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A Boy Named Jesus

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

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This message deals with the significance of Jesus’ name(s). The focus is about "God with us" vs God "is" with us. The importance of having God "within" us, guiding, comforting, encouraging, loving. Not alongside us, but "with" us.

Now, I’m a long time country/western fan. I just love a good country song that proclaims: “I don’t love you anymore, trouble is, I don’t love you any less!” There are even some truly classic country Christmas songs such as Momma got run (or run-ed’) over by a reindeer! I always had a fondness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting An Unknown Future To A Well Known God Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

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It’s in the Bible that we learn of God; of His love, His care, and His concern for every man, woman, and child.

What am I supposed to do with my life? Why am I here? • What is there to this life? Is there life after death? NOTE: Common questions that swirl around the lives of believers and unbelievers alike. • Who can I trust? What am I supposed to do? • They sometimes trouble, even other times tease ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prophecy Of Damascus And The Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

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Last in a series on Bible prophecy. Deals with the prophecy of Damascus and the resurrections.

For the last six weeks we’ve been taking a close look at Biblical prophecy and how current events appear to be fulfilling some of the prophecies given in the Old Testament over 2,000 years ago. We started out with the rapture of the church, the snatching away of believers before the judgments of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Option- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2018

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Next time things seem impossible, choose to paint the problem in the colors of grace and justice instead of black and white despair.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we live life, we are constantly facing situations that require us to think, make decisions, and then act upon those decisions. • Making that process more difficult for us is the fact that we live in a world that is highly polarized. • We are Democrat or Republican, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Is Better Than Nothing

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Nov 24, 2019

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SOMETHING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING

1 Kings 17 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the Lord God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smyrna: When Faithfulness Is Not Safe Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 28, 2026

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Faithfulness does not deny suffering; it refuses fear’s authority, trusting Jesus with loss, future, and life itself when allegiance becomes costly.

Smyrna is the second letter, and it immediately feels different from the first. Ephesus dealt with something quiet — love thinning over time. Smyrna deals with something loud — pressure that does not pretend to be gentle. This letter is not about erosion from within; it is about weight pressing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Matthew 10:28, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, John 11:25-26 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God’s Building Code

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

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Today I want to talk to you about building codes. If you get ready to build, you will need to go down town and get a permit to build.

They will tell you that if you are going to build, there are codes you must abide by. Some people have a problem because they have a hard time following instructions. The building codes are given for every builder to build by. One of the most important things in building any building is to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Owning My Relationship With God

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

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I want to talk about how life goes better when you start your day with God.

Owning My Relationship with God “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works both to will and to do for His good pleasure.” Philippians 2:1-13 KJV Intro: I want to talk about how life goes better when you start your day with God. Your relationship with God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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Embracing The Soul-Survivor Within PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

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This sermon encourages embracing life's challenges with faith, finding solace in scripture, and relying on God's guidance and protection during life's storms.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this blessed gathering. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Lord has drawn us together, not just to hear His word, but to find comfort and strength in it. We are here to seek refuge in the divine wisdom of God's sacred scriptures and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:7-8

Topics: Inner Strength

Blessed Giver

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 7, 2003

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This passage helps us to understand how impotant the simple blessings of God are.

The Blessed Giver Scripture Reference: Mark 12:41-44 (KJV) Mark 12:41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Games People Play - Uno Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

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Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with unity.

The Games People Play – Uno Unity INTRODUCTION: 1. As Christians, we have a responsibility to maintain unity in the Church. ILLUSTRATION: A long time ago, a little child in an African tribe wandered off into the tall jungle grass and could not be found. The tribe searches all day, but could ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Debt

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 1, 2004

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The average American is deeply in debt; some Bible-based advice for how we handle money matters.

Colossians 2:13-14, “You were dead because of your sins, and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ. He forgave all our sins. He cancelled the record that contained the charges against us. He took it and cancelled our debt and destroyed it by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Congregational

18 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

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We do not want what we deserve but what we need. That is forgiveness and grace.

18 Pentecost A Matthew 20:1-16 September 22,2002 There was a newspaper story some years back of a man who sold his asphalt company for $422 million. That was not the reason for the story, but it became a story worthy of newspaper attention when he gave $128 million to his workers. For those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Blueprint For Greatness Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

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In our passage today, Jesus gives us God’s blueprint for greatness.

BLUEPRINT FOR GREATNESS Mark 9:33-50 INTRO: A TV news camera crew on assignment in southern Florida filming the widespread destruction of Hurricane Andrew. Amid the devastation and debris stood one house on its foundation. The owner was asked, "why is your house the only one still standing?" He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War On Earth Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

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War on Earth

War on Earth Revelation 12:13-14, “13And when the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the child. 14But she was given two wings like those of a great eagle. This allowed her to fly to a place prepared for her in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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