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  • John Lowe avatar

    Overcoming Temptations Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2022
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    Solomon's downfall began when he married the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh to seal a political alliance. He could not control his lust. Among Solomon's 700 wives and 300 concubines were many foreigners, which angered God.

    Overcoming Temptations King Solomon was the wisest man ever and also one of the most foolish. God gifted him with unsurpassed wisdom, which Solomon squandered by disobeying God's commandments. Solomon's most notable achievements were his building projects, particularly the temple in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "do Not Be Afraid...he Is Not Here!"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 30, 2024
     | 784 views

    This is a message for Easter.

    Title: “Do not be afraid…He is not here!” Scripture: Mt. 28:5-6 Type: Easter/Evangelistic Where: GNBC 3-31-24 Intro: My father-in-law was a man who knew a lot about a lot and a little about everything. He knew things the average person didn’t know or sometimes even care to know. In 1973 while ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Day Before Easter

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2024
     | 1,392 views

    What was the disciples' state of mind on Saturday, the day between Good Friday and Easter? And what lessons can we learn from their change of perspective?

    What we are remembering this morning is the central, defining event of the Christian faith. Today all over the world, Christians are gathering together, in cathedrals and in rented storefronts, in remote villages and in crowded cities, in thousands of different languages, all celebrating and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 13, 2023
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     | 2,628 views

    Jesus tells His followers then to go and tell and His command for His followers has not changed.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Go Luke 10:1-24 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… 300 Scene Imagine this fictional scene from a movie. The King of Sparta named Leonidas joins up with some allies on his march towards a fierce and expected battle. He meets the commander of some allies and says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Of Proofs And Testimonies PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 134 views

    God uses our small offerings, given in faith and compassion, to meet the needs of others and multiply blessings beyond what we imagine.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile that took a lot of effort. Bills stare back, bodies ache, and a stack of needs feels taller than our energy. Maybe you’re a parent counting pennies at the grocery store, a grandparent worrying over a prodigal, or a student standing at the edge of a new season ...read more

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    Now What Do You Say? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
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     | 135 views

    True gratitude transforms us—recognizing God’s mercy in our lives leads to deeper healing, richer faith, and a life made whole by thankfulness.

    Some of us walked in today with smiles that fit like borrowed shoes. They look fine, but they don’t feel right. Hearts a little hurried. Souls a bit sore. We know the ache of unanswered prayers and the sting of feeling unseen. If that’s you, your pew has your name on it, and your Shepherd has your ...read more

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    The New Year In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025
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     | 219 views

    God lovingly makes us new in Christ, freeing us from our past and inviting us to embrace our true identity as His beloved children.

    Friends, welcome. Some of us walked in today with a smile that hides a storm. Others carry a quiet ache—memories that sting, habits that hang on, hopes that feel thin. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. The God who made galaxies also tends to bruised hearts. He does careful work with what ...read more

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    Flourishing Through Righteousness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 159 views

    Trusting God, not wealth or success, leads to true flourishing, contentment, and resilience, as He faithfully cares for and delivers those who rely on Him.

    There’s a reason our hearts flutter a bit when the stock market scrolls across the screen or when the bills stack higher than the mailbox can hold. Money talks. It promises security, status, and sleep at night. Yet, like a mirage in a hot desert, it keeps moving when we move. God knows this. He ...read more

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    Be Blessed: ‘he Cares’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 12, 2026
     | 154 views

    Be Blessed: ‘He Cares’ - Hebrews chapter 13 verse 20-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). He is able. (2). He is able to do. (3). He is able to do immeasurably more. (4). He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask. (5). He is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine. (6). He is able to do this…according to his power that is at work within ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mental Health In The Proverbs: The Weight Of Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 427 views

    Anxiety in a person’s heart is a weight, and a bad word increases the weight. Reacting to someone’s anxiety wisely can lighten their burden.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: THE WEIGHT OF ANXIETY PROVERBS 12:25 #mentalhealth READ PROVERBS 12:25 (ESV) Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. ILLUSTRATION… A WHOLE LOTTA NUMBERS Globally, approximately 275 million people, or about 3.5% of the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How To Share The Joy Of Easter”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025
     | 223 views

    Today is Happy Palm Sunday.

    “How to Share the Joy of Easter” “They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel.’" John 12:13. Intro: Today is Happy Palm Sunday. We remember, this day because it is the first day of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Incredible Shrinking God

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    We "dumb God down" by confining Him to characteristics we can’t fully understand, and we shrink Him to fit our level by trying to make Him in our image.

    The Incredible Shrinking God TCF Sermon September 22, 2002 The Tulsa State Fair begins next week. If you walk along the midway, you’ll hear what are known as carnival barkers. They don’t literally bark, but they do shout out the attractions they want you come and pay for... You’ll have some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Changed Heart

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 29, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,057 views

    What does it mean to have a heart changed by God with a focus in on Zaccheua

    Thinking Clearly About A Changed Heart 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 If someone were to ask you, “why do you follow Jesus” what should your response be? Because I want to go to heaven. Because he died for my sins. Because He’ll make my life better. These things may all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Boat Potatoes Series

    Contributed by Bill Scott on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,001 views

    A sermon encouraging us to take a chance and trust Christ

    The following is a true story. Larry Walters led a fairly boring normal life as a truck driver in southern California until the fateful day of July 2nd, 1982. On that day, Larry turned himself into a legend. You see Ever since he was a boy Larry had dreamed of flying, but the US Air Force had ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Favor With God

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    NEED TO REWORK – not the best

    It is not easy to be politically correct during the Christmas season. I mean just listen to this new version of “The Night before Christmas.” Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck. How to live in a world that’s politically correct? His workers no longer would answer to Elves, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist