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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Joshua's First Message On Separation Lesson 19 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
     | 883 views

    God has given us peace, but there are still spiritual wars to fight, and sin over which we need victory.

    A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” (23:2). “Joshua gathered all the tribe” (24:1). FIRST: Joshua 23 SECOND: Joshua 24 Leaders All people From his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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     | 607 views

    This sermon explores God's boundless mercy, the importance of unwavering faith, and the transformative power of understanding and applying God's Word in our lives.

    Good morning, my dear friends. I am so thrilled to see you all gathered here today, eager and ready to engage with the Word of God. We are here not just to listen, but to understand, to absorb and to apply the divine wisdom that God has generously sprinkled throughout the Holy Scripture. We are ...read more

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    The Power Of Leaven Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 2, 2024
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    In this message, Dr. Vorce explains the parable of the leaven encouraging us to let the gospel message spread far and wide for global revival.

    Matthew 13:33 - Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Introduction • Review of the previous parable: The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mt 13:31-32) • Highlights remarkable ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A New Identity In Christ. 2nd Corinthians 5:17 Series

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jan 4, 2026
     | 237 views

    The second in the series, Putting the Past in the Past.

    “A NEW IDENTITY IN CHRIST” This is the second in our series, Leaving the Past — Living the New Church, hold up your Bible and say it with me: “This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today, I will be taught the Word of God. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focus On God's Promises

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,513 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us consciously and subconsciously to turn our focus away from pain and on to God’s promises for deliverance. Many people tend to surrender to feelings of rejection, suffering and negative thoughts when they experience problems. The H

    Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Example

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,163 views

    Fathers should realize how powerful their examples are to their children.

    THE POWER OF EXAMPLE Daniel 5:1-30 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Survey made by National Center for Fathering and National Parents-Teachers Association showed that over the last ten years (1999 – 2009), a number of key gains were made that show fathers have significantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Change Of Clothing

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 13, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    This sermon is going to review Zechariah’s vision of Joshua the high priest and in doing so suggest if we want to boldly approach God’s throne then we must first put on the clothing that Christ has bought us so that our filthiest of rags might be acceptable in God’s sight!

    Clean Garments for the Priests Zechariah 3:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How difficult is it to boldly approach the throne of God? Even though Scripture states we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14) as ambassador’s (2 Corinthians 5:20) and royal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Women Travail

    Contributed by Stephoney Beckman on Apr 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,974 views

    At this very moment there is a wailing in the spirit like a woman in travail. All of creation seems to be travailing and moaning like a woman on the verge of giving birth… Can you hear it.

    For some time now I’ve been hearing a sound in my spirit. there is a sound that is being heard in the heavenlies and its reverberating across the entire globe. It’s a sound that seems to be emanating from the very foundations of the earth…. The earth itself seems to be crying out with guttural ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jephthah = Rejection – Victory – And Disaster - All In The One Cup - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2022
     | 2,804 views

    Illegitimate, rejected, expelled, Jephthah became a recognised warrior. The ones who ill-treated him crawled to him for help against the Ammonites who were invading the country. There is much of human nature playing out in this account. We examine that. PART 1 of two parts.

    JEPHTHAH = REJECTION – VICTORY – AND DISASTER - ALL IN THE ONE CUP - PART 1 There is a lot of scripture in this message. I have put that in the message for SERMONCENTRAL as it is easier to read in text. THE INTRODUCTION – LEADERLESS IN A DISMAL TIME {{Judges 10:17-18 Then the sons of Ammon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 42 - Rejection To Restoration Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 296 views

    Rejection is painful, but interestingly those who are rejected by men are the ones whom God joyfully embraces to fulfill His plans and His purposes. The bible is full of examples of such people who though rejected by men were restored and honored by God.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Matthew 21:42, Jesus said to them, "Haven't you ever read what the Scriptures say? 'The stone which the builders rejected as worthless turned out to be the most important of all. This was done by the Lord; what a wonderful sight it is!' (GNB) There ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 441 ratings
     | 131,679 views

    Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

    Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There's Always Something Standing In The Way

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 5, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,293 views

    This sermon deals with David & Goliath. Even though God Anoints us for special events, there will be problems in our lives to keep us from reaching what God has for us, but we can be victorious

    There’s Always Something Standing In The Way 5/5/2002 NLF 1 Samuel 17:1-50 1 Sam 17:1-30 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 17:1-50 It would be great in life if the only thing necessary for us to get things was to just show up. What would it be like to go to school and say “I want a diploma and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thanksgiving Declaration

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,335 views

    The need for giving thanks is vital to Chrisitan growth, but those who have much seem to find it more difficult to be thankful.

    Thanksgiving Declaration Eph 5:19 - 20, 1 Thes 5:16-18, Psa 100:1 - 5, Rom 1:21, Th 5:18 November 18, 2002 I. On Sept 16, 1620 Two ships sailed from Plymouth England, The Speedwell and the Mayflower. The Speedwell had a lot of problems as they started among them were many leaks springing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set The Example Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 12,337 views

    Lessons are caught more than they are taught.

    Good morning! Take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-3. If you’re here with us for the first time or back with us after missing a Sunday or two, we’re in a series of messages called Grow, Church, Grow! We’re looking at Paul’s letter to Titus that addresses issues in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Security Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    This sermon is an adaptation from a book by John Maxwell, "The Twenty-one Indispensible Qualities of a Leader."

    Security Matthew 11:28-30; Psalm 103:11-12; John 3:17 August 11, 2003 I. We have talked about a lot of things dealing with leadership, and I know that some of you may be wondering when we are going to be through with this subject, and we are getting closer. A. But there are some more things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist