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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Baptized To Go And Bear Fruit

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 183 views

    A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large grand pianos. The only way to get the piano into the Sanctuary was by taking out the back windows and raising the piano over thirty feet into the air.

    Baptized to Go and Bear Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 Intro: A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Realization

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 6, 2025
     | 162 views

    This sermon confronts our deep-seated desire for control with the liberating truth that our steps are not ours to direct, but God's.

    Introduction: The Illusion of Control My brothers and sisters, we live in a world that worships at the altar of self-sufficiency. We are told from a young age to "be the captain of your own ship," to "chart your own course." We make five-year plans, we create vision boards, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankfulness – The Great Antidote

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 20, 2025
     | 202 views

    Thankfulness humbles the heart, silences pride, and turns worship Godward, freeing us from comparison and restoring His glory.

    Introduction – The Proud Lion A story is told of a lion who believed he was the undisputed king of the jungle. Confident and cocky, he bypassed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. “Who is the king of the jungle?” the lion demanded. “You are, of course,” replied the bear. Pleased, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Walking Through Chaos Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 136 views

    The Father who commands paralysis to move also commands storms to rest—calling His children to rise, walk, and trust His steady presence.

    (John 5 & John 6:16–21 — The Lame Man and the Storm) --- Introduction — When Life Won’t Move Have you ever been stuck? Not the “traffic jam on I-15” kind of stuck. I mean the deeper kind — when nothing in your life will budge. You pray, you plan, you push, and still it feels like the wheels ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Title: "Calm In The Chaos: Trusting The God Who Knows It All” Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 10, 2026
     | 107 views

    God’s presence does not change with the headlines. He is not taken by surprise by world events or personal trials. While governments and political forces shift power from one hand to another, God holds all things in His unwavering grip.

    Title: “Calm in the Chaos: Trusting the God Who Knows It All” Text: Hebrews 4:13 “He knows about everyone, everywhere. Everything about us is bare and wide open to the all-seeing eyes of our living God; nothing can be hidden from him to whom we must explain all that we have done. LB Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Find Faith And Patience To Wait? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,294 views

    Emphasize the importance of patience, trust in God's plan, and faith in our spiritual journey, even when we may not understand our current circumstances.

    Good morning, church family. Ain't it a blessing to be gathered here today in the presence of God? We've got a powerful message for you today taken straight from the Word of God, James 5:7-8. Our brother in Christ, Philip Yancey once said, "Faith is trusting in advance what will only make sense in ...read more

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    Encounter With God For Change PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,028 views

    To explore the transformational power of a personal encounter with God, as exemplified by Jacob's wrestling with God in Genesis 32:1-24-32, and to encourage us to wrestle with our faith in order to seek God's blessings and guidance.

    Good morning, church family. As we gather here today, let’s settle our hearts and minds, preparing ourselves to dive into the richness of God's word. Our sermon today will focus on an incredible story from Genesis 32:1-31, where Jacob wrestles with God. We'll explore the desperation of Jacob, his ...read more

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    Be Ready PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,536 views

    This sermon encourages us to find hope in God, prepare for His return, and seek refuge in Him amidst life's uncertainties and chaos.

    Hello, friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, to share in the love of God and His word. We gather here in this place, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Today, we are going to open our hearts to a message from the book of Joel. Billy Graham once said, "The end will come with the ...read more

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    Build As You Go PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 808 views

    This sermon explores how Nehemiah's process of building, discerning, and progressing can inspire us to approach our own life challenges as adventures with God.

    Good morning, family. I hope this day finds you well and eager to dive into the Word of God. We gather today because we share a love for our Lord, a desire to know Him more intimately, and a hope to be transformed by His truth. We gather in the spirit of unity, ready to hear and receive what God ...read more

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    The Here And Now PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,156 views

    This sermon encourages us to find strength in our struggles, reminding us that God promises breakthroughs and guides us through our spiritual wilderness.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united by faith and love in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together not just as individuals, but as a community bound by the unbreakable thread of God's love and grace. We come with our joys and sorrows, our victories and ...read more

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    John: Clearing The Path For Christ Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013
     | 5,325 views

    This sermon looks at the ministry of John the Baptist and talks about how we need to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ.

    AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 5, 2010 Christmas Begins With Christ sermon series #1 John: Clearing the Path for Christ Show sermon series slide---slide #1 as I’m heading up to the stage. Once I’m on stage show slide #2 sermon title slide Imagine this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contagious

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,602 views

    SERMON IN A SENTENCE: We are much more motivated to alleviate suffering when we share in it.

    “A leper came to him (and kneeling down) begged him and said, "If you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with compassion, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, "I do will it. Be made clean." The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, warning him ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Acts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,122 views

    The Holy Spirit initiates, guides, empowers and saves. He is always in our lives to direct us. Are we hearing Him well?

    Hello everyone! May the Lord bless you and be gracious to you. Let us continue to enjoy all that God has given us, and that includes the Bible, His holy Word. • Let us pray and ask God to bless us as we feed on His Word. Speak, O Lord, as we come to You to receive the food of your holy Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Striving To Finished Strong Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,818 views

    Finishing strong is the attitude of believing you can do something and having the courage and determination to see it through to the end. Our cause is noble, our faith is secure and our mission is vital, we are built for this!

    Sermon: Striving To Finished Strong Scripture Lessons - Acts 6:8-15 “Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. 9 But one day some men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate with him. They were Jews from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    We Must Eat Locusts And Wild Honey To Please God - John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,641 views

    John makes an appearance in the Gospels of Matthew and John, and then passes from the scene after his execution. His life and testimony are powerful lessons for all of us. What can we learn?

    CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – JOHN THE BAPTIST Message:- WE MUST EAT LOCUSTS AND WILD HONEY TO PLEASE GOD PART 1: THE PERSON AND CHARACTER OF JOHN THE BAPTISER We will look at the life of this man who stands out in his generation. He makes an appearance in the Gospels of Matthew and John, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational