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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    To Live Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 6, 2025
     | 876 views

    Based on Philippians 1:19-30 - Challenges hearers to realize that we live in joy when we live in Christ.

    “TO LIVE IS CHRIST” Phil. 1:19-30 FBCF – 5/4/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – How many of you here today want to have more joy in your life? Seems to be a scarce commodity these days. So many things work against us to steal our joy – stress/anxiety, burdens we carry, uncertainty in our nation/world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    You Can’t Become What You Can’t See

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 21, 2026
     | 220 views

    Believers live between real sight and coming glory, changed not by striving but by beholding Christ, as salvation moves us toward full vision. If you are forgiven, faithful, and fatigued, your faith has not failed — your heart is longing for glory.

    A while back, I noticed something strange about my phone. I was trying to take a picture in low light — nothing dramatic, just an ordinary moment — and what appeared on the screen didn’t quite match what I was seeing with my eyes. The image was flat. Grainy. Faces lost their depth. Colors were ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Handling Guilt Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 973 views

    In today’s sermon, we will explore how God’s grace offers freedom from false guilt, empowering us to let go of past mistakes and walk confidently in the truth that there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.

    Overcoming Guilt Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons The mind’s capacity to remember thoughts, emotions, and events is a remarkable gift, but it can also be a source of profound pain. On one hand, it is a blessing to recall the beauty of cherished moments—walking on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    How To Have A "Happy" New Year

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 368 ratings
     | 9,545 views

    Developing a biblical frame of mind for the New Year that will produce true happiness.

    How to Have a “HAPPY” New Year Phil 3:10-14 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Compassion - What It Is Not, What It Is, And What It Does

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 18,825 views

    A message concerning what the Bible says about compassion compared to the world¡¦s definition.

    Compassion ¡V What It Is Not, What It Is, & What It Does Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today we begin a series of messages focusing on a number of issues that are prevalent in our society. I hope in the next week or two to give you an outline of where we will be going so you can get an ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "What A Relief"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2018
     | 5,532 views

    A sermon about grace triumphing over the Law.

    “What A Relief!!!” Colossians 2:6-23 The late Author and speaker Brennan Manning has a pretty cool story about how he got the name "Brennan." While growing up, his best friend was a guy named Ray. The two of them did everything together: bought a car together as teenagers, double-dated, went ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Finding The Will Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,126 views

    In order to find the will of God: 1. You have to desire God’s will. 2. You have to do what is necessary to find God’s will. 3. You have to take a step of faith. 4. You have to commit your way to God.

    I have a problem when I go to the store. There are just too many choices. I want to do something as simple as buy some cheese, but I have to decide what kind of cheese. Do I want Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, American, Pepper, Blue, Brick, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Gouda or Brie. I went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Three Important Looks Or Paul's Last Testimony

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018
     | 8,376 views

    Paul Looked Around, Paul Looked Back, Paul Looked Ahead.

    THREE IMPORTANT LOOKS OR PAUL'S LAST TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION: Just looking in department stores. Often looking with no purpose. II Timothy 4:6-8 Paul was looking with a definite purpose. As Paul awaited execution, he wrote a farewell letter to his dear comrade in service, Timothy. He knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Harvey avatar

    Life Is A Continual Pursuit Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 30, 2006
     | 4,123 views

    Spiritaul maturity is a continual pursuit in our lives.

    Dare to Pursue “Life is a Continual Pursuit” October 29, 2006 Me: Today we are wrapping up our series of “Dare to Pursue.” We have talked about risks, passion, presence and purpose. Today I want to help you to put it all together into the real life experience of following God. Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 1

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,492 views

    I know this one has been done before but I couldn't find it in this way on this web site (Some material adapted from Craig Bostian at http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sermons/HABITS1.html)

    HoHum: There is the story of a woman who was a school teacher for 25 years. When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position. However, someone who has been teaching for only one year was hired instead. She went to the principal and asked why. The principal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Christians Change Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,141 views

    Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God.

    CHRISTIANS CHANGE TO CHRISTLIKENESS SERMON SERIES: A CHRISTIAN IS COLOSSIANS 3:1-3 THESIS: Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God. Today’s passage serves as a transition to the practical part of Paul’s letter. One’s belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Part 2---Humility Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,367 views

    To be humble we must realize beloved that we are dead, we belong to someone else who has purchased us. That we are inter twined with each other and even more our actions will reflect on our own forgiveness from God Himself.

    What God expects of us Part 2---Humility We have talked last week about what God wants us to do. We discussed dedication and sacrifice and now we must move on to more of what God wants of us. First lets review what we have discussed. 2 Chronicles 7:4-7 4Then the king and all the people offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    The Eye Of The Tiger!

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,818 views

    I know it sounds like an odd title God gave me this message to preach to a Youth Camp. The idea came one night while watching the movie "Rocky." God has called our youth to be champions who keep their eye on the mark of the Prize of the High Calling! We h

    THE EYE OF THE TIGER By: Pastor Ron Crandall Intro: It is always fun to minister at a camp filled with young people. I love coming and seeing God challenge you to a deeper walk with him. How many of you have seen the movie “Rocky?” I love the movie because it takes a nobody and through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Finding Comfort When Tragedy Strikes

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 308 ratings
     | 34,285 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage people during a time of personal or national crisis.

    Finding Comfort When Tragedy Strikes September 12, 2001 / Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church / Augusta, GA www.stevenscreek.net Introduction: Confusion ..... Shock .... Despair...... Disbelief ...... permeated the nation yesterday as we watched the reports from the attack on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Run To Win (All Age Worship)

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    A complete order of service and talks for a one hour Family (All Age) Service on "Run to Win"- running the race of the Christian faith and life. Email me if you want the full Word document (which shows formatting lost on this web page)

    Run The Race. All Age Worship Order of Service. Sun 13th June 2004 . WBC Red shows PC/SongPro/PowerPoint (email me if you want Word file showing this) 10am – PowerPoint on Songpro of ‘Chariots of Fire’ beach race clip ‘run the Race 1 THE RACE Thoughts: run to win (1 Cor 9:24). Life is a: race, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist