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  • Tim Smith avatar

    When Darkness Invades Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 5,167 views

    Here's the problem with Christmas today: the Christmas we know is so very unlike the first Christmas was experienced by the holy family. The joy of the birth of the Christ child was soon dampened by evil. What we need to remember this Christmas is that we

    A Scandalous Love Affair: When Darkness Invades Matthew 2:13-18 Fireman Edward Cushing tells the story of an old frame house burning on the southside of Chicago. He ordered the hoses to start fighting the fire and then dashed inside and pulled three people out. When the blaze was over, the Chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Perspectives For Success In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    1. It is important to maintain certain perspectives in evangelism... a. Many start out with great enthusiasm, but often get discouraged and apathetic b. This happens even to those who are highly skilled in teaching others 2. The problem is one th

    "PERSPECTIVES FOR SUCCESS IN EVANGELISM" INTRODUCTION 1. It is important to maintain certain perspectives in evangelism... a. Many start out with great enthusiasm, but often get discouraged and apathetic b. This happens even to those who are highly skilled in teaching others 2. The problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lola Olanrewaju avatar

    Don’t Stop There!

    Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 22, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,136 views

    Some are about to give up because they have prayed and fasted for months and there is still no solution to their problem .Don’t stop there , God is in the process of making things work out for you , you just need to be patient and keep the fire on.

    I recently read a quote by Winston Churchill which says: “You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stone at every dog that barks.” “Dogs that barks” could mean: * People saying stuff about you * Distraction of any sort * People discouraging you * People calling you names ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Look For The Beauty In The Brokenness Of This World Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,556 views

    The world is filled with both splendour and suffering, beauty and brokenness. It can be challenging to see God’s hand at work in the chaos, but as believers, we are called to recognise His grace and redemption even amidst pain.

    Go! And Look for the Beauty in the Brokenness of This World Introduction Today, we will explore a profound truth: Go! and look for the beauty in the brokenness of this world. The world is filled with both splendour and suffering, beauty and brokenness. It can be challenging to see God’s hand at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "God Sees And God Cares"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,791 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers which are dealing with depression OR feeling discouraged to affirm to others that GOD sees, their adversities, and He will make the necessary provisions for them.

    13 August 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: DISCOURAGED BELIEVERS, while in the midst of their crisis, need to affirm to others that GOD sees, their adversities, and He will make the necessary provisions for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon - Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 5, 2024
     | 1,615 views

    While rejection is painful, its purpose is planned. God often uses man's rejection to redirect his people back into His will for their lives.

    Subject: Rejection Is Not Your Final Destination Text: Judges 11:1-11 “Now Jephthah of Gilead was a great warrior. He was the son of Gilead, but his mother was a prostitute. Gilead’s wife also had several sons, and when these half-brothers grew up, they chased Jephthah off the land. “You will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Celebration Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2012
     | 7,939 views

    Today we will discover that the non-Christian world was deeply disturbed and determined to do everything possible to halt the spread of the gospel. When things are going well in the Church-look out! Satan will find a way to create problems.

    Celebration of Freedom Acts 12:1-16 Introduction Our study of Acts has been very exciting for me, and I hope that’s been true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    A National Imperative: Spiritual Awakening Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,449 views

    The world is falling apart, nations are crumbling, people everywhere are confused and fearful. Such things reveal our human limitations. Our problems are clearly beyond the scope of our human abilities. It is time to pray to God for a spiritual awakening.

    JESUS said, “Repent and believe” (Mark 1:15). 1. The world is falling apart, nations are crumbling, people everywhere are confused and fearful. Such things reveal our human limitations. Our problems are clearly beyond the scope of our human abilities. But thankfully, nothing is too hard for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    A Song For Ordinary Days Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 4,601 views

    Life is not made up of special days. It may have some extraordinary days sprinkled throughout the year but life is filled with ordinary days. The problem is that we can begin to live for the special days when the real issue in life is staying faithful and

    A Song for Ordinary Days Luke 1:39-56 As we approach Christmas, how many of you can remember the days of your childhood when you began looking forward to Christmas, weeks if not months ahead? You watched all the more intently the commercials on TV for the latest toys, put together your Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sam Baker avatar

    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
     | 3,280 views

    Now I know that many people have a problem with the idea that baptism is for the remission of sins . . . To them, baptism has nothing to do with GOD’S plan of salvation. To them, to suggest baptism is necessary . . . is to deny we are justified by

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 4: ‘Is Baptism a Necessary Part of the Gospel?’ When you are out there busting your rear to make ends meet, we all have a tendency to put things on a ‘back burner’, and make plans to get them at a later date. The problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Traveling With Trust Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,906 views

    A real believer can trust Gods purposes without knowing why he acts in some ways. (Part 4 "Passing Life’s Tests - the ’why’ test)

    Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 PART IV - Traveling with Trust - The “Why?” Test. Hebrews 11:17-19 INTRODUCTION There is a saying that goes, “Suspicion enters the door through which love and trust exit.” You know when I read the story of Abraham and Isaac, and how God asked Abraham to slay ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Prophetic Body Builder Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,995 views

    Some scholars call the gifts in Rom 12 "motivational" gifts. What do they mean by that and how does that help us understand the value and purpose of the gift of prophecy?

    Have you ever heard of a TV personality from years ago named Merv Griffin? Back in his heyday Mr. Griffin hosted a TV talk show called "The Merv Griffin Show" where he would have guests who would sit down with him and talk about their lives and the passions in their lives. One of those guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Why Do We Fast?

    Contributed by James May on May 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,397 views

    Fasting is more than skipping a meal or a number of meals, that’s only dieting. Fasting is always for a purpose and with an answer to prayer in mind.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    Favour Or Grace, You Can't Separate The Two

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,236 views

    This sermon’s purpose is to show that one cannot separate or make a distinction between having favor with God or experiencing God’s grace.

    Favour or Grace, You can’t separate the Two (Luke 2:39-52) I’ve often heard, he or she has found favour in the sight of God. For quite some time that phrase puzzled me. It puzzled me so much to the extent that I sought to found scriptural backing for such a statement. While searching ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 16,937 views

    To serve God you must be committed to His will for your life. If you want to fulfill your purpose, you must be committed to it.

    Commitment “A Term That Has Seemingly Become Obsolete” What is commitment? An engagement or pledge to do something, An unreserved devotion, bound to stand fast or hold in place. We live in a self-serving, throwaway, live-for-the-moment, do-what-feels-good, society. Typically, the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational