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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Announcement In Heaven Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025
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    We must be like the angels who are willing and obedient to serve God.

    A. ANGELS PREPARE IN ETERNITY PAST: HEBREWS 1:4-14 1. The key word for Hebrews is better, i.e., Christ is better than all Old Testament symbols and people. 2. The theme for chapter one, Christ is better than the angels. 3. “God’s son is much better than the angels, just as the name Jesus is far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Formed PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,085 views

    Christian transformation is not about human effort but about the power of the Holy Spirit renewing our minds, leading us to live lives of devotion to God, and not conforming to the patterns of this world.

    Good morning, church family! I am so excited to be sharing God's word with you today, focusing on Romans 12:1-2. Oswald Chambers, a renowned Christian leader and theologian, once said, "Beware of harking back to what you once were when God wants you to be something you have never been." This is a ...read more

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    What Are You Wiling To Do To Bring Your Friends To Jesus?

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on May 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,837 views

    As stewards of the Gospels of Christ, what are we willing to to brings are loved ones to the feet of Jesus?

    ‘And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. And when they could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sacrificial Gift Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 22, 2010
     | 9,164 views

    God's inexpressible gift is a sacrificial gift. What are we willing to sacrifice in order to help others open that gift?

    If you’ve been to almost any store lately, you know that Christmas is on its way. Given the stakes for many retailers, it’s not surprising that so many stores begin their preparations for Christmas earlier and earlier every year. According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of One

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 17,763 views

    The power of one individual to significantly impact the many. The key:burying one’s self in favor of others for Christ’s sake.

    The Power of One The truth is, a kernel of wheat must be planted in the soil. Unless it dies it will be alone--a single seed. But its death will produce many new kernels--a plentiful harvest of new lives.25Those who love their life in this world will lose it. Those who despise their life in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    For Us To Be Useful Series

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    Week 7 of the 9 Week sermon Series on What Does GOd Want.

    If you put five monkeys in a cage and hang a banana on a string at the top of the cage with a ladder leading up to it, before long a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the monkeys with cold water. After a while, another ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    False Teaching - Health Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,845 views

    Does God guarantee health? Are the sick, crippled and disabled faithless and outside of God’s will?

    False Teachings About Health One of the tragedies about the health and wealth ’gospel’ is that it excludes any who aren’t perfect. If you are sick, you are a sinner or you lacks faith. Those in poverty, illness, disabilities, trials and suffering are told that they are faithless, under God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ivd2 While Having Appearances Of Wisdom, Such Practices Have No Value (Col. 2:23) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 8, 2019
     | 2,569 views

    I am amazed at the way educated people in America flock to see and hear gurus and other Eastern spiritual leaders whose teaching cannot change the human heart.

    1/2/19 Tom Lowe IVD2 WHILE HAVING APPEARANCES OF WISDOM, SUCH PRACTICES HAVE NO VALUE (COL. 2:23) Scripture: Colossians 2:23 (NIV) Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,038 views

    The Christian life is a life of growth, and growth means change. Growth takes great effort on our part, but behind it all is God’s work within us.

    Inside Out (Philippians 2:12-30) 1. Today I must humble myself before this congregation. 2. I realized that I skipped a section of Philippians….the Moores through me off! 3. It doesn’t take much to get me confused! But I am not alone. 4. One woman recalls: When I was pregnant with my now 2 year ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding The Will Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,058 views

    In order to find the will of God: 1. You have to desire God’s will. 2. You have to do what is necessary to find God’s will. 3. You have to take a step of faith. 4. You have to commit your way to God.

    I have a problem when I go to the store. There are just too many choices. I want to do something as simple as buy some cheese, but I have to decide what kind of cheese. Do I want Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, American, Pepper, Blue, Brick, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Gouda or Brie. I went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Love Found A Way To Help Us Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 11, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    Jesus shows us how willing He is to help us in our darkest and most difficult times!

    Love Found a Way to Help Us May 12, 2001 “Judy Rogers, now a woman, remembers the year her father was laid off work. Family finances, already lean, became leaner still. “Christmas was coming, and for months Judy’s father had been promising his wife a new dishwasher. That good woman was still ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consuming Happiness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 875 views

    Explore the wisdom in Psalm 1:1, emphasizing the importance of righteousness, true happiness, and the avoidance of self-centeredness.

    Good morning, Church! A hearty welcome to everyone. Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Psalms, Psalm 1:1 to be exact. It's a passage that proclaims: "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers." What a ...read more

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    Thy Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 59,944 views

    An examination of the third petition of the Lord’s Prayer, a prayer of submission to the Lord’s will.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Sermon # 4 “Thy Will Be Done” Matt 6:10b “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Are Somethings Worth Fighting For PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,002 views

    The Christian virtues of the power of prayer and praise, the strength of a persistent will, and the reward of faithful endurance.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I hope this day finds you filled with the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful story from 1 Samuel 1:13-22. It is through prayer and praise that Hannah communicates with God, expressing her deepest desires, ...read more

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    Faith To Face The World Series

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012
     | 4,109 views

    You and I are faced with many trials each day and this sermon series will be an effort to give us as Christians encouragement to face and overcome the world we live in.

    Sermon idea adopted from Mark A. Copeland http://executableoutlines.com/home.htm INTRODUCTION A. Happy New Year! Starting today and on the first Sunday of each month I will be preaching a series of lessons on “Faith to Face the World.” You and I are faced with many trials each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ