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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "How Many Hairs Do You Have?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,403 views

    A sermon about overcoming fear.

    “How Many Hairs Do You Have?” Matthew 10:24-31 Fear and worry and anxiety run deep in all of us. We’re afraid of being alone, of being unloved, of being abandoned. We’re afraid of looking dumb. Some of us are afraid of losing; others are afraid of success. We’re afraid of taking chances, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Not I, But Christ

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,216 views

    He makes us overcomers.

    “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” (Gal. 2:20, KJV). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Easter Sunday, 1951, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are My People?

    Contributed by Ruby Mallory on Feb 6, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,123 views

    Overcoming temptations, satan's sifting

    Where are my people? For those who have Bibles... Luke 22:31-32 - "And The Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, satan has desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not: and when you are converted, strengthen your brethren." God works ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revive Us Again, Fill Each Heart With Thy Love

    Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 25, 2014
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     | 5,435 views

    Overcoming obstacles in search of revival

    2 Kings 12 Outline Last week we closed with saying we do not want to follow Israel’s example in failed revival. What impedes revival? What did Israel do wrong? By God’s grace, What can we do differently? 1. Not Following God Faithfully. Joash had an uncommitted faith in God. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving And Being Forgiven

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 6, 2023
     | 2,001 views

    Overcoming the debilitating ailment of unforgiveness.

    Let's talk about our doctors today. How do you know you have a good doctor? It's not just tied to his medical school or training. A good doctor applies that knowledge well. A good doctor knows what questions to ask. A good doctor discerns what symptoms mean and prescribes the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is My Hero

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 28, 2015
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     | 7,037 views

    The greatness of Christ in overcoming for us.

    jesus is my hero “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Reactions

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2020
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     | 3,623 views

    How to overcome evil with good.

    CHRISTIAN REACTIONS. Romans 12:14-21. Romans 12:14. The positive imperative is to “bless” those who persecute us. This is similar to the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28). The supreme example is that of Jesus Himself (1 Peter 2:21-23). This partly involved Jesus praying for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deliver Me From Evil! (Prayer Of Jabez) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 7, 2025
     | 882 views

    A Sermon on Overcoming the Attacks of the Enemy.

    DELIVER ME FROM EVIL! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am The Resurrection And Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,156 views

    This sermon explores finding hope in adversity through faith in Jesus Christ's promises, His power over life and death, and His enduring light.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we come together as a family of believers, united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to focus our hearts and minds on the powerful words of Jesus, as recorded in the ...read more

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    Jesus Is Your Source For Serenity Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,222 views

    Some people think peace is the absence of problems, but it’s not possible to go through life without trouble and adversity.

    INTRODUCTION This is the third message in my series on “Grace-fruit: Jesus living in me.” Today, we’re going to focus on the fruit of peace. Our text is Galatians 5:22-23 which says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Travelling From Tragedy Through Trust To Triumph

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 13,770 views

    Ruth and Naomi teach us how to handle adversity through our trust in God’s ultimate plan for our life.

    Ruth: Traveling from Tragedy through Trust to Triumph Ruth 1:16-18 SICC April 14th (Morning) Sometimes tragedy kind of sneaks up on you. It comes at you like termites at an old wood-frame house. It eats away for years, then one day the rafters of the house give way before you ever realized ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "what Doesn't Kill Us ..." Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,252 views

    James calls God’s training regimen “various [kinds of] trials” (James 1:2). As he prepares his friends for the inevitable test, he outlines for them ... and for us … the following five strategies to employ when times of testing challenge us.

    A very popular show in the sixties and seventies was a little half-hour police drama called … [do the theme music] … “Dragnet.” Remember that show? It starred Jack Webb as “Joe Friday” … a detective with the Los Angels Police Department. Joe Friday was a no-nonsense cop. His famous line was … ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Jesus Tries To Save Pilate Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,697 views

    Is Pilate trying Jesus, or is Jesus trying Pilate?

    Jesus Tries to Save Pilate John 18:28-38 Introduction Last week we talked about three trials. We talked about the mock trial of Jesus before Annas and the Jewish leaders. The second trial was that of the Jewish nation before Jesus. The third was the trial of Peter and John in the courtyard before ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Life And Times Of Saul Of Tarsus Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,321 views

    A sermon examining the life of Saul of Tarsus.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAUL OF TARSUS Acts 8:1-3 (4/16/23) I regularly listen to a radio program called “Unshackled”. This program provides dramatic reenactments that tell the stories of people who were in desperate situations and by the grace of God they had an encounter with Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Trial Has An Expiry Date

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 15, 2025
     | 794 views

    Understanding that your trial has an expiry date gives you strength to endure. It assures you that no night lasts forever and no storm is endless.

    YOUR TRIAL HAS AN EXPIRY DATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God