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    Humble Hearts, Healing Nation Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,099 views

    Humility is the key to fostering unity and healing. Drawing from the example of Jesus in Philippians 2 and warnings about pride from Proverbs, humility dismantles pride and invites healing, not only in our relationships but in our nation as well.

    ### ** Introduction ** Video Ill.: Danger of Pride — Church Fuel Pride and politics are a dangerous combination. Pride and arrogance have devastating consequences in politics and in real life: isolation, separation, division. ### **Illustration: The Downfall of Richard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Unstuck: How God Redeems Our Choices

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 26, 2025
     | 112 views

    God’s purposes are not fragile. Human choices are real, and God redeems them—freeing us from fear, paralysis, and transactional faith so we can move forward in trust.

    --- Stuck Between Floors Have you ever been stuck in an elevator? Not falling. Not crashing. Just… stuck. The doors won’t open. The buttons don’t respond. Time stretches. And the fear doesn’t come because something is happening — it comes because nothing is happening. You’re trapped between ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    No Longer Hiding: From Shame To Belonging

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026
     | 48 views

    The gospel restores belonging before behavior, covering shame with presence so hiding loses its necessity and transformation grows from safety.

    Most of us think we know what the problem is. We think the problem is sin. Or disobedience. Or failure. Or a lack of discipline. Or not trying hard enough. Scripture does not ignore them. Very early in the biblical story—before commandments, before systems, before religion is fully formed—the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Invisible War PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 123 views

    Through Christ’s victory, believers can stand strong amid unseen spiritual battles by relying on God’s strength, prayer, and the armor He provides.

    Friends, welcome. Some weeks feel like a breeze; others feel like a battlefield. You wake up, pour the coffee, and before the mug cools, a storm swirls—tension at home, a cutting comment at work, a nagging worry that refuses to hush. The calendar looks normal. The room looks quiet. Yet the soul ...read more

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    Stumbling Blocks And Stepping Stones PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 151 views

    This sermon urges believers to choose love over judgment, removing obstacles for others and fostering a gentle, supportive community that reflects Christ’s kindness.

    Friends, welcome. Take a breath. Let your shoulders drop a bit. I don’t know what you carried in today—opinions that feel heavy, tensions that won’t unwind, or that low ache that comes from wishing people saw things your way. Church can feel like a crowded dinner table where everyone brings a ...read more

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    Closing Remarks

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,697 views

    CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism

    CLOSING REMARKS -- "STAND FIRM IN THE TRUE GRACE OF GOD" OUR FUTURE GLORY IS GUARANTEED BY THE GOD OF ALL GRACE INTRODUCTION: Alarming to see how some people present the gospel -- How they explain the marvelous grace of God and what that will mean for your Christian life 1) Easy Believism -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Promises Series

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 11,915 views

    Choosing the promises to live by

    I am really looking forward to Christmas. I saw the first Christmas items in the store this year at Sam’s Club in July. That was a little too early. But now, I am really looking forward to it. This kind of anticipation and excitement has been instilled in me every year. But this year, with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,247 views

    An expository reflection on the Raising of Lazarus. Death seems to conquer, but the dying itself holds the seed of life.

    MARCH 19, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Ezekiel 37:12-14 ·Psalm Psalm 130:1-8 ·Second Reading Romans 8:8-11 ·Gospel John 11:1-45 or 11:1-4; 17, 20-27, 33-45 REFLECTION In preparation for the Paschal Mystery, the 5th Sunday of Lent brings us to our Lord’s most outstanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Signs Of The End Of The Age.

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 197 ratings
     | 19,253 views

    What are the signs of the end of the Age and how will the Church respond?

    Text: Matthew 24:1-14 Title: Signs of the End of the Age. Introduction. I think there are two reasons these verses are in the Bible and they are both found in verse 1. The first reason these verses are in the Bible is to re-ignite our walk with God. (V1) “Jesus left the temple and was walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,405 views

    "The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people"

    Good News of Great joy Title: Good News of Great joy Text: "The angel said to them, ’Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people" (Luke 2:10 RSV). Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-14 Offertory Prayer: Loving Father; we thank you for the rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Characteristics Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,498 views

    How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 18 “The Characteristics of an Effective Church” Acts 9:31 “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and (walking) in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Fight Your Fears. Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 319 ratings
     | 35,432 views

    I describe what fear does to a person then talk about how to fight those fears.

    How To Fight Fear July 7, 2001 New Community Church Intro: We have been talking about things that rob your joy these past few weeks. There are all kinds of things that rob the joy in our lives at any given moment. For instance, you get up in the middle of the night to go to the kitchen for some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 703 ratings
     | 184,450 views

    The Storms will come, the storms will go, but Jesus alwasys remains! This sermon is one of hope for better days!

    THE STORMS OF LIFE TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 PROP: We must remember to have faith in Jesus. Let me tell you about a man named Steve. Steve was living what some people might call the American Dream. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Steps To Evangelism Of Animistic Peoples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    Evangelism to those who have an animistic worldview or set of assumptions or perspectives

    STEPS TO BRINGING ANIMISTS TO CONVERSION AND BEYOND Guidelines - 1. Pray specifically that the Spirit of God would open their eyes to turn from darkness to light and the from the dominion of Satan to God. Paul prayed this prayer of Acts 26:18 to help people find Christ as the only One who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "A Lord's Supper Revival Service"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    This is a message on what CHANGES God wants to do in us during Revival Services. The message preceeded the Lord’s Supper, where the participant competed a handout on the changes they wanted God to make in their life during Revival.

    ‘A Lord’s Supper Revival Service’ INTRODUCTION: Tonight we are going to observe ‘The Lord’s Supper’. Some churches observe The Lord’s Supper every 5th Sunday … once a quarter … once a month … every Sunday. Here at Priscilla Baptist Church, we don’t observe The Lord’s Supper on any regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist