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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Consider Jesus Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,983 views

    Exposition on Hebrews 3. Have you been a Christian for a while? Are you wavering in your faith? The Hebrew believers can relate.

    Consider Jesus: Hebrews 3:1-19 Introduction: What is it that is having you waver in your faith? When we first put our faith and trust in Jesus Christ and acknowledge our need for a Savior, we get filled with joy and confidence. We are “on fire” for the Lord. Many of us start wavering in our faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Lust And Adultery

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 12,025 views

    A frank discussion of Jesus’ words regarding lust and adultery.

    The Dangers of Lust and Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 October 17, 2004 Introduction Before I get started with this message, I just want to warn you that this message is not rated “G.” I’m going to discuss some things that fuel the fires of lust and adultery. And while I’m going to be as generic as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    S, H. A. R. E.

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Oct 11, 2012
     | 6,309 views

    S. H. A. R. E. the good news of Christ without fear.

    S. H. A. R. E. October 14, 2012 John 4:1-26 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Jesus and the Samaritan Woman 4 When Jesus knew that the Pharisees heard He was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), 3 He left Judea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not - Joseph! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,257 views

    An Advent series in which we look at what it means to Fear Not!

    Fear Not Matthew 1:18-24 December 13, 2015 Fear can be a great motivator or it can suck the life out of us. Last week we started to look at 3 different events in the Christmas story where an angel came and said FEAR NOT! Last week we saw the angel appear to Mary and we learned that sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Live In Christian Victory?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,263 views

    Here God gives us 4 keys to a victorious Christian life.

    How Can I Live in Christian Victory? Romans 6:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 22, 2009 *Don’t you like to be a winner? Of course, some corrupt athletes throw games. Sometimes parents will let their children win a game, and I imagine some women have done the same thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternity Is Now In Session - Are We There Yet? Series

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,529 views

    Taken from John Ortberg's book and small group series. These are sermons that I created to go with series.

    We are starting a brand-new series of messages that we will not only preach about on Sunday morning, but we will talk about in small groups this week using video, using guides for discussion. This series is called “eternity is now in session.” The basic premise is that God just doesn’t want to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pharaoh’s Frogs Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 150 views

    When chaos floods our lives, God still reigns—turning confusion into calm as we trust Him to fight our battles.

    When the phone rings at midnight and all you hear is running water instead of a voice—that’s chaos. A friend told me once, “I woke up to the sound of my house drowning.” A pipe had burst under the sink. Water was gushing across the kitchen floor, soaking into the cabinets, pouring toward the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Grace From Galatians (5-19)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
     | 2,157 views

    This far into the book of Galatians, I hope you have developed a fondness for this wonderful book.

    Those who have come from churches that taught legalism all their life have a greater appreciation for the book of Galatians than those who have been taught salvation by grace all their life. • Those who have been raised in the church all their life and came to know the Lord at an a age, do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stay In Hope In A Dark World

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,147 views

    One could say we all have a hope meter inside each of us, the amount of hope we have in any given moment. Maybe my hope meter is at 100% full up, I’m centered on hope, this is where jesus wants me to be, in my mind and heart.

    Showing up at the first pastor’s job 3 years ago was pretty scary stuff. It was me, a cook, a caseworker, and a driver. That was it. New officer, scared, unprepared, hoping that somehow, he can make a difference in this crazy world. Not knowing a single person in the city, driving in late at night. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Battle For The Family

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,575 views

    If we are going to have strong families then we must battle Satan for our families

    The Battle For The Family Ephesians 6:11-18 As we begin this message with our focus on the family there will be several matters to consider. First of all we must understand the the family is the foundation for all of society. When the family fails: 1. The Community Fails 2. The Schools ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count The Cost!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    Grace is free, but discipleship costs. Are we prepared to pay?

    We see adverts all over the place, promising low prices and amazing deals on all sorts of things and products. But on closer examination many of these so-called bargains are to so cheap after all because there are all sorts of hidden extras that have to be paid for. Often the quoted price is a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Time To Listen Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "A Time To...".

    Series: A Time To¡K (Haggai) [#1] A TIME TO LISTEN Haggai 1:1-11 Introduction: Today begins our new church year and I am concerned about our church. I feel like I have lost my ¡§drive¡¨ and the church has done the same. We are just having services and going home. We are not the 1st people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Or Death

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008
     | 3,679 views

    The Bible is an amazing thing! In this passage, we see it is a spirutal circulatory system, bringing life. But there is danger out there, and we have to keep the blood flowing or we will die.

    Passage: 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Intro: The Lord through His word showed me something this week that I have been dying to share with you. 1. so without my normal introduction, I want to share an incredibly powerful image from God’s Word with you. 3. it has revolutionized my view of Scripture, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Extreme Makeover: Soul Purification Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

    Four weeks ago we started our new Super Series – “Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition.” In that first week we learned that we need a SOUL TRANSFORMATION … that means being “Jesus with skin on” more than simply wearing a “Jesus costume.” God desires for each of us to wear much more than a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Giving Myself A Spiritual Check-Up

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,658 views

    There are going to be times when you question God’s call on your life. It is during these times in which you need a spiritual check-up.

    Giving Myself a Spiritual Check-Up Jeremiah 12:1-17 When we pick up Jeremiah, we see that he starts with similar “complaints” against God. The prophets in the Old Testament would complain in their prayers to God. Their main question is: Why do you let the evil continue when I am having such a hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist