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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Help Me God, I'm Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 27, 2022
     | 3,961 views

    The Devil has done his work of discouragement for a long time. If you feel discouraged, you are not alone. God's children do get discouraged. But what did Jesus mean when he said that we can have “life more abundantly,” “life to the full?”

    Alba 8-18-13 (Revised 10-23-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M DISCOURAGED John 10:10 I don’t know if this story about Abraham Lincoln is true or not, but the story is told that Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough looking man drew a revolver and pushed it in his face. "Abe" figured ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Funeral Of John Barclay Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 11, 2021
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     | 7,520 views

    “Precious” that an unusual word to use at a memorial service. And in fact, I don’t think I ever heard it used at a memorial service. Now in the hospital, in the birthing unit, “precious” is a probably a common word choice. But not at a memorial service!

    INTRODUCTION DESCRIBE HOW GOD VIEW'S DEATH AND HOW WE VIEW DEATH. At a memorial service, you may hear people talking among themselves or to the family members whose loved one has passed, and you might hear them saying such things as it was quick and unexpected, or he lingered a long time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should Easter Matter To Me?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 570 views

    Easter message 2024. Why Easter is important to us.

    EASTER 2024 WHY SHOULD EASTER MATTER TO ME? GENESIS 3:1–7 NOW THE SERPENT WAS MORE CRAFTY THAN ANY OF THE WILD ANIMALS THE LORD GOD HAD MADE. HE SAID TO THE WOMAN, “DID GOD REALLY SAY, ‘YOU MUST NOT EAT FROM ANY TREE IN THE GARDEN’?” 2THE WOMAN SAID TO THE SERPENT, “WE MAY EAT FRUIT FROM THE TREES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: If The Foundations Be Destroyed, What Can The Righteous Do?

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 4, 2025
     | 447 views

    If all earthly things fail, and the very State falls to pieces, what can we do? David suggests that the righteous, if necessary, can (1) suffer joyfully, (2) hope cheerfully, (3) wait patiently, (4) pray earnestly, (5) believe confidently, and if they do, they will triumph finally.

    Sermon: If the Foundations be Destroyed, What Can the Righteous Do? Psalms 11:1-7 “I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety! The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from the shadows ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Are Laity

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 507 views

    God calls every believer as His laity, a royal priesthood, chosen to declare His marvelous works in daily life and mission.

    (The People of God) Opening Story – “Secret Service” Christians A man was coming out of church one day. The pastor stood at the door to shake hands and gently pulled him aside. “Brother,” he said, “you need to join the Army of the Lord.” The man smiled, “Pastor, I’m already in the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sermon The Charge To Keep On Going And Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2025
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    Every follower of Jesus Christ must carry out their ministry in the midst of perilous times. These are words of a dying man to his faithful son in the ministry to finish strong!

    Subject: The Charge - Fulfill Your Ministry Scripture Lessons: Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 23:3-4“And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all countries whither I have driven them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Complete Picture Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025
     | 129 views

    A sermon explaining how the members of the Triune Godhead work together in the church.

    The Complete Picture 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG 11-23-25 Scripture:1 Corinthians 12:1–11 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION – WHEN A BODY FIGHTS ITSELF Everyone here has heard about diabetes. Everyone here knows someone too sweet for their own good, or you are one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Outsiders - Shepherds (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 13, 2025
     | 335 views

    Looking at the ways God comes into our lives, as He crashes our stories.

    “When God Crashed Our Story” Luke 2:8-20 December 14, 2025 Have you ever ended up somewhere you weren’t supposed to be? Maybe it was getting lost. And to make matters worse, you didn’t even realize you were going the wrong direction. Suddenly, something just didn’t make sense. Anybody willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hunchback

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2022
     | 5,248 views

    Many people are emotionally crippled and don't even realize it. Jesus saw a woman's suffering and showed the compassion of God by healing her. He called her to Himself. God is still the healer today! Ends with a modern healing story.

    THE HUNCHBACK Luke 13:10-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. While taking a law class in personal injury litigation, I got into a car accident and had to wear a cervical collar. Two weeks later, I tripped over a wire and ended up on crutches. 2. When I hobbled into class shortly after these mishaps, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Believers Life Is Selfcontrolled

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,499 views

    In the previous sermon we looked at Romans 8:1-4, and we learned some marvelous things about our new position in Christ Jesus.

    We learned that while we ALL were once IN ADAM, something happened when heard of salvation in Jesus: • We recognized how dreadful our sins were, and repented of them and trusted in Christ • We were immediately justified by the blood of Christ And now we are no longer IN ADAM, but we are IN CHRIST. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King David And The Gibeonites: The Impact Of Sin On Generations Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,574 views

    There is a problem, David prays, God quickly answers David, and let’s David know, it’s because of something that happened during the time of Saul. And now it’s David’s job to make it right.

    If you look back at the last one hundred or so years of American history, you see several generations of people. There of course the traditionalists, we call them “the greatest generation” or “the silent generation” they are the Americans who fought World War II. They built on the accomplishments ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    New Mercy Today PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 1,867 views

    This sermon explores God's mercy in times of despair, its depth and renewing nature, and how it propels us forward in faith and hope.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and hope. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are eager, our spirits are high, and we are ready to receive from the bountiful banquet of God's word. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Don't Count Me Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,678 views

    Explores how to face life's challenges with enduring faith, drawing strength from God, and envisioning a bright future despite present difficulties.

    Welcome, dear friends. Gather around, pull up a chair, and let's share this time together as we open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It is a warm and wonderful privilege to stand on the common ground of faith, to lean into the comforting ...read more

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    Fully Investing In Your Discipleship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,572 views

    This sermon explores the deep commitment, challenges, and joy inherent in Christian discipleship, urging believers to live radically transformed lives oriented towards Christ.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering, this sweet communion of brothers and sisters in Christ. Our hearts are brimming with joy and our souls are thirsting for the living water of God's Word. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine ...read more

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    Live Wisely Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,555 views

    The importance of making use of every day, living wisely with the time we have.

    Live Wisely Ephesians, Riches in Christ Part 9 Eph 5:14-18 NIV "Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational