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  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Christmas Carol

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 22, 2014
     | 6,177 views

    What hope is held out in the gospel? Colossians 1:23 (Title and material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter on a Christmas Carol)

    HoHum: “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10, NIV. WBTU: Our problem is sin, not sins but sin. Individual sins are the symptoms of sin. Just a fever, headache and exhaustion are symptoms ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can The Dead Hear?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015
     | 6,143 views

    When the heart goes out of our faith, then the life goes out of our church. A vital congregation has its source in God.

    Nobody wants to be a part of a dead church. Not even Jesus! In the last book of the Bible, the book of Revelation, we find Jesus speaking to the church in a city called Sardis, and you know what he says? He says: “I know your works; you have a name [for] being alive, but [actually] you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Down But Not Out!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 3, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,445 views

    When it comes to suffering, Paul calls us to forsake pity parties and glorify God. We can remember that Jesus shines through us, that our weaknesses glorify God, that we may be down but never out, and that our sufferings may bring eternal life to others.

    2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Down but Not Out! A Christian need never suffer. At least that’s what some preachers might tell you. However, that is not the message of scripture. Jesus said, “If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also” (John 15:20). We should expect no better treatment than that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving For Perfection

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 2, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    The following sermon is going to examine Philippians 3:15 and in doing show that spiritual maturity is possible for those who deny self and relentlessly pursue He who is the definer and source of all holiness!

    Striving for Perfection Philippians 3:15 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “All of us then who are mature” God’s expectation for His children is that we might be righteous, holy and true to His Word and will. While we know this cannot be accomplished while we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Heart For A New Year

    Contributed by Martiz Ware on Jan 27, 2026
     | 91 views

    God Doesn’t Just Refresh Us… He Rebuilds Us . A new year often makes us think about new habits, new goals, and new routines. But God is not interested in simply giving us a spiritual tune-up. He’s not offering a motivational reset. He’s offering a transformation.

    WELCOME Good morning, family. This is the second Sunday of the New Year, and it’s a blessing to see each of you in the house of the Lord today. As we step into this new year, we’re not just gathering out of routine — we’re gathering with expectation. Because whenever God calls His people together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Urgency: Hear Vs Listen?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2023
     | 1,980 views

    We need to grow a sense of urgency to be ready and prepared for the second coming of Jesus. Do we hear? Do we listen? Open our eyes, O, Lord.

    URGENCY… WE HEAR BUT WE DON’T LISTEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I BEG YOU TO CATCH THE SENSE OF URGENCY. I GIVE EACH PERSON A SMALL LIST TO READ: URGENT with 1) MATTHEW 24, 2) MARK 13, 3) LUKE 21, 4) 2 TIMOTHY 3, 5) 2 PETER 3. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Need Something More Than Another Good Sermon

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 124 views

    REAL CHURCH — REAL PEOPLE — IN THE REAL WORLD A good sermon lifts Jesus high, awakens hope in weary hearts, calls us home, and invites a personal response of faith.

    INTRO — THE SERMON JUDGING COMMITTEE –––––––––––––––––– 1. A GOOD SERMON PROCLAIMS Acts 2:14 Peter stood up and raised his voice. He didn’t hide behind politeness or whisper his faith so no one would be offended. He didn’t wait for perfect conditions. He didn’t send out a survey to the crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Buried Talents? Doing Nothing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 1, 2025
     | 218 views

    This will be an unpopular sermon? This is a much needed sermon. It is said 20% of people do 80% of the work. The harvest is plentious. The laborers are few. Could idleness be a sin? Zero times a 1,000 is zero. Let us be busy about our Father's business.

    DO NOTHING? BURIED TALENTS? IDLENESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23 (NLT2) Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Glorious Grace Of Having Died With Christ! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 761 views

    Explores the paradoxical Christian truth of finding new life and deliverance through participating in Christ's death and resurrection.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this beautiful sanctuary where we gather in fellowship, united by our faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called by the One who loved us before the foundation of the world. Today, we open our hearts and minds ...read more

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    The Joys Of Christmas - 2 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 536 views

    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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    Psalm Of A Sheep PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 7, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,011 views

    This sermon explores how to follow God's guidance, find spiritual nourishment, and seek comfort in His protection, as depicted in Psalms 23.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this time of shared worship and reflection. Today, we gather under the banner of our faith, bound together by the love of our Savior and the fellowship of believers. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to be filled, to be renewed, to be ...read more

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    Men Like Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 632 views

    This sermon explores how God's power is made perfect in our weaknesses, choosing flawed individuals to manifest His glory and grace.

    Good morning, family of faith. It is a joy and an honor to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who we are in Christ. We are gathered here, not as perfect beings, but as flawed vessels, chosen by Christ. And in this truth, there is an overwhelming beauty and an ...read more

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    Now That We Are Revived PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 494 views

    This sermon explores how to cultivate unwavering faith, stand firm amidst life's storms, and maintain spiritual momentum through reliance on the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, dear family of God. It's such a joy to see all of you gathered here today, united in faith and love, eager to receive the word of God. We are all here because we believe in the power of the Gospel, the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and the redemptive love of our Savior, ...read more

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    Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Focus) Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009
     | 4,742 views

    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

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    Unchecked Decay Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 26, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,992 views

    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