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  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Dead Or Alive Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 14, 2022
     | 1,973 views

    What does it mean for a church be spiritually dead or truly alive?

    Dead or Alive lanny smith Seven / Sardis / Revelation 3:1–6   • Three years ago this month, I had a table saw accident which damaged two fingers on my left hand. • It was, like most injuries, completely avoidable. • I hurried. • I took a shortcut. • I was inattentive to the risk. • It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Demonstration Of God’s Deep Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 11, 2022
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     | 4,004 views

    Hosea chapter 3 is heart of the book of Hosea and an important chapter in the Old Testament. It shows a picture that reminds Christians of the love of God who sent Christ to ransom us from our slavery and sin. To pay the price to redeem for us.

    Jesus is teaching at the Mount of Olives when a woman is caught in adultery and brought before him. The law commanded Moses to stone her! What do you say Jesus? The trap is set. Then we find in John 8:6 that Jesus just writes on the ground with his finger. What did he write? One possibility of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2022
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     | 2,370 views

    In Luke 1:46-48, we learn that we should praise God for his condescension.

    Introduction Commentator Tom Wright asks the following question, “What would make you celebrate wildly, without inhibition?” He then offers several suggestions. Perhaps it would be the news that someone close to you who had been very sick was getting better and would soon be home. Perhaps it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Victorious Praise: Transformed By Truth Exodus 15:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,291 views

    In Exodus 15:2, we find a powerful declaration of praise and victory: "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him."

    Victorious Praise: Transformed by Truth Exodus 15:2 Introduction: In Exodus 15:2, we find a powerful declaration of praise and victory: "The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. This is my God, and I will praise him—my father’s God, and I will exalt him." This verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lord's Supper PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 994 views

    This sermon explores the Lord's Supper as a means of grace, fostering unity and reinforcing faith, urging believers to deeply understand its significance.

    Good morning, family in Christ. We are gathered here today as brothers and sisters in the Lord, bound by the love of Christ and united by the shared understanding of His grace. We are here, not because of any merit of our own, but because of the unmerited favor of God, who has called us out of ...read more

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    Living Holy Lives In An Unholy World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,179 views

    Explore our calling in Christ, the challenge of living a holy life in an unholy world, and the empowering nature of God's grace.

    Good morning, beloved family of God, I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. We're gonna dive into the deep end of the pool this morning as we explore a powerful passage from the Book of Judges. Today, our focus is on understanding our calling in Christ, living a holy life in an ...read more

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    Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025
     | 295 views

    Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

    Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Show Me The Way

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 19, 2025
     | 174 views

    God offers absolute assurance of salvation through Christ’s finished work, the Spirit’s inner witness, and the Father’s unbreakable promise.

    (Finding Assurance of My Salvation) Introduction – From “I Hope” to “I Know” Church, let me ask a question that will outlast every headline and every paycheck: > When you lay your head on the pillow at night—when no one hears your thoughts—do you know that you are saved? Not think so. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Courage When Crisis Comes

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 79 views

    Courage is faith refusing to yield to fear—God’s Spirit empowering us with power, love, and soundness in every crisis.

    I. When Fear Feels Bigger than Faith If you lose your money, you’ve lost a lot. If you lose your reputation, you’ve lost more. But if you lose your courage—you’ve lost everything. Fear has a thousand disguises: anxiety, hesitation, exhaustion, even polite excuses. It doesn’t always scream; ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Forces That Promote Divine Lifting

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 4, 2025
     | 235 views

    Divine lifting is the supernatural promotion that comes from God alone. Certain spiritual and moral forces activate this elevation when a believer aligns with God’s principles.

    FORCES THAT PROMOTE DIVINE LIFTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 75:6-7 Key Verse: “For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.” (Psalm 75:6-7) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Of More PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,266 views

    This sermon explores God's provision, protection, and our progression in His presence, inspiring awe and adoration that leads us towards a life of true holiness.

    Good morning, dear friends. I'm overjoyed to see your eager faces and feel the warmth of fellowship in this sacred gathering. There's a certain kind of peace that embraces us when we come together in the name of our Lord, isn't there? A peace that transcends all understanding, a peace that ...read more

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    The Church In Corinth And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,591 views

    Christians in the city of Corinth were poor and pitiful, and Paul will dwell on their weakness and how God used it to convert the world.

    Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.3: The Church in Corinth and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.26-1.31 1 Cor 1:26-31 (KJV) 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon For Christmas Day

    Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,004 views

    A classic sermon by Martin Luther.

    The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels' Song I. The Birth of Jesus The Story of Jesus' Birth 1. It is written in Haggai 2,6-7, that God says, "I will shake the heavens; and the precious things of all nations shall come." This is fulfilled today, for the heavens were shaken, that is, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You're Not Alone

    Contributed by James Bryant on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 14,939 views

    Sometimes when we are hurt by fellow christians we wonder is ther really anyone who is pure. This sermon will help with the pain of mistrust.

    YOU’RE NOT ALONE by: Rev. James W. Bryant 1st Kings 19:13-18 (13) And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah? (14) And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acquittal Through Faith In Christ

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    The content, source, and evidence of faith that brings acquittal from guilt of sin.

    Acquittal Through Faith In Christ Rom. 5:1 INTRO.: One word used in the New Testament to describe our salvation is "justification." This is a word borrowed from the court room. It has the meaning of being acquitted from guilt for a crime. In our American system of jurisprudence, a person may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ