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  • Kory Labbe avatar

    Be Present Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Sep 5, 2025
     | 601 views

    Every healthy relationship we have in life requires us to show up! We need to make a proactive effort if we want to grow closer to someone. This story about Zacchaeus shows us that our relationship with Jesus can also benefit from doing what is necessary to move closer to Him.

    When was the last time that you just sat in the silence and waited on God? Every day we are bombarded By noise. In fact, scientists are starting to study what different types of noise do to individuals. If you were to go to my office at work and walk through the behavioral health hallway, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Applause Of Heaven

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,422 views

    Our motivation (why we do what we do...who we do it for) is examined. Nehemiah shows us the courage and power of doing things for God’s approval rather than the applause of men.

    This is the last message in our series on Nehemiah -It has been a Book full of practical instruction and hope -It has reminded us of the consequences of SIN… -It reminds us of the difference that ONE PERSON can make if they are committed to glorifying God. -It has shown us that God LOVES and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are You Going?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,471 views

    This is a sermon that deals with the tragaity of the Storm Katrina, and the refages looking for someplace to go. And they as well as everyone else should come to Jesus.

    Where are you going to go? Matthew 11:28-30 A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so called her on her cell phone. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Surrender Your Way To Victory

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,419 views

    Surrender to God is the way to a blessed life. It is not a commitment to God that we asking for, which focuses on what we can do for God. We are called to surrender our lives to Him.

    The way to a blessed life is to allow God to take control, when we invite Him into every area of our lives. • In Rom 12:1 Paul says, “...I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship.” • Gal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Christians Do Not Observe The Sabbath PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 870 views

    This sermon explores the transformation from the Old Covenant's bondage to the freedom and life found in the New Covenant through Christ's sacrifice.

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It's always a joy to gather together in the Lord's presence, to seek His wisdom, His guidance, and His comfort. Today, we gather not just as individuals, but as a community, bound by the love of Christ, to reflect on the profound truths of our faith. We are ...read more

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    The Thanksgiving Thieves

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,977 views

    Thieves were caught stealing on Thanksgiving! We look at four thieves that steal our joy at Thanksgiving: self-centeredness, aggravation at small problems, discontent, and unbelief in God. We discuss how to arrest these criminals & put them behind bars!

    THE THANKSGIVING THIEVES Psalm 92:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EXCUSES ABOUT NOT GOING TO CHURCH 1. Two Christian men were fishing on Sunday morning but were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish weren't biting. 2. One said to the other, "I feel a little guilty about not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rest For The Stressed

    Contributed by James Botts on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 955 ratings
     | 94,821 views

    “Rest For The Stressed” will look at three commands Jesus gave for people who are weary and stressed out. Religion is a heavy burden, but Jesus invites us to experience real rest for our souls.

    The Crossing Community Church “Rest For The Stressed” Pastor Jim Botts August 11th, 2002 Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Tahoma, Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound a while back. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Train To Grow

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 27, 2026
     | 60 views

    There is a difference between trying and training... Both our physical bodies as well as our spiritual self need to train in order to grow... here are four spiritual disciplines that I like to call the exercises of a godly life. And don’t worry you can start practicing them today

    1 Timothy 4:7-8 "Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but Godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." Introduction – Training vs. Trying You know, in powerlifting, I quickly learned the difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Initiating The Turn-11(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2024
     | 463 views

    11 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-XI—Luke 1:24a(:5-25) Attention: The aftermath of Hurricane Helene(Cat. 4; Landfall in Florida, Sept. 27, 2024; Sept. 28 it carried not only wind, but unprecedented amounts of rain into mountainous areas of Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, & Tennessee causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waking Up..."Christmas" Everyday

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 12, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,460 views

    His mercies are new every morning... they're ours to be enjoyed each and every day of the year... Beautiful gifts to be opened up...each of them filled with His abundant life appropriate for the day that God has planned out for us...

    Waking up..."Christmas" everyday Lamentations 3:22-24 NKJ 22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Whole Secret Of Strength

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    Ordination sermon, involving a play on the names of Samson in the Bible and Sampson, the ordinand, an entertainer, puppeteer, and beauty pageant winner. The whole secret of strength is in using the gifts God has given for ministry and not for one’s self.

    The world didn’t give it, and the world can’t take it away. Isn’t that what we sing. I’m not so sure. What do you think? The world didn’t give it? I agree. That’s true. But the world can’t take it away? I am not at all sure. We are here today because Yolanda Sampson has heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Available For Liberation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,078 views

    When God called Moses to the task of liberating a people, Moses felt self-doubt, uncertainty about God, and unreadiness. Actually these are positive values that will lead us as American Christians to take our place in the world.

    How do you feel about eager volunteers? What’s your reaction to the kind of person who is always ready to step up to the plate and take a swing at some issue? How do you really feel about those who quickly volunteer when something needs to be done? Maybe you remember what it was like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Man Receives Sinners

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

    The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Sensitivity Is Dulled Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,476 views

    Where does interpersonal insensitivity come from? Ignorance, alienation from God, loss of feeling, destructive self-absorption. How can sensitivity be regained? Learn, learn Christ, let the relationship govern, be renewed.

    There has been an accident. You’ve been hit hard, and you cannot lift that leg. They examine you, they flex your muscles, they look for broken bones. If the condition persists, they may stick pins into the soles of your feet. They are trying to find out whether you can feel anything. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nine Marks Of Worldiness - I John 2:15,16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 27,016 views

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possession focused, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privileges seen as self-centered rights)

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possessions, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privilege for selfish reasons) Illustration: That evening, the assassin John Wilks Booth stopped in a saloon near the Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational