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Elijah - Defeater Of Depression Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 14, 2008

based on 97 ratings

| 15,571 views

Principals to help us overcome depression in our own lives

Elijah – Defeater of Depression Slide This has been a really different week for me. I am normally not one to be depressed, but after the service last week I was feeling exhausted, like I just wanted to crawl into my bed and go to sleep. I didn’t think much about it until Monday, when I still felt ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Termites That Can Destroy Your Home Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 6, 2009

based on 19 ratings

| 21,164 views

Helps for a Happy Home

LESSON 4 10 TERMITES THAT CAN & WILL DESTROY YOUR HOME: Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Dream Again

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 25,935 views

This message is to give encouragement to not lose sight of the dreams that God has given us. The main points are: 1. There will be SUFERING. 2. There will be QUITTING POINTS to BREAK THROUGH. 3. Don’t stop DREAMING!

Dare to Dream Again! Imagine with me for a moment. A cool crisp night. The sky is clear and a myriad of stars are twinkling back at you. There you stand. Just you and God. You think back for a moment to some times you had with God in your devotions. You remember when God promised you that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5

Denomination: Other

Mountain Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 17, 2011

| 4,251 views

We are thankful for a gift when we actually use it!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! In Canada, Thanksgiving has always had a connection with the fall harvest. It is a time to give thanks to God for the bounty He has provided. And truly, there is a lot to be thankful for, but today, as we continue in our Mountain Moment series and climb Mount Gerizim, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Amazing, Incredible, Extravagant Grace Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 14, 2021

| 6,011 views

In verses, 11-15 Paul gives Titus the motivation behind living a life that honors God - the amazing grace of Jesus.

Amazing, Incredible, Extravagant Grace! Titus 2:11-15 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-14-2021 The Kitchen Sink After I proposed to Maxine, our mutual friend Terri had a serious talk with me. She said that now that I had committed to Maxine satan was going to throw the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Addiction Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2014

| 11,832 views

In this sermon, we explore the three steps needed to overcome our addictions.

Introduction: A. A man stood at a podium and said four short and simple words, “Don’t be like me.” 1. His name was Mickey Mantle. 2. When he graduated from a high school in Oklahoma, he signed with the Yankees. 3. This began a rapid assent to super stardom. 4. Mantle was on 7 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will I Have To Do?

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 16, 2015

| 4,238 views

What do we have to do if we want to be more than average in our Christian Walk

What Do I have to Do? – Gospels During the four years that I was in Bible College I had several opportunities to have Dr. Bill Burbury as my Professor, and in some of his classes Dr. Burbury offered what he called “Mark by Contract.” When you went to your first class Dr. Burbury ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Loving Like Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 20, 2021

| 6,570 views

Examines God's concern with how we treat other people, and how we can love them like Jesus

John 13 (2) A New Commandment - Read John 13:34-35 - Pray In Exodus 20 we read: 20 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Time

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 7, 2025

| 79 views

God invites us to slow down—to listen before reacting, to speak with grace, and to let His Spirit shape our emotional responses. When we follow James 1:19, our relationships reflect the patient, gentle heart of Jesus.

There are moments in ministry that arrive quietly, without fanfare or warning, and yet they end up shaping the way you see people, see yourself, and even see God. One of those moments for me came on a day that seemed ordinary. I was on my way to visit a dear church member I hadn’t seen for too ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, Proverbs 18:13, Colossians 4:6, Psalm 141:3, Ephesians 4:29 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Help I Think I'm Falling In Love

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2012

based on 4 ratings

| 18,900 views

This sermon deals with guarding our hearts before entering relationships. Instead of looking for the right person, one should work on being the right person.

Help I Think I Am Falling In Love Proverbs 4:20-27 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 We are beginning a new series today entitled “Love Is The Answer”. The series is going to deal with relationships and how we can make them stronger , healthier and happier in our daily lives. The first message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Urban Legend: God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 10, 2010

based on 34 ratings

| 17,573 views

Looks at the Spiritual Urban Legend that God doesn’t give you more than you can handle and discusses the reasons that we often face more than we can handle and what God does through that in our lives

Spiritual Urban Legends God will never give you more than you can handle Numbers 11:4-6, 10-23 Luke 10:38-42 God allows us to face more than we can handle so we learn to… Carry each other’s burdens (Numbers 11:17; Galatians 6:2) Rely on God’s strength (Numbers 18-23; 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rotten Living That Leads To Loss Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

based on 1 rating

| 7,880 views

Don’t treat sin like a weed-eater whacking away at the visible weed—go to the root of the problem. It’s a heart problem, not a behavior problem.

INTRODUCTION In the last message I mentioned one of my favorite Presidents, Calvin Coolidge. He was known as “silent Cal,” because he was a man of few words. One day, President Coolidge was walking home from attending church and reporters gathered around him. They asked, “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Escape

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 5, 2025

| 254 views

Temptation confronts every believer, but God’s faithfulness always provides an exit—grace stronger than sin, hope greater than failure.

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” --- The Common Struggle Every believer knows what it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 1:12, Romans 5:20, Hebrews 4:15, Micah 7:8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Philip's Qualities As An Effective Teacher

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 164 ratings

| 15,367 views

Philip learned how to submit himself to the teaching of God before trying to make others understand his viewpoint. Too many teachers forget how important it is to listen to the Lord. Philip listened to the angel of God say to him, "Arise and go toward the

Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report Card" told of a study done in Colorado in which 3000 high ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Contrasts

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

based on 287 ratings

| 77,313 views

Every year at Christmas time this great line is drawn. Here are people who are like shepherds & wise men coming to Jesus to worship Him. And there are others like Herod who stand hard & cold, resisting all that God is trying to do in their lives.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. It is a time of great rejoicing in the palace, for a prince has just been born. Near the throne there is a lively discussion going on as the king’s advisers are making their suggestions concerning the best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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