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  • Brian Williams avatar

    When The World Isn’t Watching Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Nov 4, 2025
     | 80 views

    What does it mean to Free? When you read this passage who was the real slave?How can we over come temptation or even compromise?

    We are continuing our From Dust to Life series in Genesis. Today, we turn to Genesis 39, where we learn to live a life of integrity even when the world isn’t watching. We live in an age of instant gratification—a world where desires can be fulfilled with a click, and moral boundaries are blurred ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust In The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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     | 1,643 views

    This sermon explores the importance of trusting in God's wisdom and guidance, rather than relying on our own understanding and desires.

    Good morning, friends. We gather here today, hearts open, minds eager. We're here to talk about trust. Trust in God. A simple phrase. A big idea. It's not always easy. Sometimes, it's the hardest thing we can do. But it's important. It's vital. G.K. Chesterton once said, "The riddles of God are ...read more

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    The Golden Calf PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,241 views

    Explores our human tendency to create false idols, the importance of obeying God's call, and the hope found in sincere repentance.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I stand before you today with a heart filled with anticipation, eager to share with you the profound truths buried within the sacred pages of our Holy Bible. As we gather in the house of our Lord today, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon, who ...read more

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    What A Glorious Promise! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 731 views

    This sermon encourages us to respond to Jesus' invitation, cultivate intimacy with Him, and trust in His promise of eternal presence for true satisfaction.

    Welcome, beloved, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are beating, our lungs are breathing, and we are here in this moment for a purpose. We are here to hear from our God, to open our hearts to His word, and to ...read more

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    Time For A Check-Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,230 views

    Encourages self-examination of our spiritual health, recognizing Christ as our healer and guide, and the importance of nurturing our relationship with God.

    Good morning, beloved family of faith. I am so delighted to see all of you here today, gathered in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared hunger for the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to open our hearts to the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we ...read more

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    Robed In Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 922 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering God, as seen in Moses' radiance and Jesus' transfiguration, and its relevance to our Lenten journey.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in this grand narrative of faith. We are here, not as casual observers, but as eager seekers, ready to encounter the divine in a fresh and profound way. We are about to embark on a ...read more

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    I Surrender All PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,425 views

    This sermon emphasizes our Christian call to serve others selflessly, motivated by love for Christ, and to find spiritual nourishment in surrendering to God's will.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering where we seek to find nourishment for our souls in the Word of God. We find ourselves today in the comforting presence of the Lord, ready to open our hearts to His timeless wisdom. Today, we find ourselves at the feet of the Good ...read more

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    Serving The Transformed Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 13, 2014
     | 5,715 views

    1) Service in Love (Romans 12:9-10), 2) Service in the Lord (Romans 12:11), 3) Service in Loyalty (Romans 12:12), and finally 4) Service in Lack (Romans 12:13)

    In the latest summer installment of the movie Transformers: Age of Extinction: A mechanic and his family join the transforming Autobots as they are targeted by a bounty hunter from another world. Following the plot of the three previous transformers movies, vehicles transform to fight evil. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hear The Cry

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,706 views

    Four things that God wants us to hear - The Cry from Without, from Above, from Below, and from Within

    Hear the Cry Gen. 4:8-9 Gen. 4:8-9 “Now Cain said to his brother Abel, ‘Let’s go out to the field.’ And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, ‘Where is your brother Abel?’ ‘I don’t know,’ he replied. ‘Am I my brother’s keeper?’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    -Ism's Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 17, 2007
     | 4,342 views

    Ism’s - beliefs - talking to people that believ differently

    -ism’s As I thought about today’s lesson all kinds of words came to mind. ( intellectualism, activism, materialism, communism, feminism, hedonism, modernism, terrorism ) I was surprised to learn that there are 887 words that end with ISM in the english dictionary. Definitions of ism n. - A ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Patience Works Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,226 views

    This is the fifth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". This deals with how it takes a lot of patience sometimes to get to the solution. Our challenge is not to give up! The outlines is the Explanation, Examples, and Effect of patie

    From The Problem to the Solution #5 - PATIENCE WORKS This morning, we are continuing (after a lengthy pause) our series of messages entitled FROM THE PROBLEM TO THE SOLUTION And the reason that I feel that we should continue on this theme is because God is wanting to take us from… --the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discerning Truth And Error Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 5,465 views

    Message 20 from 1 John dealing with how to discern truth from error.

    Discerning Truth & Error 1John 4:1-6 REVIEW The logic of John’s letter is really quite simple. God is light (pure) and God is love (passionate). Because of His great love, He invited us into His community or family. Through the sacrifice of Jesus and ministry of the Holy Spirit we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Searching For Elijahs”

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    "How tos" of prayer, for ordinary humans like us!

    “Searching for Elijahs” James 5:16-18 Where is the God of Elijah? Mired in problems, onslaughts of disappointments, difficulties, we long for miraculous breakthroughs of God, don’t we? And we ask where is God, especially in the time we need Him the most. To that question, the Bible rings out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Submission Of Wives To Husbands

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,522 views

    Introd: Looking at 2 paragraphs--instructions to wives (especially those with unbelieving husbands) and balancing instructions to husbands; equal responsibility but not equal time devoted to these 2 topics I.

    Introd: Looking at 2 paragraphs--instructions to wives (especially those with unbelieving husbands) and balancing instructions to husbands; equal responsibility but not equal time devoted to these 2 topics I. DESCRIPTION OF SUCH CONDUCT A. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission this is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Into The Vineyard

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,190 views

    In Jesus’ comparison of the vineyard to the fruitful Christian life, He makes it clear who is responsible for what in the production of fruit.

    Oct. 12, 2003 John 15 “In the vineyard” INTRODUCTION 1. The Vine – Jesus  Genuine The church is not the true vine. Jews believed that to be cut off from their religious institutions was just about as bad as it could get. The disciples were going to face being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist