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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    I Can’t Understand The Bible! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,772 views

    God gave us a word that’s understandable and useable by just regular people!

    Before I can jump into this, there’s a preliminary test. I mean, we’re going to be seeing if you can understand the Bible or not. Part of what will help answer that is if you can understand __________ or not. She’s got a…It’s a…I mean there’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Peace That Only God Can Give” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 13,121 views

    Peace that Jesus gives is not the absence of trouble, but is rather the confidence that He is there with you always.

    Safety consists not in the absence of danger but in the presence of God. John 16:33 33"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." NIV Peace that Jesus gives is not the absence of trouble, but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have You Forgotten Your Maker? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 95 views

    The sermon urges us to turn from self-reliance and busyness, remembering that our true purpose and security are found in knowing and seeking God Himself.

    Friends, I’m glad you’re here. Life runs fast, doesn’t it? The calendar fills, the inbox swells, the deadlines line up like dominoes. We build our days with bricks of busyness—palaces of productivity, towers of tasks, fortresses of to-do lists. And yet, there comes that quiet hour when the house ...read more

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    Roots - Part 1 - Praise And Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,215 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 1 - Praise and Purpose I. Introduction Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. We brag about fruit. No roots and no fruits. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of God's Love

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Apr 17, 2023
     | 4,172 views

    Knowing God’s love gives purpose and meaning for living a godly life. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used for the glory of God

    I give permission for this sermon to be used in its entirety as long as it is for the glory of God. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S LOVE Please open your Bibles to 1 John 3 as we continue our series on godly living with today’s message, the “Purpose of God’s Love.” This message is vitally important to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Harvest Is Ready Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    Even if we don’t sow there is a harvest to be reaped that others have planted.

    February 20, 2005 Morning Worship Text: John 4:27-38 Subject: The Harvest Title: Part 3 of the Preparing for the Harvest Series – The Harvest is Ready As we go into our third week of the harvest series I want you to understand something. There is one specific reason why I am devoting so much time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Understanding Our Identity Through The Holy Spirit SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,117 views

    This sermon delves into the nature of the Holy Spirit and how our identity is shaped through it.

    In this message, we will explore the identity of the Holy Spirit and our relationship with Him. When we talk about God the Father, we can understand the concept of a Father. When we talk about God the Son, we can understand a Son. But what happens when we say God the Holy Spirit? People can ...read more

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    Fulfilling God’s Purpose

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,175 views

    To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

    Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Living In Your Work Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,724 views

    In this message I want us to consider two reasons why your work (what you do 40+ hours every week) matters to God... reasons that will send you out to your work place with a renewed vigor, passion and purpose.

    Extreme Living In Your Work TODAY – is our first message in our new series EXTREME living… AND – as we begin I want to give you our definition of Extreme. Extreme; ‘existing in a very high degree, going to great lengths, exceeding the ordinary, the usual or the expected…’ The apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Changing Our World

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    You and I were placed (on this Earth; in this country; in this state; in this city; in our neighborhood; on our street) in order to “Change The World For Christ”.

    A few years ago, General Colin Powell, the former Armed Services Chairman of the Joints-Chief-of-Staff, was making a public speech to a packed audience of listeners. During the midst of his speech, which happened to be on the topic of “Race Relations in America,” an overzealous gay rights advocate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Purpose For Our Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,173 views

    Introduction: Most of us have attended a high school or college graduation at some time in our life.

    The students who are graduating are told by the commencement speaker that they are preparing to enter the adult world, and that each and every one of them have talents and skills they can contribute to making this a better world in which to live. This is true, but if the commencement speaker was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2013
     | 3,442 views

    Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

    Scripture reminds us there is nothing new under the sun. And even though the way certain things are accomplished and the settings might change to some degree, most human dramas have not changed all that much since the earliest days of recorded history. One such desire that has been a constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Call To Christ, Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 12,157 views

    We all have a purpose. We’re all here to worship and serve God. Nothing can stop His goals and purposes. We need to figure out how we fit in, and let our light shine in a world full of darkness.

    Call to Christ, Let Your Light Shine John 1:43-51, 1 Samuel 3:1-20, Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction A young man accepted Christ. A little while later, a Christian teacher asked him: "What have you done for Christ since you believed?" He said, "Oh, I’m only a learner." "Well, when you light a candle ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Convince God

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,000 views

    But when you realize that it is God who can rise you up; you suddenly, find yourself ashamed and this could be the reason on why it is hard to be close to Him. You’re thinking that God is hard to convince.

    Theme: How to Convince God Text: Genesis 32: 22-31 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 15, 2k6 Intro: Illus: Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female Poodle. The three male dogs fall all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Ready For A Shift!

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 74,454 views

    Do you feel like you are in turbulent place in your life and nothing seems to be going right? I have good news for you! God is shifting you into a place of blessing! Get ready for a shift!

    Scriptures: Isaiah 40:1-5 Psalm 126:1-6 As we read in the scriptures, Isaiah was prophesying to a people who were in a backslidden state. They knew that they were the apple of God’s eye through the covenant that Abraham had with God. Abraham obeyed God and God counted him as righteous. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational