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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Psalm 23

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 3, 2024
     | 2,821 views

    This message is about undrstanding and valuing our relationship with God based on what David wrote in Psalm 23.

    Psalm 23 Scriptures: Psalm 23; John 10:14-16, 27-28; Philippians 4:19 Good morning Strangers Rest. Last week I shared with you that of all of God’s creation He values us the most. This morning I will focus on how we in turn value God. We value God by understanding who He is in our lives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    The Tools And Tactics Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 9, 2024
     | 1,415 views

    People who serve like Jesus know that God has entrusted them with gifts, abilities and opportunities that must be used in service to God. To not use what God has entrusted to us will lead to God's displeasure.

    Introduction: A. Allow me to start this sermon with the story of a boy who other children called “Sparky” after a comic strip horse named Sparkplug. 1. Even though the boy hated the nickname, he could never shake it. 2. School was difficult for Sparky. a. He failed every subject in the 8th ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 10: Let God Bless You Through The Prayer Of Jabez! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 19, 2024
     | 1,363 views

    Pray like Jabez! 1. Pray for God's provision. 2. Pray for God's possibility. 3. Pray for God's power. 4. Pray for God's protection.

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 10: Let God Bless You through the Prayer of Jabez! 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 19, 2024) MESSAGE: *Bruce Wilkinson is an excellent Christian teacher and author known all over world for his "Walk Thru the Bible" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Cycle Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 14, 2024
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     | 2,857 views

    Dissatisfaction is designed to lead us to find satisfaction in God alone.

    The Cycle of Life Ecclesiastes 1:3-18 Rev. Brian Bill July 13-14, 2024 We’ve been challenged this summer to read through the entire Book of Ecclesiastes at least three times. As I’ve been doing so it strikes me how many of Solomon’s existential experiments are reflected in popular songs from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Every Decision And Action Has Consequences

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 3, 2025
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    One of the many things the Bible teaches is that we reap what we sow.

    Even though the Bible clearly teaches THAT WE REAP WHAT WE SOW, it seems that many have a difficult time… • Understanding this… • Believing this… For example, the world in which we live is full of people who believe they can live in sin and there are absolutely no consequences. Why do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Will Visit Rome Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 4, 2024
     | 706 views

    Paul has a long-standing desire to visit Rome and share the Gospel more deeply with the Roman church.

    1:8 “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.” First order of business: thank you, God, for the Roman church. Note he is not thanking the church, flattering them. He is thanking God. But it is Paul’s way, in most every letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Easter 2024: The Greatest Mistake Ever Made

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 26, 2024
     | 2,688 views

    This Easter message examines the question "Would Satan have followed through on his plan to kill Jesus if he understood what it would cost him?" He made the greatest mistake of his existence following his initial mistake of rebelling against God.

    The Greatest Mistake Ever Made Scripture: Luke 16:19-23; First Peter 3:18-20; 4:5-6; Matthew 28:1-2 Happy Easter Strangers Rest! How many of you have ever heard of or seen the movie the “Greatest Story Ever Told”? Well, if you haven’t, it’s the story about the life of Christ and this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Year's Sermon: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
     | 846 views

    Jesus doesn’t tell us to pack a bag to be prepared. Instead, He tells us we are the bag. YOU ARE THE GO BAG. We are to be prepared.

    Happy New Year to your family and you! We begin a new series for a new year, the 40-Day Challenge. I want to invite each of you to take the 40-Day Challenge with me. As you begin a new year, I challenge you to devote 40 days to grow spiritually. I want you to take a 40-day challenge with me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost: 'the Holy Spirit Is Given'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 8, 2025
     | 99 views

    PENTECOST: 'The Holy Spirit is Given' - Acts chapter 1 verses 1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Day of Pentecost (vs 1a) (2). The Coming of the Spirit (vs 2-4) (3). The Reaction of the Crowd (vs 5-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Happy Birthday is probably the best-known song, • In the English-speaking world, • It was written in 1893 by two sisters, • Mildred & Patty ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Fabulous Father (Father’s Day Sermon On Joshua)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 11, 2025
     | 995 views

    Fathers play an important leadership role in the family. Let me illustrate…

    Illus: The TV show "60 Minutes" did a segment that revealed some disturbing news about elephants. The story was about some park Rangers at a South African wildlife preserve who were concerned about the slaughter of 39 rare white rhinos. It turned out that the rhinos were not killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    This One Thing

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 49 ratings
     | 109,311 views

    There is one thing that based on what’s going on in your life that if you could figure it out and do it, it would leave you in a much better place a year from now.

    So you could go home now. We’ve kind of got it all set up for you. You know what to do. Hey thanks for being here. One of the things I struggle with at the beginning of every year is how long do you say Happy New Year. I tend to go into like February so I’m just going to try and say it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dale Johnsen avatar

    How To Be Wealthy Forever

    Contributed by Dale Johnsen on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 213 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    A positive stewardship message.

    It is amazing to realize just how much our lives are impacted by the amount of money we have or think we have. It has a great impact on our self-esteem, on the kind of job we pursue, and how important we view ourselves in relation to others. For example, three boys in the school yard were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Money Your Master Or Your Servant

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,565 views

    This sermon deals with how money drives our serves us in life.

    Money Your Master Or Your Servant 1/9/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 I Timothy 6:6-16 Money is one of the things Jesus spends a lot of time talking about, because the way in which we use our money says more about the health of our spiritual life than anything else that we use. It does not matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Covell avatar

    Taking Aim

    Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    God is more concerned about where you aim, than where you land.

    How many of you have ever watched someone do something really well and wished you could do it too? As followers of Christ, just like we sometimes fantasize about being great athletes or performers, sometimes we see what appears to be deeper levels of spiritual commitment and dedication in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Church Leadership Training #2 Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 11,716 views

    More on Leadership Characteristics necessary in the church.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible