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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Observations After The September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,734 views

    This sermon was preached the Sunday morning after the 9/11 attack.

    These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming As One Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021
     | 2,885 views

    This is the first of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

    Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “Becoming as One” John 17:20-23 A sermon for 1/24/21 Pastor John Bright John 17 “20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who [j]will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Character Assassination Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 2, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    There was a wonderful atmosphere around Jesus: there was the prophetic, the counter-culture, the miracles, the crowds, the excitement. But not everyone liked it. The carnal tried to suppress the Spirit.

    THE CHARACTER ASSASSINATION OF JESUS Mark 3:20-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONE LINERS 1. My doctor asked if anyone in my family suffered from mental illness. “No,” I said, “we all seem to enjoy it.” 2. I thought the dryer made my clothes shrink. Turns out it was the refrigerator. 3. I went ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 1,958 views

    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION LORD OF THE SABBATH A. Mark 2:23-24 (READ) 1. Over the years STATES and CITIES have had some very strange LAWS on their BOOKS. a. In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. b. In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Judgement Seat Of Christ

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,693 views

    An examination of the Scriptural teaching concerning the judgement of believers

    The Judgement Seat Of Christ Before we really get into this wonderful subject, I would like to look at two expressions that are used in the Word of God, and which are often confused and misunderstood. They are: The Day Of Christ, and The Day Of The Lord. What do we understand by these two ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Sink The Ship Series

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 21, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,585 views

    What I hope to convey to you in this message, and what I hope we will all go away from here with, is an understanding of the destructiveness of sin.

    NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Don’t Sink the Ship When we ended the message last week, we did so with the children of Israel celebrating the Destruction of their Enemy and rejoicing because of the Depth of their Victory. Although they didn’t make much sense to them, the Israelites followed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refined By God

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,849 views

    You can meet your full potential in Christ but you will have to go through some purification to become what He wants you to be.

    How would you like to reach your full potential? Plenty of people, gurus, companies, books, and even our own military want to help you with that. The Army’s motto says exactly that, “Be all you can be in the Army.” How often do you look in the mirror and wish something would change in your life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A National Repentance! Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,447 views

    Sermon 18 of the series. Influenced by leaders of this new community, the priests and Levites, along with others in Jerusalem, had intermarried with the pagan population they had found living in the land. When Ezra learned this, he ripped his garments and

    The Book of Ezra Study #18 (Ezra 10:9-44) A National Repentance! • The marriage problems in Ezra 9-10 began in this way. • In the seventh year of Artaxerxes (458 b.c.), Ezra led a second group of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, only to learn that a serious problem existed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of Giving, Leading & Mercy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,071 views

    Each believer has been gifted for service in Christ's earthly body the Church. God has gifted you & expects you to use your gift as a good steward. Though the gifts are diverse each of them & each of us is needed to bring a lost world to Christ.

    ROMANS 12: 8b THE GIFTS OF GIVING, LEADING & MERCY A biting wind was blowing as Bill walked home late in the day. Then suddenly he heard them-SCREAMS IN THE DISTANCE, desperate yells, life-threatening cries. With instantaneous reaction he ran faster and faster to the side lake, dove in, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message You Cannot Afford To Ignore.

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,366 views

    Living for the Lord-Make sure we are carefully following Him

    ONE MESSAGE YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 Intro: Sometimes I will hear a TV or radio preacher make this startling claim, “You need to get a copy of this message! It may be the greatest single message you will ever hear! This is the one message that you cannot afford to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Thirst"

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,164 views

    A sermon focusing on the theme of thirst - of Israel in the wilderness during the Exodus and of the woman at the well and of Jesus on the Cross.

    “Thirst” From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Death Is But A Step Away

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2021
     | 5,920 views

    Death is not a pleasant subject to talk about.

    1 SAMUEL 20:1-3 “DEATH IS BUT A STEP AWAY” A) David now has fled from Naioth in Ramah and found Jonathan. * David exclaimed. “What have I done? ... Why is your father so determined to kill me?” B) Jonathan declared, “That’s not true David ... I’m sure he’s not planning any such thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week 3: Faith & Friends Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021
     | 3,235 views

    How can we encourage those who are suffering?

    There was a study done in 2004 which found that the number of people without any close friends tripled since the last study in 1985. Nearly a quarter of the people surveyed said that they have no one in their life that they can confide in (America Sociological Review, June 1, 2006). We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 174 views

    True strength and peace come from wholeheartedly submitting to God, resisting evil, and finding our deepest satisfaction and security in Christ alone.

    Some mornings the mirror tells the truth we’re slow to admit: we’re tired in places that sleep can’t reach. Our hearts carry headlines nobody else reads. The schedule is stuffed, the inbox is full, and the soul feels thin. In that kind of world, we need a word that’s short enough to memorize and ...read more

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    The Fruits Of The Spirit (June 30, 2013)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,513 views

    Someone once asked a question that I am sure that we could all relate to given that it has happened to you. Does our lifestyle illustrate a walk that bears God’s name?

    THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT Text: Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Galatians 5:1 - Galatians 5:13 -26  For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.  (13)  For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist