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  • David Baeder avatar

    The Sanctity Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009
     | 6,590 views

    This is the fifth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 3:16. "Do you not know that you are

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Sanctity of Life Text: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. Introduction: Life is precious. From the tiny fetus in the womb to the elderly in their final moments and everywhere in between, life is precious. From the healthy and strong to the weak and infirmed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Stand At The Door

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 16, 2013
     | 7,715 views

    Jesus stands at the door of our heart allowing Him to be a part of every aspect of our lives.

    I stand at the door Revelation 3:20-3:22 Introduction- Last week we looked at letting the Holy Spirit work in our lives. Sometimes I feel I need to preach the same message twice in a row so we get it. Paul said that he “resolved to know nothing while he was with them except Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Patience: The Patience Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,802 views

    God is patience with us. The motivation for patience is the redemption of man. We bear the fruit of patience when we (1) trust God's timing, (2) see the big picture, and (3) use our wait wisely.

    2 Peter 3:8-9 8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    I Am With You

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 18, 2021
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    The Holy Trinity Sunday

    I am with you Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Psalm 33:12, Romans 8:14-17. Dear sisters and brothers, Let us listen to the gospel text for our reflection on the Blessed Trinity Sunday. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew (Matthew 28:16-20): ‘The eleven disciples went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Breath Of God Or Copd?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 4, 2023
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     | 4,034 views

    I believe the modern church is suffering from spiritual COPD; we’re not getting the Breath of life from God often enough to animate us, transform us, heal & renew us, and help us overcome. God's Breath is our source of life, gives us purpose, & power.

    BREATH OF GOD OR COPD? Job 33:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man wanted to be a salesman, but he stuttered very badly. Then he saw an ad for a job as a Bible salesman for the Bible Society, and he decided to apply. 2. At the interview, they heard him stutter and said, "We're sorry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    " A Fruit Called Goodness"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 7, 2021
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    Third in the series based on the "Fruits of the Spirit". Being Good is not the same as "goodness". Goodness is about the character trait of righteousness.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 10, 2021 Text: Galatians 5:22-23 “A Fruit Called Goodness” 3rd in the series All week I was wondering if this is a foolish topic. Every parent, every grandparent, every teacher knows what it means to be “good”. To be “good” is simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is Bigger Than My Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
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     | 5,723 views

    Fast food restaurants ask you, “Would you like to supersize your drink?” Warehouse stores sell Costco and Sam’s Club offer us items in bulk – really big sizes. It seems like the only item in modern day life that hasn’t been upgraded is God.

    Today, we continue a short 4-week series entitled God is Bigger. Pause for a moment because I want everyone to hear this question: How big is your God? How capable is God in your mind? J.B. Phillips wrote a book that he gave a title that fascinates me entitled, Your God Is Too Small. He writes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Prayer (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,988 views

    God shakes the world through our prayers.

    Scripture Introduction A man asked his friend, “What color are your pastor’s eyes?” He answered: “I don’t know. When he prays he closes his eyes, and when he preaches, I close mine.” That has little or nothing to do with today’s sermon; I simply liked it. Dr. D. A. Carson, professor at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Relying Or Are You Lying?

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 9, 2012
     | 4,565 views

    Why Christians struggle with Depending and Relying on Jesus

    “Relying? or Are You Lying? ” Matt 6: 25-33 Matt 6:30-33 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There Is Still A Struggle Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,032 views

    This is the third message from a series over Romans 6-11. This series examines the new live we have under God's grace. This message examines the struggle between the flesh and the Spirit.

    Introduction: Tommy Lasorda the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager describes his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time For An Oil Change

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,020 views

    It's easy to become complacent in our faith journey, allowing our lamps to run low on oil. life's distractions - busyness - worldly temptations can lead us astray if we're not vigilant.

    TITLE: TIME FOR AN OIL CHANGE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 25:1-13 I sat in Sherman, TX on Wednesday to have my vehicle serviced. It was just that time, especially when I saw a code appear on the screen saying only had 20% Oil Life remaining. I do realize, as you do, that the engine in our vehicle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    It? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019
     | 3,049 views

    No campfire is complete without them. They send chills up our spines and keep us awake at night. Ghost Stories. But we don’t have to afraid of THE Ghost!

    Ghost Stories Pt. 2 - It? I. Introduction Open with Campfire Scene - (Lights Dim) Can you imagine the fear, anxiety, concerns the disciples must have had and felt when this man they had embraced as The Son of God and had now put all their hopes, dreams and futures in His hands and now He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    Jesus Breathes When We Can't Series

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jun 2, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,981 views

    “I Can’t Breathe” has become a rallying cry following the murders of Eric Garner and George Floyd. Many people are feeling strangled by fear and hatred right now. We need Jesus to breathe on us and that we may breathe.

    Text: John 20:19-22 (KJV) 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Let The Spirit Tame Your Tongue James 3:7–12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 735 views

    Words matter. In a world full of noise, God calls us to be voices of truth, grace, and love. James reminds us that the tongue—though small—holds immense power. Our words have the capacity to praise God or to curse people.

    Go! And Let the Spirit Tame Your Tongue James 3:7-12 James 3:7-12 (NLT): "People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Words From Father

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 12, 2014
     | 7,295 views

    Three things a child needs to hear from his dad and his Heavenly Father

    “Words from Father” June 15, 2014 1 John 3:1-2 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Dear friends, now we are children of God, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness