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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "when I Am Weak..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 12, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,939 views

    A sermon about allowing Christ to transform our weaknesses into strength.

    “When I Am Weak” 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 It’s the most dreaded question of a job interview, and when it comes, many of us can hardly push the words out of our mouths. “Tell me,” the interviewer asks, “what’s your greatest weakness?” How do we answer that question? I hate that question, how ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Life Testimony Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,410 views

    Paul in this passage gives one of the most profound counter cultural statements ever said, "to live is Christ, and to die is gain!" In this sermon we are going to examine what Paul meant by those words and how putting Christ first is the key to joy and rejoicing in Lord's presence!

    Paul’s Life Testimony Philippians 1:18b-26 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 While the Christian life is filled with a few glorious mountain tops to stand upon to review one’s blessings and spiritual fruit, far too often one finds oneself in the trenches of trials, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Converted On A Cross"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    Sometimes it takes being nailed to our crosses of life before we can say, Lord, remember me.

    Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I would imagine we all know the song: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree.” It’s a ballad about a prisoner who had been released from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Obstacles To Revival Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,730 views

    3rd in 7-part series on Revival - focusing on the Obstacles that keep us from experiencing revival.

    The Obstacles To Revival Third in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church July 29, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO: Show video: “re-fuel” Don’t you hate it when that happens! All that power, all that beauty, all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Fasting For Lent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 24, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,645 views

    In response to the temptation to throw himself into the rat race called material satisfaction, Jesus finds a calm centre, an anchor in the word of God. That centered faith will enable him to deal with all the other temptations to come.

    There once was a little boy named Bobby, who desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a new 10-speed bike. Each night he asked God to help him save his money. Kneeling beside his bed, he prayed, “Dear Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Guarded Heart" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,131 views

    We guard our heart against error by knowing that we’ve been made right with God, and how. (#19 in The Christian Victor series)

    “…and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,” The breastplate on a Roman soldier really covered more than the chest. It extended down and covered the abdomen as well. So the entire trunk of the body, in the front at least, was protected by this piece of armor. Notice please, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    An Encouragement To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,582 views

    In today’s sermon, the last of four messages in the series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we see the underlying principle of all giving as well as five benefits of grace-oriented giving.

    Scripture Today is the last in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. Today, I want to look at “An Encouragement to Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Let’s read it: 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    0812 Trinity Xii: Devil's Martyrs And Damnable Definitions Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,372 views

    Explanation of "ministry of condemnation" and the "ministry of the Spirit". Why is anyone a marytr for the Devil?

    Sermon: Devil’s Martyrs and Damnable Definitions Text: II Cor 3:4-9 Mark 7:31-37 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, August 29, 2004 Occasion: Trinity XII Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro Do you know why the early Christian busnessmen had such a hard time? Because the lions kept eating up their prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Keep A Lid On It

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,815 views

    Lifting the Mercy lid to peek inside the Ark proved fatal in the Old Testament. The dangers of removing or setting aside the Mercy covering today and focusing undue attention on the Law instead of Grace. Great sermon when combined with clips from "India

    I. INDIANA JONES - RAIDERS OF LOST ARK – Show Movie Clip II. IF IT WAS TODAY – I WONDER, WOULD YOU TAKE A PEEK? A. Ark Contained Several Parts 1. The box itself 2. Pure gold mercy seat 3. Poles 4. Contents B. No Way Man – I Don’t Want To Get Smitten! C. Ya, Sure – Check Out What’s Inside 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 358 views

    Jesus is connecting the dots between the promise and the person! He said in John 5:46 “If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me.” Jesus is teaching that He is the ultimate Bread of Life.

    John 6:28-35 "Bread of Life" November 2, 2025 Intro: As this great chapter opens, we find Jesus preaching to a hungry multitude. As He finishes His message, He is aware that they are in need of food for their bodies, so, He does that which only God Himself could do. He takes 2 little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,309 views

    Every believer has three enemies - the world system, the flesh, and the Devil. If we don't wake-up, heed and act on Biblical warnings, we will not only be spent but also taken down. God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

    Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,011 views

    God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

    Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions, which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Overcoming Your Weaknesses

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025
     | 398 views

    In Christ, weakness is an opportunity for the strength and grace of God to be revealed. God does not abandon us because of our weaknesses—He equips us to overcome them.

    OVERCOMING YOUR WEAKNESSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (KJV) “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message 2 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 2 - Paul Recounts His Time In Thessalonica And Satan’s Opposition Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 27, 2022
     | 1,598 views

    Paul shares his inner thoughts and heartfelt desire with the Thessalonians. His testimony was blameless as he laboured for the believers at Thessalonica, but he always encountered opposition. We look at walking with God.

    MESSAGE 2 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 2 - PAUL RECOUNTS HIS TIME IN THESSALONICA AND SATAN’S OPPOSITION THE PERSONAL RECALL {{1Thessalonians 2:1-2 “You yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain, but after we had already suffered and been mistreated in Philippi, as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Attitudes Concerning God's Provision

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 256 ratings
     | 34,980 views

    A Sermon about God’s provision that will outweigh man’s provision. For people who need encouragement in a tough world.

    Three attitudes concerning God’s provision Feeding of the 5000 John 6:5-14 The citizens of Feldkirch, Austria, didn’t know what to do. Napoleon’s massive army was preparing to attack. Soldiers had been spotted on the heights above the little town, which was situated on the Austrian border. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational