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  • John Gaston avatar

    God Is A Waymaker

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2021
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    GOD WILL MAKE A WAY, WHERE THERE SEEMS TO BE NO WAY! We’re going to look at how ‘God will make a Way’ for Broken-Hearted People, for people facing severe Temptations, and for those with Impossible Needs!

    GOD IS A WAYMAKER God Makes a Way Where There Seems To Be No Way Isa. 43:16-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Prison Breaks 1. I heard that two prisoners escaped from Ellis 2 prison. One is seven feet tall and one is four feet six. The police are looking high and low for them. 2. Why did all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Skeleton Of Hope

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 29, 2025
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    I wrote this message as a devotional to share at our next deacon's meeting. Our church is one of MANY churches without a full-time pastor. It's been over a year & a half since the previous pastor left & we need to remember the HOPE we have in Christ!

    The Skeleton of HOPE One thing that we could all use a little more of is hope. Hope is something that can be hard to find in today’s world. Hope seems to be gone, deceased, expired, no more. Hope is nothing but a dried-up skeleton. But that doesn’t mean we should shrug our shoulders & give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying To Know: The Death That Changes Everything

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025
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    Jesus’ death bridged justice and mercy, redefining family through grace and offering every sinner forgiveness, belonging, and everlasting life.

    1. The Question We’re All Asking Everybody’s dying to know something. What happens when we die? Why does love hurt so much? Why is the world so broken—and if God is real, why hasn’t He fixed it? Even people who don’t think much about faith still feel that gnawing ache: There has to be more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Breath Of God

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 27, 2025
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    Humanity is the crowning achievement of God’s creative work — created in God’s image and animated by God’s breath

    TITLE: THE BREATH OF GOD SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 2:7 Today, I invite you to pause with me and consider something so ordinary, so constant, that we rarely notice it — our breath. Each of us takes about 20,000 breaths every single day, most without a thought. Our bodies are designed -- • To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blueprint For Living

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
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    The Bible is God’s living blueprint that shapes our beliefs, strengthens our character, and equips us to live like Jesus every single day.

    INTRODUCTION — TRYING TO NAVIGATE A WORLD WITH NO MAP We live in a world that can run you ragged before breakfast. There are so many decisions to make, so much pressure, so many competing voices yelling their version of “truth” into our ears every day. It is incredibly easy to feel like we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Miraculous Mercy For Manasseh

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2025
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    Manasseh was the evil king who led Judah into total destruction. Yet the Bible records that after 55 years of evil, he turned to the Lord & God forgave him. This story is a picture of God's incredible grace! There's still hope!

    MIRACULOUS MERCY FOR MANASSEH 2 Kgs. 21:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUS: Conversion of ISIS Fighters 1. It sounds unbelievable. Like something out of a movie. But it’s true. 2. In recent years, organizations working in the Middle East have shared testimonies of former ISIS fighters—men who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Peace Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023
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     | 2,461 views

    Explores the divine peace of Jesus, how it surpasses worldly understanding and circumstances, and the provision of this peace to believers.

    Hey everyone, how are you all doing today? I hope you're all in good spirits because we've got a pretty special message to share with you. We're going to be talking about peace, but not just any kind of peace. We're talking about the peace that comes from Jesus, that kind of peace that surpasses ...read more

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    Refresh, Restore, Renew PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    Explores God's promise of restoration, renewal, and revival, emphasizing His ability to rebuild and renew even the most devastated and broken lives.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to see each one of you here today, gathered as a family in the house of our Lord. I trust that the Lord has been good to you this week and that His mercies have been new every morning. We are here, not because we are good, but because He ...read more

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    Preparation For His Visit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
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     | 515 views

    This sermon explores preparing our hearts for Jesus, proclaiming His kingship, and understanding His sacrifice, as we seek to know Christ more deeply.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the love of our Savior Jesus Christ is so tangibly felt in each warm greeting, each shared smile, and each heartfelt prayer. We are united under the banner of His love, and it is His love that we ...read more

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    Preparation For His Visit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 482 views

    This sermon explores preparing our hearts for Jesus, proclaiming His kingship, and understanding His sacrifice, as we seek to know Christ more deeply.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the love of our Savior Jesus Christ is so tangibly felt in each warm greeting, each shared smile, and each heartfelt prayer. We are united under the banner of His love, and it is His love that we ...read more

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    Stages Of Grief PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 732 views

    This sermon encourages us to lay our burdens at Jesus' feet, truly know God beyond just knowing about Him, and let His grace transform us.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the loving banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to share in the Word, to find solace and strength, to find guidance and grace, and above all, to find Jesus in ...read more

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    Don't Be April Fools PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 805 views

    This sermon explores the divine wisdom in the cross, challenging believers to see it not as foolishness, but as God's power and wisdom for salvation.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be with you today and have this sacred opportunity to share the Word of God with you. As we gather together in this space, we are reminded of the profound unity we share in Christ, a unity that transcends all earthly divisions and unites us in a ...read more

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    He's Still My Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,494 views

    This sermon explores God's boundless love and mercy, as demonstrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing our value derived from His love. Key

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with eagerness to share with you the profound truths hidden within the pages of the Holy Scripture. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative ...read more

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    The Starting Point Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,475 views

    In John 3:1-10, Jesus exposes the danger of false assurance and presents the “Starting Point” in the possession of eternal life. It came through 1) The Point of Inquiry (John 3:1–3), 2) The Point of Insight (John 3:4-8), and 3) The Point of Indictment

    With Pope Benedict XVI’s shocking resignation this week, Evangelical Christians might be tempted to see this the way a college football fan might view the departure of his rival team’s head coach. But the global stakes are much, much higher. As Pope Benedict steps down, I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Antics Of The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,328 views

    With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.

    The Antics of the Antichrist One afternoon, when we lived in Mexico City, I was in a McDonald’s restaurant studying Spanish. As I was eating my hamburger with jalapenos (that’s how they do it in Mexico), I suddenly became very dizzy and disoriented. I wasn’t too concerned at first because this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist