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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Ghost Of Ephraim

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,251 views

    This is a message of encouragement to those who are on the verging of giving up and quitting.

    The Ghost of Ephraim Psalm 78:9 11 -- “The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle.” “They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law;” “And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them.” l. INTRODUCTION -- FROM THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Aged Man: His Family And Church

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 12,974 views

    A sermon that encourages the older Christian men in a congregation to remain faithful.

    Introduction: As I have been sharing these messages on the family I have had the privilege of looking at each of you and you at me. Many of the messages that I have presented so far in this series of studies have been directed toward the younger members of the congregation who still have children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Alibis Needed: Like Him In Our Faithfulness

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 26, 2010
     | 5,518 views

    Faithfulness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, so we can be like God in our faithfulness...

    No Alibis Needed Like Him in Our Faithfulness TCF Sermon October 24, 2010 Most forms of unfaithfulness are not always newsworthy. It happens around us every day and most of the time we never hear about it unless it’s in a form that involves us personally. But the more well-known a person is, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Big Is Your Problem?

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,915 views

    I know that some of us came to the church this morning with a thousand problems at home or at work. How big or how many problems do you have? Give Jesus your problems because he can handle it. Claim his promise because he is the promise-keeper. Don’t be a

    Luke 8:26-39 26 Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he fell down before ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Or Sight

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,561 views

    This message discusses walking by faith and not by sight.

    Text: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV). Another version of the Bible puts it this way: “We live by faith, not by sight” (NIV). Another version of the Bible says, “For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight” (Today’s English Version). Each version talks about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Newton avatar

    The Real Miracle Of Pentecost

    Contributed by John Newton on May 24, 2021
     | 1,916 views

    A focus on what happened after the events in the Upper Room

    I wonder how many people had their TV sets switched on yesterday morning at 5 o’clock. That’s when the CBC coverage of the royal wedding began and for the next five hours I can only imagine that millions of viewers were glued to their screens, trying to catch a glimpse of this or that celebrity ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Heavenly Scent

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 20, 2025
     | 164 views

    Holiness is Christ within—renewing our minds, clothing us in His armor, and teaching our hearts to live in praise.

    Introduction: Good morning, church. Today I want to talk about something we all feel but don’t always know how to describe. Holiness. Living a holy life right here, in a world that often seems allergic to it. The question is as old as faith itself: How in the world can I be holy? That question ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    When Your Soul Talks Back

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025
     | 121 views

    When your soul talks back with despair, answer it with Spirit-filled faith — stir up the gift and praise your God again.

    There are moments in life when faith feels like it’s lost its soundtrack. You still know the words, you still come to church, you still bow your head for prayer — but inside, something has gone quiet. You’re mouthing the lines of faith, yet your soul isn’t singing along. That’s what Psalm 42 feels ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The God Of The Lilies

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 27, 2025
     | 581 views

    Jesus invites us to consider the lilies in thinking about the way God cares for us.

    The God of the Lilies Introduction: Luke 12:22-28 (NKJV) Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No One Rides The Pine Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,087 views

    A study of 1 Corthians 12:1-11, introducing spiritual gifts and the Holy Spirit’s goal in giving them.

    BE090802 PLAYING ON GOD’S TEAM 1. Nobody Rides the Pine I’ve always loved the special joy in a pick up football game as the quarterback. The reason: you can take advantage of incredibly diverse abilities in football. There’s always a player the other team quickly forgets about. It could be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than The Cry Of A Desperate Man SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,265 views

    The experience of anyone struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit’s help.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we come together today, we are drawn to a topic that is as old as humanity ...read more

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    Salt And Light Make An Important Difference

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Jan 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,940 views

    Jesus used salt and light as metaphors to challenge and encourage Christians.

    Matthew 5:13-20 Salt & Light Can Make a Difference Friends in Christ, Early in His ministry, Jesus proclaimed a powerful, challenging, encouraging sermon to thousands of people. His words have been memorized, repeated, and quoted unknown times. Today a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Don Hawks avatar

    The State Of The Church-- What's The Purpose Of Bethany Church?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    The message encourages members to think about what is the purpose of the church.

    THE STATE OF THE CHURCH --WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF BETHANY CHURCH? Acts 2:42-47 (TMNT) They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe¡Xall those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Short Challenge: Keeping Our Eyes On Christ Series

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    A short encouragement on how to practically keep our eyes on Christ.

    Short Challenge: Keeping your eye’s on Christ! Can’t stay stagnant in life – you’re always going up or down. Jer.30:21 – “…who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” Heb.12:1-2 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In My Father's House

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,274 views

    Encouragement that the promises of the Lord are sure, and our eternal future is secure.

    In My Father’s House John 14:1 – 3 1 "You must not let yourselves be distressed—you must hold on to your faith in God and to your faith in me. 2 There are many rooms in my Father’s House. If there were not, should I have told you that I am going away to prepare a place for you? 3 It is true ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible