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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    That Your Joy Might Be Full: A Sermon For The 3rd Sunday In Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 9, 2023
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     | 4,639 views

    Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent in which we think about joy. What is joy? In particular, what is Christian joy? How is this connected to hope, peace, and love, the other themes we reflect upon in this season?

    That Your Joy Might be Full: A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent 1 John 1:1–4 NKJV That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life—the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeing Jesus Through The Eyes Of David Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 19, 2023
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    Are we living in a way that represents His glory and His suffering for others to see and be encouraged by? Or, are we living in a way that detracts from what Jesus has done - so much so that we cannot be effective witnesses for His grace and love?

    Alpha and Omega, Part 23 Seeing Jesus through the eyes of David Psalm 22:1-31 Introduction - Last week wrapped up part 1 of our Alpha and Omega series -- CHALL: Do we live with the knowledge that God knows what He’s doing? -- From creation to this moment, God has been preparing us for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving Trials

    Contributed by Larry Benton on Jun 20, 2022
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    Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. But God's love and his word can bring us through any trial with victory!

    SURVIVING TRIALS Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. We will see this morning what God’s word has to say about our trials. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When The Heathen Rage Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2024
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    Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done.

    “When The Heathen Rage” Acts 4:23-31 Life is always good, right??? What happens when you are persecuted for doing nothing wrong, but simply sharing with others what the Lord has done. We have a great example before us to consider the next time you are sharing a testimony and others decide to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected Path To Perfection

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025
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    This sermon explains how God purposefully uses the trials of life to refine our faith, produce steadfast endurance, and develop us into spiritually mature believers who are complete in Christ.

    If you were to take a survey of every person in this room, and perhaps every person in this city, and ask them, "What is your main goal in life?" you would get a lot of different answers. Some would say to be successful, to provide for their family. Others might say to be healthy, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Paths, Two Destinies Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 25, 2025
     | 328 views

    The Christian life demands that we endure God's tests to receive the crown of life, while simultaneously taking full responsibility for the internal temptations that, if unchecked, arise from our own desires and lead to spiritual death.

    Introduction: The Finish Line Many of us know the feeling of a great test. Perhaps it was a final exam in university that determined your grade for the entire semester. Maybe it was a major project or presentation at work, with your career on the line. Or maybe it was a physical challenge, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    God tested the Israelites in the desert to know what was in their hearts, and tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to sacrifice Isaac. God allows external hardships or difficult situations produce good qualities in us.

    Opening illustration: Illustrate the difference between Temptation and Trial. Introduction: In the New Testament, the same Greek word (peirazo) is used for trial, test, and temptation. The basic meaning of peirazo is to test something to determine its response, value, or character. When peirazo is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Be Ready: Living In The Last Days With Faith And Urgency Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025
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     | 540 views

    We are not living in ordinary days. The world feels heavy with uncertainty, like the calm before a storm. And many are asking, “Are we living in the last days?” The Bible answers with clarity: Yes.

    Go! And Be Ready: Living in the Last Days with Faith and Urgency INTRODUCTION: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR OUR TIMES We are not living in ordinary days. The world feels heavy with uncertainty, like the calm before a storm. Many are asking, “Are we living in the last days?” The Bible answers with clarity: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Stagnant, Always Growing Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025
     | 768 views

    The church was known for her growing faith in God, increasing love for one another, and steadfast endurance in affliction.

    2 Thess 1:1-4 Never Stagnant, Always Growing A few months after writing his first letter, Paul (together with Silas and Timothy) had to write a second one to the Thessalonians. • The persecution has gotten worse. Some believers believed that Jesus would return soon and quit everything they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Names Of God: Jehovah-Nissi, God Our Banner On The Battlefields Of Life Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 22, 2022
     | 2,215 views

    Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses.

    Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses. It was a difficult journey. And God was observing their every move to see how they would respond to the tests and challenges he gave to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Now We See Only A Reflection

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2025
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    A sermon about the primacy of love.

    “Now We See Only a Reflection” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 When I was a freshman in college, I had a radical conversion experience, for which I am forever grateful. What happened after that was a bit more troublesome. I happened along an extreme Fundamentalist Group on campus that believed the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Have SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,387 views

    Be steadfast in the faith.

    Good morning, family. I am truly blessed to be standing before you today, as we gather in unity and love to share in the Word of God. I am humbled to be the one to bring forth this message today, a message that I believe will resonate with each and every one of us. It's a message that speaks to the ...read more

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    Becoming Comfortable With Uncomfortable Situations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,802 views

    Explore how uncomfortable situations, as guided by the Bible, can be opportunities for us to persevere, develop our character, and find hope.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle an aspect of life that we all experience - uncomfortable situations. Yes, those moments that make us cringe, that challenge us, that force us to step out of our comfort zones. We're going to explore what the Bible says about persevering ...read more

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    Acceleration & Execution PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 4,889 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the power of acceleration, the importance of executing God's plan, and the blessings that come from obeying the Lord, as demonstrated in the story of David's anointing in 1 Samuel.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into an incredible story from the book of 1 Samuel, where we'll discover the power of acceleration, the necessity of execution, and the blessing of obedience. Before we get started, I want to share a quote from A.W. Tozer who said, "To obey is ...read more

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    The Gift Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,308 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of unwavering faith in God's promises, as demonstrated by Abraham and Sarah, and the gift of justification we receive through faith in Jesus Christ.

    Think about that for a moment. Our faith should be steadfast, even when our circumstances change or we face challenges in life. Now let's look at the full Scripture passage from Romans 4:13-25: [Read passage] With this Scripture in mind, let us begin with a prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for ...read more

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