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  • Alan Kraft avatar

    Fatal Attraction Series

    Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,909 views

    The third of six messages from Jeremiah on the wages of sexual sin. This sermon focuses on the temptation, shame, guilt and addictive nature of sexual sin.

    A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 2. We are spending some time looking together at the book of Jeremiah in the OT and we are discovering that this book is incredibly relevant to our lives today. 1. One of the first topics God addresses in the first few chapters is sexuality. Talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Tearing Down The Strongholds PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 116 views

    The sermon encourages believers to rely on God’s strength and prayer to overcome inner battles, renew their minds, and stand firm in spiritual warfare.

    Some mornings feel like you wake up to a battle you didn’t see coming. The coffee is warm, but the thoughts are loud. A whisper worries you. A memory needles you. A headline makes your heart heavy. Your calendar says Tuesday, but your soul says “tired.” Ever been there? The pressure you can’t put ...read more

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    Our God Is Able

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 21, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,554 views

    To establish that our God is able to keep us built up, in the most holy faith; in His love, and to keep us from falling; to present us faultless before the presence of His glory (in heaven) with exceeding joy. He is faithful that promises!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Keep Us in the Faith 2. Keep Us in His Love 3. Keep Us from Falling Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Our God is able.” This lesson will deal with the Godhead’s ability to keep us in the most holy faith built up; and keep us in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Determination Series

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 39,397 views

    4/5 determinatin mkaes the differance, do you have the "stick-to-itiveness" that it will take to complete what God has called you to?

    Determination makes the differance! Determination makes the differance! I would like to start our time together this morning by asking you a question. My intent is not to embarrass anyone, so please don’t raise your hands, but rather answer this question in your own heart. The question is, “Am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Physician Is Here

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,926 views

    “Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.”

    THE GREAT PHYSICIAN IS HERE Luke 4:22-44 Proposition: “Jesus as the Great Physician is always available for assistance for salvation and in our spiritual life and to nurture us in our physical life as well.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge all, especially God’s people. to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Were You There? No, But We Are Here

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,000 views

    To know real and lasting power means admitting that we fail at what we do (repentance), giving over the control of our lives to Christ (faith), and obedience.

    The speech choir has asked us a pointed question, "Were you there?" "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" They went on, "Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?" And finally, "Were you here when He rose up from the grave?" Were you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jehovah Nissi Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 2, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 26,643 views

    What do you lift up when times get tough? Turn to God first, talk to Him, trust Him to help you and thank Him in advance.

    JEHOVAH NISSI When was the last time you faced a situation where the odds were stacked against you? The science of probability and statistics is fascinating. Some day, unless Jesus comes back first, every person in this room will die. How do you think you will go? The odds are that you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Invitation To An Autopsy

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    Some say the resurrection is untrue - what does common sense say?

    19When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lord Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    The Church has called Him "Lord" for the past two millennia; largely the secular world passes that off with an arrogant sniff, asking, "who’s really in charge?"

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------- March 14, 2004 -------------- 28Thomas answered and said to Him, ¡§My Lord and my God!¡¨ John 20:28 (NASB) The Easter service was about to begin. The brother-in-law of the pastor was sitting with his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Growing Grand Kids Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2014
     | 4,983 views

    If we want to raise grand kids, then we must teach them to obey without putting them down, but bringing them up to follow Christ.

    Several years ago (1997), Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum. They were commemorating the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. On the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Best Fishing Trip Ever Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    "You talk to anyone who has ever fished, and I mean anybody and they will have a fishing story."

    A Fishing Trip to Remember Series "HOOKED" with Pastor Timothy Porter Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: Tell a fishing story and about fishing as a kid. "You talk to anyone who has ever fished, and I mean anybody and they will have a fishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Long Is Twelve Years?

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on May 6, 2020
     | 7,090 views

    An overview of how trouble often brings people to Jesus as well as how flexible Jesus was in reaching out to heal the sick.

    How Long Is Twelve Years? That depends on what has happened during those 12 years. If in 2008 you welcomed a new baby girl into your hearts and home, then those days you held her to your breast, those days you listened to her first garbled words, those days you watched her take her first ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Work And Rest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2024
     | 1,043 views

    If you want to enjoy God-honoring, fulfilling work, then work in His power, and rest with His blessing.

    John Ortberg tells an old story about a mother who walks in on her six-year-old son and finds him sobbing. “What's the matter?” she asks. ”I've just figured out how to tie my shoes.” “Well, honey, that's wonderful. You're growing up, but why are you crying?” “Because,” he says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Jesus Enters Your Storm

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 11, 2025
     | 97 views

    Jesus meets us in the storm, reveals Himself above the waves, strengthens faith through obedience, rescues when we sink, and draws worship from our weakness.

    THE PROBLEM THEY SUFFERED Just hours before, the disciples had a completly different frame of mind. They were psyched.They were energized and confident, ready to take on anything. Jesus had just fed thousands with a boy’s lunch, and the crowd erupted with messianic excitement. People surged ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Too Good! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2023
     | 2,327 views

    If you want to find real joy in the face of an uncertain future, renounce your own good and wise deeds; stop devising your own schemes. Instead, fear God and please Him through faith in His Son.

    On March 19, 2003, the United States and its allies invaded Iraq to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction and remove Saddam Hussein from power. A day later, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld held a news conference, where a reporter asked him “about the apparent failure to follow the war ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free