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  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Fortress In The Storm

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 8, 2025
     | 316 views

    Even when the earth shakes and storms bring devastation, God's sovereignty is not found in preventing the tragedy, but in being our unshakeable, present refuge within it.

    My friends, we come together today with heavy hearts. Our eyes have seen the images, our ears have heard the reports. We think of our brothers and sisters in the Philippines, in places like Cebu, who in the span of just a few short months have felt the very earth give way beneath them—first with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Jesus Our Healer: Restoration For Body, Soul, And Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 355 views

    Jesus heals what is broken, restores what is lost, and sets the captive free.

    JESUS OUR HEALER: RESTORATION FOR BODY, SOUL, AND SPIRIT INTRODUCTION — THE HEALER WHO TOUCHES OUR LIVES Church, long before Jesus began His ministry, the world was full of sickness, suffering, and sorrow. People struggled with pain that no doctor could cure and burdens that no human hand could ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas: The Light Shines In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 11, 2025
     | 886 views

    Christmas reveals Jesus as the Light who enters human darkness to bring salvation, hope, and transformation.

    CHRISTMAS: THE LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:1-14 Key Verse: “The light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” — John 1:5 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 9:2, Luke 2:8-14, John 8:12, 1 John 1:5 INTRODUCTION: Christmas is far more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Law Breakers

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 26, 2022
     | 1,203 views

    As Law Breakers, God’s charge against sinful humanity is seen through: 1) The Character (Romans 3:10–12), 2) The Conversation (Romans 3:13–14), and 3) The Conduct (Romans 3:15–17) of the accused.

    Romans 3:9-17. What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Moon avatar

    Faith And Freedom From Doubts Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,551 views

    Part three of a series done on 1st John

    “Dear John,” part 3 (Faith and Freedom from Doubts) Story – When I was just a little boy my mom was walking with me through our neighborhood. I was on my brand new tricycle and was pretending to be some big racecar driver when I saw a lady walking a little white puppy. I asked my mom if I could go ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Gift Beyond Description

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 1,637 ratings
     | 198,668 views

    Paul said, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." Why does Paul call Jesus "indescribable?" I think that there are at least four reasons.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. My text this morning is 2 Corinthians 9:15. It is a short verse, only 8 words long. Listen as the apostle Paul says, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." This is the time of year when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Suffering A Cry For Help

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,992 views

    A sermon on Psalm 130 Suffering

    Psalm 130 "Suffering, A Cry for Help!!" Psalm 130 begins with these words:"Out of the depths I cry to thee, O Lord!! Lord, hear my voice!! Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication!!" Out of the depths, out of the inner reaches of his soul, the psalmist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Where Can I Hide From God? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 29,741 views

    This sermon speaks on the subject of God’s omnipresence

    NTRODUCTION  When you were a kid, did you have secret hideout? This was a place that only you and a very select few friends knew about.  This hideout was a place that you could go to escape the worries of your young world. It was a place where you thought you could do things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That Quitting Feeling Series

    Contributed by Frederick Penney on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,496 views

    God shows Elijah that his faithful presence is to be valued over manifestations of his spectacular power!

    Title: 40 Days Of Running Series title: Experiencing God “Even Prophets Feel Like Quitting” Text: 1 kings 19:1ff the big idea God shows Elijah that his faithful presence is to be valued over manifestations of his spectacular power! Introduction: The story of God working in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rx For The Soul - The Cure For Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,569 views

    The general belief is that if we can find that "special someone" we can cure our loneliness. Genesis 2 tells us why that isn’t true.

    OPEN: Being as this is the Valentine Weekend I wanted to share a few quotes by children about love: - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3danger: Waiting And Rusting Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz would rust when he would get damp or be inactive. So do Christians. Spiritual rust can be very dangerous.

    THE DANGER OF WAITING: --- SPIRITUAL RUST! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3 on Waiting on the Lord. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Scriptures And The Eucharist

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    “When He was at the table with them; He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognised Him.” Luke 24:30-31

    Theme: The Scriptures and the Eucharist Text: Acts 2:14, 22-28; 1 Pet. 1:17-21; Lk. 24:13-35 Whenever we buy something new, we always find a manual with it. The manual is essential especially when we have no idea of how to set up and use the product. The manual explains and teaches us what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ken Alford avatar

    Wind In The Sails

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,883 views

    Just as we cannot fly a kite without the wind, our lives cannot be truly spiritual without the Holy Spirit. It makes sense therefore that we apply the following four directives to our lives.

    INTRODUCTION: 1. A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. To them it was a fetish. They built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. This kept the sun away from it and made it useless. They beautified it but made it without purpose. It reminds us of a powerless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    The Slaughter Of The Innocent Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    the holy innocents slaughter.

    THE SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENT MATTHEW 2.13-18 I hope you had a nice Christmas together. What were the familiar sounds of Christmas? Presents being opened, children’s excited voices, food being eaten, bells, carols and probably snoring. There are smells and there are sounds which remind us each ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tony Grant avatar

    The Bislett Effect

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,444 views

    Christianity is not made up of lone individuals going their own way; rather, Jesus connects us all into one fellowship.

    Bislett Effect April 24, 2005 1 Peter 2:4-10 2441 words 4 Come to him, a living stone, though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight, and 5 like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed