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  • Kory Labbe avatar

    From Heartbreak To Hope

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Dec 5, 2025
     | 174 views

    Heartbreak may feel like the end of your story, but Jesus specializes in meeting us in the ashes and raising hope from the wreckage. This passage shows us how He moves toward us when we feel most lost.

    From Heartbreak to Hope (Expect the Unexpected • Week 2) INTRODUCTION — Heartbreak Is Real For All Of Us Last week we talked about how God often shows up in life’s interruptions — how the mundane can become miraculous. This week, we’re not talking about minor interruptions… but those moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Ziklag Moments

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 8, 2025
     | 682 views

    Many of us have gone through very difficult times when it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This message looks at how David handled one of the most difficult times in his life.

    Would you please turn with me to First Samuel 30. I can still remember this like it was yesterday. It was Saturday morning, May 10, 1986. I was still in bed when I got a call from my uncle, Anthony, and he said two words, after which I didn't hear anything else. He said, “Dot’s gone.” Dot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sardis: The Church Of The Dead Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    Sardis: The Church of the Dead

    Sardis: The Church of the Dead Revelation 3:1-6, "Write this letter to the angel of the church in Sardis. This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit of God and the seven stars: "I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive--but you are dead. 2Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Changing And Helping People Cope With Change Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,465 views

    How do we handle changes? Usually it is at this time that we deal with some of the greatest of stresses in our lives. Let’s examine God’s word for guidance.

    Changing and Helping People Cope with Change Stephen R. Yarnall, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Unpleasant Changes--What To Do. When things don’t go our way, we typically go through 10 stages which are a normal part of the coping and healing process. 1. Denial--"It can’t be," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    When Life Takes A Wrong Turn...i Need A Miracle Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 10,431 views

    Things don’t always go as expected. Joseph found it out, and so have you. What do I do when life seemingly takes a wrong turn and I need a miracle?

    For Horace Walpole life had taken a wrong turn somewhere along his journey. Life had become drab and dreary, just an existence. I won’t ask for a show of hands though I think some of you could relate to Horace’s situation. It is where you are right now. You made plans in life and somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Always Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,092 views

    Be ready for his return!

    Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: to live on purpose, be watchful and ready for his return • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" "NO!" The children all answered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Woman Of Warfare Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,733 views

    Continuing our series on the Essential 100 with Deborah and her leadership of Israel.

    A Woman of Warfare Judges 4-5 Essential 100 Series February 10, 2008 Evening Service This message has been adapted through the use of a variety of sources including points from other messages on the same passage here on Sermon Central. Introduction Here is an abridged version of the Judges cycle ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Planned Parenthood

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,953 views

    Luke shows us God’s choice of parents for Jesus and John the Baptist. We can learn a lot about the kind of character God wants in parents when we see Zacharias, Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary’s character.

    Today is the first Sunday of 2008! Happy New Year! We have a lot to look forward to this year. As we begin this new year, we also begin a new look at the Lord and his church through the eyes of Luke. It all starts with God’s “Planned Parenthood” for Zechariah and Elizabeth and Mary and Joseph. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Don’t Miss The Message In The Weird Stuff Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 658 views

    There is some weird stuff in the Bible... Talking donkeys. Floating axe heads. Men swallowed by fish. Commands not to wear mixed fabrics. Giants. Seraphim with six wings... All of which ultimately points us back to our redemption in Jesus Christ.

    Go! And Don’t Miss the Message in the Weird Stuff There is some weird stuff in the Bible... which ultimately points us back to our redemption in Jesus Christ. Titus 2:14 (NLT): “He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Does Jesus Tell His Disciples Not To Tell People That He Is The Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 1, 2025
     | 534 views

    This passage provides an interesting insight into why Jesus told His disciples not to tell anyone He was the Christ.

    KEEP QUIET: Proclaiming that Jesus was the Christ would create a lot of wrong expectations. - Luke 9:18-21. - It’s an odd thing to hear Jesus telling His disciples to not tell people that He is the Christ. You would generally think that He would want it proclaimed often and loudly from every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax avatar

    Unlocking God's Voice In The Chaos Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024
     | 1,641 views

    This sermon focuses on hearing God’s voice in the midst of life’s chaos and distractions. It highlights how God speaks through the noise of life and offers practical steps to unlock His voice for guidance, peace, and clarity.

    Life in today’s world is louder than ever before. The constant stream of news, social media, responsibilities, and personal struggles can feel overwhelming. Amid the noise, it can seem impossible to hear God’s voice. Many people ask, "Where is God in all this? Why can’t I hear Him?" It ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Revelation Study Series 6 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023
     | 1,210 views

    Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

    Revelation Study Series 6 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 11.14.21 Message… Most of you know the story of the Tortoise and the Hare who ran a race. The rabbit was very confident in his ability to win because of his speed. So, much so that along the race he took a nap. While he was sleeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    But Now This Is What The Lord Says

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    A Funeral sermon for one who has died in the Lord

    "But now, this is what the Lord says" Isaiah 43:1-3a But now, this is what the Lord says -he who created you O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Small Town Boy Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,634 views

    Bethlehem....What’s that near?

    Where do great leaders come from? When you think of Rockefellers, Kennedys, and Trumps.....Kansas immediately comes to mind doesn’t it. Small towns are not generally known for producing great leaders. Small towns lack opportunities, they are not centers of power or influence, and there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healing The Brokenhearted Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,777 views

    This is the second in this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Mark 5:21-34 as the main text.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Healing the Brokenhearted" Mark 5:21-34 INTRODUCTION: On Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, after having been stabbed repeatedly by a man named Lewis Paine, Secretary of State William Seward, lay in a hospital bed physically crippled and emotionally drained. And to top it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ