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    Twelve Ordinary Men Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 4, 2026
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     | 246 views

    Luke 6:12-16 shows us that Jesus uses ordinary people to accomplish his purposes.

    Introduction I want to begin a series of sermons I am calling “The Apostles of Jesus.” Given the time we will have each Sunday evening, we will only scratch the surface of the lives of the apostles of Jesus. Nevertheless, I hope it whets your appetite to learn more about these men. We tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fighting The Giants In Your Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 28, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 151 views

    What giants are you fighting?

    Fighting the giants in your life 1 Samuel 17 Good morning everyone, Glad that you have joined us…if you would turn in your bibles to 1 Samuel 17 The text this morning is a familiar story of David and Goliath- The giant against the underdog. The small nation of Israel against the larger territory ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Christ Healing The Sick Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 29, 2026
     | 98 views

    Jesus drove out a demon, an evil spirit in the synagogue and healed a man possessed by a demon.

    Introduction Jesus went to the synagogue in Capernaum on the Sabbath and taught the people in the synagogue with his authoritative words. And he drove out a demon, an evil spirit in the synagogue and healed a man possessed by a demon. People were surprised to hear Jesus' authoritative ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,393 views

    Explores understanding our present circumstances through God's deliverance and His role as the Way Maker, shaping our perception of Him and our lives.

    Good morning, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into God's word and see what He's got to say to us. You know, there's something really special about this gathering of believers, this community of faith. We're all here because we believe in God's love, His grace, His ...read more

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    Studying The Bible Effectively PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,068 views

    This sermon encourages believers to harness, honor, and apply God's Word in their lives, allowing it to transform, shape, and guide their daily actions.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy and a blessing to stand before you today, with hearts united in our shared love and reverence for the Word of God. We are gathered here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in this divine discourse, ready to ...read more

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    A Dream To You Is A Nightmare To Others PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 790 views

    This sermon explores understanding and applying God's Word, focusing on Joseph's dreams, the importance of discretion, and demonstrating humility in our lives.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters, welcome. I am so grateful to see each and every one of you gathered here today, united in the sweet fellowship of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound by the unbreakable bonds of ...read more

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    The Guidance I Need PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,133 views

    Encourages trusting in God for guidance, securing eternal fortunes, and safeguarding personal wellbeing, emphasizing faith in both good and challenging times.

    Beloved in Christ, as we gather in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark, that is faith." Today, we come together under the banner of faith, a faith that is not just for ...read more

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    You Will Be Surprised PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 818 views

    This sermon explores our dependence on God's Spirit, the unpredictability of His path, and the call to self-denial and cross-bearing in following Jesus.

    Good morning, beloved. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager, as I am, to delve into the richness of His Word today. I am grateful for your presence, whether in person or online, and I am confident that God has something special for each and every one of us today. Our focus ...read more

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    At The Well PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,304 views

    This sermon explores how Jesus transforms ordinary encounters into divine revelations, guiding us through life's complexities towards eternal life.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I am truly overjoyed to stand before you today, to share the divine wisdom and grace that our God has laid on my heart. As we gather in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of the great C.S. Lewis, who once said, "To be a Christian is to be a traveler. ...read more

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    As We Wait

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,094 views

    waiting on God

    The season of Advent is characterized by an air of uncertainty as it looks backward to the birth of Christ and forward to His Second Coming. The first Sunday uses apocalyptic texts with sobering images and ideas of the coming judgment. It calls into presence the importance of the Advent season. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    First John Chapter One

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,450 views

    Bible Study

    F I R S T E P I S T L E O F J O H N - CHAPTER 1 INTRO: Scofield says that this First Epistle of John is a family letter from the Father to His "little children" who are in the world. A tender word is used for "children" (from Gk, teknia), a diminutive meaning "little children, born-ones" as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And Peace

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    Life is hard. Prayer is our pathway to peace.

    This morning, I’m going to begin by openly acknowledging a fact of life. It’s something each one of us knows to be true, something we’ve all learned by personal experience, but which we usually try to avoid admitting publicly. And here it is: life is hard. For everyone. Ever since Adam and Eve took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Can Stop A True Friend

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,340 views

    A true friend is the one who stays and helps when everyone else leaves.

    True Friends Stop at Nothing What a Friend we have in Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. Mark 2:2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Storm Proofing The House Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,069 views

    A LIFE IS ONLY AS STRONG AS THAT ON WHICH IT RESTS.

    July 16, 2001-- AM STORM PROOFING THE HOUSE Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: (1) During a thunder storm in the midwest, my parents turned on the TV to watch for tornado warnings. Just as the screen flashed a warning, a limb crashed outside the living room window. Mom bolted toward a safer spot in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Eagle Christians

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 819 ratings
     | 130,339 views

    God has methods to develope His Eagle Christians.

    God’s Eagle Christian Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: God’s method of developing eagle Christians. Text: Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal