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  • Stephen Weatherby avatar

    An Unwitting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 1,993 views

    An Unwitting Prophet

    Have you ever had something bad happen in your life, that God used to bring about something really great? Or even better than that, have you ever planned out your life perfectly, and decided how everything would work out, just to have God come in and shred your plans up right in your face? I sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,079 views

    This sermon is an exposition of Philipians 2:1-4 and touches on encouragement, humility, fellowship, and love.

    Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility Philippians 2:1-4 1993 We are going to continue going through the book of Philippi ans this morning. The apostle Paul is in prison and one of the burdens upon his heart was the unity of the church. He appeals to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Foundation For Managing Money Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008
     | 3,057 views

    How are we to navigate times of financial uncertainty and insecurity? What spiritual insight can help us find peace amidst such times?

    Spiritual Foundations for Managing Money Series: Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times Brad Bailey – November 9, 2008 This past week was certainly a significant one for our nation. This past Tuesday something of remarkable and historical proportions was experienced as the first black president was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Foundations For Managing Money Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    I want to invite us to gather around one of the striking dynamics that is at hand within our world… that of financial uncertainty and insecurity.

    This past week was certainly a significant one for our nation. This past Tuesday something of remarkable and historical proportions was experienced as the first black president was elected to lead our nation. It was a moment in which I gathered my two older kids… and tried to convey just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Then Shall We Live Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,939 views

    In this last sermon in the 2 Peter series, we focus on the effort that we must put forth to be ready for the coming of the Lord.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a minister who visited an elderly woman in the nursing home. 1. The young minister said, “At your age you should be thinking about the hereafter!” 2. The older woman said, “Oh, I do all the time. No matter where I am – in my room, down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing For Growth Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,366 views

    There is always room for spiritual growth to occur in our lives. We should desire it and work to achieve it. We have been given everything we need to grow. (Sermon used various sources including Sermon Central)

    Preparing for Growth II Peter 1:5-9 There has been much controversy in recent years concerning growth supplements in professional sports. In fact a report came out this past week alleging that some major names have been taking PED's. Over the years several high profile players have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer A Slave To Anger! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2019
     | 6,551 views

    Wrong expressions of anger have caused untold hurt and damage in our world. Unfortunately, even believers are enslaved to anger. This sermon helps God's people conquer that angner.

    No Longer a Slave to ANGER! Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh February 24, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 4:26-27, 29-31 – “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: 27 Neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imprisoned By The Big Three

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,729 views

    God can save us from all kinds of prisons.

    Imprisoned by the Big Three Prison is a reality in our culture and scripture. We know that some significant Bible characters experienced time in jail. • Joseph in Egypt • John the Baptist • Paul and Silas in Philippi • Jesus preached to the souls in prison (1 Peter 3:19) and identified with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stronghold: Purity Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    God desires a pure life, heart and mind in His children.

    What do you think of when you think of purity? Purity is probably a word that has lost some of its edge in a society that is so impure. God desires a pure life , heart and mind within in. He desires it to be stronghold to hold us in the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Prayer

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,817 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentcost A sermon about prayer

    9th Sunday after Pentecost July 29 Proper 12 Lectionary 17 Sermon Luke 11:1-13 "The Lord’s Prayer" "He was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." And he said to them, "When you pray, say: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Memorial Day 2018

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 26, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,641 views

    In this sermon we look at the purpose of Memorial Day, and we look at the importance of remembering Christ

    Memorial Day 2018 Text: Deuteronomy 8:11 – 19   Well, this is Memorial Day weekend.  And it’s an important holiday.  Not just because people get off work.  And not because we get to see so many family and friends.  Even though those things are nice.  It’s important because of what it’s all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Can't Run From God

    Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Apr 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,156 views

    Many people have tried to run from God. Even in the Bible, different folks tried to escape God's will or His presence. In this sermon, we take a look at Jonah and how he tried to escape God's will. As we learn through looking at Jonah and others, you can't run from God.

    Introduction I recently had an encounter with a man who wanted to run away from all his troubles. He was in jail for drug use and didn’t get along with his parents because of how he acted when he was intoxicated. He told me, “Jon, when I get out of jail, I’m going to go to Atlanta and get a fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon: The Hidden Lines

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,165 views

    There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. Beware of the hidden lines.

    Subject: The Hidden Lines Scripture: Proverbs 29:1 “He that being often reproved and hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.” Introduction: There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. This verse says, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    If You Can Survive The Process, Progress Is Guaranteed Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 45,173 views

    Today, the first thing that we must understand is that there are stages to success. The problem with most of us, young and old alike, is that we go through these stages voluntarily blind-folded. We take on this attitude of know-it-all when in actuality, w

    If You Can Survive the Process, The Progress is Guaranteed! - Sermon 2 of 4 Deuteronomy 8:18 - But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Sermon: Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Great - The Foundations Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 14, 2015
     | 7,534 views

    First sermon in a series called Building great. Borrows heavily from Jon Byler at the centre.

    . It really doesn’t matter who you are God has called you to build something great. Paul in our reading says::” you are God’s building.” It becomes great when you co-operate with God in building what he calls you to build out of your life. One day, after work on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed