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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Genesis Chapter Eight Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,268 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the flood is over and the water slowly recedes – God makes a covenant with Noah. Thomas Coke (1801) - Genesis 8 The waters decrease: the ark rests on Mount Ararat. Noah sends forth a raven; and afterwards a dove; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Trust ?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 1, 2018
     | 7,848 views

    This sermon begs us to look at ourselves and decide who we really trust. Are we putting our trust in ourselves or other people or do we put our trust and Hope in God

    We all have to put our trust in someone or something. It might be God, or it might be another person, or it may be material things. We all give some sort of trust to others we trust that the car we are meeting will stay on there side of the road. But that’s not the kind of trust that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Key To Abundant Life

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Dec 23, 2024
     | 578 views

    This sermon delves into the different kind of abundance rooted in Jesus.

    Scripture Reading: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Introduction What does it mean to live an abundant life? Is it about wealth, power, or achieving our dreams? In today’s world, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Clock Of Mercy: Why We Must Evangelize

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 6, 2025
     | 70 views

    This sermon explains the reason for the seeming delay of God's coming and why we must haste to proclaim the good news.

    Introduction We live in a world that is obsessed with speed. We want fast food, instant messaging, and same-day delivery. When things are delayed, we interpret it as a failure—someone is lazy, forgetful, or "slack." In the context of 2 Peter 3, scoffers were looking at the world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is All About God’s Love

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026
     | 31 views

    A story is told of a little boy walking home with his father during a winter blizzard. The wind was fierce, and the snow was piling up. At one point the boy stumbled and began to cry, unable to go on.Psalm 98

    Christmas is all about God’s love Psalm 98 John 3:16 “For God so loved the world…” John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Illustrates: A story is told of a little boy walking home with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Flirt Or Flee, It's Your Choice (Part Two)

    Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 25, 2017
     | 5,401 views

    This sermon looks at how to glorify God through good sex. It's part two of Flirt or Flee.

    The Church in a Messy World Series Flee or Flirt, it’s Your Choice (Part Two) 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 June 25, 2017 Introduction: Last week we began a walk through one of the most intense passages of Scripture regarding sex in the New Testament. Like us the church of Corinth was located in a morally ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Richard Jones avatar

    You Can Walk On Water

    Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 260 ratings
     | 41,392 views

    Keeping your focus (Eyes on Christ) in the midst of chaos.

    You Can On Water Matthew 14:22-33 (Mark 6:47-52, John 6:16-21) I read about an interesting scientific experiment conducted a while back. A group of behavioral Scientists put some rats in a tank of water. The tank had smooth sides so they could not escape or rest. The scientists observed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of Wonders PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 169 views

    Remembering God’s past faithfulness fuels our present hope and prayer, empowering us to trust Him and expect His power in today’s challenges.

    Some nights feel noisier than others. The worries keep whispering, the clock keeps ticking, and our hearts keep wondering if morning will ever come. Have you been there? You grab your phone, scroll a few old photos, and a smile slips in where sighs used to sit. Memory does that. Memory can be a ...read more

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    The Will Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,282 views

    Are you in His will?

    The Will of God We have made the will of God into something mystical and foggy. Therefore we are always looking for it, guessing about it, worrying that we missed, etc. I believe that we miss the specific will of God in our lives because we are ignorant or disobedient to His general will. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Worthy Woman

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,151 views

    A worthy woman is a worshipping woman.

    Becoming a Worthy Woman Ruth 3:11 Rev. Brian Bill May 11-12, 2024 Beth and I returned on Tuesday after doing some intensive grandparenting with some of our grandsons while their parents were out of the country. We were also able to spend time with one of our granddaughter for a few days. We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Walk To Remember

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    More than any other miracle, the resurrection proves that Jesus is who he said he was - the Son of God.

    A Walk To Remember Text: Lk. 24:13-35 Introduction 1. Illustration: Easter is to our faith what water is to the ocean, what stone is to the mountain, what blood is to your body. It is the unique substance of redemptive reality. It is the first and final word in the dictionary of God. It says ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Focal Point: Arise! Get Up!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    So I have fallen and I can’t get up? We need a PLUMMET, a plumb line to find out how important it is to GET UP AND TRY AGAIN!

    THE FOCAL POINT: ARISE --- THERE IS A TIME TO GET UP ---- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I went to Lowes and bought a PLUMMET, or a PLUMBLINE. I hold the plumb line and tell how important a plumb line is as one starts to build. A GREAT WORK CAN START WITH A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Hospitality

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,775 views

    Be hospitable to strangers without grumbling. Open your homes to people and use it as a chance to minister. Have a fervent love for one another despite our faults.

    I Peter 4:7 – 10 reads, “But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. And above all tings have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. As each one has received a gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Successful Life

    Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    Jesus’ description of a successful life is different than that of most folks.

    Bishop Will Willimon is the resident bishop for the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. But before he was elected bishop in 2004, he was dean of the chapel at Duke University – one of the most prestigious universities in America. He tells this story from his days at Duke about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Comfortable Or Uncomfortable Christianity Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,399 views

    Have you become too comfortable? Is it time to leave your comfort zone and get uncomfortable? Is it time for you to stop being the person you are comfortable being and become the person God has called you to be? Is it time to let the Holy Spirit take cont

    Comfortable or Uncomfortable Christianity This month we are looking at The Holy Spirit in Everyday Living and tonight I have a message that God has laid on my heart for us... Are you sitting comfortably? Then I will begin. Actually are you too comfortable? Is your Every day life too ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal