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  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Love That Moves Us

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 14, 2025
     | 216 views

    The Love that we are called to have for others should move us to carry out The Great Commision.. Love should be the driving force behind our evangelism

    When we look at The Greatest Commandment—loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving our neighbor as ourselves. We begin to realize that love isn’t just something we feel or believe—it’s something we do. Imagine if a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gods R Us

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025
     | 163 views

    Humanity creates designer spirituality, but only Jesus Christ—Creator, Judge, Savior, and the only Way—can satisfy the soul and secure eternity.

    Opening Narrative — The Empty Shelf I was in a bookstore not long ago—one of those big ones where the scent of coffee hits you before you even step through the doors. I’d stopped in to find a Bible commentary. Something quiet. Something theological. The kind of book you expect to find tucked away ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Revive Us Again! Series

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Sep 21, 2025
     | 152 views

    This scripture needs to become our prayer. Needs to become the cry of the church The cry of the intercessors

    Psalm 85:6 KJV Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? NKJV Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? INTRO: This scripture needs to become our prayer. Needs to become the cry of the church The cry of the intercessors May we not just hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Faith That Saves Us Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 14, 2025
     | 148 views

    Salvation rests not on our fragile belief but on the unbreakable faithfulness of Jesus, whose obedience secures our eternal assurance.

    Introduction — When Faith Feels Fragile There are moments in life when faith feels small—thin as the line of light that leaks under a closed door. Maybe you’ve stood there, wondering if God still remembers your name. You’ve tried to believe, but the doubts keep whispering: Is my faith enough? Am ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Faith That Shapes Us Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 14, 2025
     | 163 views

    Faith matures as we surrender to God’s shaping hands—trusting, obeying, and allowing His grace to form Christ’s likeness within us.

    Introduction — From Saved to Shaped When we first meet Jesus, faith saves us. But when we keep walking with Him, faith begins to shape us. The same grace that opens the door of salvation now wants to renovate the house. God never intended faith to be a momentary flash of belief — He designed it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Faith That Lives In Us Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025
     | 163 views

    The risen Christ lives through His people, transforming ordinary lives into visible faith—love in motion, hope unbroken, power indwelling.

    Introduction — From Faith That Saves to Faith That Lives We’ve talked about the faith that saves us — Christ’s faithfulness on the cross. We’ve talked about the faith that shapes us — the Spirit’s daily work molding our hearts. Now we come to the living expression of it all: the faith that lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Thanksgiving Reminds Us

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 22, 2025
     | 228 views

    Thanksgiving day often brings us back to a place of memories. Memories of Thanksgiving celebrations in the past. It reminds of who God is and who we are before Him.

    Thanksgiving Reminds Us Col. 1:3-6 Intro. I love Thanksgiving. It brings us back to a place of worship and honoring the Lord. It brings us back to a place of memories. It brings us back to a place of remembering who God is and who were are. I. It reminds us to keep God in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope That Holds Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 26, 2025
     | 254 views

    The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the brokenness around us; it simply believes God is greater than the brokenness.

    Title: The Hope That Holds Us Text: We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.” — Psalm 33:20 The first candle of Advent is the Candle of Hope—a small flame that speaks into the long darkness of a weary world. Hope does not deny reality; it defies it. It does not ignore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Plan For Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,181 views

    To explore God's design for marriage and family, emphasizing the importance of honoring God with our bodies and the consequences of sexual immorality.

    Good morning, beloved. Pastor Garrett Kell says that “Before a sin, Satan tempts you to believe repentance will be easy. After a sin, Satan tempts you to believe repentance is impossible.” Opening Scripture reading: Today, we find ourselves diving into 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 that reads, "Flee from ...read more

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    He Will Go With Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023
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     | 1,927 views

    This sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of trusting in God's guidance and presence in our lives, even amidst uncertainty and challenges, as illustrated in Exodus 33:12-23.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. I'm so glad to see each one of you here today, ready to delve into God's Word together. Our sermon today is inspired by a powerful passage from Exodus 33:12-23. This passage speaks volumes about how God's presence is our guide, His guidance our strength, and ...read more

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    God So Loved Us

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 25, 2020
     | 11,898 views

    Knowing the Love of God

    The gospel gives us a biography of Jesus and it emphasizes a few different aspects of his person, his life and of his works. When you read the book of Matthew you will discover that Matthew directs his gospel primarily to the Jews. Also, Matthew presents Jesus as the king and the messiah. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Difference

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 374 ratings
     | 103,969 views

    How can we make a difference as Christians? Is warming a church pew the best I can do?

    OPEN: Several years back the Merv Griffin Show had a guest that was a body builder. During the interview, Merv asked, “Why do you develop those particular muscles?” The body builder simply stepped forward and flexed a series of muscles from chest to calf. The audience applauded. “What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "High Expectations”

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,677 views

    There are four truths that the Holy Spirit of God wants you to grasp as you labor diligently in the work of the Lord. As He brings revelation and illumination of these truths Christians will remain steadfast, faithful, and joyful in their work with Jesus

    Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 29: 11 Title: “High Expectations” Theme: “Grasping the Promises of God in the Lord’s Work” Listen As I read Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Influence Of One Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,522 views

    Christians are to be the salt of the earth. 1. Salt is essential for LIFE 2. Has MEDICINAL properties 3. Is a PRESERVATIVE 4. Was used to promote HEALTH 5. Can kill WEEDS 6. Has the power to MELT ICE 7. Promotes THIRST

    The Influence Of One Have you ever wondered how much influence one person can have? A guard standing on a city wall can sound an alarm and wake a whole city to respond to what otherwise would be certain destruction. One good man may be the means of safety for thousands. A little influence can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God At Work

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,816 views

    God is always at work. He is never idle. The question is whether we are going to come alongside HIm and engage in what He is doing, or stand in the way or idly by.,

    Passage: Daniel 2:1-21 Intro: God is the most active being in the universe. 1. there is never a moment when He is not engaged in meaningful activity 2. He never sleeps, He is never bored, He is always at work accomplishing His purposes. 3. even when He rested on the 7th day of creation He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free