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  • Bart Leger avatar

    Letting God Take Care Of Our Cares

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 1, 2011
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    Chronic worry is killing us. It can affect our daily life emotionally and physically. But the good news is that God offers us a wonderful exchange. His unexplainable peace in exchange for our worry, anxiety and care.

    Letting God Take Care of Our Cares 1 Peter 5:6-7 Does anyone here this morning consider themselves prone to worry? Do you sometimes dwell on what might happen if _____________? Well, you’re not alone. I tend to worry about the most inconsequential things ever. Like what will people think? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Debate About Divorce (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 21, 2018
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    Divorce is a sensitive issue that has touched a majority of lives, either directly or indirectly. With so many people affected by this issue, we need to consider what the Bible has to say and look at if from a biblical perspective.

    The Debate about Divorce (Part 1) Mark 10: 1-12 Our text today deals with an issue that has caused debate, division, and devastation for centuries. It is a sensitive issue that has affected a large majority of people, either directly or indirectly. I am well aware of the hurt and devastation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Living Life The Way God Intended

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 4, 2019
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    When we become a Christian, not only does Christ take away our sin, we identify with him, in death to our old ways, resurrection power to affect change, and life in a whole new way.

    Colossians 3:1-10 Living Life the Way God Intended When you become a believer, you adopt a whole new set of values. You realign your life to live God’s way instead of Satan’s way. You say, “God, you know better than I do how I should live my life.” We’ve been in a short mini-series in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Truth On The Last Sunday Of The Church's Year The Feast Of Christ The King

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2024
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    As we come to the end of the Church's year, we are left to consider Who is Jesus Not just who was Jesus but who is Jesus Is the Resurrection real and if so how does it affect the way we live

    What is Truth - Jn 18:33-38 Christ the King is the last Sunday of the season of pre-Advent and of the end of the church’s year. The Church’s year begins next week with the preparation for the birth of Jesus in Advent. And so the Feast of Christ the King - is the last Festival in the Church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    With The Heart Of Christ

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Feb 1, 2026
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    The Apostle Paul's affection for the Philippian believers, rooted in the visceral compassion of Jesus Christ. Christian love is not a vague sentiment but an sacrificial commitment that must be actively expressed in our relationships with both God and others.

    With the Heart of Christ Introduction: The Visceral Meaning of "Affection" In Philippians 1:8, the Apostle Paul confesses his deep bond with the believers: “God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus.” The original Greek word for "affection" is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God Who Still Moves Stones - An Easter Resurrection Message

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004
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    Does God still move stones in our lives? Does the Resurrection of a man 2000 years ago really affect the day to day decisions in our lives today? Let’s explore some answers.

    A God Who Still Moves Stones John 20:10-18 This being Easter our leadership met and decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the world and ask him to speak." And they did and he said "No". So they said, "Well if we can’t have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stan Simonik avatar

    Have A Little Talk With Jesus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 28, 2007
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     | 13,191 views

    This is a follow-up on "Choosing the Good Portion," (Luke 10: 38-42). Our faith and attitude intertwine to affect our outlook on life, on our relationships with others and with God, and are the necessary components of effective prayer life.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, have you ever been in a situation where you thought everybody would agree with you only to receive immediate comments to the contrary? I found that out last Sunday when we talked about choosing the good portion and I used the illustration of Kentucky Fried ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace And Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 10, 2011
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     | 4,837 views

    God takes everything in our life-good and evil, and works it together for good in his purpose for our life.

    Romans 8:18-30 Introduction: A. There is a longing in humans that leads them to want something better and to believe there is more to life than experienced on earth. B. While we don’t necessarily want to die to attain the better experience, believers maintain taking this step is the only way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Wake-Up Call"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,484 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to end their complacency and turn to God before He gives a wake up call.

    The Wake-Up Call Joel 1:1-7 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, Korea BIG IDEA: I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Joel 1:1-7 OTHER REFERENCES: Isaiah 24 (God’s purpose in Judgments: The destruction of earth); verse 1: See, the Lord is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can I Know I Am Saved?

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on May 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,144 views

    This sermon looks at: What is salvation? and examines the fruit of salvation in our lives from attitude, actions and affection to Jesus. It ends by asking people if they personally have salvation. It contains references from the Koran, BBC, psychology jou

    1 John part 1 ‘How may I know I am saved?’ Before I start my sermon this week I want to start by saying I am only talking about your personal salvation. I am not talking about salvation in general. Romans 10: 6 – 9 is quite clear that it is God’s decision who will enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Death Has Lost Its Sting, We Are All Resurrected, But To Where.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 8, 2016
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    What we believe about death and resurrection affects more of our lives than we think. This is a controversial subject, but it needs to be discussed and understood. Why is this important and what actually happens when we die, according to the bible?

    This sermon was delivered during Evening Song at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 6th November 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for tonight are: Philippians 3:15-18 Luke 20:27-40 Please join me in a short prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Include The Little Ones

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 22, 2013
     | 2,819 views

    When we read the Word of God, it becomes evident that our choices affect our children and their future. History teaches us that whenever Israel turned their back on God and served idols and other Gods, their children paid a price for their actions.

    Include the little ones June 16, 2013 - Father's Day Joshua 8:35 - There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded which Joshua did not read before all the assembly of Israel, with the women, the little ones, and the strangers who were living among them. When we read the Word of God, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Answers To Life’s Top Five Questions

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
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     | 4,726 views

    In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions. The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and believe them our life here on earth and in eternity will be greatly affected! Yes, the Lor

    Intro: In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions like: What is the purpose of life? Am I valuable? Who is my provider? Who controls my destiny? What am I responsible for? The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Discipline For Purity Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 5,007 views

    Discipline is also for the purpose of protecting the purity of the church. How does one person's sin harm the purity of a whole congregation?

    Introduction This is the last of three sermons on the subject of discipline; you just have to get through this one more sermon. Then we can relax a bit as we go into chapter 6 and only deal with conflict between Christians and Christians engaged in sexual immorality! What is with these people? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    For The Sake Of Unity, Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2024
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     | 1,455 views

    The Satanic Seduction of Synchronicity and Purpose-Driven Deception, Same Sex attraction, Voting responsibility, and the 10 Commandments.

    We are living in an insane world where a person who uses reason, logic, and common sense often feels isolated amid all the madness. The societal importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion supersedes the Word of God, logic, and common sense. Pastors are afraid to speak about politics, abortion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational