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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Living In Babylon: Clear The Clutter Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 10, 2022
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    We no longer live in a Christian nation. In this 5-week series, we are going to focus on the life of a believer in God who was forced to live in Babylon and draw from his life principles for us. He lived in Babylon. We live in Babylon. He was pulled away from God. We are pulled away from God.

    FAITH FOR EXILES: LIVING IN BABYLON CLEAR THE CLUTTER DANIEL 1:1-21 INTRODUCTION Today we begin a 5-week sermon series that will focus our attention on a basic truth that not all of us want to admit. We find it difficult to admit if we can at all. There should be a support group for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Depression PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Even in our darkest moments of despair and depression, God is with us, providing strength and sustenance, and it's the knowledge of His love that can pull us through.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to be diving deep into a part of Scripture that isn't often discussed but is so relevant in our world today. We're going to be talking about the reality of depression, the power of faith, and the strength of pushing on. Charles Spurgeon once said, "I find ...read more

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    The Struggle With Satan Lent Sunday 1 Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2023
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    Was the Lord bragging about how He defeated the old Worm, man’s adversary, Satan? No.

    First Sunday of Lent 2023 How did St. Matthew come by the story he shared in today’s Gospel? It was easy to understand the first line, what happened when Jesus, who was fresh from His baptism by John, where the Holy Spirit came upon Him in form of a dove, went into the wilderness of Judea. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus And The Right Fighters

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 8, 2004
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    Focusses on motives on the Pharisees rather than the parable itself. Pushes people to examine their own motives and what drives them.

    Luke 10:25-37 Paonia United Methodist Church July 11, 2004 Chances are if you have spent any time around a church, And during any of that time you were even marginally conscious, You have undoubtedly heard of the Good Samaritan. In a survey, 80 % of the population could recount at least the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Driving Under The Influence

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2010
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    Energy and passion in worship are fine, but they must push us toward authentic living and toward dedicated mission, else they will be destructive.

    I could not help noticing this car that morning. It was a tiny little car, one of those that looks like a sardine can on wheels. The rust spots and the dents suggested that it had survived more than its share of bumps and bruises. But that was not all that made me notice this little puddle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Forward To The Reward Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2023
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    This flesh of ours, when given the choice of visiting a prayer chapel or going to a wild party, pushes us to choose the party.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent 2023 It’s very easy for us to be so taken with today’s Gospel that we push aside the short Epistle taken from St. Paul’s letter to the Church at Rome. So let’s look at what he is telling this relatively young community of Jews and Gentiles who have believed in the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Kingdom Keys - Job Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023
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    God’s wisdom, goodness, and justice transcend our assumptions about fairness and push beyond the limitations of human reasoning.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glory Be

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 30, 2015
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    Jesus' love for the church accordingly comes out of God's love----a love that will not betray--- that is constant in glory that will supply needs according to the riches by Christ Jesus, promising peace and justice that comes out of that same peace.

    GLORY BE by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 30, 2015) “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. (Ephesians 3:21, King James Version [the church]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Law Of The Farm

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011
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    A sermon about the parable of the sower: preparing the soil, sowing the seed, watering the seed, pulling weeds, and waiting for the harvest.

    Luke, Chapter 8: We’re going to talk this morning…If I had to say there were three or four passages of Scripture that I think are very important to my life personally, I would say the prodigal son is by far my favorite, my favorite parable that’s ever been written. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gravitational Energy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010
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    We need to tap into the power of Jesus through the Holy Spirit so that we can defy the pull of this world.

    Sermon: Gravitational Energy Series: Get Energized Opening: Video - open with Song = Gravity video Insert You Tube video of Shawn McDonald singing Gravity live (time - 4:24) Explanation of video and its lyrics: Pastor Mike comes up reads the lyrics to the song have on power point – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace Vs. Gravity Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
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    Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) offerings & Christmas-time amplifies that reality...

    The Grace of Gift-Giving II Corinthians 9:6-11, 15 * Two forces at work – grace and gravity – (pulling us up or down) Christmas amplifies that reality * Most unusual Christmas message – while most preachers work at emphasizing Christ, turning our attention away from presents…I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Into The Darkness Part 2: Be Careful Of Who You Listen To Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 25, 2008
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    Focuses on how we seek out and listen to the advise of others instead of waiting on God to pull us through.

    Into The Darkness Part 2: Be Careful Who You Listen To Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23; 24:10-11; Acts 8:9-10; 16:16-19; 1 John 4:1 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about walking in the darkness. I told you that walking in faith means that we must get very comfortable being in the dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trolls And Jesus

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 12, 2020
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    The trolls may pull us down with their words, but we need to rely on his Spirit to win over them.

    The Trolls and Jesus Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1, Isaiah 45:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have a very interesting text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 22:15-21). Now, let us listen to the text. “The Pharisees went off and plotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Purpose Of God’s Power Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017
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     | 6,592 views

    with God’s power we can be patient in difficulty and endure an increasing load longer and longer with joy in our hearts as we see His will accomplished

    Worthiness Do you ever feel worthy of the LORD’s blessings? In general, I don’t. I think most of us don’t feel worthy, and that sense of unworthiness may increase with age. Jesus said “I do always those things that please the Father”. And when He said that, many who heard Him believed in Him (John ...read more

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    Taking The Plunge 2.0 Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 25, 2009
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    The order is always belief, followed by baptism. A sermon that pulls together verses on baptism so that beleivers will take the plunge and obey the Lord.

    Taking the Plunge 2.0 Selected Scriptures Rev. Brian Bill 10/25/09 Note: This manuscript provides a more in-depth treatment of baptism than previous sermons called, “Proclaiming God’s Purposes in Baptism,” and “Taking the Plunge.” I’m grateful to Ray Pritchard, John MacArthur and John Piper for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist