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  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Devotion, Dedication, Duty, Defilement Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    In this final sermon (#6) of the "What Am I Missing Here?" series, we quickly consider four more reasons why your joy may have departed. When we see that others have a radiant joy that we do not possess or understand, then it is time to ask, "Wha

    What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy 5/15/2011 Calvary Baptist Church Psalm 85:8 SERMON 6: Devotion, Dedication, Duty, Defilement Series based upon the sermon by F.B. Meyer, “Where Am I Wrong?” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Family Is Divine In Origin. Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 2, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,219 views

    For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together let no man separate.” (Matthew 19:1-6).

    The Bible teaches that the institution of family is of divine origin and purpose. It also provides guidelines for good relations within the family. A commitment to the divine principles provides today’s best hope for the recovery of family life. Marriage is a divine institution, ordained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel J. Little avatar

    Christmas Light To Destroy The Curse Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 27, 2011
     | 3,520 views

    Unto You A Savior is Born: Noah was safe while floating through a devastating flood. We are safe from every threat for the simple reason that through Christ we have been placed in God and joined to His divine nature. Nothing shall by any means harm us.

    Christmas Light to Destroy the Curse of Darkness Pastor Dan Little adfontes.djl@gmail.com Twice, over this Christmas season, we have read through Luke’s narrative concerning the conception and birth of Jesus. Today I want to focus just on Luke 2:10 & 11. Luke 2:10 & 11 Luke 2:10 "Fear not, for ...read more

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    To Love Is To Obey

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,220 views

    We must slow down at God’s “yellow lights,” stop at His “red lights,” and proceed at His “green lights” for the highest reason - love. The absence of obedience just shows our rebellion and UN-love for God.

    Opening illustration: One morning as I left Maureena for work, I began to wonder, why should I obey God’s laws? The answer played out as I approached a traffic light that had just turned yellow. A driver at the intersection waited to make sure I had fully stopped. Why did I stop? I asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where God’s Power Flows

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2017
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     | 25,189 views

    God's power flows in some ministries and doesn't flow in other ministries. WHY? There IS an explanation. Using Peter's miracle at the beautiful gate, we can detect 4 key reasons when and where God's power will flow.

    WHERE GOD’S POWER FLOWS Acts 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Becky answered the door when the census taker came by. She told the census taker that her daddy was a doctor and wasn't home, because he was performing an appendectomy. 2. "My," said the census taker, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Handle Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 36,043 views

    This sermon looks at 4 reasons for discouragement and 4 ways to handle it: 1. FATIGUE 2. FRUSTRATION 3. FAILURE MENTALITY 4. FEAR 1. RE-EVALUATE Your Goals 2. REALIZE You’re Not Alone 3. Be READY to Fight 4. REMEMBER The Lord

    How To Handle Discouragement A few weeks ago I spoke about depression – today I want to speak about discouragement. When I think about depression – I would view it as a great pit – one that would take a massive amount of energy to escape. When I think about discouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Me Remind You

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 8, 2021
     | 7,442 views

    Reminders, we all need them. The main reason we need reminders is because we're forgetful. A synonym for remind is to jog the memory. That's what we need at times. Reminders were given in the bible. Let's take a look.

    LET ME REMIND YOU Reminders, we all need them. The main reason we need reminders is because we're forgetful. We have so many things to remember and focus on it's easy to be forgetful. If something isn't part of our daily routine we can tend to forget to do it. Sometimes it only takes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listen

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 28, 2021
     | 7,842 views

    The medical professional will tell us to listen to our bodies because it will let us know if something isn’t right that’s the reason, we do self-examinations. The auto mechanic will tell you to listen to your automobile because certain sounds will indicate something is wrong.

    Listen By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - As we come towards the end of 2021 and looking forward, to 2022 people are looking for things to be better in the coming year. We long to be able to have what we call normal back. We pray that the Covid pandemic will finally end, that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God's Timing: Perfect And Worth The Wait SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,344 views

    Life often presents us with situations where our desires are not met in our expected time, even after prayers. It's during these times that God is patiently waiting for a reason. Don't give up, but rather, wait for Him. His timing is perfect and always worth the wait.

    Introduction: In the story of Lazarus' resurrection found in John 11, we see that Jesus performed a great miracle by raising him from the dead. However, there are deeper lessons to be learned from this story. One important lesson is found in verse 6, where Jesus waits for two days before going to ...read more

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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 51 - Obedience God Desires Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 16, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 395 views

    Joseph and Mary are great examples of ones who implicitly obeyed God, and thereby were instrumental in being channels to bring forth and raise Jesus, the Son of God. Are we willing to obey God, despite not having logical reasons to do so and even when it is hard to do so?

    For our meditation today we will consider 1 Samuel 15:22, “And Samuel said, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.” (ESV) The prophet Samuel spoke these ...read more

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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Examine The Evidence — The Case For Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 326 views

    Lee Strobel in The Case for Christ encountered the overwhelming evidence for Christ. This sermon is not about Strobel, but about the truth he uncovered: Jesus Christ is exactly who He claimed to be.

    Go! And Examine the Evidence — The Case for Christ Introduction Church, for generations people have wrestled with the same question Jesus asked His disciples: Luke 9:20 (NLT): “But who do you say I am?” Your answer to that question determines everything about your eternity. Today, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Pay Attention Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,271 views

    The writer encourages us to give “earnest heed to the things we have heard.” Or as the NIV puts it, “Pay more careful attention therefore to what we have heard.” As I examine this passage, I find at least three reasons why we should pay careful attentio

    PAY ATTENTION Hebrews 2:1-4 “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.” Pay attention! Teachers, how many times have you had to say this to your students? You are teaching something they need to know but their minds are somewhere else. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Before You Walk Away"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 18, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,401 views

    If David and Michal were made to stand before a judge and state the reason for wanting a "divorce," what would David’s answer be? He would have to say something like this, "You see judge, it all starter when my wife said that I was a bad dancer..."

    “Before You Walk Away” Introduction: David would not divorce Michal following this event. He simply turned his affection to other women. How sad. Here is the counsel that I would have given to David to help in trying to keep their marriage together: 1. Remember your first love. Michal was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Grace’s #1 Enemy Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 6,918 views

    Forgiveness “to set free’ – someone who has wronged you, taken from you, damaged you, injured you, taken advantage of you… Even though we know we should … its like we can’t (100 reasons why we can’t…)

    * Bitterness is fruit – Unforgiveness is the root – Tree of ungrace * Grace and forgiveness – Linked * “cycle:” Injury > Penalty / Debt > cancellation (of payment) Unforgiveness – hold hostages (does not set free) Hebrews 12:15 * Creates bondage…the real loser is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Gift Of Giving! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,272 views

    The Bible presents us with the amazing story of Jesus birth – God’s gift to mankind – and we need to remind others that this is the real reason we celebrate Christmas. It’s more about receiving Christ the greatest gift of all and then giving a gift to oth

    Christmas Eve Service: Video Illustration: The Nativity from wingclips.com of the wise men giving gifts to baby Jesus. Sermon: The gift of giving Introduction: The wise men gave gifts to Jesus in the Christmas story from Matthew 2:1-2 and 11. The practice of giving gifts at Christmas is traced back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational