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Strength Through Weakness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 14, 2024

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Message 14 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Some of you may not know this about me, but I am in fact bi-lingual. I am fluent in English and sarcasm. And because that is true, I love the verses in 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, if you want to turn with me there this morning. We have been studying the book of 2 Corinthians together for a few months ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invisible War PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

based on 3 ratings

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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

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-12, Colossians 2:15

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Warfare, Spirituality

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Stumbling Blocks And Stepping Stones PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025

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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

Scripture: Romans 14:13

Topics: Situations, Good, Detriment

The Blessings Of Parenthood

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 20, 2001

based on 37 ratings

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A Father’s Day sermon based upon the Wise and Foolish Builders in Luke 6:46-49

Sermon.978 Research: SerMt.021; Parable.006; # 568 Father’s Day 2001 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, June 17, 2001 “The Blessings of Parenthood” Text: Luke 6:46-49 Today is Father’s Day. One little boy was asked to define Father’s Day, and he said, “Father’s Day is much like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

How To Fight Your Fears. Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 6, 2001

based on 319 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-52, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 6, 2001

based on 703 ratings

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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

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Evangelism Of Animistic Peoples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

based on 25 ratings

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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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sum Of All Fears

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

based on 57 ratings

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Looks at fear and why we shouldn’t be afraid. Tom Clancy’s movie is used as the title, and little else.

Just a few weeks ago, the movie "The Sum of All Fears" was released. This movie plays on the fear of international hostility, and allows our favorite Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan to save the day once again. The movie title though, seems to hit on a very timely topic these days: fear. Even though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

based on 114 ratings

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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

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Catholic

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Dec 6, 2001

based on 46 ratings

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"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

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuse Me, But I Got To Press On

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005

based on 68 ratings

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“The Ultimate Glory-Moving together in one direction, purpose and toward one goal.”

Paul, who is the writer of our text, challenges the Philippian church to press on in unity to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. As men and women of God who have different perspectives, needs, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"More Than Just A Parade"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Jesus has the power to bring not only peace but chaos as well, just as he did on that first Palm Sunday...

"More Than Just a Parade" A story is told about a famous preacher long ago who pastored a church that was filled every Sunday by people who traveled miles on foot just to hear his messages. One day, as the church was emptying, a passerby asked one of the people in the church why this preacher’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Signs Of The End Of The Age.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 17, 2003

based on 197 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"A Lord's Supper Revival Service"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 9, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 7,892 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

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

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