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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Pressing On (Determination)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,077 views

    This is a sermon focusing on staying the course despite rejection and obstacles.

    Luke 13:31-35 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Nevertheless I must go on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Zechariah's Song

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    A Christmas message taught on a Wednesday night this year with parts of the outline influenced by a book called Handfuls of Purpose from 1943.

    Zechariah’s story Luke 1:5-25 Intro: When it comes to the Christmas story, most…if not all of us, probably know the particulars of it by heart. We know about the parents, the manger and the inn keeper. We know all about the shepherds and the heavenly host inviting them to Bethlehem. We even throw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Or Who Are You Devoted To? Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    Who are you more like - Judas or Mary?

    Two contrasting attitudes What struck me most from the Gospel reading today was the contrasting attitudes 1. of Mary and 2. of Judas It is our attitudes that interest God not our giftings. God is interested in our hearts. I was struck the other day when I presiding at Holy Communion in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Faith Through Storms

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025
     | 150 views

    Faith through storms means trusting the unseen Christ, whose presence anchors us when silence roars and waves threaten to overwhelm.

    The Wreck The November wind howled across Lake Superior like a living thing—cold, relentless, merciless. The kind of wind that makes grown men tighten their collars and check their ropes twice. It was November 10, 1975, when the Edmund Fitzgerald—a massive ore freighter, proud and trusted—faced ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Caring With A Difference

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,508 views

    A Labor Day message on providing caring services, but not simply as self-fulfillment, but as a means to witness.

    The true test of whether what you are doing is real is not how you feel about it when you start. The true test is whether you can keep going and complete your task. Anybody can get excited about a new job. But not everybody can stay by the stuff and finish. Some people get bored, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    11 The Valley Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,985 views

    So many people, when they come to the valleys of life, set up camp and plan on staying there or they will do little to get out it. God never intends for us to stay in these valleys but to learn from them and move on.

    The Valley Of Grace Genesis 26:17-19 We have spent the last 10 weeks looking at different Valleys that we face in this life, I want to look at one more aspect of the valleys this morning to encourage all those who are traveling down a hard road today. Isaac finds himself in the Valley of Gerar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Schooling Grace

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 29, 2013
     | 4,373 views

    A sermon that details the work of schooling grace after true conversion.

    "Schooling Grace" Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Life Of Worship

    Contributed by Edward Gay on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 304 ratings
     | 32,315 views

    This sermon is meant to give guidance to Christians in how to truly live lives that display "Worth-Ship" to God.

    I. Introduction A. Background. 1. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God 2. Read 12:1-4a. The Bible tells us that Abraham was a friend of God 3. Abraham’s journey with the Lord was cyclical, full of spiritual peaks and valleys. In his life, we see… a. Faith – Leaving His father’s household ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering And Trial

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017
     | 4,331 views

    The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence.

    Suffering and Trial The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence....The challenge of suffering is a test to all sanctity. It is met well whenever the truth of God’s presence is embraced in a deeper certitude of faith. The certitude is directed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

    Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,947 views

    The fourth in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    NOTE: After much study and reading, the line sometimes blurs between which thoughts are mine and which ones come from someone else. Having said that -- thanks to Ray Pritchard and C.H. Spurgeon. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Today we continue looking at the seven final statements Jesus made on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wonder Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,790 views

    This message lists some of the life-changing wonders discovered in God’s Word

    The Wonder of God’s Word Romans 9:17-29 * Let’s Read a couple of verses together this morning; * Psalms 119:11 “I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You.” * Ps 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” * Ps 119:160 “The entirety of Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying True To God

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,860 views

    A quick look at Daniel’s life, and using him as an example for living in today’ society.

    Staying True to God Daniel 1:1-20 Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    2nd Chance Jesus?

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 9, 2010
     | 3,659 views

    Many of become ineffective Christians, because of the sin our lives. God gives us a second chance to get it right.

    2 CHANCE JESUS? (All my sermons use illustrations found on sermoncentral.com and passages are NIV unless noted) I have studied many different passages of scripture, I have read and re-read several passages and felt a different leading many times. One of my favorites books in the Bible is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Prolong Your Wilderness Seasons

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Aug 9, 2018
     | 7,483 views

    No one enjoys being in a wilderness season. Here's how to not prolong it.

    I used to take a fair number of road trips. I took personal trips, too, but I traveled with my work as well, for about ten years. I always planned my trips carefully to avoid rush hours in large cities, and to be able to stay in a safe place each night. In order to make reservations for each ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic