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  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    "Joy: Don't Leave Out The Most Essential Ingredient." Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,384 views

    In baking all ingredients are important. The same is true in the Christian life. But one ingredient is of upmost importance. It is humility. Do not leave out this essential ingredient!

    Cornerstone Church August 30, 2015 “Joy: Don’t Leave Out the Most Essential Ingredient.” Philippians 2:1-11 My wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    And Hope Does Not Disappoint PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 84 views

    God draws near to us in our loneliness, offering peace and hope by pouring His love into our hearts through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.

    Some nights feel longer than others. The house is quiet, the phone is still, and the ache of an empty chair at the table can sound like thunder in the soul. Bills stack up, worries pile high, and even in a crowded room it’s easy to feel hidden in plain sight. We smile for photos, but the heart can ...read more

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    What Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,274 views

    Sermon focused on Easter Sunday - What people looking for in the church?

    What Are You Looking For? He asked her (Mary Magdalene), “Who is it you are looking for?” John 20:15 I was ready to leave. I had my arms full of books and papers and I was running all over the house looking for my keys. I looked in the locks of all the doors, I looked over the desk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Under Attack

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,954 views

    A talk about the true character and love of God for His people.

    Text: Psalm 36, Title: Under Attack, Date/Place: NRBC, 3.11.12, AM A. Opening illustration: the attack last week B. Background to passage: What the first line of the title leaves out is “against me.” Demonstrated by the last three verses, the “wicked” in this psalm are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Renewable Resource

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2025
     | 192 views

    Think about the possibility that energy - in all its forms - is simply a way scientists have to describe the breath of God....Who is the Holy Spirit.

    How many of you still wear a watch that has to be wound every day? Not many of us still do, right? Unless there is something really special about it, it’s an heirloom or an antique or something like that, most of us have switched to the battery-powered ones. It’s so much easier, isn’t it? One less ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 30,565 views

    The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.

    Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This One Rule Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 12, 2014
    based on 95 ratings
     | 23,115 views

    This one rule covers many areas. 1- Because you love, you pay your debts 2- Because you love, you do no one harm 3- Because you love, you fulfill the law

    INTRO.- ILL.- After Confederate General Robert E. Lee retired from military life, he was named president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Originally named Washington Academy because of a $50,000 gift from George Washington, the name of the school was changed in 1871 in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just Like Us (Part Four)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2019
     | 7,431 views

    Last week we looked at Samson. Samson was physically strong but in some ways he was spiritually weak. We, too can be strong in some areas but weak in others. Today, we'll look at Elijah. He was bold and courageous...well, most of the time.

    JUST LIKE US (part four) Last week we looked at the example of Samson. When Samson was born he was given a special Nazirite vow. He couldn't drink alcohol or even grape juice. And he couldn't cut his hair. These conditions were to indicate that he would be noticeably set apart for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fiction Or Non-Fiction

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 7,712 views

    An Easter Sunday Sermon

    Luke 24: 1-11 "Fiction or Non-Fiction" True or False! Fact or Fiction! Fiction or Non-fiction! These are the questions which plague us this morning and which plagued the women and the disciples 2000 years ago on the first Easter morning. Had Jesus really risen from the grave? Did the women tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Finding Jesus, Again

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,839 views

    John 21:1 The Appearance of Jesus

    S JOHN 21 1-13 FINDING JESUS, AGAIN I. SITUATION : * John 21:1-4 A. Sorrow. 21:3 B. Struggle. 21:3 C. Silence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,446 views

    God shows up in the chaos of life.

    Title: When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3 Text: I Kings 19:1-15 Thesis: God shows up “in” the chaos. The message on the answering machine at a mental health clinic says, “Hello, and welcome to the mental health hotline. • If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly. • If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Groaning In Hope Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
     | 4,337 views

    Thank God that relief from suffering is coming through Jesus Christ!

    1. Sin has done much more damage than we really realize. 2. We suffer in this world… because of sin. – Read 8:18 • We experience pains & problems in this world… because of sin. • Fears, anxieties, hurts & bitterness… because of sin. As we go back to the Garden of Eden. • Adam & Eve learned in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Solving The Death Problem Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 21, 2014
     | 6,438 views

    Jesus solves the death problem! In his resurrection he conquereed sin and death and gives us resurrection hope.

    Title: Solving the Death Problem Text: Matthew 28:1-10 Thesis: Jesus solves the death problem! In his resurrection he conquered sin and death and gives us resurrection hope. Introduction I don’t know if you are aware of it or not, but Google, Inc. has rolled out an independent company ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Expected One

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,125 views

    Is Jesus the one they have been waiting for?

    A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Expected One

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008
     | 2,284 views

    1) losing the shackles of life/ becoming unhindered 2) finally finding the one person who can change their life

    A life of peace and joy, that’s the kind of life I want to live; a life without worries and troubles. The American dream sounds like such a great idea; a big house with a big yard, a nice car in the drive-way, and a perfectly happy family. Now, let’s go back to reality and see where we really are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ