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  • Time To Get Off The Porch thumbnail

    Time To Get Off The Porch PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,756 views

    Explores overcoming personal hindrances and excuses through faith in God, using the healing of the invalid at Bethesda as an example.

    Welcome, beloved, to another time of sharing in the Word of our Lord. It is always a joy to gather with you, to sit at the feet of our Master, and to drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called to reflect upon a passage from the ...read more

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    Spending Time With God Is Transformational PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,163 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer, meditation, and studying God's Word as vital elements of our spiritual relationship with God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in the richness of His word. We are not here to merely pass the time, but to draw closer to our Creator, to learn ...read more

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    Strong Men In Tough Times PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,130 views

    This sermon explores the courage of Jesus' disciples, encouraging believers to emulate their bravery in facing battles, bearing burdens, and building bravery.

    Good morning, beloved friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, in this sacred space where we gather to honor our Lord and Savior. Today, we find ourselves on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of the words of our Lord as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. In the ...read more

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    The Greatest Gift At The Best Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 103 views

    God’s perfect timing brings us from slavery to beloved family, granting us adoption, identity, and intimacy with the Father through Christ and the Spirit.

    Friends, pull up a chair and take a deep breath. Some of us arrived today with a smile; some of us arrived with a sigh. The week may have felt heavy, hurried, or hollow. And yet, here we are. What if—right here, right now—this simple moment belongs to God’s perfect timing for your heart? What if ...read more

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  • The Time Of Our Salvation Is Nearer thumbnail

    The Time Of Our Salvation Is Nearer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 118 views

    God’s grace awakens us from spiritual slumber, inviting us to embrace Christ’s love, leave behind darkness, and live each day clothed in His light.

    Some mornings feel like mercy. The light slips under the blinds, the scent of coffee drifts through the house, and you think, “I can do today.” Other mornings feel heavy. The alarm sounds like a siren, the covers cling like chains, and your mind measures all the miles ahead. We’ve all known both ...read more

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  • We Are Living In Perilous Times thumbnail

    We Are Living In Perilous Times PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 138 views

    Trusting God’s presence and help gives us courage and steadiness, even when life feels overwhelming and uncertain, because faith refuses to panic.

    Some of us walked in today with hearts that feel waterlogged. Headlines pound like hail on a tin roof. Bills stack up like sandbags at the door. A diagnosis, a disappointment, a detour you didn’t see coming—each one another inch on the flood gauge of the soul. You wonder, “How high will this go? ...read more

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    "Harnessing Your Gifts In Times Of Struggle.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,640 views

    Embrace and utilize your God-given gifts and talents while enduring your wilderness experience. This message provides rich inspiration and motivation to support your physical and spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that you can survive and thrive, even in the most challenging times.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:10-11) (NIV): “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Difference Between Jesus' Trouble And Ours

    Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    The source of peace to your troubled hearts is belief in Jesus Christ.

    We are going to dive into a series of weeks where we're going to come across that little phrase, take heart, a whole lot. We are in John 14. We've been away from the gospel of John for a while. We pick it back up at an incredible moment, when the Commander, if you will, of God's enduring people on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Weather The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,144 views

    This sermon deal with what we need to do in order to find the help we need in the storms of life and how we can honor and glorify God in the process.

    HOW TO WEATHER THE STORMS OF LIFE (Adapted from a sermon written by Ron Ritchie titled the same) Anthony Perry Jr. Acts 27: 13-26 Pastor Ron Ritchie once talked about a friend of his named Jack who called him one night many years ago. He sensed immediately that his heart was heavy with grief. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Surviving The Setbacks And Storms Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,868 views

    Life is that life is filled with setbacks and storms. Life is hard sometimes. We’re all going to suffer and it hurts, it’s no fun but it’s something we will all have to go through. But the other truth for you this morning is that we can overcome. We can s

    Surviving the Setbacks and Storms Philippians 4:6-7 Any of you who have ever played a board game know that one of the most important things to remember is the rules. In fact, most family arguments occurring during a board game are over disputes about the rules. If you don’t know the rules, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sudden Storm

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,904 views

    This sermon will help you see the purpose of sudden difficulties that erupt in your life; and how for you to respond to them.

    Sudden Storm Matthew 14:22 – 36 By: JB Hall Introduction: The event we will be considering is recorded in 3 of the gospels: Matthew 14:22 - 36, Mark 6:45 - 56, and John 6:15 – 21. Here’s the scene: The disciples had just finished serving 5,000 people as Jesus performed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part One: Pray! Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 144 ratings
     | 57,846 views

    The first in a four-sermon series about the Biblical response to uncertain times.

    Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Introduction 1. When the fasten seatbelt sign comes on, it means one of three things: You are taking off, landing, or experiencing turbulence. All three are critical times during a flight. Why? Because all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Facing Need

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 5,948 views

    Paul has learned the secret to facing need. This is the key to Christian living. Today we are going to look at some specific ways to deal with our needs.

    January 26, 2003 Title: The Secret of Facing Need Text: My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:19) Scripture Reading: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of Suffering: How We Can Experience God In Struggle And Pain Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    The effects of persecution and struggle caused the church to grow and experience more of God’s power. We can experience God in struggle and pain because He is found in suffering and walks with us through it.

    The God of Suffering: How we can experience God in struggle, pain, and suffering. Intro: How do you feel about struggle, suffering, and pain? Explanation: Acts 10-11 1. Peters has a vision for all people…(“all nations”) 2. Everyone is not happy… 3. A new church is born out of struggle Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Up To Something Good

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,727 views

    Life is unpredictable. One moment everything is fine the next it’s helter skelter. What do you do? Where do you turn? How do you keep from losing it? How do you keep from giving up? When life gets crazy we need to understand that God is up to something go

    GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING GOOD Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Show commercials. Sure; it’s funny when it’s not happening to you. Life does come at you fast sometimes. Life is unpredictable. One moment everything is fine the next it’s helter skelter. And we’re not laughing. What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ