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  • David Dunn avatar

    Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025
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    Following Jesus means trusting His leadership, surrendering self-rule, embracing transformation, and walking daily with the Shepherd whose presence shapes every step.

    There is a tenderness in the way Jesus calls people. He never shouts to impress the crowd. He never manipulates the moment. He never forces Himself upon anyone. Instead, He speaks in a way that reaches the deepest places of the heart and invites a response that is both personal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Lucifer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Explore the story of Lucifer's fall from heaven, highlighting the dangers of pride and self-exaltation, and urging us to learn from this tale to avoid similar pitfalls.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle a challenging topic that's as old as creation itself. We're going to dive into the story of Lucifer, his pride, his fall, and the warning that his story serves for us all. As A.W. Tozer once said, "The devil is a better theologian than any ...read more

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    What To Wear PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Encourage Christians to shed their old, sinful selves and embrace a new self, embodying Christ-like attributes such as compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and forgiveness.

    Good morning, church family! Our scripture today is Colossians 3:9-10. It reads: "Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator." This passage is all about shedding ...read more

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    Timid Servant PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 997 views

    To encourage believers to overcome their fears and doubts, and embrace the spirit of power, love, and self-discipline that God has given them, using their talents boldly in faith.

    Good morning, beloved! Today, we are diving deep into a topic that I believe speaks to many of us: The Timid Servant. Our focus will be on Matthew 25:26 and 2 Timothy 1:7, two verses that challenge us to step out of our comfort zones and embrace the spirit of faith and boldness. Opening Scripture ...read more

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    Promises Of God Through Abraham PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,255 views

    This sermon explores God's promises through Abraham's covenant and Jesus' sacrifice, emphasizing the importance of faith, self-denial, and the transformative power of God's Word. Mark

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather with you today, to join in the sacred dance of worship, and to turn our hearts toward the Word of God. We're not just here to warm the pews or fill an hour on a Sunday morning. We are here to engage with the living God, to hear from Him, to ...read more

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    "Come Away With God"

    Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    God desires to meet with us. But, God will never force God’s self upon us. We must be willing to make meeting with God a priority.

    “Come Away with God” Exodus 33:7-12 There’s a story about a proud young man who came to Socrates asking for knowledge. He walked up to the muscular philosopher and said, “O great Socrates, I come to you for knowledge.” Socrates recognized a pompous numbskull ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatest Gain Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015
     | 5,028 views

    Whatever advantage you think you have, consider it a loss, so that you may know Christ and be found in him.

    Tim Keller has said that there are three ways to live. One is the way of the rebellious. The second is the way of the religious. And the third is the way of the redeemed. You can see all three of these played out in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, a story that Jesus told about two brothers. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Leaning On A Rock

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019
     | 4,617 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, who do you, think of when someone says, “She is my rock” or “He is my rock.”? I know you must think of Jesus. The Rock, for it was Jesus, who quenched the thirst of man unto everlasting life.

    LEANING ON A ROCK By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 26, 2018) “And the rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.” (Matthew 7:25, King James Version [The sermon on the mount]) Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Test Of Our Worship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
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    When we think of worship, many of us often think of music. Music and singing are one expression of worship, but what really is worship? What does it look like and what where does it come from? How can I determine if my worship is pleasing to God or if

    A Test of our Worship? Romans 12:1 Slide Good Morning. If I asked the question of you, “Did you enjoy worshiping this morning?” what would you think I was talking about? Would you be thinking of the musical worship time? Would anyone be thinking of the time during which we took up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parables Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 739 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination of our faith and commitment to God's Word, urging us to bear spiritual fruit through understanding and living out His teachings.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united in our shared love for the Lord. We are here, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine design of our Heavenly Father, drawn together to seek His wisdom and to grow in our understanding of His Word. The world outside these ...read more

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    Love Mercy

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,531 views

    To be on the mission of mercy is to love being merciful. Some key ideas that come to mind when I think about this...

    THE MISSION OF MERCY Introduction Back in March I sent an email to our elders that has remained on my mind ever since. In part, it read: "I've been contemplating what Forsythe has become over the past couple of years. Our church has really embraced a mission of mercy to the hurting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Goodness Of God Through Creation Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 14, 2020
     | 5,429 views

    The best w,ay to think of good and do good is remind ourselves of the goodness of God which is clear in His Creation.

    As many of you know, I prefer sharing a message chapter by chapter of a Bible Book, trying to make sure we look at passages in context. But because we are dealing with a pandemic and dealing with social and political issues lately, we have been doing topical messages. I will continue with topical ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ways You Can Leave Church

    Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    A "self-assessment " type sermon with the intent to have the listeners do a personal examination of where they are spiritually at this point in time. As the cliche' says, "Expect what you inspect"

    WAYS YOU CAN LEAVE CHURCH * INTRODUCTION A. Ever notice how much emphasis is placed on Entrances? An “Entrance” is filled with anticipation, expectation, and potential. 1. Red Carpet and limousines 2. Boxing – entourage 3. Movie – 15 minutes of build-up 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2019
     | 10,691 views

    The key idea in this passage is that God is willing to restore those who call on him, even through a variety of circumstances—wandering, self-inflicted pain, or rebellion in this case.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What do you tend to do when things in life get difficult? Where do you run, to whom or what do you turn? • One lesson I have learned in life is who I need to turn to when I need deliverance and who to thank! • We are entering the Thanksgiving holiday season. • Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being In The House

    Contributed by Agnes Watson on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,128 views

    This sermon was written to encourage those of us who think we havelost everything, to trust God for everything...seen and unseen.

    Job 1: 20-22 20. Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21. And said, “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” 22. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist