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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Self Control Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 3, 2024
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     | 1,028 views

    This sermon on Self-Control explores the transformative journey of aligning our responses with God's truth, emphasizing the power of assertiveness over passivity or aggression, fostering respectful communication, and recognizing that true self-control comes from Christ.

    Self Control Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons When faced with difficult or unpleasant situations, what kind of self-talk goes through your mind? Are you the type of person who tends to be passive, avoiding confrontation to the point of internalizing your frustration, replaying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Giving. Which Commandment Is That?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2024
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    The massage is not about the "way to heaven" but our "walk". Is the story of the widow's mite about giving? Or about the failure of the teaches of the law to care for God's people... this can not be separated from Isaiah 5

    In Jesus Holy Name November 10, 2024 Text: Mark 12: 43-44 Pentecost XXV Redeemer “Giving. Which Commandment is That?” A Note: This message today is not about how your broken commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Biblical Principles In Responding To Donald Trump's Victory

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Nov 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,814 views

    Presidential elections often bring divisions in many countries and sadly churches. Friendships and fellowship are damaged. How should we respond to Trump's victory according to the biblical principles?

    DONALD J. TRUMP has officially won the 2024 ELECTION in AMERICA with a landslide victory (he won both the "popular vote" and the "electoral college"). He defeated Vice President Kamala Harris who received more campaign funds and extraordinary support from the mass media and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And… Live A Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 18, 2025
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     | 254 views

    Our Lord calls us to examine the difference between a belief that agrees with God in the mind, and a faith that trusts God with the whole life. A faith that sits in the wheelbarrow. A faith that works.

    Go! And… Live a Faith That Works There is a story told of a tightrope walker who stretched a rope across Niagara Falls. Crowds gathered as he walked across with incredible skill. Then he took a wheelbarrow and pushed it across. The people cheered. He asked them, “Do you believe I can do it again ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is With Us

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 920 views

    A sermon about experiencing God's presence during difficult times.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “God Is with Us” A few years ago after I delivered my Christmas Eve sermon, a nice guy who happened to be skeptical about God, faith and Christianity came up to me, all smiles. “I’ve finally figured out why people like Christmas,” he said. “Really?” I answered. “Please tell ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Back To The Future: Remembering How God Has Led

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025
     | 111 views

    Remembering how God has led restores our identity in Christ and renews courage to live and share His hope today.

    Introduction – Remembering the Fire My grandfather tilled the farm soil of Eastern Idaho in much the same manner as Noah and Abraham—by faith, by sweat, and by seasons. His world was defined by rhythm: sunrise, plow, prayer, harvest. He believed that what you sow, you reap, and that everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God Touching You

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 28, 2025
     | 156 views

    God touches our lives by shepherding, settling, and satisfying us, so we can share His presence and peace with others this Christmas.

    INTRODUCTION A college macroeconomics professor once explained the difference between durable and nondurable goods. Durable goods are things expected to last three years or more. Nondurables get used up pretty quickly. He asked, “Can anyone give me an example of a durable good?” A student called ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    God's Forever Family

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 25, 2025
     | 422 views

    One of the greatest gifts God gives us is 
the invitation to belong — not just to Him, but to a family — His family.

    God’s Forever Family Introduction Erma Bombeck is one of my favorite authors. Her newspaper column called At Wit’s End was full of humor and wisdom. She wrote books like “If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I doing in the Pits?” and “The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank”. In one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Way For The King!

    Contributed by Brian Williams on May 2, 2025
     | 232 views

    People are looking for peace, but the age old question is “where can it be found?” Would we like the Psalmist (Ps 24:7-10) open up our hearts and let the King of Glory come in?

    The week prior to Palm Sunday, Jesus and his disciples were traveling to Jericho on their way to Jerusalem for the Passover feast. Along the way, He was teaching, healing, seeking the lost - doing everything that pointed to Him as the Messiah. His disciples had the idea that He was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "do Not Be Offended."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,272 views

    Choosing not to take offense when wronged demonstrates strength and patience. Practicing this mindset enhances our emotional well-being and strengthens our relationships. By fostering self-control, compassion, and mindfulness, we can cultivate a culture of love and harmony within the body of Christ.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 18:7) “Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.” (Matthew 11:6) “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In Victory PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,670 views

    This sermon encourages believers to seek God's guidance and trust in His power when facing life's battles, drawing inspiration from 2 Chronicles 20.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I want you to imagine for a moment, a scene of a battlefield. The air is thick with tension, the ground trembles with the marching of soldiers, and the sky echoes with the clash of swords and shields. This is not a scene from a Hollywood movie or a ...read more

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    Lord Let My Pain Be For Your Gain

    Contributed by Simone Williams on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    Pain can be used to Glorify God’s Kingdom

    Lord Let My Pain, Be For Your Gain {Text Philippians 1:12-24} Pain – The distress or suffering, mental or physical caused by great anxiety, anguish, grief, disappointment. Punishment, hurt. Gain – The act of getting something, to get an increase, to get by labor to earn The city of Philippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Daniel Chapter 5 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,889 views

    Survay of Chapter 5 in Daniel.

    Daniel Survey Chapter 5 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Life’s Greatest Mistake Daniel Chapter 5 shows that having knowledge and applying it are two different things. Knowledge, to know something and application, to do it are ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "It's Jesus Or Nothing!"

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,617 views

    This is a message showing what Paul discovered in Christ Jesus.

    It’s Jesus Or Nothing Text: Philippians 3:4-14 Introduction: In this section Paul states his attainments. 1. He was so loyal a Jew that he had never lost the Hebrew speech. 2. He was not only a religious Jew, he was a member of their strictest and the most self-disciplined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Reception Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    It is a bright shining light in a world filled with great spiritual darkness.

    THE RIGHT RECEPTION OF THE WORD OF GOD A. "YE RECEIVED IT NOT AS THE WORD OF MAN, BUT AS IT IS IN TRUTH, THE WORD OF GOD." - 1 Thess. 2:13 1. A Bible Christian has a great deal to do with the Bible. To be informed in God’s word is: a. A great privilege b. A great ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist