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    Gotta Get Ready... Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 15, 2026
     | 187 views

    Working through 2 Peter and Jude using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Gotta Get Ready…” 2 Peter 1:12-21 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “12 For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13 Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When The Door Slams In Your Face

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 21, 2026
     | 100 views

    How do you react when God tells you NO, and you are trying to do His work?

    When the Door is Slammed in Your Face (Maximizing Your Impact for the Kingdom) Acts 16:6-15 Paul is preaching along a route, endeavoring to share the gospel in various cities.......but the Holy Ghost gets his attention and gives him a different assignment. 2 Cor. 2:12-14 12 Furthermore, when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Coming Judgement Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 3, 2026
     | 47 views

    Working through 2 Peter and Jude using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “The Coming Judgement” 2 Peter 2:4-10a / Jude 5-7 A sermon for 2/1/26 Pastor John Bright Laurel Hill GMC 2 Peter 2 “4 For if God did not spare the angels who sinned, but cast them down to hell and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved for judgment; 5 and did not spare the ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding God In Our World PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,088 views

    Trust in God's work, recognize His presence in our world, and live out His love, mercy, and grace.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive headfirst into a passage that challenges us to recognize God's presence in our world, to live out His love and mercy, and to share His grace with others. Before we get started, let me share this quote from Germany Kent, "Let your life reflect ...read more

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    Resilient PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    Encourage believers to remain steadfast and resilient in their faith and work for the Lord, even in challenging times, knowing that their efforts are not in vain.

    Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into the heart of 1 Corinthians 15:58, where we'll be talking about staying resilient in difficult times, the power of perseverance, and the strength of faithfulness. Now, we all face challenging times, don't we? Moments when it feels like the world ...read more

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    We Need Each Other PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 1,083 views

    The Church, as the body of Christ, should embrace its diversity and unity, working together to spread the love of Christ to the world.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a message that speaks directly to the heart of who we are as a body of believers. We'll be exploring the themes of unity, diversity, and the necessity of the Church as outlined in 1 Corinthians 12-27. Before we read the Scripture passage ...read more

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    Are You Part Of The Harvest? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 796 views

    Emphasize the call for Christians to actively engage in discipleship, eradicate poverty, and work towards establishing the Kingdom of God on earth.

    Good morning, friends and family! Today, we gather together to explore the powerful message found in Matthew 28. In the words of the great Christian author, C.S. Lewis, "Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately ...read more

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    Connectedness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 712 views

    This sermon explores God's design for human relationships, emphasizing the importance of connection, commitment to Christ's work, and the consequences of disconnection.

    Good morning, beloved brethren. What a joy it is to gather once again in the house of the Lord, united in purpose, bound by love, and held together by the grace of Jesus. We are gathered here today to open our hearts, to open our minds, and to open the sacred pages of the Holy Bible, to seek wisdom ...read more

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    The Importance Of Knowing Biblical Truth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,095 views

    This sermon explores the importance of Scripture as God's breathed truth, guiding believers in righteousness and equipping them for good works.

    Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this gathering where the Word of God is our compass, our guide, and our light. It's in these shared moments, where we lean into the wisdom of the scriptures, that we find our strength, our purpose, and our truth. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    Jesus Is The Culmination Of The Law PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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     | 1,407 views

    This sermon explores the profound truth of Christ as the fulfillment of the law, freeing believers from earning salvation through works.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, in this sacred space, where we gather together, not merely as a congregation, but as a family, united in our shared love for the Lord. Each Sunday, as we come together, we have the opportunity to grow, to learn, and to ...read more

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    Why The Law Cannot Fix Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 11, 2020
     | 3,266 views

    Although ignorance is a major problem in the Christian world, our biggest issue involves being rightly related to God. Many, sadly, look to law-keeping as the way to know God or receive His forgiveness. This simply will not work; we need regeneration, the work of the Holy Spirit within us.

    Why the Law Cannot Fix Us (Romans 7:1-25) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. Moms come with all sorts of personalities and approaches toward parenting. A mother is trying to get her son to eat carrots. “Carrots are good for your eyes,” she says. “How do you know?” the boy asks. The mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Needs A Boat--But Not Really

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    God has chosen to limit His work, not according to His resources in Christ Jesus, but according to the availability of His people. Jesus could have walked all the way across the Sea of Galilee, but He chose to use a boat. He will use us for His work, if w

    "Jesus Needs a Boat--But Not Really" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 14:22-33 Purpose: God has chosen to limit His work, not according to His resources in Christ Jesus, but according to the availability of His people. Jesus could have walked all the way across the Sea of Galilee, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    It Ain’t Over… Till It’s Over

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,123 views

    Just because things don’t work out exactly how we planned them does not mean that God is not at work in your life. DRY BONES HAVE EARS, IF ONLY YOU CAN SPEAK! MOUNAINS HAVE EARS ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMAND!

    IT AIN’T OVER… Till IT’S OVER Summary: Just because things don’t work out exactly how we planned them does not mean that God is not at work in your life. DRY BONES HAVE EARS, IF ONLY YOU CAN SPEAK! MOUNAINS HAVE EARS ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMAND! Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-37:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    More Than A Spectator Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on May 2, 2011
     | 9,033 views

    It’s really easy to hang out on the fringe of the crowd around Jesus. You could settle for being a spectator merely watching Jesus work in and through others. Or you can experience an exciting life of significance as you follow Jesus and see him work in

    Series Introduction/Review: If you are ready for more than a casual relationship with Jesus, he is ready too. If you want a relationship with God based on a true change of heart and a lifetime of becoming more like Jesus, then God is ready to give it to you. 1. TROUBLE in World A British pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Back From The Dead

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,932 views

    All glory for our change goes to God. He provided us with salvation. We do not need to do good works to merit salvation, but we should do good works because we have received salvation. This is God’s plan for every believer.

    Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational