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  • Damien Saylor avatar

    This Too Shall Pass

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020
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    How many of you hold to our statement of, this too shall pass? - We faithfully hold to this thought, but it’s not found in scripture.

    Sermon- This too shall pass. - I wish I was standing at the pulpit right now. So I could see a show of hands, as I ask this question. Q- How many of you hold to our statement of, this too shall pass? - We faithfully hold to this thought, but it’s not found in scripture. - Here’s the topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Me Oh Lord (Standing In The Need Of Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016
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     | 13,296 views

    Where do we turn when the world stands against us? Here are some thoughts that come from the early church response to opposition.

    There’s an old spiritual song- It’s Me Oh Lord, standing in the need of prayer- and that’s how our drama concludes. We began with Peter and John healing the crippled man at the Beautiful Gate and continued as Peter and John stood on trial. Today, we’re going to look at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Through The Motions Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,863 views

    Why do you worship? Ever catch yourself just going through the motions? Check out these thoughts on becoming motivated to worship again.

    (Opened sermon by playing Matthew West’s “Going through the Motions”) If you’ve ever watched the classic “Monte Python and the Holy Grail”, you may recall the scene where they are accusing a woman of being a witch and were encouraged to apply the Duck Test- if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mental Health In The Psalms: 30 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 1, 2024
     | 1,206 views

    You and I need to seek the Lord in the middle of the night when dark thoughts and stress and tension are overwhelming because He is the only source of joy.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 30 PSALM 30:1-12 #mentalhealth [Gather kids up front first] INTRODUCTION 1… VeggieTales: God is Bigger than the Boogeyman… youtube.com/ watch?v=LK72_--ZsM4 CHILDREN’S SERMON INTRODUCTION 2 We are continuing today a series of three sermons (this is 2 of 3) where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace From Galatians (4-19)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,272 views

    As children, our parents told us things that they felt were best for us, but we often thought we knew more than they did.

    Isn’t it amazing how children, in the short time they have been here on earth, seem to think they are able to accumulate more knowledge than us old timers who have been around 60 or 70 years? But in all fairness, I have met some parents whose children were smarter than they were, and that does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rhetorically Speaking Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 11, 2021
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     | 1,743 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I come to you today with the same thoughts that came upon me yesterday

    Rhetorically Speaking by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 11, 2021) “Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, Lord; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Breaking Loose Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 3, 2024
     | 929 views

    There is a power at work within you that will make it impossible to live for the Lord unless you break loose of it. Follow the train of thought in the book of Romans

    Recovered By Grace: BREAKING LOOSE Romans 6 Introduction There is a power at work within you that will make it impossible to live for the Lord unless you break loose of it. Follow the train of thought in the book of Romans. The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone  Everyone needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Life Direction From The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 22, 2021
     | 1,142 views

    Peter thought he knew Jesus' direction. He did not. Do you know your life direction? Ask the LORD.

    Peter thought that he knew what the LORD’s plan was for the restoration of Israel. When Yeshua said that he would die at the hands of the Hebraic leadership, Peter was compelled to say, “not going to happen.” How many people today believe that they know what the LORD’s plan is? Many Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Walk In The Spirit (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,105 views

    Two key principles for walking in the Spirit are discussed. One concerns goals and disciplining the thought life. The other concerns identifying with the death and resurrection of Christ.

    Intro How do we walk in the Spirit? That is the question we will explore in this message. To walk in the Spirit requires intentional decisions on a daily basis. In our previous message, we examined the latter part of Galatians 5. There Paul gave instruction on the difference between walking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Dynamic Disciples Striving To Be Men Of Excellence

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 30, 2025
     | 343 views

    In Daniel, we find encouragement that build faith and hope, great examples worthy of imitation, and something to direct our thoughts to Christ Jesus, his death burial, resurrection and his glorious return.

    Subject: "Dynamic Disciples Striving to be Men of Excellence " Text: Daniel 1:8-21 “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. Now God had given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John White avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by John White on Jul 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,895 views

    There can be no doubt about the sort of mind the Christian should have. Christ-like motives, attitudes, thoughts, purpose and priorities can only prevail in a Christ-like mind.

    The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-13 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The New Year Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 74 ratings
     | 199,548 views

    Here’s some good solid advice for making the new year better. 1- The new year - Be careful 2- The new year - Be thoughtful 3- The new year - Be thankful

    INTRO.- ILL.- Pete, at a New Year’s party, turns to his friend, Ken, and asks for a cigarette. “I thought you made a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking," Ken responds. “I’m in the process of quitting,” replies Pete with a grin. “Right now, I am in the middle of phase one.” “Phase one?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holiness In Relationships Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025
     | 742 views

    Relationships play a vital role in our lives, shaping our character, values, and destiny. As believers, God calls us to live in holiness, which extends to our associations and partnerships.

    Title: HOLINESS IN RELATIONSHIPS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Supporting Texts: Amos 3:3, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Matthew 5:16, Proverbs 13:20, Ephesians 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Relationships play a vital role in our lives, shaping our character, values, and destiny. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Blessed Are They Who Walk According To The Law Of The Lord

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 42,987 views

    What does God’s Word do for us? 1- God’s Word keeps us pure 2- God’s Word helps us to know God 3- God’s Word brings joy to our hearts

    INTRO.- ILL.- A collector of rare books ran into an acquaintance who told him he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody-or-other had printed it. "Not Gutenberg?" gasped the collector. "Yes, that was it!" "You idiot! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ In Your Mind Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,580 views

    Christ is the Center of Everything and Everything relates to the way we think about things. Our thoughts, our heart, our mind - this is the core of who we are. And Christ is at the center of this also.

    Christ and Your Mind Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction Christ is in the Center of Everything! The Center of our Faith and Prayers He is our only hope - Christ in you, the hope of glory! He is at the Center because of who He is. He gives us the power to see it through by making us alive in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ