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  • Scott Turansky avatar

    Time For A Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 27, 2022
     | 2,963 views

    if you're discouraged today because of past regrets or problems that you have had in the past, this is the time to say, “Oh, I'm going to live differently today. I'm going to rely on the joy of the Lord. It's going to be my strength.”

    I've entitled this sermon “Time for a Fresh Start.” And you're going to see why. I want you to stand with me while I read the first twelve verses of Nehemiah 8. Would you stand in honor of God's word? I want you to notice as I'm reading the passage how there are similarities ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Through Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,418 views

    This sermon looks at worship and connecting to God

    Worship 1 Chronicles 16:23-36 In this series, we’re looking at the six keys to connecting with God. We call these the Means of Grace, they are a means or conduit of experiencing God’s grace in our lives and connecting with God. Last week, we looked the power of being in a small group ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jehoshaphat’s Powerful Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2018
     | 32,186 views

    Jehoshaphat prayed a prayer which moved the heart of God and had the equivalent effect of a nuclear bomb on an invading army. Let's learn from him!

    JEHOSHAPHAT’S POWERFUL PRAYERS 2 Chron. 20:1-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It's always curious to hear kids pray. They say what we’d like to say -- but never would! 2. Listen to these prayers: "DEAR GOD... a. "Could you please give my brother some brains? So far he doesn't have any." Angela, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In God’s Choir

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 8,845 views

    In God’s Choir

    Psalm 40:1-4 In God’s Choir I. IT'S MEMBERS A. It’s Members Are"Brought Up" 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, 1. Out Of A Horrible Pit - taken from the mire to the choir 2. Out Of The Miry Clay The longer a person stays in quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Story Of Two Eves - Christmas Eve

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 23, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,297 views

    A story that ties together the fall of eve and restoration coming through Christmas eve 2017

    On the eve of something. The Fall 3 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” 2 The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, 3 but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Custom-Made!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,089 views

    Custom-Made! 1) By God's grace; 2) For God's praise

    Do you own anything custom-made? If you’re good with your hands, you may have knitted a scarf for yourself once or even built a bookcase. For the rest of us there’s always Wal-Mart or IKEA if we need one of those items. But it’s not the same, is it? Things that have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Full Time Christian

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 289 ratings
     | 9,220 views

    Every aspect of life is to be lived for his glory.

    MARK: Pastor, I was wondering if you could help me. I'm trying to figure out my schedule for this fall, and I don't really know how much time I have to be a Christian. PASTOR: What do you mean? MARK: Well, you know I'm going to be really busy this fall teaching Science at the high school, and I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent 3: Jesus Is Worthy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 870 views

    Explores Jesus as the Worthy King, the journey of the Wise Men, and the joy found in worship and adoration.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joyous moment to gather together in this house of the Lord. It is a time to pause from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, to be still, to be quiet, and to reflect upon the Word of God. This morning, we're going to take a ...read more

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    No Time Like The Present Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 20, 2020
     | 4,162 views

    Every time we hear the story of God’s gift of the Christ child we should should always treasure this in our hearts and ponder the mystery of God being with us in the flesh every day. Maybe then Tiny Tim’s precious prayer will ring true: “God bless us every one,”

    As far back as I can remember, I’ve known about Jesus. Everyone one of us here probably grew up hearing about Jesus, am I right? We heard about Him in church, in Sunday School. We listened to sermons about Him. We read about Him in the Bible when we got older. But here’s the thing … even if ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Renewal In Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2021
     | 4,996 views

    We need to follow the “Re’s” that Nehemiah followed to get the vision for the building project started again and finished. This will require the “Re’s” of light called faith and hope.

    Pursuing Renewal in Tough Times! Thesis: We need to follow the call of God to be renewed and we do this by rebuilding and restoring that which was broken down and left destroyed by the evil one. We need to follow the “Re’s” that Nehemiah followed to get the vision for the building project started ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seventy Times Seven Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,757 views

    A message about forgiveness... what it is and what it is not

    “Seventy Times Seven” Forgive One Another NOW IN - Matthew chapter 16 Jesus made a very bold prediction… On this rock (on this truth that I am, the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the Living God… on Me, on who I AM… I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Were Like Those Who Dreamed

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2016
     | 20,903 views

    Psalm 126 chronicles the joy of their return from captivity, their prayers for others still in bondage, and God's instruction to plant the seed of the Gospel, even in tears, for a great harvest will come.

    WE WERE LIKE THOSE WHO DREAMED Ps. 126:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE CATCH 1. Ever since the firm he worked for went bankrupt, Benny has been looking for a job. Many months pass without success but then, one day, Benny rushes back home to his wife Cindy with a big smile on his face. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 95 views

    The sermon emphasizes turning to God in every circumstance through prayer, praise, confession, and community, trusting that sincere prayer brings real change and healing.

    Friends, welcome. If your week has been full of sighs, or full of songs, you’re in the right place. If you carry aches that have no easy answers, or blessings that make you grin in the car at a red light, you’re in the right place. James talks to folks like us—tired teachers and young parents, ...read more

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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Signs Of The End Times

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 37,746 views

    Sermon about signs of the end times. Communion message will be at - www.sermonlist.com/communion.html

    Every time a young boy went over to his friend’s house to play, he saw his friend’s grandmother sitting quietly reading her Bible. He asked his friend why she was always reading it, and the friend said he didn’t know for sure, but thought that she might be studying for her finals. It is my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Shane Rodriguez avatar

    Is Your Prasie Glorifying Your Savior Or Is It Glorifying Your Self?

    Contributed by Shane Rodriguez on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    When times are bad God still wants us to praise Him.

    “By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13:15 (KJV) A Christian’s character is revealed to themselves through their praise. Our time of worship is a time when we as believers open our hearts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist