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  • Stepping Into Faith: Trusting God's Plan thumbnail

    Stepping Into Faith: Trusting God's Plan SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    Its only when we remove ourselves and the word 'if' from the equation, and trust God to do the impossible, that we truly step into faith. The story of David is not a question of 'if', but a testament to his faith. Are you willing to do the same?

    Introduction: Imagine a scenario where a king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates. He hired both individuals and instructed them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well. The king promised to inspect their work in the evening. One of the men became discouraged, ...read more

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    Set Free From Shame Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    The sermon explores the transformative encounter of the Samaritan woman with Jesus, illustrating God's intent to save rather than condemn, and the possibility of turning guilt and shame into healing and belonging through God's grace.

    The story of the Samaritan woman perfectly illustrates how God sent Jesus not to condemn the world but to save the world through him. Jesus humbles himself, engages the woman in conversation, and sets her free from shame and guilt. She arrives at the well as a sinner, but leaves as a saint. ...read more

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    Coping With Critics Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    Learing to deal with those who think is their calluing to stick their nose in your business.

    COPING WITH CRITICS (Mat 7:1- 6, 12) "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Average Ones: God Uses "Seconds."

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 158 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    Does God only care about those in the limelight, the Sarahs? Or does he also care about the "second bests," the Hagars?

    The Average One: God Uses "Seconds" (Gen.21:1-21) 1. I love bargains.... 2. Alden’s Christmas tree (1972)--$10; HobbyLobby--$30 (1998) 7.5ft 3. Other bargains are seconds...our first kitchen table... 4. Sometimes people feel like "seconds" (unfavorite child, single, after a divorce, child ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tell It To Jesus

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 12,384 views

    when life deals a hard blow, tell it to Jesus!

    "TELL IT TO JESUS" "John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus", (Matthew 14 : 12). What a birthday party! What a present! Herod’s birthday feast. One does not need to think to long or hard, to picture what type of party was in progress. A wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Knowing Christ In A Transforming Way Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,689 views

    KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY

    BIG IDEA: KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY Gutzke: "It is tomorrow that gives special meaning to what I do today. Whatever I do today, it is tomorrow when I am going to reap the consequences." I. (:8-9) KNOWING CHRIST AS THE SOURCE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Some Reasons For Not Relying On Human Judgment

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,401 views

    Reasons why we should avoid relying on human judgment, including our own - only on the God’s perfect and impartial judgment

    Reasons For Guarding Against Relying on the Judgments of Men (Acts 24:1-20) 1. Have you ever wondered why some people fall into the temptation of relying on the judgments of others? Illustration:It was F.B. Meyer, I believe, who once said that when we see a brother or sister in sin, there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have A Successful Partnership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    The parternship of Paul and Timothy teaches us many things about the art and science of a successful alliance

    How to Have a Successful Partnership (Acts 16:1-6) Illustration:Grace Coolidge, the wife of President Calvin Coolidge, tried to surprise her husband by having his portrait painted. When it was finished, she hung it in the library of the White House. Later the same morning the President happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Pains

    Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,250 views

    Growing pains are a natural part of our growth process. The same is true of the growth process of every Christian. In this message, Pastor Dunn outlines for us the four stages of growth in the life of a Christian.

    Intro: Dr. Paul W. Brand, the noted leprosy expert who was chief of the rehabilitation branch of the Leprosarium in Carville, Lousiana, had a frightening experience one night when he thought he had contracted leprosy. Dr. Brand arrived in London one night after an exhausting transatlantic ocean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Superstititions

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on May 29, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    God is a God who wants to protect and defend us from wrong and error. So the warning against superstition is for our benefit and protection.

    SUPERSTITIONS “You must not boil a kid in its mother’s milk” (Exodus 23: 19). The people of God, the Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land. Just before they embarked upon the journey into that land, they were given specific commands - commands that would keep them focused and on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being Born From Above

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,167 views

    Being "born again" and being "born from above" are different sides of the same coin. Christ Jesus says, we cannot enter the kingdom of God without a dramatic, spiritual change. Putting it another way, we have to be born of the spirit from above.

    Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Review Of Orthodoxy By G.k. Chesterton

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,325 views

    A Review Of The Apologetic Classic

    Over the course of the modern era, whether fairly or not, orthodoxy has come to be associated with glumness and austerity. Thus, those coming across Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton might assume they are in for a dull and obtuse recitation of doctrine and dogma. They will, however, be delightfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The After Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,214 views

    A message to be preached after Christmas. I preached it on Dec. 28th last year.

    THE AFTER CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Luke 2:8-20 INTRO: Thomas Tusser wrote, “Christmas comes but once a year, and with it comes the glitter and gaiety of the Christmas spirit. But what of the day after Christmas, when the presents all have gone from under the tree, the festivities have ended, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supreme Power Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,383 views

    Jesus expands his ministry into gentile territory and is immediately confronted by evil. He overcomes the evil and in doing so assures us that he will overcome whatever evil that confronts us in our lives.

    Luke 8:26-39 “Supreme Power” INTRODUCTION One of the all time favorite Bible stories is the tale of David and Goliath. We all remember the story of gutsy little David, who was a shepherd by trade, going against the giant Goliath, who was a professional soldier. David was so scrawny that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Do You Need?

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    Jesus Christ Supplying the Needs Of Humanity.

    WHAT DO YOU NEED? John 6:1-13 Introduction: Today you are either in need, or will be in need in the days to come. Jesus shows us here in this passage that He is ready to meet humanities needs. As we study this passage let’s remember these 7 things about Jesus meeting our needs. 1. WHERE JESUS IS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist