistic and uplifting without being overly sugary or sentimental. So think back. Wouldn’t it be great if, just when you most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Radiance Of Love: Transformed By Truth 1 John 4:7-8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,289 views

    Today's journey into the Scriptures is guided by the theme, "The Radiance of Love: Transformed by Truth."

    The Radiance of Love: Transformed by Truth Introduction: As we gather on this Sunday, let's explore the profound transformation that occurs when we embrace the truth of God's Word. Today's journey into the Scriptures is guided by the theme, "The Radiance of Love: Transformed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Esther A Hero Who Seized Her Divine Moment

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 13, 2023
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     | 3,033 views

    WHAT IF - you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment rich with potential, a moment filled with endless possibilities? HOW would you treat that moment? HOW – would you prepare for it?

    TODAY –we are going to meet a Queen named Esther… who when her moment came, she seized it with GREAT PASSION and with total disregard for her own wellbeing... This drama from the word of God takes place nearly 2500 years ago in the city of Susa, just north of the Persian Gulf, and East of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2023
     | 3,094 views

    We are commanded by Christ to be both Salt and Light to the world.

    You Are – Matthew 5: 13 - 20 Intro: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the las would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mountain Top Series

    Contributed by Jesus Rodriguez on Jan 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,505 views

    Sermon about what God does on the mountain cannot stay in the mountain!

    Introduction It is such an honor and a privilege to be able to share tonight very briefly some things that I have found particularly helpful for us to understand as we are talking about Wanting More of Your Glory. Ask the Person Next to you --> Do you want more of God's Glory?, Then buckle ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Law Of Cause And Effect In Life SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,120 views

    There is a spiritual principle of reaping what we sow. Understanding this principle should guide what we sow, and how we sow.

    Title: Understanding the Principle of Sowing and Reaping Introduction: There is a spiritual principle that states we will reap what we sow. This principle applies to both believers and non-believers and is a law of life established by God. It means that whatever we sow in our lives, we will ...read more

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,278 views

    The Church is eternal and will prevail. We need to prayerfully consider what God is directing us to do for His glory through the local church. This message has an outline which can be used with application to your local church.

    · 3 VOLUNTEERS: I need you to answer one of these questions: What is the best thing that happened to you this year, or perhaps the saddest? What is one lesson that you learned in 2002? What would you like to see happen in your life in the new year? Looking back often gives us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God