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  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Did I Do That? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    Why is it we are so addicted to the bad and so unable to change? And what can we do about it?

    “Between the Lines: Did I Do That?” Romans 7:14-25 “Did I do that?” I hope I’m not the only one who remembers Steve Erkel – that klutzy, nerdy yet wonderful and lovable television character. He was constantly doing things that resulted in creating messy or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Never Forsaken

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,077 views

    This sermon is an adaptation of a story by Max Lucado. It is a reminder of the intensity of the love that God has for us, and that He will never Leave us or forsake us regardless of where we have been.

    Never Forsaken Isa 53:6, Rom 8:7, Jam 4:4, Rom 5:10, 2 Cor 5:19, Rom 5:8, Phil 2:5 - 8 December 3 , 2000 I. I have preached this sermon before, and it is a rare thing that I preach the same exact one twice. A. But, in light of what I have been preaching about lately this one needs to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Death Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 16,581 views

    As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

    The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beginning To Sink

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,894 views

    This sermon explores what happened to Peter once he stepped out of the boat.

    Matthew 14:22-32 -- "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away." "And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Father Watches Over You Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,316 views

    God’s Promise at Christmas-to be your Eternal Father

    Sermon Series: God’s Promises at Christmas for YOU Today’s Message: A Father Watches Over You Text: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) Pastor Ken Squires December 24, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (18) This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Live In This World

    Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    If we are ever going to make an impact on our culture, we can not let ourselves become conformed to it.

    Subject: How To Live In This World Scripture Reading: Romans 12:2 You heard about the business lady who, between flights at an airport bought a small package of cookies. She then sat down in the busy snack shop to glance over the newspaper. As she read her paper she became aware of a rustling ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Rolling Stone Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 23, 2022
     | 2,928 views

    There are lots and lots of ways that we can put Jesus in a tomb and roll a stone over it, but there is no tomb strong enough, my friend, no stone too heavy that Jesus can’t smash it to pieces.

    [Remember ... the members have been placing stones at the foot of the cross for the past seven weeks of Lent and the pile of stones around the bases has gotten pretty impressive ... powerful visual. But when they come in on Easter morning, the stones are all gone.] [Read Luke 15:11-24.] You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Taking Responsibility And Being Accountable PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 142 views

    God sees and cares about our daily choices, offering grace and accountability, inviting us to live honestly and confidently in His love.

    If you’ve ever stood at the kitchen sink late at night, staring through the window while the day slowly settles, you know that tug inside—the whisper that asks, How did I do today? Did I choose well? Did I honor God with what I said, with how I acted, with what I allowed into my thoughts? Every ...read more

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    Crucified With Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 213 views

    God’s grace alone justifies us, not our performance; we are called to live boldly and freely by faith in Christ’s finished work.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a knot in our stomach. We love Jesus. We long to please Him. Yet we bump into old habits, heavy expectations, and the quiet pressure to perform. We want to get it right. We want to be faithful. And in the middle of it all, we wonder: Does God ...read more

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    Who Hindered You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 96 views

    The sermon urges believers to rediscover amazement at God’s grace, reject distractions, and walk in true freedom and love by the Spirit.

    Some of you walked in today with a steady stride and a smile. Others arrived with a limp in your soul—a weary heart, a worried mind, a weight you can’t quite name. If that’s you, you’re in good company. The church isn’t a museum for the shiny; it’s a meeting place for the messy. And the gospel ...read more

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    Witnessing To Your World

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,712 views

    Series looking at our role in witnessing.

    Witnessing to your World Gladstone Baptist Church – 17/4/05 One of my favourite subjects at school was physics. I know that most of you are just groaning inwardly now because you can’t think of anything worse. And I know that all the theory and the equations and the mathematics was pretty bad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parables Of The Kingdom Part 5 - The Dragnet

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 24, 2024
     | 999 views

    This is the fifth in a series of sermons from Matthew 13.

    Title: “Parables of the Kingdom Part V – The Dragnet” Script: Mt. 13:47-50 Type: Series/expos. Where: GNBC 2-25-24 Intro: If you were a child in the 1960’s you most likely remember the tv series that introduced the world to Sgt. Joe Friday and his faithful assistant, officer Bill Gannon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 337 ratings
     | 59,020 views

    Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

    A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Christian Humility

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,731 views

    An exposition of I Peter 5:5-7 about what true humility means.

    True Christian Humility I Peter 5:5-7 You Tube Video of Mac Davis singing “Oh Lord Its Hard to Be Humble…” You have probably heard about the guy who won an award for humility, but had it taken away because he displayed the award in his office? I heard about a preacher who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014
     | 11,199 views

    The Power of Hospitality

    The Power of Hospitality Series: The Art of Neighboring Brad Bailey – November 10th, 2013 Intro Last week we began a new series for this month we’re calling “Rediscovering the Art of Neighboring” As we recalled last week... Jesus says that the whole law of God could best ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational