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  • David Dunn avatar

    The Shepherd Brings Us Home

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 114 views

    Jesus is the Good Shepherd who provides, protects, pursues, and ultimately brings His people safely home to dwell with Him forever.

    Psalm 23:1 — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” There are passages in Scripture that seem to sing even when you read them silently. Psalm 23 has wrapped itself around wounded hearts and weary souls for three thousand years. It has been whispered in hospital rooms, recited at ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Trusting In God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,111 views

    Understand and embrace the joy of rejoicing in God, the power of trusting in Him, and the blessing of pursuing Him, as illustrated in Philippians 3:1-11.

    Good morning, family! I'm so excited to share with you today from a part of Scripture that is near and dear to my heart. We're going to be diving into Philippians 3:1-11. As C. S. Lewis once penned, "God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself because it is not there. There is no such ...read more

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    Outcast But Not Outspoken (2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 6, 2021
     | 4,966 views

    Bartimaeus was blind and outcast, but he refused not to be heard because he was eager and desperate to pursue Jesus who could heal him.

    Mark 10:46-52  They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  (47)  When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Looking Back PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,229 views

    This sermon encourages believers to passionately pursue their Christian purpose, persevere through challenges, and positively progress into the new year with faith and hope.

    Good morning, dear church family! It's always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, isn't it? There's something profoundly beautiful about a community of believers coming together, united by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, ...read more

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    Tis The Season For Peace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,214 views

    Explores the divine peace promised in Isaiah 9:6-7, and how to pursue, personify, and prevail in this peace amidst life's challenges.

    Good morning, beloved family. It gives me great joy to stand before you today, to share the word of God and to delve into the deep riches of His wisdom. Today, we are gathered here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to unravel the truth of God's peace, a peace that surpasses all ...read more

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,778 views

    "Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

    Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Lackadaisical Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,853 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all yo

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Tap Into God's Resources

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,537 views

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. 2:7,10) Ask the Lord to help you to discover all of the facets of the Lord’s wisdom for improving your relationships, your personal lifestyle & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Escape Spiritual Manipulation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth.

    1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth. Jesus said, "If you continue in my word, then truly are you are my disciples indeed. And you will know (love it through real life experiences) the truth and the truth will set you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Respond To Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us speak the truth in love to deceitful people. Paul wrote, "Speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the Head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) Ask the Lord to help you speak the truth in a loving way to people who are prone to deceive, cheat or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Lifts Us Out Of Depression

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed.

    1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psa. 34:18) Ask the Lord to help you feel His uplifting power as He rescues you from all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Does The Holy Spirit Give Us Greater Discernment

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,039 views

    How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment

    How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment (Acts 2:5-13) Illustration: Where Am I Going? It’s comforting to hear that even Albert Einstein had a brain cramp now and then. One time, for instance, he was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Develops Essential Traits Within Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    The Holy Spirit furnishes leaders with problem-solving abilities without bogging them down in daily palavers. "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. We will give our attention to prayer and the

    How the Holy Spirit Develops You Into a Leader (Acts 6:2-8) The Spirit of God led the disciples to avoid getting bogged down in micro-management when they were led to say, "It is not wise for us to devote our energies to waiting on tables, but we will devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,034 views

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Love Our Enemies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us. Jesus said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6:27,28) Ask the Lord to fill you up with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational