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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,138 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power and wisdom of God revealed through the cross, challenging human understanding of suffering and wisdom.

    Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to delve into the profound wisdom of God's Word. There is a quote that I am particularly fond of by the renowned preacher, Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "The ...read more

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    Before Restoration

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 3, 2016
     | 5,539 views

    Study in the book of Job

    1. With friends like these... A. They had good intentions - 2:13 B. They hurt more than helped - 13:4 C. They had a day of reckoning - 42:7 2. You are your worst enemy A. Beware of self-pity - 29:2 B. Beware of self-justification - 31:37 3. Faith is messy A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Process Of Establishment

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,248 views

    The spiritual steps needed when going through a spiritual process.

    There aren’t too many people who are fans of processes. A process infers that we have to go through a series of actions before we can see end results. A process infers that sometimes we have to wait a while before we reach a desired destination. • A process requires time in order to yield the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shadow And Light Of Judas And Peter Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 28, 2012
     | 6,502 views

    Examine the different reactions to the sins of Judas and Peter in the Passion history.

    Shadow and Light: Judas and Peter If there’s one thing you notice when reading the Bible is that it doesn’t hold back. It fully reveals God’s wrath and God’s love. God wasn’t afraid to have people put to death on a wide scale basis. He also didn’t hold back ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven: A Biblical Explanation Of Hop

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 16, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    Christians hope is not bound TO this world but makes all the difference for life IN this world.

    THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN: A BIBLICAL EXPLANATION OF HOPE {PART 1} REVELATION 14:13 Sermon Objective: Christians hope is not bound TO this world but makes all the difference for life IN this world. INTRO Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write: Blessed are the dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,047 views

    On this journey, we’ll look at three secrets. We see these secrets in two of Jesus disciples that were on this road to Emmaus. What they found and what we’ll find is a renewed a hope that erases exhaustion, emptiness, and enslavement.

    A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwtJr_xu1Vw With all that is happening in our world today, there are Three Basic Secrets simmering just beneath the surface that no one wants to admit. 1. We Feel Exhausted Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What's Up About Alcohol

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 19, 2021
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    How to wise up about alcohol, and what we say will also apply to drugs as well. Today we’re going to discover three actions we need to take to wise up about alcohol.

    What's Up About Alcohol by Rev.Timothy G. Porter Proverbs 23:29-23:34 For full testimony about alcohol and what it caused in my life email me tim.porter89@gamil.com or PM here or call /text (864) 430-4476 I took my first drink at young age. continued to drink in middle school and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Son Of David Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,485 views

    In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew calls Jesus "the son of David" because Jesus fulfills God's promise of a future king who establishes God's kingdom on earth.

    Introduction Michelangelo was a famous painter and sculptor. His most famous sculpture is “David,” which resides in the city of Florence in Italy. Michelangelo’s David is 17 feet tall. It's entirely possible that Michelangelo never meant for people to be able to look at David’s face head-on. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Time Is It? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 10, 2023
     | 3,663 views

    If you want to enjoy a meaningful life, appreciate God’s timing in everything. Then cooperate with God. Cooperate with God and find beauty, pleasure, and permanence.

    City Slickers is an old movie (1991) that tells the story of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Treasure In Clay Jars

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 16, 2022
     | 2,539 views

    This sermon focuses on Paul's words to the Corinthians to remind them (and us) that even in the midst of pain and persecution (i.e, being hard pressed on every side), they carry within them the knowledge of God through Christ that can help them be victorious over any situation.

    Good morning. Did anybody get to see the exhibit down at the Heinz Center called The Vatican Splendors? In case you were not able to see it, today is the last day and then it is going to move on. It was a traveling show across the United States that hit four or five cities where they took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road (Updated 3/4/24) Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,959 views

    On this road and journey, we’ll look at three secrets we’re all carrying. We see these secrets in two of Jesus disciples that took this road following His death. It’s the road to Emmaus, and it’s a journey we take towards renewing a hope within us that erases exhaustion, emptiness, and enslavement.

    A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 With all that is happening in our world today, there is simmering just beneath the surface Three Basic Secrets no one wants to admit, but the truth is more than evident. 1. We Feel Exhausted The first one is that most of us just feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Living Between Prayer And Promise

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 8, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 214 views

    Live faithfully between prayer and promise—trust God’s future, obey His present reign, and rest in hope until Christ returns.

    Most of our lives are not lived at the beginning of a story or at the end of one. They are lived somewhere in the middle — in that long, unfinished stretch where things are still forming, still unresolved, still waiting to make sense. We live between what has already been spoken and what has not ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Day Of Decision

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,689 views

    We must make a decision whether or not we will surrender our lives to Jesus Christ or continue to try to find meaning on our own.

    The Day of Decision Joshua 23:14-16 Today is the day that we celebrate nine years of ministry together. I can remember like yesterday arriving at Britton Christian Church and being welcomed by many of you who are still here nine years later. As the years have passed we have seen so many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Alone With God Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 6, 2013
    based on 16 ratings
     | 47,002 views

    C.S Lewis, in his book “Miracles” writes, “The presence of God is the most real thing we ever encounter.” Moses prayed, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here”.Exodus 33:15

    Open your Bible to the book of Exodus 33:13-20, and I would like for you to follow with me as I read from chapter 33 verses 13 to 15, “If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I may know you and continue to find favor with you. Remember that this nation is your people.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triumph In Trying Times: Antidotes To Losing Heart

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,678 views

    A sermon to give support and strength to those struggling in difficult times.

    Life has its trying times times. Some would say we have more than our share right now. Life is not easy. We only go round once. And for most it’s no merry-go-round ride, but a difficult, bumpy journey. People pressures get us down; problems pile up; worries and anxieties persist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational