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  • John Oscar avatar

    The Sacrifice

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 299 views

    Recognizing people who have given their lives for others on Memorial Day weekend

    The Sacrifice May 25, 2025- Memorial Day (E-Service, plumbing issue) Scripture- John 15:12-14 Introduction: A Day to Remember and Reflect This weekend we are celebrating Memorial Day. This is a time of remembrance and gratitude. It’s a time when we look to the sacrifice of the brave men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,555 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of looking forward to the future with hope and expectation as a Christ-follower.

    Several years ago, I saw an interview with professional golfer Tom Lehman, who happens to be a Christian. But I really appreciate how Tom lives out his faith as a person in the public eye. He never hijacks a conversation to talk about Jesus. If a sportscaster asks him about his faith, he is happy ...read more

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    A Battle-Ready Christian

    Contributed by Major Stewart on Dec 26, 2025
     | 384 views

    A powerful expository sermon from 1 Timothy 6:11–16 calling believers to live with conviction, holiness, and courage. This message challenges the church to flee compromise, pursue godliness, fight for the faith, and stand battle-ready in Christ’s victory.

    A BATTLE-READY CHRISTIAN Text: 1 Timothy 6:11–16 There comes a moment in every believer’s life when God stops whispering and starts charging. Not suggesting. Not hinting. But charging. This is not casual instruction. This is holy assignment. This is not a word for convenience. This is a word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Have It All Backwards Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    James confronts Christians about the natural tendency to show deference to the wealthy. He challenges us to look at wealth from God’s point of view.

    JAMES 2:5-7 DO WE HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS? “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blameless Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2014
     | 5,833 views

    1) Our Past is already taken care of (1 Corinthians 1:3-4, 6), 2) Our Present is provided for (1 Corinthians 1:5, 7a), and 3) Our Future is assured (1 Corinthians 1:7b-9).

    There's a certain degree of optimism at the start of a new school year. There are no late homework assignments or projects. There are no low results from tests, no absences and no detentions from bad behavior. In essence, there is a flawless report and a blameless record. The challenge naturally is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dealing With Depression

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,097 views

    Everyone is subject to depression. When depressed, how shall the child of God respond? Surely, there are answers given in the Word, and we now look to that divine Word.

    Dr. Tim LaHaye claims to have asked over one hundred thousand people among his audiences if there were any who have never been depressed. Among one hundred thousand people so questioned not one has ever responded to his query by stating “I have never been depressed.” It would actually appear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 3, 2021
     | 5,529 views

    Since The End is Near we should be: 1) Self-Controlled (1 Peter 4:7), demonstrating 2) Sincere Love (1 Peter 4:8-9), and faithfully 3) Serving One-Another (1 Peter 4:10-11).

    1 Peter 4:7-11. 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hurry Sickness Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 16, 2025
     | 232 views

    Eliminating hurry isn't about avoiding urgency, but about intentionally slowing down to align with Jesus' unhurried, peace-filled way of living, which fosters rest, joy, and spiritual growth.

    Series: Unhurried - The Hurry up sickness Tag – So many are rushing too nowhere! Opening Quote: Dallas Willard and John Ortberg – Soul Care “Ruthlessly eliminate hurry” Dallas Willard urged people to "ruthlessly eliminate hurry" because he considered it the greatest obstacle to a vibrant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Bears All Things Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 2, 2025
     | 626 views

    Love bears all things and shows us that true love protects others.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1- SERMON TITLE - Today we continue on our quest to learn to love better. - Throughout this series, we have been on a track to learning to love those in our church family better, along with those in the community. - Love is not only a feeling; love involves action and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A King Is Born—to Make All Things New Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Dec 20, 2024
     | 940 views

    In this message, we'll discover how Jesus came to restore what was broken, restart what seemed lost, and renew our hope for the future. No matter where you are in life, Jesus offers a better way to live—a way filled with purpose, identity, and fulfillment.

    A King is Born (3) Dustin Lee Boden / General A King is Born A King is Born—To Make All Things New Isaiah 9:6 NLT 6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    This Year, My Heart Trusts (A Declaration Of Faith For The New Season)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jan 2, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 395 views

    Your wilderness holds a well you cannot see yet. God is opening your eyes today. This year, your heart trusts because His promises never fail.

    THIS YEAR, MY HEART TRUSTS A DECLARATION OF FAITH FOR THE NEW SEASON Psalm 28:7 INTRODUCTION Church, I want to take you back to the wilderness of Beersheba. Picture a desperate mother and her dying son. Hagar sits beneath a shrub, weeping because she does not want to watch Ishmael die. She has run ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Comfortable?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,416 views

    We may be lulled to sleep and even to spiritual death by self-satisfaction.

    One of the greatest problems facing the Church, today, is that far too many of us are comfortable. A. If a person is satisfied, there is no challenge or drive to go any further or do any more. 1. This satisfaction can show itself in many areas....in almost all but one, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So, Live On Another Level Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    You don’t have to live like many of those around us are living—in despair and fear and shame. You can have a new life. You can put on a new self.

    So…Live On Another Level Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 4:17-24 You’ve pursued understanding and received grace. So what? That’s a great question: "So what?" We’ve reduced it to be the question of the lazy and uncooperative: "So?" But the truth is, people who make a difference ask that question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Always Have Hope Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 524 ratings
     | 39,586 views

    When a person is "in Christ" there is no such thing as a hopeless situation.

    It was a balmy October afternoon in 1982. Badger Stadium in Madison Wisconsin was packed out. That day there were more than 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin football fans watching their team take on the Michigan State Spartans. It didn’t take long to determine who the better team was. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising The Righteousness Bar Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 21,625 views

    Jesus looked at the righteousness of those considered to be very religious in his day. Then he raised the bar to a level most would have considered impossible.

    Understanding the Kingdom - Part 5 3-25-01 INTRODUCTION In Jr. High, as part of my school’s track and field team, it was tough for me to find a field event. I tried them all, except pole vault (only b/c I couldn’t get in the air). No good at any of them. I could run at one speed for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ