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  • David Dunn avatar

    Courage When Crisis Comes

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
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    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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    Living Holy Lives In An Unholy World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,115 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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    Go! And Ask Anything? - John 14:14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 7, 2025
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     | 291 views

    Imagine for a moment, standing in front of Jesus—He looks you in the eye and says, “Ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” What do you say? What would you dare to ask for?

    Go! And Ask Anything? - John 14:14 John 14:14 (NLT): "Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it!" Introduction: Grabbing the Heart Imagine for a moment, standing in front of Jesus—He looks you in the eye and says, “Ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon For Christmas Day

    Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,405 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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    The Church In Corinth And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,524 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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    Grounded In Grace:overview Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,414 views

    Grace is so giganic it exceeds our ability to measure it.

    GROUNDED IN GRACE, PREACHED AT MIDWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH APRIL 22 2001 Why this series? 1. It is for us to come to a better understanding of God’s greatest gift. Our theme here at Midway Community Church is: “healing the hurts, and renewing the mind” and I can tell you from my own personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Just?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,486 views

    There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

    OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Acquittal Through Faith In Christ

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,905 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

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    Righteousness Through Faith Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    Examines just how God plans to keep His Promise to save man through Christ.

    Righteousness through Faith Romans 3:1–31 INTRODUCTION • In Romans chapter one Paul told us of The Promise of God, which leads to salvation. • Paul also outlined, in chapters one and two, the Common Bond of Sin that both the Jews and Gentiles shared. • In chapter three Paul starts to shed light ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    His Banner Over Me Was Love

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,383 views

    Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the love of God for all believers.

    “His Banner Over Me Was Love” Song of Solomon 2:4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text - “He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.” B. David wrote in Psalm 139:6 - “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.” C. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tug Of War With Oneself

    Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    Romans 7 allows us to see the tug of war we face each and every day

    With the weather being so hot I was surprised to find upon returning from out biannual visit to my sisters in Chicago that there were still strawberries available for picking. I had noticed when we left the area that the signs were up that said, “pick your own” so I honestly felt that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Founder Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon asks the question, "Who is Jesus Christ?"

    Sunday Evening October 20, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Back To The Basics” [#2] SLIDE 9 THE FOUNDER OF CHRISTIANITY Matthew 16:13-17 Introduction: 1. Throughout the ages men have debated and have had discussion about the Lord Jesus Christ. They have asked “Who Is Jesus?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    An Answer To Skeptic's View Of God's Justice And Truth (Rom. 3:3,4)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    An Answer to Skeptic’s view of God’s Justice and Truth (Rom. 3:3,4)

    An Answer to Skeptic’s view of God’s Justice and Truth (Rom. 3:3,4) Illustration: 7000 Protestant youth from many denominations were asked whether they agreed with the following statements: "The way to be accepted by God is to try sincerely to live a good life." More than 60% agreed. "God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    What's Important Is Where You Are Going

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,432 views

    This sermon’s aim is to get persons to realize that where they are headed in life is of greater importance than where they have been.

    What’s important is where you are going (Genesis 19:12-26) It has been said that familiarity breeds contentment. It’s safe to say that the previously mentioned statement reigns true for many of us. Once a pattern of living has been established, it is hard to change. Once we get into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    What Does Love Motivate You To Do?

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,941 views

    As person’s embrace this verse of scripture, individuals are being challenged to emulate what was done on their behalf.

    What does love motivate you to do (John 3:16) It could be said that John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and recognizable verses of scripture in the Bible. It can be seen on bulletin boards while traveling on the highway. It is displayed on signs at athletic events. It is seen in a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist