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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Intimacy In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 25, 2009
     | 10,283 views

    How the Bible defines intimacy in marriage

    Title: Intimacy in Marriage Text:1 Cor. 7:2-11 Introduction This is part 3 of a 4 part series in Marriage. This sermon was given on Sunday August 23 by Tony Hamiliton who is the worship leader at Calvary Assembly of God 1. What is biblical intimacy? Today we are going to talk about intimacy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping Watch In The Garden

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 6,435 views

    A sermon for the Season of Lent

    Keeping Watch in the Garden Matthew 26:36-46 Prayer: I stand here close beside you. Your anguish I would share. O Lord do not despise me, in this your heart’s despair. For when your heart is drooping in death’s last agony, my arms will be about you and hold you close to me. Amen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Untouchables Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    NO FEAR WHEN YOU DWELL IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY

    BIG IDEA: NO FEAR WHEN YOU DWELL IN THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY INTRODUCTION: cf. theme of "NO FEAR" promoted on athletic apparel, TV commercials, etc. cf. concept of product warranties and guarantees How close are you living to God? I. (:1-4) LIVING CLOSE TO GOD GUARANTEES PROTECTION FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Coasting

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    A message calling people (including myself as pastor!) back to the basics of prayer and the Word.

    Coasting Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 26, 2005 I need today to be a time of repentance, not where I demand that you repent of things, but where I repent to you, and confess to you some areas where I have not been as faithful as I need to be. Those of us entrusted to guard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Kiss Your Ox Goodbye

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 12,076 views

    What is holding your back from fulfilling your destiny in Christ? It is time to leave everything behind! This challenge to turn your back on every distraction will cause you to kiss your ox goodbye!

    “Kiss Your Ox Goodbye” Text: I Kings 19:19-21 I. Introduction Elijah has been whining to God. He has claimed to be the only true prophet left. But God responds by telling Elijah that not only is he not the only one left there are 7000 men who have not bowed their knee to Baal. Then God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 20, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,331 views

    The people returned to the sin of intermarriages with the foreigners. Nehemiah rebuked and corrected them. We see the need to guard our faith and pass on our faith. Nehemiah left a lasting legacy.

    As mentioned, the final chapter of Nehemiah did not end as most would have liked, as in fairy tales: “And the Israelites lived happily ever after.” • On his return to Jerusalem, Nehemiah was not only saddened, but for most parts, very angry at seeing his people returning to their old sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    David's Mighty Men Protect Keilah From The Philistines Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023
     | 1,407 views

    David is inspired by God to move to protect Israel from an enemy nation that has constantly assaulted them. The Philistines are attacking Keilah. David asks God what to do.

    One day news came to David that the Philistines were at Keilah stealing grain from the threshing floors. David asked the Lord, “Should I go and attack them?” “Yes, go and save Keilah,” the Lord told him. -1st Samuel 23:1-2 David gang of followers are hiding out in the caves, in the fields, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Courage

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2025
     | 104 views

    This sermon calls believers to live out Paul’s charge in 2 Corinthians 13:11 with bold faith and steadfast trust in God. Drawing from Gideon’s story, it shows that true courage means acting in faith despite fear. When we take courage, we experience God’s presence, unity, and peace.

    Introduction: The Courage to Begin When Gandalf first visited Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, Bilbo wanted nothing to do with adventure. He loved his comfortable hobbit-hole — his tea, his chair, and his quiet little life in the Shire. But Gandalf saw something in Bilbo that Bilbo didn’t see in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We're On Our Own Until Help Arrives! Series

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 25, 2020
     | 4,004 views

    Jesus ascends into heaven and then the disciples must WAIT! They what for but the don't know 'The When'.

    We’re on our own now, until help arrives! Acts 1:1-11 Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Elijah

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    If God could use such a man then He should be able to use men the same way today.

    What a great man of God Elijah was. Here is a man that God used mightily. Here is a man of the OT who had great miracles manifested through him. Listen to the great miracles that happened in this mans life: *Increases the oil of the widow of Zarephath: 1 Kings 17:17-24. *Raises the son of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gining Grit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2025
     | 710 views

    To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things

    Gaining Grit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Core 52 / Perseverance / Hebrews 12:1–2 To gain grit, the grit to persevere, we need to do some things INTRODUCTION - How does a person persevere when it is not easy to do so? - How does an athlete push hard as their body is hurting and it does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Roots - Part 2 - People And Place Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 2 - People and Place I. Introduction Last week I told you that it is absolutely essential for us to not only have roots, but to also know what those roots are. So, we began a close examination of the core values that are under the surface of our church and should be the foundation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Somebody Call 911

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,070 views

    An outline from the text. The point coming from the chapter and the first verse to give us the point of "911". All the rescuse that I need is found in this chapter.

    Somebody Call 911 Psalms 91:1-16 Key verses 1-4 Introduction is from the web site (911 Center ) An important consideration when accessing Public Safety Services is understanding when to use 9-1-1. If you are unsure as to the immediacy of the need, dial 9-1-1 and let the responder decide. Example: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Shall Not Want” Series

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 526 views

    Sometimes God doesn’t ask you to rest— He makes you.

    SERMON 1: “I Shall Not Want” Series: The Shepherd’s Promise Key Verse: Psalm 23:1 (KJV) — “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” ? INTRODUCTION: Let me slow this down and walk you into something the Lord revealed to me... I was praying—and I don’t mean a cute prayer. I mean a tired, ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 90 views

    Christ meets us in our weakness, supplying strength and love so we can persevere, serve others, and experience true courage in everyday life.

    Some of us walked in with smiles; some of us walked in with sighs. Schedules feel heavy. Headlines howl. Bills pile, plates spin, and sleep sneaks away. You’ve tried to be strong for your people, and the strength ran thin. You’ve tried to be brave for your heart, and the courage felt small. If ...read more

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