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  • Monty Newton avatar

    What Do You Want?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 20, 2020
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    The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him.

    Title: What Do You Want Text: John 1:29-42 Thesis: The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him. Introduction In an article from The American Scholar by Arthur Crystal, entitled "Why Smart People Believe in God" Crystal mentions some of those smart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Little Lights Matter?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2020
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    All a mighty oak tree is--- a nut that stood it's ground through dry times, storms and hard times. If your presence matters? Does your absence matter?

    DO LITTLE LIGHTS MATTER?… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. IF YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS, THINK ABOUT: DOES YOUR ABSENCES MATTER? Text: Luke 13:18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    Practice Missional Living: Turning Worship Into Witness And Community Into Commission Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jun 8, 2025
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    Jesus didn’t say, “Attend Me.” He said, “Follow Me.” He didn’t say, “Build Me a monument.” He said, “Make disciples.” Missional living is the natural result of authentic faith. It’s what happens when the Church stops simply doing religion and starts living out the mission of Christ.

    Sermon 4: Practice Missional Living Turning Worship into Witness and Community into Commission Key Texts: • Matthew 28:18–20 • John 20:21 • 2 Corinthians 5:18–20 • Matthew 5:13–16 • Romans 10:13–15 Introduction: From Gathered to Sent The Church is not just a place where we come ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Understanding God's Guidance: Making The Right Choices SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Making important decisions can be challenging for everyone. As Christians, how do we know we're making the right choice? This sermon will help you understand how to distinguish between the many voices that speak to us and how to make decisions that align with God's will.

    Many Christians desire to know God's will for their lives and make the right decisions. In a world filled with various voices, it can be challenging to discern the right path. However, as believers, we have been given the Holy Spirit to guide us. This book aims to help you distinguish between these ...read more

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    That Same God – Part 4

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025
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    The same God who lifted the lowly, made a way where there was none, and fought battles for His people is still at work today. He does not change, and He is still in control of your situation. What He has done before, He will do again.

    THAT SAME GOD – PART 4 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 – “David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Press

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 25, 2025
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    Someone is going through right now and you are in a place where you are struggling with uncertainty, doubt, indecisiveness, and confusion. Your faith is being tested, your strength is being drained, your joy has been taken, you are trying to be strong, but you don’t know what to do!

    PRESS By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I want to encourage someone today. Someone is going through right now and you are in a place where you are struggling with uncertainty, doubt, indecisiveness, and confusion. Your faith is being tested, your strength is being drained, your joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God You Are Confusing Me Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,479 views

    An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:1-21 concerning being faithful to God when His ways make no sense. Genesis Series #43

    Genesis Lesson 43 April 7, 2002 Read Genesis 21:1-21 Illustration: Elisabeth Elliot, whose first husband, Jim Elliot, was one of the five missionaries killed by the Auca Indians in 1956, and whose second husband died of cancer, tells of visiting a shepherd in the mountains of North ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Don't Forget To Take Your Spouse Along Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 39 ratings
     | 23,231 views

    The world can't understand the concept of submission... and it's little wonder they don't. It makes no sense. Is submission really all that important in our marriages?

    OPEN: A desperate woman wrote Tech Support: Dear Tech Support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and I noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications. In addition, Husband 1.0 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Schultz avatar

    On Christ's Ascension - Find Your Purpose And Joy

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 12, 2004
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    Jesus gave his disciples a new sense of purpose, a new sense of joy, at his ascension.

    Luke 24:44-53: ON CHRIST’S ASCENSION, FIND YOUR PURPOSE, AND FIND YOUR JOY In our country, and really all over the world, sports are a big thing. People like to be on teams – baseball teams, basketball teams. And if you’re on a team that’s winning, it’s even better. As your team heads for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    It's Easier To Make A Stink Than To Create Sweetness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,680 views

    18th in a series from Ecclesiastes. It often only takes something small to ruin something great.

    When we were in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago, we watched as a couple of kids worked diligently to build a sand castle on the beach. They meticulously used their buckets and shovels to craft quite a castle, complete with sticks around the perimeter to protect it from intruders. Unfortunately for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hidden Work That Brings God’s Power

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013
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    This encounter makes no sense (why would Matthew just get up and follow this man) unless you know the behind-the-scenes encounters that happened prior. This message unpacks the need for that hidden work in our lives to see God moves powerfully.

    WHY DOES MATTHEW FOLLOW A STRANGER? The public commitment was preceded by behind-the-scenes work. - Matthew 9:9. - Matthew 4:18-22; John 1:35-42. - Matthew doesn't follow a stranger. He had a previous relationship with Jesus. This public moment was preceded by behind-the-scenes things. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Make No Bones About It, The Holy Spirit Grants Life

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 27, 2012
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    Make No Bones About It, The Holy Spirit Grants Life 1) Throug God's Word; 2) To God's Glory

    Because of all the idioms we use, the English language can be quite challenging to understand. Take this idiom for example: “Make no bones about it; that was the best hamburger I ever tasted!” Make no bones about it? That means that what you’re about to say is true and therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Terry Vaughan avatar

    Don't Make Any Turns

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    Learn how some Christians have followed man instead of God and made the wrong turn.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: DON’T MAKE ANY TURNS “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel W. Lohr avatar

    What Makes A Wise Man Wise?

    Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    Next sermon in the advent series dealing with the Wise Men and how we can and should relate to them with regard to seeking and approaching Christ.

    A visitor in a small Southern town comes across a beautiful Nativity scene. It was obvious that great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One small feature bothers the man - the three wise men are wearing firefighters helmets. Unable to come up with a reason or an explanation, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Peace With The People In Your Past

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    How to move toward forgiving those who have hurt you the most over the years.

    Forgiveness is hard. When somebody does something that cuts our heart or damages our feelings, it’s difficult to forgive. But the difficulty of forgiveness is exponentially harder when the person we are trying to forgive has been in our life for years. A father or a mother, a brother or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist