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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Finding Joy In Trials: A Faith That Transforms James 1:2-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024
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    James 1:2 offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative faith that finds joy even amid adversity.

    Finding Joy in Trials: A Faith that Transforms James 1:2-4 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of James, specifically James 1:2. This verse offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Third Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Advent Joy On Gaudete Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2024
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    How many admonishing or warning songs or hymns can you find?

    Today the Church takes a break from the penitential color violet (often referred to as purple) which symbolizes penance particularly because Pilate dressed Jesus in a purple robe to mock his kingship. Today, however, is Gaudete Sunday and the color is Rose (often referred to as pink) as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "what Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 14, 2024
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    As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ.

    Introduction: As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. This season also invites us to reflect on what it means to have joy. Today, we will explore two powerful scriptures: Luke 3:7-18 and Zephaniah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Guide On Novel Christian Living

    Contributed by Randyll Pandohie on Feb 19, 2022
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     | 1,821 views

    Life is unexpected, difficult and at times persons use some form of theology in their living. In this paper, we look at how Christian theology could be utilized for a novel way of living.

    The life of God is difficult and by no means it is easy for persons to live it. At times people feel as though we cannot get through the day without God and without his grace. When we speak of God’s grace it is his mercy that we all have. In this article, we will speak about ways to live a Godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just In Time - One Secret To A Better Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 5,566 views

    To help disciples start the practice of blessing God all the time.

    [S] It’s started. It’s happening. The Holiday season is upon us. And just like every year we hope that this year’s experience will be the best one yet. We want a great Thanksgiving experience. We want a Thanksgiving or a Christmas that will be memorable for all the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lord Will Provide PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
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     | 203 views

    God meets us in our lack, multiplying our small offerings when we trust and obey, providing compassion, provision, and unexpected grace in every need.

    Maybe your week felt like five loaves and two fish—too little for too many needs. Maybe your resources look like the bottom of a flour barrel—dusty, empty, and echoing. Or maybe you’ve been sitting at the edge of decisions like those four lepers outside Samaria’s gate, wondering, “Why sit here ...read more

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    Can I Get A Refill?

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 40,563 views

    Christ's first recorded miracle, the turning of ordinary water into extraordinary wine, becomes a picture of Christ bringing joy in the midst of sorrow.

    One of my favorite movies of which I will boldly, blatantly and unashamedly admit is the sequel “Bad Boys II.” It is a funny/amusing/somewhat comical/quite insightful movie whether you like or not with Martin Lawrence (of which I am a die hard fan/admirer/aficionado) and Will Smith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scientific Evidence That God Answers Prayer

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2025
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    Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. This is a compiling of scientific studies that show the effects of prayer.

    SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT GOD ANSWERS PRAYER Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. Common stories include money or food showing up just when needed, dramatic encounters after praying for help, peace or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rejoice

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jan 8, 2023
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     | 1,580 views

    Joy is so much different than happiness. All joy truly comes from God. Chris's birth returned the joy of we lost when we left the Garden. We have re-joyed or in better terms, rejoiced!

    A new joy – restore joy During road trips we made up word games to pass the miles as the travel droned. One our favorite games was the prefix game. We pick a prefix and each of us took a turn, and it had to be a real-word, until somebody couldn’t think of one, and they were out. Think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finding Peace In A Chaotic World Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022
     | 4,974 views

    This sermon focuses on the day-to-day anxiety that we all experience, and Paul’s formula for experiencing peace in a chaotic world. The peace that is available to everyone through Jesus Christ.

    I have a quick question for you. How many of you have ever heard the phrase ‘Helicopter Parent’? Helicopter parenting, for those of you who don’t know, is basically when a parent or parents take an excessive amount of interest in their child or their teenager’s problems. I was thinking that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Rejoice In God’ssalvation

    Contributed by C Vincent on Dec 12, 2009
     | 4,258 views

    The joy is in knowing that it is His salvation. This can be used any time of year, but here it is associated with Christmas joy

    Rejoice in God’s Salvation JCC 13.12.09 am Psalm 9:4 "I will rejoice in thy salvation." Divine salvation is from God alone It was his plan None but he could have planned it In his infinite wisdom he devised it That plan was salvation which is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ 1 Pet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What I Want For Christmas

    Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,591 views

    Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

    What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gospel-Centered Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 22, 2023
     | 1,264 views

    Paul tells the Philippians of his joy, his confidence, his hope, his ultimate aim. Joy

    Technicolor Joy: Philippians 1:18-26 Gospel-Centered Ministry Part 2 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-21-2023 The Future’s so Bright I gotta wear Shades When I was young, I was obsessed with Nostradamus. He lived in the 16th century and was a doctor, and astrologer, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Schwer avatar

    Choose Or Lose

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 311 ratings
     | 41,484 views

    A Sermon about the essential choices we make as Christians that reflect our obedience to God.

    “Choose or Lose” Romans 6:15-23 Introduction Everyday each one of us are confronted with choices that somehow affect our lives in a larger way: The Speed Limit - when we drive we choose whether or not to go the prescribed speed limit or choose to take our chances and go over the limit and risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Will Work For Perks

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    Who do you work for and why?

    Will Work If Perked If you live in a metropolitan area, you will see people standing on corners holding various signs. They might say, "Will Work For Food" or something similar. One person was at least honest and the sign said, "I Need A Beer, Not Work." Ironically, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist