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  • W. Bryan Wheeler avatar

    The Duty And Blessedness Of Biblical Assurance

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 25, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,582 views

    There are fewer things so frequently neglected, or so often taken for granted, as the matter of MAKING SURE that we are in a state of grace and salvation.

    “The Duty and Blessedness of Biblical Assurance” Text: Read; 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro: I think that it was Thomas Watson who once said, ‘There are two things that are very hard for the preacher to do; <1st> Make the godly glad; <2nd> Make the ungodly sad.’ I think that most of us would agree, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focusing On God Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    What a powerful church; what was their secret? They had learned to make focusing on God in praise and thanksgiving a life habit -- they got the "gratitude attitude." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    FOCUSING ON GOD (3rd in a Purpose Driven Series - "The Way the Church Ought to Be" NOTE: I am indebted to some sermoncentral.com users for some of the illustrations in this sermon. Ac 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Thanksgiving Is Our Dialect

    Contributed by William Sigmon on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,925 views

    In the midst of trouble and strife, we are commanded to give thanks to God for the gift of his holy word, even when it seems to make no sense.

    Thanksgiving is Our Dialect This is a difficult time and a blessed time - all at the same time - for our church. It is a difficult time because there is incredible strife in the world around us, and no small amount of strife within the church. People are struggling around us, watching their jobs ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sweeter Gets The Journey: Contrary Winds.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 23, 2019
     | 5,282 views

    Life is about the journey as well as the destination. Contrary winds may blow to teach us how to be better captains. Will this contrary storm make me bitter or better?

    SWEETER GETS THE JOURNEY, CONTRARY WINDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. ANY SHIP AND CAPTAIN CAN SAIL THE CALM, PEACEFUL WATERS OF LIFE. LIFE IS MORE THAN SAILING ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 27,285 views

    Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

    Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Charles Jones avatar

    You Got To Believe That God Can Work In Your Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 26, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 41,902 views

    When you look at your difficulty sometimes it has the ability to throw you off course and make you forget about the Power of God.

    YOU GOT TO BELIEVE THAT GOD CAN WORK IN YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE FOR HIM WHO BELIEVES If we can believe, all things are possible to us! This is not a frivolous statement (Unworthy of serious attention; trivial; Inappropriately silly); no this is a promise from God. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resist! Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2019
     | 10,827 views

    How do we resist? I want to make what we talk about today make sense, but I also want it to be visual. We can resist the devil by building a wall in our lives that resists all of his advances towards us. We will build a wall to keep Satan out of our hearts and we will make Satan pay for it.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES “Resist!” JAMES 4:7-10 #JAMESatCCC [This is an object lesson sermon where the minister builds a wall out of boxes in an effort to visually show how to resist the devil by building a wall to resist the devil. Each box has a word on it showing what makes up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It’s About Time…to Grow Up! Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014
     | 5,331 views

    If you are growing as you should, you are closer to Him today than you were when you got saved.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Genesis 43:1-10 Feb, 9 2014 It’s about time…to grow up! Intro: If you will remember the story: • Joseph’s brothers sold him in to Egyptian slavery • Told/father he was dead/they/concerned, Joseph was dead! They went on/their lives/though never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises From Jesus During Times Of Loss Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 407 ratings
     | 31,132 views

    Jesus doesn’t abandon us during grief experiences. In fact, He promises to be with us. We consider three important promises He makes to us during such times.

    Intro: In times of loss and deep grief, our Lord may seem "far away"...but today we can trust in His presence. He also gives us three precious promises to consider today as we mourn the loss of our departed loved one: I. He promises to HEAR us 1. Many well meaning statements have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Global Heart Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 14, 2018
     | 9,286 views

    Do we really understand that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is a GLOBAL GOSPEL, that Jesus died for the WHOLE WORLD, that the Bible is not a Middle Eastern religious book but it is God’s Word to the WHOLE WORLD?

    Luke 2:49 INTRODUCTION: • The Global Heart of Jesus • Where does America stand in relation to the rest of the world? • Global Population as of September 2018 is 7.6 Billion • America 325.7 Million as of the 2017 census (4.6% of the worlds population) • Global Economy - Overall, the Global ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sermon # 35 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,484 views

    What are the significant characteristics of a true disciple of Jesus? Here’s a sermon that will help us examine ourselves to see if we are one of those committed

    The great commission of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, “When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Walk Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015
     | 14,195 views

    We must lookout for spiritual pitfalls of philosophy, legalism and worldliness.

    The Walk of Faith Colossians 2:1-10 As we continue on Sunday morning our series through the book of Colossians let me refresh our memories on where we are. This letter from the Apostle Paul to the church of Colossae was written while Paul was in prison. He had never been to the church but he led ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Desert Shall Blossom

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 868 views

    Christ has conquered death, making this world new for all who believe in Him as the Risen lord of Glory.

    “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the LORD, the majesty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Jesus Say To Bill Bright?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,264 views

    Bill you need to fulfill the Great Commission, by leading people to me and then disciple them and make sure they learn to pray and fast!

    What Did Jesus say to Bill Bright? Thesis: Bill you need to fulfill the Great Commission, by leading people to me and then disciple them and make sure they learn to pray and fast! Texts: Matthew 28:18-20: 8Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 19,886 views

    A Memorial Day sermon to answer the question -- What makes freedom something to die for?

    May 26, 2002 Memorial Day 1All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. 2And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist