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  • David Dunn avatar

    Created For Something Better

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025
     | 178 views

    Sabbath is God’s eternal sign of creation and redemption, inviting joyful weekly worship and deeper fellowship with Jesus, our Creator and Redeemer.

    Two men were arguing at work one day about religion. Neither really knew what they were talking about. Finally one said, “Man, you don’t know anything about religion. I’ll bet you ten dollars you can’t even repeat the Lord’s Prayer.” The other grinned. “Oh yeah? It’s a bet!” He straightened up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Second Chances

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 240 ratings
     | 45,670 views

    Every time we hear of a tragedy, could we see it as God giving us a second chance?

    Jesus was holding his weekly press conference when the reporter for the Jerusalem Times put up her hand: “Jesus, did you hear about the Slaughter at the Synagogue? Some worshippers were offering sacrifices when Pilate’s troops came in and killed them for no reason. My question to you Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Evidence Of Things Not Seen

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 17, 2006
     | 6,612 views

    Throughout his trials, Job called on his foundation of faith to cling to the evidence of God’s love even when it was not seen.

    Evidence of Things Not Seen Job 23:1-9, 16-17 October 15, 2006 Right after we were married, we bought our first couch. A really cheap couch. Had a wooden frame, cloth straps instead of springs, and cushions that never stayed in one place for very long. After I had been out of seminary for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lighten Up

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,588 views

    An examination of how fear limits our fulfillment in life. Clip from movie, "Parenthood", used as illustration.

    Lighten Up John 10:10 9-19-04 EPIC Only I want to begin this morning by posing a question for your consideration. Before I ask the question think of something that you would really like to do—something you would find very challenging, something you know would be personally enriching—but you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Least Is The Greatest

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    Our purpose and function withing the body of Christ.

    Lk:22:24. And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. Mk:9:34. But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. The disciples were always arguing over who should be called the greatest among them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being The Church!

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 28,136 views

    A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

    Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes Time Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,261 views

    We have to work with our impatience to become fully like God, understanding we’re in a process that takes time.

    It Takes Time Purpose Driven Life #28 Cornwall February 28, 2004 I want to grow up and be fully like Christ and I want to be that now! I don’t imagine that I’m the only one who feels this. I imagine that this is your desire, too. We don’t want to be babes in Christ. We don’t want to be immature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, And God

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 33,891 views

    Opportunity is usually accompanied by opposition. Strength usually is accomplished through struggles. This sermon explores the challenges faced by God’s people, and the choice they made !

    Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, & God Numbers 13:17-33, 14:1-9, 26-32 17. And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain: 18. And see the land, what it is, and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ow! That Hurts! (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    This is the second portion of a sermon on God’s discipline in our lives. Part of a series on abiding in Christ

    Nov. 2, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION Talk about the story in the Old Testament where the Israelite spies who had gone into Canaan brought back a single cluster of grapes that was so large that it had to be carried on a pole between two of the men (Numbers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
     | 7,616 views

    The purpose fo this message is to encourage graduating students, as well as others, to stay close to Jesus and grow in His grace, knowing that there is no where else to turn for eternal life.

    DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? John 6:51-69 INTRODUCTION: A. Let me begin this morning by congratulating our graduating High School seniors B. Have you ever found yourself absorbed in a story? 1. Maybe you are a science fiction nut and find yourself on another planet. 2. Or maybe a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Come?

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Jul 31, 2010
     | 3,424 views

    The beautiful old hymn "Will you come and follow Me" asks us all to consider our call from Christ, both as believers and as church families.

    Will You Follow? Last week we sang a hymn that we have sang before. Will You Come and Follow Me was one of the opening songs and I found myself lost in it for the first time. I ‘felt’ the words as I made my feeble attempt to sing. The words to this hymn are comprised of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,789 views

    Message in a series of building a bridge to the community. This is talking about the power of the Holy Spirit and what we have to offer.

    Note: I have used some other notes collected from other sermons over the years. Not sure who to reference but I am so thankful for their help. Building a Bridge to the Community: Power of the Holy Spirit Theme: to show the importance of the power of the Holy Spirit in winning our community to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Being Juicy Fruit Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,194 views

    While there are basic competancies that promote an emotionally healthy spirituality, there are also competancies that help us move outside of ourselves. Without getting outside of ourselves we will stunt our growth emotionally and spiritually.

    Back to School Being Juicy Fruit Galatians 5:22-25 November 15, 2009 We have spent a lot of time talking about and emphasizing a lot of personal competencies for emotional health. They provide the foundation for the rest of life. They provide the foundation for dealing with the next level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Until Christ Be Formed In You

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,978 views

    How is the life of God formed in the heart of man?

    "My little children, for whom I am again in anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you." God calling to himself those chosen to be his very own is a pervading theme in Scripture. Like variations on a musical theme, it keeps resurfacing throughout the pages of the Bible (Genesis 12; Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    The Chain Reaction Of Blessings Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    A CHAIN REACTION OF BLESSING FROM REJECTION TO RECEPTION IS IT OUR LIFE MINISTRY TO AROUSE OTHERS TO CHRIST?

    ROMANS 11:11 – 24. CHAIN REACTION OF BLESSING. RECAP. 11: 1 -10 PAUL HAS SHOWN US THE TRAGIC CONDITION OF ISRAEL WITH HER UNIQUE PRIVILEGES 9:1-4 YET DISTANT FROM GOD (UNBELIEF). PAUL HAS SHOWN THAT GOD WAS NEITHER UNFAITHFUL TO HIS PROMISES 9:6 OR UNJUST TOWARDS THEM WHEN IT CAME TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist