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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 160 views

    God calls us to faithful, humble obedience and surrender, trusting that He works through our ordinary lives to produce lasting fruit and shine His light.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us arrive today with a spring in our step; others shuffle in under the weight of worries. Either way, you made it here, and I’m glad you did. In a world that runs fast and talks loud, your soul has come to the quiet room of God’s Word. Here, grace meets grit. Here, real ...read more

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    Emphasize A Biblically-Functioning Eldership Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,753 views

    The importance and function of the eldership in the church. Includes ordination service of a newly-elected elder at the end of the message.

    SERIES: ‘THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-7; TITUS 1:6-9; 1 PETER 5:1-3; ACTS 20:28-31 TITLE: “EMPHASIZE A BIBLICALLY-FUNCTIONING ELDERSHIP” INTRODUCTION: A. Two police officers respond to a call from the dispatcher concerning a bad traffic accident. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Find Financial Sanity Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,825 views

    You can find tons of books on managing money... but not many on how to keep it from driving you nuts! Financial stability has to do with your habits with money, but financial sanity is all about your attitudes toward it. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. NOTE: I am indebted to Brian Kluth (www.kluth.org) for his excellent resources on finances and giving. Stats and illustrations in this sermon are primarily his. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Who You Believe: Who Is Gifted ? (Session 8) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,065 views

    Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle Peter said: “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another” 1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV)

    Four Truths about Spiritual Gifts Does everyone have spiritual gifts? “God has given different gifts to each of us.” 1 Corinthians. 7:7 (CEV) Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Family Values - Week 10 Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,355 views

    Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

    We’ve been in this series called Family Values. The Ten Values are based on Ten Commandments and they all come from God. The first nine commandments deal with our actions. But Commandment #10, deals with an attitude of the heart. The first nine are outward issues, dealing primarily with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Love That Is Always Hopeful Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,369 views

    Learn how love and hope are the foundation of our family, based on 1 Corinthians 13 and other biblical passages.

    Love That Is Always Hopeful 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Introduction: Today, we are going to talk about love. Not just any kind of love, but the love that is always hopeful. The love that is described in 1 Corinthians Chapter 13, the famous chapter on love that is often read at weddings and other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Promised Rest (The Fourth Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,362 views

    How the fourth commandment commanding observance of the sabbath applies to Christians.

    We’ve got to learn to slow down before it kills us. In 1991 economist Juliet Schor wrote a book called "The Overworked American," where she demonstrated that work hours and stress are at an all time high for us (Bass 1). Today’s full-time employee works an average of 163 more hours than employees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Success In Riches

    Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    Many years of experience show that if money does not serve the Kingdom, then it perverts, spoils, and destroys its owners.

    Two sides to the financial coin Many years of experience show that if money does not serve the Kingdom, then it perverts, spoils, and destroys its owners. Therefore, your motives should be right. If you feel that you got off track, humble yourself before God or make a covenant with Him. One woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    New Balance

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 136 ratings
     | 39,561 views

    5 areas of our personal lives that are like bad photos--They are OVER-EXPOSED and UNDER-DEVELOPED. "How to find a Biblical Balance in life." Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    New Balance http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewBalance.html Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion [disorder], but of peace… Proverbs 28:2 …by a man of understanding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,355 views

    Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

    Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    This Is What My Peaceful Doves Have Taught Me – Will I Heed The Lessons? Part 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2022
     | 1,355 views

    Nature is a great teacher and the creation is full of meaning. In studying the behaviour of small doves, I have gained an insight into their habits and lives. There are lessons for Christians we can learn from them. This is Part 2 and develops those lessons.

    THIS IS WHAT MY PEACEFUL DOVES HAVE TAUGHT ME – WILL I HEED THE LESSONS? PART 2 OF 2 This is PART 2 of the message on doves. The peaceful dove (zebra doves in the USA – exotic bird) is an Australian native. See PART 1 for the introduction to this story. We have been looking at Lessons we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    House Rules Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,675 views

    Like most of you, I could do without picking up my socks, mowing the lawn or setting the table for dinner. But you know why I do it (and for the most part) don’t have to be told to do it? I love my wife! I love being able to help her and that’s what gives

    House Rules Text: Selected passages House rules – the blessing and curse of daily life. Pick up your socks. Brush your teeth. Mow the lawn. Take out the garbage. Set the table. Walk the dog. “Seriously Dale, you’re worst than the girls” laments my weary lady! God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Returning Home Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,659 views

    This sermon focuses on the story of the Jewish people who have been released from Babylonian captivity to rebuild the Jerusalem temple, and the applications for believers today.

    We are continuing our series called The Story. God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. Last week, we talked about the story of a guy named Daniel and the Lion’s Den. This week we are going to continue the story about the Babylonian captivity. Specifically, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Commentary On Joshua

    Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Oct 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 32,627 views

    Joshua a strong and reliable young man trusts God for the impossible and has everything God wanted him to have.

    INTRODUCTION In the bible the meaning of someone's name was very significant to their story. Joshua means Jehovah saves. We read can read about Joshua in Exodus, Numbers, Deuteronomy then in Joshua. These stories are about 2000 years old but they still relate to us today because they have spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Does It Matter Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,314 views

    In this message the Apostle Paul will teach us how to embrace his philosophy for living... "What does it matter - what happens to me or what other people say about me." I have chosen my calling over my comfort and God's approval over man's approval.

    What Does It Matter? WELCOME – to week 4 of our (let’s be sure to kick off the new year in an awesome life-changing – God honoring way) series this year can be different. HEY – does anybody out there want this year to be different, to be better? OKAY SO HERE IS THE DEAL – if you embrace and keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ