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If I Have Victory In Jesus, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007

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In order to have victory over temptation, sin, and evil we need to seek God’s help in winning the battle over our mind and thoughts.

1. We have been given victory in Jesus over the power of sin, evil, and death Last week on Easter Sunday we looked at the Scriptures which reveal that we who have faith in the resurrected Jesus have been given victory over sin and death. We find forgiveness through Jesus for our past sin, and we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Mental Health In The Psalms: 30 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 1, 2024

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You and I need to seek the Lord in the middle of the night when dark thoughts and stress and tension are overwhelming because He is the only source of joy.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 30 PSALM 30:1-12 #mentalhealth [Gather kids up front first] INTRODUCTION 1… VeggieTales: God is Bigger than the Boogeyman… youtube.com/ watch?v=LK72_--ZsM4 CHILDREN’S SERMON INTRODUCTION 2 We are continuing today a series of three sermons (this is 2 of 3) where we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Stand On Guard For Thee!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2006

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The seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the birth of these thoughts that give permission to our deeds and choices. If we can guard the mind, claiming the capacities of intellect for God, there is nothing that can defeat us!

Title is taken from our National Anthem – e.g. we’ll stand on guard for Canada! I’ve borrowed the line in reference to our pledged allegiance to guard our minds for God. Our minds belong to him; our bodies belong to him; the seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

It Will Be Worth It All!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 24, 2025

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There are just 2 Major points in this sermon. And to lead us into those 2 points I want to read Isaiah 55:9. “Just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways & my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK IT WILL BE WORTH IT ALL TEXT: Isaiah 55:9-12, Psalms 46 & 121, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 1:7 Two weeks ago I was looking forward to celebrating my 92nd birthday the next day. Then you all surprised me with a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:9-12, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why She Left The Water Pot?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2003

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Seven speculations as to why the woman of Samaria left behind her water pot. Each thought a powerful sermon in and of itself.

Text: John 4:1-29 Title: “Why she left the water pot?” Introduction: Have you ever wondered why the Samaritan woman left her water pot behind? Although, the seven reasons that I will share with you are mere speculation, each one is embedded in a Scriptural valid truth. 1. She was made to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29, John 4:31-54

Denomination: Baptist

Crumbs Of Faith

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 18, 2001

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This is a call to examine our hearts through a thought provoking and shocking story to determine what type of faith we have.

Crumbs of Faith by Rev. Andrew Chan Mark 7:24-30 Valentine’s Day, what shall I preach on? Since we have been going through Mark I thought we continue… Tempted not to preach on this. Rather difficult esp. on Valentine’s Day! Seems like not a very convincing love story…or is it? Shocking to hear, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wedding Ceremony/Vows

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 6, 2002

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I had the honor of performing my daughter’s wedding. Thought I’d share the ceremony I wrote.

PASTOR’S PRAYER Let us pray. Lord Jesus, we thank You that we have before us today, two young people that have first received Your love through salvation and have dedicated their lives to You before they sought to love and dedicate themselves to each other. No one can truly love until they have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Compassionate Confrontation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 8, 2004

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This is part 2 of the Harmony sermon. The thoughts come from Bob Russell’s book, When God Builds A Church

INTRODUCTION „X Last week we looked at the importance of harmony within the church family. Harmony is something that we must work on to keep, each of us needs to do our part. „X Today I want to follow up on the issue of harmony with a message on what to do when someone is out of harmony with the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mighty Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 4, 2008

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Notice these words in verse 32 - “Peter passed through all quarters.” They are going to serve as the basis for our thoughts tonight.

THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS ACTS 9:32-35 The passage tonight turns from the dramatic changed life of Saul to a story in the life of Peter. Since the churches had rest from persecution, the apostles began to make use of this interval of quiet to visit the different congregations in order to build ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Gift Will You Bring?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

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The Wise Men presented their gifts from worshipping hearts, with generous spirits, and thoughtful minds. What gift will you bring?

What Gift will You Bring? Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh. THE GIFTS THE WISE MEN OFFERED Lessons from the Wise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Purpose For Your Life Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

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If you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say?

What’s your purpose in life? What I mean is that if you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say? Richard Leider said “The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose”. Washington Irving said “Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes”. George ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion In The Midst Of The Great Commission

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Oct 11, 2008

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Short Sermon on the thoughts of the Great Commission and The Eucharist in preparation for the observance of the Bread and Cup during our morning worship service.

Holy Communion in the Midst of the Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-36 How do we find the hallowed sacrament or sacred ordinance of Holy Communion (or more widely known as the Eucharist) find itself in the midst Jesus’ Great Commission to His disciples? Why would I make such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

The Battle Between Sin And Righteousness For The Soul

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014

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The battle between sin and righteousness for the soul of us Christians takes place in our thought life – all the time

The battle between sin and righteousness for the soul of us Christians takes place in our thought life – all the time What is sin? All unrighteousness is sin; 1 Jo 5:17 All disobedience to God is sin; Rom 6:16 Breaking any of God’s laws is sin; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs Of Rescue, Songs Of Praise Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2011

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The psalms are particularly important as Christian songs because they subsume every human experience and emotion and thought into a song of gratitude and praise.

Monday of 5th Week in Lent April 11, 2011 The stories we have read today are rescue stories. Individuals–humans with infinite dignity–were saved from death by divine intervention. It is interesting to note that both of these passages are controversial. The first–Daniel and Susannah– is known in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Concept Of Labor

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

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Some general thoughts on why we labor because of sin and the partnership God wants with us now as we labor.

THE CONCEPT OF LABOR SELECTED PASSAGES INTRODUCTION: Here we are at the Labor Day Holiday, the theoretical end of summer and the vacation season. The last opportunity to take a vacation and get away before the school year starts. Well, in honor of Labor Day, and the fact that most of us will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

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