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  • The Joys Of Christmas - 2 thumbnail

    The Joys Of Christmas - 2 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
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    Explores sanctification as a lifelong transformative process, enabled by God's Spirit, that shapes Christians to reflect the image of Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you once again, to lift our hearts and minds to the One who has called us out of darkness and into His marvelous light. We are here, not by our own merit, but by the grace of God. And in that grace, we find not only our salvation but ...read more

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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,437 views

    We must not only worship the right God, but we must worship Him in the right way. Accept no substitutes. Don’t try to reduce God to a material object. Don’t try to localize the One Who is infinite! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    How Big is Your God? Exodus 20:4-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowBigYourGod.html One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me Patience ... Now! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 31, 2019
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    It is always a bad idea to try to accomplish God’s plan in your own way and by your own timing. God’s plans come complete with His methods and His timing, and when we get impatient and try to tinker with that … well, everything gets all messed up.

    “Don’t pray for patience.” Who hasn’t heard that before, amen? It’s almost become an axiom when it comes to prayer, hasn’t it? Some of you, I suspect, believe it and have even advised someone in your family or one of your friends not to pray for patience. I disagree. I pray for patience all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Focus) Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009
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    This is the second sermon in a two part series on Knowing Christ personally and intimately. This message deals with focusing on Christ in us, Us in Christ (seated with him in the heavenlies), and Watch what Jesus does.

    Knowing Christ #2 (Focus) Romans 8:6 CHCC: December 6, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes I think back to church camp and the kids who went forward every year to rededicate over and over again. If we were to graph our spiritual journey, it would probably look something like a roller coaster. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Unchecked Decay Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025
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    This is the 20th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Spiritual Decay [#20] UNCHECKED DECAY Judges 21:1-25 Introduction: This last chapter of Judges is a really sad and troubling story. It shows what happens when people forget God and do whatever they want. Their community starts to fall apart. We see a whole Tribe, Benjamin, almost wiped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Ultimate Christian Attainment: Union With God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 19, 2024
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    We do not easily submit to all this burning up of dross within us. We do not want to be buried with Christ in his cross and alive with Christ in His resurrection. We naturally resist the death of self. Yet God helps us submit to the refiner's fire.

    Many great saints I’ve known, even in the Salvation army, many are retiring now, and they say that when they retire, they are grateful that God did not show them the entire path all the ups and downs because they would not have been able to handle the thought of it. But step by step, along the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,542 views

    "I believe" are perhaps the hardest words of the Apostle’s Creed to state. Faith is under attack, but it is absolutely essential.

    During World War II allied armies marched into Germany on their way to Berlin. Retreating German soldiers switched road signs and destroyed landmarks in an effort to confuse their enemy. And, to an extent, it worked, for many a G.I. followed a false marker only to end up in the wrong place. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Make The Most Of Your Walk With God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 7, 2011
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    Train yourself to be godly. This ought to be life's purpose, pursuit, passion and preoccupation. Love is the true indicator of godliness. Training (spiritual disciplines) is the means to growing in Christlikeness.

    How to make the most of your walk with God? Answer: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY. • Get into training. Training (practices) helps you become more like Christ. • If training helps us excel in the things we commit to, then spiritual training (disciplines) will help us be LIKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    One Saved, Always Saved? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
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    This message wrestles with some apparent contradictions in Scripture about whether a Christian can lose his or her salvation.

    Hebrews 10:26-31 5-1-16 Intro One saved, always saved? Is that true or can a Christian lose his salvation? If so, how and when does that happen? This is one of the most common questions that people ask me about Scripture. I do not give a quick yes or no answer: first, because there is a lot you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Walking On Water

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 18, 2013
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    An updated message on how to step out by faith and walk on water. Preached during a back to school Sunday.

    Note: for my reference I used John Ortberg's book Becoming a Water Walker If you are going to walk on water you have to get out of the boat Theme: Understanding the importance of walking on water and exercising our faith. Preached at a Back to School Sunday about transitioning and trusting God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Time To Change Seats Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,838 views

    To “change seats” when it comes to our relationship with the Lord requires us to give up trying to “fly” our own lives and allow Jesus to set our course.

    Introduction: Today we are continuing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. When we began several weeks ago we saw that the key to unity within the Body of Christ is love. That is why Paul said in Colossians 3:14—“Above all, put on love—the perfect bond of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Skaff avatar

    When God Asks The Questions

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    We ask many questions when we should try to answer God’s own for our own benefit.

    1stBBC When God asks the questions Job 31:14 What then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him? We ask many questions when we should try to answer God’s own for our own benefit. 1. What is your life? Jam 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Trigg avatar

    With God The Impossible Becomes Possible Series

    Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,743 views

    Today, are you living in and relying on God’s Holy Spirit, or are you trying to rely on your own might and power?

    INTRODUCTION. We are continuing our exploration of the prophecies of Zechariah. We are looking, at the moment, at the visions that God gave Zechariah, and are recorded in chapters 1 to 6. This time we are looking at the fifth vision: The Golden Lampstand and the Two Olive Trees. These visions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    Spiritual Tycoons (Ephesians, Chapter 2) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 10, 2005
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     | 2,567 views

    In these verses, Paul is trying to explain to the Ephesians, and to us, the riches that we have in Christ Jesus and how it all came about.

    Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Spiritual Tycoons (Ephesians, Chapter 2) Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10 4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions--it is by grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chris Talton avatar

    How Do You Define 'healthy'? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    This sermon introduces a study of 1 Cor. 12-14 in which we are trying to determine the signs and characteristics of a healthy church.

    October 6, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ¡§How do you define ¡¥healthy¡¦?¡¨ INTRODUCTION How do you define ¡§healthy¡¨? Usually when I want to define something, I go to Webster¡¦s dictionary. I consider Webster to be the expert. Webster defines ¡§healthy¡¨ as ¡§having good health¡¨. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist