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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Balanced Life Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2020
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     | 8,423 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

    Series: Light And Life [#4] A BALANCED LIFE John 2:1-11 Introduction: Isn’t it amazing how God works? I had been preparing a sermon about the dangers of tradition versus truth. I was going to tell each of you how the Bible doesn’t forbid drinking alcohol and says to not get drunk. I was going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Sends Helpers To His People

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025
     | 536 views

    God never intends for His people to struggle alone. Throughout Scripture, we see that He raises helpers to support, strengthen, and uplift His children in times of need.

    GOD SENDS HELPERS TO HIS PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 17:12 "But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joy In The Middle Of The Journey

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025
     | 813 views

    A sermon that encourages us to choose Joy not only because of who God is, but because of what He has done for us

    Today I want to talk to you about choosing joy because of who God is and what He has promised. “Let me start by asking you a question —have you ever been in a season where it felt like life hit the pause button? You’re praying, you’re waiting, you’re doing everything right, but it feels like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rooted And Grounded PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 3,132 views

    Emphasize the importance of dedicating time to God, allowing His Word and love to nourish and anchor us, and continually growing in our faith to become more deeply rooted in Christ.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a subject that's as essential to our Christian walk as air is to breathing. We're going to talk about being rooted and grounded in Christ, the perks that come with it, and why it's so crucial that we keep growing in Him. I want to start with a quote ...read more

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    Strength In The Soil

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 8, 2026
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    Strength in the Soil. This morning, we look at St. Paul shows his weaknesses as an opportunity for Christ's Strength, and how it reflects into the Parable of the Sower.

    Good MORNING. We’re looking this morning at the call to share God’s Word, as well as show his Love in works of mercy, as found in our Gospel, and our epistle this morning. It would really warm a pastor’s heart if you remember some of Paul’s problems with the Corinthians that led to 2nd Corinthians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Uncommon Power 1 Peter 2:11-12

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2025
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     | 175 views

    A message about the power within us during our walk here on earth.

    Good Morning Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "You Don’t Understand Right Now… But You Will” John 13:7

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2025
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     | 287 views

    A message of hope and learning how to wait upon the Lord for His plan for our life.

    “You Don’t Understand Right Now… But You Will” Grab your Bible and say this with me: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert. My heart is receptive. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Justified, Alive, Sent Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025
     | 173 views

    Through Christ’s cross we are justified freely, live with assurance, and are sent as grateful witnesses of God’s grace to all.

    TheIntroduction – The Verdict We All Need Every courtroom in history tells a story of justice sought, justice delayed, or justice denied. Yet behind every earthly trial lies a deeper, eternal question: How can guilty humanity stand before a holy God? Paul gives us the answer in words that throb ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God's Perfect Provision Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 26, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,255 views

    This is the 5th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#5] GOD’S PERFECT PROVISION Luke 2:22-40 Introduction: Have you ever faced a situation that you lost all hope? Maybe, you didn’t have enough money to pay the bills, no one could figure out what is wrong with your health, your family and friends forsake you, etc…? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaningless Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 993 views

    Explore the themes of meaningless worship, spiritual blindness, and illiteracy of the faithful in Isaiah 29:9-16, urging believers to seek genuine connection with God rather than just going through the motions.

    Good morning church family! Today, we're diving deep into a powerful passage from Isaiah 29:9-16. This scripture confronts us with challenging themes such as the deception of meaningless worship, the spiritual blindness of believers, and the illiteracy of the faithful. Now, these aren't easy topics ...read more

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    Luke Chapter 15, Three Parables Are One

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,541 views

    This is a paper on the relationships between the parable of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son. It looks at common theme and whether the parables should be taken as one extended parable.

    Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son, Three Parables or One Parables of Jesus By: Bruce P. Landry I. What are the Three Parables? The parables in Luke Chapter 15 are really great parables to teach us the value of things that we are placed in stewardship over, and where we should place our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing Church Conflict-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 4,167 views

    1 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT-I—James 4:1-17 Attention: A Cure & its Challenge... A new miracle doctor had just arrived in town. He could cure anything & anybody, & everyone was amazed with what he could do. Everyone except for Mr. Thompson, the town skeptic, who didn't believe a thing. Grumpy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little While Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,063 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' cryptic words "in a little while" and the connection to the disciples time of both grief and joy, and how his words apply to believers today.

    If you have been with us for a while, you know we have been going through the book of John actually for over a year now. We actually are getting close to the end. If you have been with us the last few weeks, you know that we have been in the part of the gospel that represents the last week of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 50,929 views

    God is graciously speaking (if we will only listen).

    THE VOICE OF GOD Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 S: Revelation Th: Grace-Full Living (the grace of God communicating) Pr: GOD IS GRACIOUSLY SPEAKING (IF WE WILL ONLY LISTEN). ?: How? How will we respond? KW: Responses. TS: We will find in “The Parable of the Sower” four responses we can have to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homesick - For Heaven!

    Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,772 views

    For all of those who are homesick for a better place, homecoming day is coming!

    Scripture Reading: John 14:1-12 Introduction: Every once in a while I get homesick. Does anyone here know anything about being homesick? The past few weeks I’ve got to admit I have been just a little homesick for Momma. This doesn’t happen very often – not that I don’t love my Momma, but I am just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness