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    The Essence And Fall Of Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025
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     | 130 views

    We are created in God’s image, marred by sin, yet through Christ we are renewed to reflect His likeness, dignity, and purpose.

    Friend, before we begin, let me speak a word over your heart: you are seen by God, shaped by God, stamped with the likeness of God. The One who paints sunsets with colors that refuse to quit also formed you with care that refuses to fail. Have you ever stood before a mirror and wondered, Who am I, ...read more

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    A Life Of Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2025
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    Worship is offering our whole, everyday lives to God, allowing His mercy to transform us so we bear fruit and reflect Christ in all we do.

    Friends, welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of you showed up with a smile, others with a sigh, and the Lord receives you just the same. He gathers us like a good Father gathers children at the table—hungry, hurried, hopeful. Grace has a way of finding us in the in-between: between loads of ...read more

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    God Is Not Done Yet PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 155 views

    God sees our weariness, meets us in our weakness, and renews our strength as we trust and wait on Him, never forgotten or alone.

    Friend, if you’ve ever stared at the ceiling at 2 a.m. and whispered, “Lord, did You see that? Do You know how tired I am?”—you are in good company today. If your heart feels heavy, your hands feel weak, and your hope feels thin, you are exactly where Isaiah 40 meets you. This passage is a warm ...read more

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    Far Above PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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    Christ unites us into a new family, breaking down barriers and calling us to live as peacemakers who embody his grace and belonging.

    Friends, if your heart feels a little frayed at the edges today, you’re in good company. The week has been loud. Headlines tug at our attention, to-do lists steal our sleep, and relationships can feel like tightropes over troubled waters. Still, underneath the noise, our souls whisper a simple ...read more

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    Overcoming Cliques In The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
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     | 97 views

    The sermon calls believers to reject favoritism and embrace Christlike love, welcoming all as equals in God’s family regardless of status or background.

    Sometime between the handshake at the door and the last hymn, most of us have felt it—the little nudge to measure people by pocketbooks or pedigrees, by what they drive or where they sit. Maybe you’ve been on the other side of that glance. You walked into a room, and before you spoke a word, you ...read more

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    Sin And Disobedience PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
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    God’s grace meets us in our brokenness, offering forgiveness and restoration through Christ, no matter how far we’ve fallen or how flawed we feel.

    Some of us walked in today carrying a quiet ache. Maybe it’s a memory that won’t loosen its grip. Maybe it’s a habit that keeps hollering our name. Maybe it’s the nagging sense that we should be further along than we are. If that’s you, you’ve come to the right place. Not a museum for the perfect, ...read more

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    Hope On The Midst Of Despair Series

    Contributed by John Davis on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,094 views

    A five message series on the resurrection with Small group study questions for five weeks.

    Hope in the Midst of Despair The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Believers 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 (Part One - vs. 1-11) The resurrection of Jesus and the promise of the believer’s resurrection offer the ultimate hope in the midst of a world of despair. We are caught between two resurrections -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judas Maccabees Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2022
     | 2,184 views

    Judas Maccabeus (died 160 BC) was the leader of a Jewish revolt against the repressive policies of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, the King of Syria.

    Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. Born: 190 BC, Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel Died: 160 BC, Judea Parents: Mattathias Dynasty: Hasmonean Successor: Jonathan Apphus Books: Playing Dreidel with Judah Maccabee Siblings: Simon Thassi, Jonathan Apphus, Eleazar Avaran Judas Maccabeus Judas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of The Storm Series

    Contributed by Matt Condon on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 574 ratings
     | 62,419 views

    God Works Through Life’s Storms

    Acts 27:1-25 The God of the Storm I have been waiting for Chapter 27. If the book of Acts was a movie, chapter 27 would be the climax. I don’t know about you, but My favorite part of any movie is when the hero comes in and saves the day. It makes me wish Acts had a soundtrack. We have certain ...read more

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    Wise Up About Alcohol Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,774 views

    Three actions to take in order to wise up about alcohol and other kinds of drugs.

    I always feel a little strange on Memorial Day weekend. You see, when I was as sophomore in high school, my parents went away for Memorial day and left me at home alone. Big mistake!  I threw the party to end all parties. There were people there I’d never seen before, a band, people drinking beer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First John Chapter One

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,404 views

    Bible Study

    F I R S T E P I S T L E O F J O H N - CHAPTER 1 INTRO: Scofield says that this First Epistle of John is a family letter from the Father to His "little children" who are in the world. A tender word is used for "children" (from Gk, teknia), a diminutive meaning "little children, born-ones" as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Promised Rest (The Fourth Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,358 views

    How the fourth commandment commanding observance of the sabbath applies to Christians.

    We’ve got to learn to slow down before it kills us. In 1991 economist Juliet Schor wrote a book called "The Overworked American," where she demonstrated that work hours and stress are at an all time high for us (Bass 1). Today’s full-time employee works an average of 163 more hours than employees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Christians Think About The Future Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    Four key concepts about what Christians believe about the future for people investigating the Christian faith.

    People today are fascinated with the future. The future represents uncertainty, it’s something we can’t control or accurately prepare for, so we’re often anxious about the future, and many people try to find ways to get an edge on what tomorrow holds. This is what’s made psychic hotlines a $300 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember The Titans!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 9,353 views

    I want us – to remember how a bunch of people, with different talents, personalities and backgrounds OVERCAME great opposition – and came together to do something incredible…

    “Remember The Titans!!!” [SHOW THE VIDEO CLIP AT THE END OF THE MOVIE OF THE VICTORY…. THE FINAL PLAY THROUGH THE CELBERATION STOP RIGHT BEFORE THE GIRL TALKS] Read Ephesians 3:7-21 (NLT) Have you ever been on the edge of your seat…waiting in anticipation? You’re reading an exciting novel – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul's Missionary Approach To The Thessalonicans

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,877 views

    Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans

    Paul’s Missionary Approach To the Thessalonicans Coming to Thessalonica, Paul and Silas were able to preach in the synagogue for only three weeks with outstanding success despite incredible opposition. Quickly, the Jews incited a riot against the missionaries and their host, Jason. (Acts 17:1-9) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational