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  • Scott Turansky avatar

    Handling Anxiety (Part 3) – Philippians 4:8-9 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 16, 2022
     | 1,620 views

    We have to work on changing and improving our way of thinking so that our minds are completely set on Jesus.

    Sharon was twenty years old when she went to her physician because she felt like she just needed to make a change in her life. She felt like she was overweight, she felt like she was tired all the time. She felt like she was getting sick more than she needed to get sick. And she just knew she ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Commitment To Trust - Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,352 views

    More benefits of putting our trust in the Lord.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man pulled up next to a little girl walking home from school and said "If you get in, I’ll give you a lollypop." The girl kept walking. Following along slowly, the man said "Come on and get in the car with me and I’ll give you two lolly pops." She kept her eyes on the sidewalk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Narrow Way That Leads To Life

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 28, 2013
     | 9,477 views

    Jesus warns us that salvation is by faith in Him and in Him alone. To say no to the Gospel of Christ is to commit the greatest sin known to man.

    "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Introduction: Through the years, people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sex And Discretion Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,909 views

    The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evils, but our passage teaches that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be committed a

    Introduction 1 Timothy 6:10 states that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Our passage teaches us that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Struggle Of Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,960 views

    A sermon from the series "Lord Teach Us To Pray." This fifth message deals with the challenges and struggle to pray.

    The Struggle of Prayer Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Mark 14:32-42 KJV And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Kids-The Gift That Requires

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 6, 2015
     | 7,044 views

    With the gift of children comes great responsibility. This sermon looks at the requirements needed to turn children into healthy adults.

    Happy Mother’s Day to all of our moms. I thought I would begin today with a little history lesson. Mother’s Day is now 101 years old but it actually began 110 years ago in 1905. Anna Jarvis stood at her mother’s grave site and decided to dedicate her life to establish a day that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Case For Selflessness In A Selfie World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2016
     | 12,414 views

    In this second sermon in the series, we tackle the problem of selfishness. The only way to be a servant is to rein in selfishness and replace it with selflessness.

    Introduction: A. We are in a new sermon series that we started last week that I am calling “Serving Like Jesus.” 1. Last week, we explored the fact that God wants us to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus, and because Jesus was a servant, that is a primary way that we must be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    About My Assignment... Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 24, 2014
     | 11,110 views

    How content are you with your God-given assignments in life?

    “Soul Talk: About My Assignment…” Ps. 16 We’ve all receive assignments – perhaps from a teacher, a coach, a director, a boss, or a commanding officer. Even the government assigns us to certain categories and requirements. Some assignments we like and some we do not; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Creativity: Maintaining A Sensitivity To Transcendence Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020
     | 1,750 views

    The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

    Often people are attracted to performances based upon the popularity of the performers, or the authors. (My wife’s father enjoyed David Baldacci, James Patterson, Danielle Steele, etc.). A good writer wants to remove his/her personality and have us to focus on the story. The Gospel according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Are In The Cave

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 9, 2014
     | 8,839 views

    Lessons from God are often better taught in a dark cave.

    Have you felt like you were in a cave driven there by despair, sin, your physical or spiritual enemies? It's dark and dank and you wonder if God sees your predicament and cares. You are afraid to even look out the entrance lest your enemies find you and torment you. David had a similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    4th Sunday Of Easter, Year B. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,883 views

    APRIL 21st, 2024.

    Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18. (A) HEALING, RESURRECTION, AND SALVATION. Acts 4:5-12. There is a parallel between the persecution of Jesus upon the healing of a man ‘blind from birth’ (John 9:1), and the persecution of Peter and John upon the healing of a man ‘lame ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is My Purpose

    Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Mar 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,573 views

    A tribute to the Glory of God that inspires us to praise and worship as we reflect on how He created us and other subjects

    Why this sermon SHOW OFF WITH MY FATHER The King of the Universe, that’s my dad! – ABBA FATHER What is Anatomy anatome comes from the greek word Anthropos which means 'dissection') It is the study of the structure and internal workings of organisms - Autopsy Human anatomy is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Live As Sheep Of The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 9, 2022
     | 4,711 views

    Do we really know what it means to be sheep—even sheep of the Good Shepherd?

    It is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Christians set aside one Sunday in the Easter Season as “Good Shepherd Sunday.” We can understand why this practice has stood the test of time. Christians love to think of Jesus as their Good Shepherd! Think of the emotions that a picture like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    A Case For Selflessness In A Selfie World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2024
     | 1,904 views

    In order to be able to serve like Jesus served, we have to overcome our selfish and self-centered tendencies. With a desire to do so and with the help of the Holy Spirit, we can become more selfless.

    Introduction: A. We are in a new sermon series that we started last week called “Serving Like Jesus.” 1. Last week, we explored the fact that God wants us to be conformed into the likeness of Jesus, and because Jesus was a servant, that is an important way that we must be like Him. B. Today, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Risks Of The Rich (Amos) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 16, 2025
     | 926 views

    If you want to avoid the hazards of wealth, realize your need for salvation, your need for God, your risks, and God's promise of restoration.

    Over the years, Milton Bradley’s Game of Life has gone through some interesting variations, which reflect the change in cultural values over the last couple of centuries. In 1798, before Milton Bradley, a board game from England arrived in the United States and became popular. It was called The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free