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  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    Are You Growin' Or Blowin'?

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    A sermon on the importance of growing in Christ

    Are You Growin’ or Blowin’? Psalm 1 Introduction: The old phrase goes like this, “A picture is worth a thousand words!” Some may pass this statement off as fluff, but I believe there is something valid about this statement. A picture can tell many different stories to as many different people ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Twists And Turns Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,377 views

    Exposition of Ruth 4:1-12

    Text: Ruth 4:1-12 Title: The Twists and Turns of Life Date/Place: LSCC, 6/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell a story about getting lost here in Maine B. Background to passage: Recount the entire book of Ruth. We have just come from the threshing floor incident. Anticipation builds as we wait ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials, Perseverance, And Maturity

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,974 views

    We face many trials in life, the key to victory is faith.

    Trials, Perseverance, and Maturity James 1:2-4 NIV James 1:2-4 NIV 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Life Of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022
     | 2,388 views

    Bart Simpson, in a program aimed at millions of America's young, is asked to say grace and he says, "Dear God, we paid for all this stuff ourselves, so thanks for nothing."

    The attitude of ungratefulness can not only be seen in the cartoons in the newspaper, but also in the lives of people. WHAT AN UNGRATEFUL PEOPLE WE HAVE BECOME! For example, if you have attended church very long you have experienced ingratitude. • There are people who will attend church to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Keeping Power, He’s Keeping Me By Dr. J.w.t. Spies Jude 24

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 10, 2023
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     | 12,082 views

    When we look at this text, we realize that this is the conclusion of Jude's short letter. Notice that this is a benediction, a approval and a blessing upon the believers. It is one of the most well-known benedictions by Christians all over the world.

    “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,” When we look at this text, we realize that this is the conclusion of Jude's short letter. Notice that this is a benediction, a approval and a blessing upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Get So Worked Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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     | 554 views

    Encourages focusing on faith and the present moment, finding peace in God's love, and letting go of future worries, trusting in God's plan.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in faith. We are here to share in the joy of understanding God's word, to be nourished by His wisdom, and to be comforted by His love. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to a passage ...read more

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    Father's Day 2012

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,566 views

    There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL.Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned.

    Introduction A There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL. 1 Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned. a They have deserted their position as head of the home. aa Between 1960 & 1990, the percentage of children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Receive God's Comfort

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,197 views

    A proper mourning over sin will drive us to repentance and confession and will ultimately bring God's comfort.

    How To Receive God’s Comfort Matthew 5:4 INTRODUCTION In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the story is told of Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband. One day while in the marshes, he meets a convict who forces him to steal food and a file from some people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cries Of Desperation

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Oct 15, 2021
     | 3,153 views

    This was a funeral message for a young man who in a moment of desperation and hopelessness took his own life.

    MESSAGE: “THE CRIES OF DESPERATION” -- Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: When death occurs in what we consider to be an untimely manner it is always harder for us to deal with. It was only last September we gathered here in sorrow and heavy hearts at the passing of ___. aa.) Today is even more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heroine Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 30, 2014
    based on 17 ratings
     | 57,191 views

    Deborah was one of the great "she-roes" of God. What was it about her that made her a heroine in the book of Judges and what is it about her faith that got God's attention?

    Someone once said that “It is important for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" - Maya Angelou To that person's mind the term “she-roes” was a unique and eye-catching way to talk about heroines. And I like that word. In the Bible there are many heroes, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wisdom Is Grits

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,874 views

    We all need the kind of wisdom that comes from God

    Wisdom is Like Grits School is out. "No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks..." I heard the last day of school at South Central was marked by screaming, yelling and cheering, bells, whistles, cartwheels in the halls...and that was the TEACHERS! I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christ The Rock Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,676 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:6-8

    Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 Title: Christ the Rock Date/Place: LSCC, 7/17/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joseph Smith—a prophet to some, and great deceiver to others. Martin Luther—a great theologian and reformer to some, and a heretic to others. Mohammed—a prophet to 1.2 billion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,736 views

    : So far in this series we’ve looked at: what is the kingdom of heaven, and where is the kingdom of heaven? Today we are going to look at: who are the kingdom people?

    INTRO: A couple in Southern California were planning to get married, but before they were able to get married, they were swallowed up by an earthquake. The next thing they knew, they were standing together in heaven. As soon as they were presented to St. Peter for processing, they asked Peter if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Of The Mountain

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 20,072 views

    Help for difficult times

    Title: God of the Mountain and the Valley Text: I Kings 20:23-27 Intro: Have you ever faced a valley before? Where it seemed that you were out numbered; surrounded; and were completely and totally helpless. This must have been the way Israel felt this day. The year before Ben-hadad had brought 32 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Whom If Not Christ?

    Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,753 views

    The sermon is designed for the believer to trust in the presence and provision of Christ.

    There is a song that says: Where do I go when there’s nobody else to turn to? Who do I turn to when nobody wants to listen? Who do I lean on when there’s no foundation stable? I go to the rock, I know He’s able, I go to the rock. When the earth all around me is sinking sand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist