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  • Grant Adams avatar

    What Makes People Worthwhile

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022
     | 1,152 views

    What causes us to get overwhelmed? Why are so many Christians, especially preachers, throwing in the towel?

    Why are there so many inactive preachers? Problems overwhelm them, minister’s life not as glamourous as it seemed to be. Problems became too great, flesh weakened, a large % of our prospects are people who dropped out of church because of some problem that came up in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smelling Salts - Ecclesiastes 6:10-7:14 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 21, 2025
     | 374 views

    The deepest joy comes from living in reality, not the stupor of trivia. So God gives us smelling salts to wake us up.

    How do you enjoy life when things go wrong in this bent, twisted, crooked world? This passage teaches us a half dozen crucial principles on how to maintain our joy even in the face of hardship, disappointment, and even death. Ecclesiastes 6:10 Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is ...read more

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    "Changing Thermometers"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    A sermon about joy versus happiness.

    Romans 16:25-27 “Changing Thermometers” A British medical doctor shared a story about his interaction with Doris, an 82-year-old hospital patient. Two days before Christmas, Doris appeared to be healthy and ready to be discharged. But for some reason she kept complaining about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How Can We Fail To Share That Love Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2014
     | 3,932 views

    Being a Christian is the result of an encounter with Jesus Christ, giving life a new horizon and decisive direction.

    Thursday of 23rd Week in Course and Commemoration of 9/11 Today we remember the events of September 11, 2001. That day, called nine-eleven, the whole world changed. In the Muslim world, it was an anniversary of the battle that raised the siege of Vienna, a huge defeat for the Muslim Turks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Advent Unveiled: Exploring The Timeless Themes Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,882 views

    As we embark on the Advent season, a sacred time of anticipation and reflection, let's delve into the timeless themes that have shaped this period of spiritual preparation for centuries.

    Advent Unveiled: Exploring the Timeless Themes As we embark on the Advent season, a sacred time of anticipation and reflection, let's delve into the timeless themes that have shaped this period of spiritual preparation for centuries. Join me as we unveil the significance of each traditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Saw The Lord Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,888 views

    Third in series. When we see God we are overwhelmed with praise, and our praise can shape our character.

    "In Christ" "I Saw The Lord" Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: John F. Kennedy Man like no other Youngest ever elected to his office Youngest to leave (to be assassinated) Span of 2 yrs 9 mos Forever changed our perception about ourselves and our world. His were the days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christmas Presentation

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 14, 2014
     | 4,925 views

    peace hope and joy

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Elements Of Advent

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,557 views

    This message helps to explain three of the four elements of ADVENT: Love, Joy, and Hope. The final element of Peace will be the topic for the following Sunday.

    As I sat down to put together my thoughts for this sermon, and after praying about it, I looked at the calendar and realized that this is one of those years that there are only 4 Sundays of Advent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes there are 5 Sundays but then there are years like 2020 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ask And You Shall Receive"

    Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 16, 2011
     | 6,834 views

    This lesson will show how we know we are in God's will when we ask for things.

    John 16:24 “Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.” This past month I have been getting up at night with a horrible feeling of a presence of evil. When I first became a believer it scared me but know I know how to ...read more

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    Easter: He's Alive!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2010
     | 4,057 views

    A short talk (plus a song I wrote in 1987) for the Easter School Assembly at St John's School Billericay, Essex, UK.

    Now I don’t want you to think that I’m hooked on the X-Factor; but … I was thinking this morning about the welcome that the singing contestants get when they go back to visit their Secondary school. Stacey Solomon visited King Solomon High School in Ilford, and when she went on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ash Moments

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 23, 2023
     | 3,670 views

    What do you do with your sack cloth and ash moments - the times when the fires of life overwhelm you?

    Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3; Daniel 9:3 Theme: Ash Moments Proposition: 1. There is a Time and Place for Ashes 2. God can Take Our Ashes and Transform into Beauty INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helen’s erupted. For nine ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Redeeming One’s Life From Meh! Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    Growing our hearts three sizes larger takes not only giving but a redemptive type of giving. It seeks the best for others and is carried out with a sense of rejoicing

    A few of you understand the sermon title but some will be mystified by the word "meh". Is there someone who would like to try to define it for us? It is a slang term that communicates an attitude of apathy or indifference toward something. My favorite definition is that meh is a verbal shrug. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Will For Us

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,111 views

    We often think of God's will as something that will involve doing difficult or complicated things. Our text gives us three simple things we can do to be living in God's will every day.

    God’s Will for Us 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Preached at Church of God December 2019 INTRODUCTION: We all share a faith in the God who made us, and saved us, and who has a plan for each of us. Because of that we often ask ourselves how can I do God’s will? We ask, what is God’s will for my life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Enemy At The Gates Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 31,604 views

    Hezekiah was outnumbered by the enemy, the Assyrian army. What do you do when you are overwhelmed by the enemy? Pray!

    THE ENEMY AT THE GATES There is a story told of an American on a walking trip through Central Europe. In a blinding rainstorm he seeks shelter in an old castle. It is inhabited by a brotherhood of monks who hesitate but eventually take him in. That night the American discovers a cell with a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    When Faith Is Weakened Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2014
     | 3,144 views

    Our faith enables us to triumph even when the evil culture seems to be overwhelming the goodness we seek.

    Thursday of 12th week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei St. Josemaria taught: “You hear people saying sometimes that there are fewer miracles nowadays. Might it not rather be that there are fewer people living a life of faith? God cannot go back on his promise, 'Ask of me, and I will give you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic