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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Cross - The Answer To Sickness And Death Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 6,635 views

    The cross heals our spiritual illnesses but it also shows that God can bring physical healing. So it's right to pray that God would heal.

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Part of a series based on The Cross of Christ by Dr Leon Morris At the start of this year, Sarah forced me to do something I've never done before. It was a completely new experience, one that I didn't feel entirely comfortable with, and still struggle to believe has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Galatians 2:20 How To Persevere In The Trials Of Life.

    Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,626 views

    With all that is going on in our world regardless of where we live, it is hard. This message can help with getting in a habit of not doing it alone. We can rely on Him to help us through as we get closer to Him daily.

    Galatians 2:20 How to persevere in the trials of life Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focus On The Good Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 883 views

    Our thoughts can either bring us down or lift us up. Focusing on the negatives makes it hard to see the positives. We need to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.

    Today we're going to talk about focus. You know, like when your teacher tells you to stop daydreaming and pay attention in class. But we're not talking about algebra or history, we're talking about life and our relationship with God. Let's be real, there's a lot of stuff out there trying to grab ...read more

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    Motherhood Today

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 1,294 ratings
     | 147,173 views

    It’s difficult being a Christian mother today. But as hard as that may be, we need to realize that difficulties are not unique to our time. In every age Motherhood has had it's share of difficulties.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Luke 1:26-38 ILL. Most of you are familiar with the Calvin & Hobbes comic strips. Well, on one Mother's Day, Calvin is pictured standing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Spiritual A.d.d. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2015
     | 6,657 views

    It can be hard to stay focused on our spiritual disciplines. When we have purpose behind what we are doing, it will help us to focus on what is important. (This was built on the Next Steps series available on Sermon Central for purchase)

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A.D.D. Attention Deficit Disorder. It is defined as, “a condition, usually in children, marked by inattentiveness, dreaminess, and passivity.” • The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as, “a condition in which someone (such as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Of Wonders PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 129 views

    God’s power and presence remain active today, inviting us to trust Him in hardship, pray boldly, and expect miracles even in ordinary moments.

    Some days faith feels thin as fog. You stand at the kitchen sink with a coffee cup and a knot in your stomach. You sit in the waiting room and study the floor tile as if it could talk back. You lie awake and watch the red glow of the clock turn minutes into miles. In moments like these, we need ...read more

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    It's Going To Be Big PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 103 views

    God’s abundant goodness invites us to pray boldly and expectantly, trusting His faithfulness to do more than we can imagine or ask.

    If you’ve ever stood on the shore at dawn, watching waves roll in one after another, you know something about the heart of God. His goodness doesn’t trickle; it tumbles. His grace doesn’t drip; it drenches. He is the God who fills empty nets, feeds hungry crowds, and whispers to weary hearts, “I ...read more

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    If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019
     | 8,824 views

    The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

    If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fool Straining At The Eye Of The Needle - Take Note And Learn Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022
     | 1,821 views

    Jesus gave a parable of the rich man whose soul God required one night. He was called a fool because he worked hard for treasures but was poverty-stricken for God. We examine treasure in heaven and faithfulness.

    THE FOOL STRAINING AT THE EYE OF THE NEEDLE - TAKE NOTE AND LEARN THE INTRODUCTION {{Luke 12:20 but God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your soul is required of you, and now who will own what you have prepared?’}} - In verse 20 why did God call him a fool? Well there is one thing we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surpassing Love Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,136 views

    Paul prays for the church that we would know the surpassing Love of God which empowers His people to live holy lives and to be the church!

    Surpassing Love Ephesians 3:14-21 Focus: Paul prays for the church that we would know the surpassing Love of God which empowers His people to live holy lives and to be the church! Function: To illustrate the love of God from Scripture and challenge with the question: Do you know the love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mothers

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 17,048 views

    Are there any godly Mothers left? Is your Mother a praying Mother? What the bible says about Mothers! This is a Mother’s Day sermon.

    A Sermon For You By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Mothers A mothers arms stretched forth in love, A mothers heart contains heavens dove. A mothers song brings such delight, A mothers kiss last through the night. I think of a mother so tender and dear, I smile while thinking of little ones always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back 2 School Special

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,592 views

    Our kids started back to school this week. Using Samson’s parents as an example, we as the church need to pray for our kids!

    August 10, 2003 Title: Back to School Special Text: Judges 13:1-25 Introduction 1. Well, our kids started back to school this week. A. Jason is in Kindergarten i. Lora is in 1st Grade ii. Ethan is in 3rd Grade iii. Amelia is in 6th Grade at the Middle School B. We have been in prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Discovering The Hindrances To Successful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    Looking at how the Apostles and early Christians when they prayed they had success and breaking down barriers that cause our prayers to fall short.

    Discovering the Hindrances to Successful Prayer Early Christians devoted themselves to prayer They were successful- Acts 4:31 Prayer is our communication & fellowship w/God! Many questions exist about prayer Why should I pray? Who do we pray to? Father, Son, HS Does God hear my prayers? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Jesus' Name

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    The power of preaching, being filled with His Spirit, walking daily with Him and praying in the power of His name can potentially influence the world.

    The Power of Jesus’ Name Acts 4:1-22 I. Preaching and Teaching In His Name Will Draw a Crowd and a Reaction (v. 1-4) A. It drew those that were hungry for God and His Word (v. 1a) B. It drew those that were threatened by the influence of Jesus Christ to change lives (v. 1b) 1. Some were threatened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partners In Prayer

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    In times of crisis we quickly go to the Lord in prayer. The Amalekites attack Israel and Moses took Aaron and Hur with him on a hill to pray.

    Partners in Prayer Exodus 17:8-13 One night in 1968, the pilot of an airline bound for New York realized that the landing gear of his jet would not engage. Traveling ever closer to his destination, he continued to work the controls, trying to get the wheels to lock into place, but he had no ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist