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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Encouragement

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025
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    Your teenage son doesn’t complain about coming to church. He is not rebellious.

    Encouragement “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But, I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31 Intro: Your teenage son doesn’t complain about coming to church. He is not rebellious. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,487 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. I have found our journey through the book of James to be a personal challenge. For the focus has been on Christian maturity. I have been challenged as to whether or not I am a mature Christian. My attitudes, my words, my actions and my lack of actions have been examined. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Vision Behind Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    What is a church’s vision to accomplish its purpose? How do we accomplish God’s plan? Do we see the need? Do we respond with concern? Do we respond with action?

    INTRODUCTION For the past several months, we have been involved in discussions, research, and prayer regarding the Future of this Church. In 2 Business Meetings, you approved and asked the leadership to determine the feasibility of moving. First, I want to thank you for your cooperation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Everybody Needs A Friend

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,883 views

    The wrong kind of friend will lead you into sin. You need the right kind of friend who will be comitted to you, be honest with you and build you up. Everybody needs that kind of friend.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. I am especially indebted to Rick Hine, Pastor of Bedford Baptist for the conceptualization of this message. Please feel free to use this message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Overflowing Joy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,067 views

    The concluding sermon of Nehemiah that considers the result of a life built with God at the center: When We Build with God at the Center, We will Overflow with Joy in all Things.

    (This is especially from 12:43ff) Today we come to the end of our study in Nehemiah—not that we have mined all the truths therein—we have only TOUCHED on chapter 13, which ends the book on a bit of a downer—seeing what happens when people don’t stay dedicated to God But that is NOT our focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • George Yates avatar

    Be Strong In The Lord Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,277 views

    This sermon is to heighten our awareness of the Spiritual Battle and of the weapons we have to defeat the evil one. Paul gives us instruction on winning this battle by "Be Strong in the Lord," "Put on the full armor," and "Stand firm."

    EPHESIANS 6:10-20 November 26, 2006 New Covenant EPC “BE STRONG IN THE LORD” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I. From a cartoon by Lee Johnson, Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands with the worshipers as they left. A. As one man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Who Are We?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,418 views

    A lesson in Humility and Servitude.

    Who Are We ? A lesson in Humility and servitude. 1Co 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?"

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,898 views

    God makes promises that are too hard to keep. But God keeps them.

    Genesis 18:1-15 “IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD?” Have you ever heard someone make a promise that seemed unrealistic? Maybe you even laughed to yourself when you heard it. The other day, I saw an advertisement by a construction company that was promising that they would build you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Disappointments New Christians Face

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,539 views

    Common disappointments that new Christians face often bring discouragement to the point of giving up.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 29, 2004 “Disappointments New Christians Face” I Peter 1:6-9 James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Think back to the time when you first came to the Lord and made your decision to become a Christian. You might have been a little child in Sunday school. It may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Paying The Price Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    Part 3 in Worship the King series, this focuses on Jesus our Redeemer King, in the context of His being a ransom. Good communion sermon.

    1 Timothy 2:5-6 – Paying the Price I read about a small boy who was consistently late coming home from school. His parents warned him one day that he must be home on time that afternoon, but nevertheless he arrived later than ever. His mother met him at the door and said nothing. At dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Christ In You

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,585 views

    Christians need to be incredibly positive and encouraged because of the reality of Christ alive in us.

    Christ in You (Col. 1.27) July 1, 2001 There are some great mysteries involved in this whole affair of being a Christian and one of the most exciting is what we can understand in what Paul declares to us in Col. 1.27. I was thinking on this and actually discussing this earlier in the week when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Pressing On

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,976 views

    A new year’s challenge to faithfulness

    As many of you know, I don’t follow sports teams closely. And football is not my favorite sport, but I do try to find out who is playing in some of the bowls on New Year’s weekend. This year I heard that Ohio State would play in the Fiesta Bowl, not in the Rosebowl where they would like to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    How To Clear The Conscience

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,384 views

    Even as Christians we still need to have our conscience cleared. How? This sermon will explain.

    How To Clear the Conscience Hebrews 9:11-14 But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. That’s why his blood is much more powerful and makes our consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Haun avatar

    Helping People Get Up Off The Mat When Life Gives Them A Body Slam

    Contributed by David Haun on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,324 views

    The sermon has two purposes: 1) It is possible to get back up when life slaps you down, and 2) to present a booklet we prepared to use in crisis calling. (Booklet subject enclosed)

    HELPING PEOPLE UP OFF THE MAT WHEN LIFE GIVES THEM A BODY SLAM John 14:1-3 Hope Christian Church, February 22, 2004 Dr. David L. Haun Years ago I had a friend who loved nothing more than to go to wrestling matches. What he loved most was when one wrestler picked up his opponent and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Time For A Break Out

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,064 views

    This sermon describes the revolution that occurs when God’s people are inspired by the Holy Spirit and break out to be fruitful in God’s service.

    Introduction: Several months ago I was reading the words of a college football expert. In this article he said he anticipated certain players, whom he named, to have break out seasons. He described a break out season. A player having a break out season is one who moves to a new level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist