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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Maintaining Happinessduringtrials Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2020
     | 3,393 views

    God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus.

    Maintaining Happiness During Trials Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Suffering; Happiness / Philippians 1:18–30 God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus. INTRODUCTION • One of the things we dread in life is facing trials and experiencing suffering. • When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Compelled To Testify

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023
     | 1,138 views

    The love of Christ should compel us to testify on his behalf before the court of the world.

    Lots of people are testifying these days. We’ve got trials in California and New York and Georgia and Washington D.C. Politicians and government officials and even just ordinary people caught up in things are all either pouring their hearts out or nowhere to be found. Some are practically begging ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taking A Risk

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 18, 2017
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     | 16,190 views

    getting out of the boat is where all the action is... it is also where all things of purpose in our lives happens.

    Taking a risk Matthew 14:22-14:36 Introduction- Prayer- I want to talk about one of Jesus many miracles. • The miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. • THAT IS SO… COOL! Can you imagine walking on water? People love a miracle. Most people root for the underdog because it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Life Begins And God's Work

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014
     | 7,799 views

    A sermon for the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (after reading and meditating on this sermon from Sermon Central's Ed Wood at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-hand-in-creating-life-ed-wood-sermon-on-abortion-98204.asp I had enough for a sermon)

    HoHum: There were 3 preachers in Barnie’s Coffee shop discussing the time when life begins. They each gave their opinion of when life begins. One preacher said "Life begins when the child takes his/her first breath." The other said "NO," then he finished, "It begins when the child is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Only Takes A Little

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023
     | 3,050 views

    When it comes to the Christian life, it doesn't take much. God can make a little go a long way.

    I think it’s happened to all of us; we lay down intending to take a short nap, but we end up sleeping for hours. It only takes a little slumber for it to turn into a long sleep. 1. IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE SIN (I Corinthians 5:1-6) Illustration: a student at a college who was allergic to peanut oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Belonging Following Sharing

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 176 views

    Jesus invites us to belong, follow, and share His love, transforming ordinary lives into a mission that draws others into His Kingdom.

    There is a moment near the beginning of every great story where a character hears the invitation that changes everything. A knock at the door. A stranger walking into view. A whispered challenge: “Come and see.” For Simon and Andrew, that moment came while they were doing the most ordinary thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Worthy Sheep

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 25,020 views

    Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd." But will He find us to be His worthy sheep?

    Worthy Sheep John 10: 7-15 April 21, 2002 Today, from the Gospel of John, we have the words of Jesus explaining His role to the Pharisees… Once again, they question Jesus as to “who He is,” and He answers them – “I am the Good Shepherd…” That’s who Jesus is – but He goes on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pray Always! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 60,285 views

    Paul calls Christians to utilize the most powerful ‘spiritual weapon’ they possess: prayer . . . ALWAYS!

    Pray Always! Ephesians 6:18-24 Focus: Paul calls Christians to utilize the most powerful ‘weapon’ they possess: prayer . . . ALWAYS! Function: To encourage Christians to re-discover the power of prayer in their lives. The War Eph 6:12-17 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Word From God's Sentinel Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    God calls his church to broadcast his warnings loud and clear in today’s world. He wants our hearts to be broken by the careless, godless people who are paying no attention to God’s warning signs and he wants us to take seriously our responsibility to do

    A man living on the first-floor of an apartment got upset every night because the guy living above him dropped his shoes on the floor when he got ready for bed. Every night, the same thing happened. First, the noise from one shoe, then the noise from the other. Finally, the man downstairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Way Down

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,278 views

    In one of the saddest chapters of the Bible, Israel first neglects, then abandons their relationship with Yahweh. Through it all, though He remains faithful to them and stands ready to help when they cry out, just like with us.

    I was 16 years old. It was my first "real" job after working as a newspaper delivery person for many years. I worked for a dry cleaner establishment that (I found out later) was about to go under. My job was to deliver cleaned drapes to customers. I was given the keys to an old van and told to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Joshua

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,171 views

    A look at Joshua and what we can learn from him.

    -this morning for some of you, and in a few weeks for the rest of you, you got to hear me tell one of my favorite Bible stories. -tonight, we’re going to look at someone in the Bible, one of my favorites, to see how God can use you for greatness -Joshua was the guy who took over when Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Slipping Back Into Darkness While The Light Is Still On

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,310 views

    This sermon deals with believers who slip back into darkness while the light is still on.

    Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3 “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip (drift away). For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward, How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Debts, Trespasses And Sins - Oh My! Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    This sermon addresses the meaning of three words used to translate the Lord’s Prayer -- Debts, Trespasses and Sins.

    When I was in Seminary, I would preach at any church that needed a guest preacher. Sometimes we would go to churches that had over 1,000 in attendance, and the Senior Pastor would graciously allow a seminary student to come and preach. Sometimes we would go to these tiny little churches that had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 5: "Apples Of Gold" Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    Fifth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #5 - "Apples of Gold".

    16, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Five: Apples of Gold Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Part 3 It's Easier Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,890 views

    To encourage believers to share their faith during the holidays.

    Author Kevin Harney tells the following story in his book Seismic Shifts: It was a battle. A wrestling match. A test of wills. Every day, at exactly the same time, Margaret would go to the bathroom cabinet, open it, and take out a huge bottle of castor oil. Then she would head to the kitchen to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist