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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Learning To Be Human Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 13, 2023
     | 1,673 views

    Learning to Be Human Series: Reboot: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey - February 5, 2023

    Learning to Be Human Series: Reboot: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey - February 5, 2023 Intro Continuing in our series… thinking about how we are living our lives. We’ve begun a new year…and it’s a good time to consider HOW we are engaging with this gift of life. We began looking at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crucified With Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
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     | 209 views

    God’s grace alone justifies us, not our performance; we are called to live boldly and freely by faith in Christ’s finished work.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a knot in our stomach. We love Jesus. We long to please Him. Yet we bump into old habits, heavy expectations, and the quiet pressure to perform. We want to get it right. We want to be faithful. And in the middle of it all, we wonder: Does God ...read more

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    The Christian's Armour

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,037 views

    The real meaning of putting on the whole armour of God and what we as believers need to be doing.

    The Christian’s Armour Ephesians 6:10-18 The story has been told of a mental hospital that many years ago came up with an unusual test to determine when their patients were ready to go back into the world. They brought the patient who was ready for release into a room where a water faucet was left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Body Building

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    Did you know that God has a building code? Christ will inspect our buildings using the ultimate test - the fire of His holiness. I am challenging each individual in the ’Body of Christ’ today to prepare for a building inspection. If we ignore God’s codes

    Opening illustration: We must use the right building materials if we want our ministries to stand in the day of His visitation. Every state in this country has strict building codes. You can’t just buy a piece of land and throw up a structure any way you choose. Local governments have standards ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There You Will Hear

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,659 views

    5 Factors that influence our ability to hear from God. 1. Circumstantial 2. Physical Location 3. Timing 4. A Divine Causing 5. An Obedience

    There You Will Hear Text: Jeremiah 18:1,2 (I am using the KJV for this message because of its unique wording of verse 2, being caused to hear as opposed to other versions where the prophet would simply have the word of the Lord announced to him, or him simply receiving a message) Jer 18:1 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 25, 2017
     | 2,461 views

    5 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

    JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-V Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: PETA's Response to Obama's Fly "Execution"—June 18, 2009 U.S. President Barak Obama stopped during an interview with CNBC's John Harwood to swat & kill a fly that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Super Dad

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 18, 2018
     | 6,451 views

    For Mother's Day I titled my sermon Mom Strong, highlighting some of the ways moms are strong. In following that theme the Father's Day sermon is titled, Super Dad. Let's see how we fathers can be Super Dads.

    SUPER DAD! One little boy's definition of Father's Day went like this: "Well, it's just like Mother's Day, only you don't spend as much." Speaking of spending, someone once said, "A father is someone who carries pictures where his money used to be." For Mother's Day I titled my sermon Mom Strong, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Death Of A King Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,253 views

    David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about.

    The Death of a King Thesis: David died leaving a mark in history for all of eternity to talk about. Texts: II Samuel 23, I Kings 2:1-12, I Chronicles 28, 29 Illustration: Titanic’s Last Hero Introduction: John Harper’s words from the ocean his lasts words shortly before his death still echo ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Norman Rockwell Christmas"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 26, 2007
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     | 4,384 views

    Norman Rockwell the beloved and talented artist always set out in his paintings to depict life in America and the importance of American Values. In our fast paced society today we need to re-discover these same values this year during the Christmas season

    A Norman Rockwell Christmas Opening video Illustration: The Nativity (clip) – Remembering who the reason for the season is- Jesus. Opening hands on Illustration: Show some of his pictures from his books and pass the books around! Thesis: Norman Rockwell the beloved and talented artist always set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Views The Instigators Of Sin

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,640 views

    This message deals with the source of stumbling-blocks and the sight of God in dealing with the source.

    We Need to Talk! As I stand cradled within the sanctuary of these four walls, I wanted to high light this headline during this period of proclamation. We need to discuss — “How Jesus Views Instigators Of Sin.” The Text I have tagged and targeted for teaching is Luke 17:1-2 (read). In1:1, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Loves A Love Story

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 73,548 views

    The focus of this message is the great love of God as illustrated in the life of the Prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer.

    Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Vinton, LA Email: cholt@gt.rr.com EVERYONE LOVES A LOVE STORY Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (Jn. 15:13). Scripture text: Hosea 1:2,3 and 3:1-3 Perhaps one of the most famous love poems every penned was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David And The Hs Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2015
     | 4,026 views

    The Holy Spirit is active in the care of our souls if we let Him. He wants to comfort us, lead us, guide us, direct us, teach us and empower us. He wants us to be ìChrist likeî and ìdo the work of the Kingdomî in the here and now.

    Opening Video Illustration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6DtRmyx1bA David Platt on the importance of the Holy Spirit Series: Soul Care and the Holy Spirit Thesis: The Holy Spirit is active in the care of our souls if we let Him. He wants to comfort us, lead us, guide us, direct us, teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Asking God To Do Big Things!

    Contributed by James Barnes on Feb 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,338 views

    This is a sermon that encourages us, and our church to trust the Lord to do great things through us when we seek to do them for His glory.

    Text: Ephesians 3:20-21 Cosperville Baptist Church Series: Building Project Excursion Pastor Jim Barnes Topic: Prayer, Growth, Success January 12, 2014 “Asking God To Do Big Things!” Intro: Johnny, a very bright 5 year old, told his daddy he'd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Of The Righteous Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 28, 2014
     | 7,286 views

    1) Comfort (James 5:13), 2) Restoration (James 5:14–15), 3) Fellowship (James 5:16a), and 4) Power (James 5:16b-18).

    Iraqi Christians were forced to flee the northern city of Mosul under threat from Islamic extremists described on Tuesday leaving behind all their possessions. Signs emerged that the crackdown on the minority was causing tensions between the radicals and Sunni allies in the insurgency. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Children Of The Day Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 3, 2014
     | 7,956 views

    1) Nature (1 Thessalonians 5:4–5), 2) Behavior (1 Thessalonians 5:6–8), and 3) Destiny (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11).

    You tend to know the maturity level of a person by how they spend their time. If, at the end of the day, you look forward to playing with toys, you're most likely a child. If you look forward to texting or skyping your friends you are most likely a teen. If you look forward to going to sleep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other