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  • Darrin Fish avatar

    The Source Of Hope

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
     | 6,937 views

    Servant hood is God’s way of making us great. • Because God created us to be happy • He created us to be fulfilled, and at peace, • And this happens when we learn to serve others

    OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Daring Faith Willing To Wait On God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 4, 2015
     | 6,886 views

    Sermon challenges us to wait on God. It begins with 3 issues on the Ohio Ballot in the 2015 election. It continues with how our not waiting on God can cause us to miss out on the blessings God truly wants to give to us.

    DARING TO WAIT ON GOD Daring Faith: The Key To Miracles Part 4 October 4, 2015 Pastor Rick 1 Samuel 13:5-13 Matthew 14:25-33 How many of you have ever gotten into trouble simply because you didn’t wait. If you had waited just a little bit longer you would not have gone to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In Remembrance (April 17, 2014)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
     | 1,913 views

    All of us realize that we are not perfect and that there is humanly no way possible for us to live as if we are. But, it is perfection that we are striving for as we strive to live out all that Jesus taught us about being His disciples.

    IN REMEMBRANCE (A Maundy Thursday sermon) Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:  (24)  And when he had given thanks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Hard Work Of Trust

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021
     | 3,353 views

    God teaches us to trust in him and in his Son our Saviour. God tells us that anxious care and bitter sighing won’t help. Discontentment will get us nowhere, but only humble trust and steadfast faith.

    Have you ever felt like complaining against the LORD? Maybe you’ve prayed and prayed, but the answer that you wanted hasn’t come. Or you don’t like what God has brought into your life: lots of disappointment, lots of frustration. Or maybe you look at all the wickedness in the world, and you fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 15, 2021
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     | 12,092 views

    God has given us a sound mind! We are instructed to be strong and courageous! God has given us the power so we can overcome every obstacle in our way; He has given us love.

    OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF FEAR "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9. As we all have learned in Sunday School, the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness for forty years! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have We Met The Enemy? Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 16, 2021
     | 3,064 views

    Troublesome times are surrounding each one of us right now. There are two main issues that have a grip on us as we reach the mid-way point of the month of January: Pandemic and Politics. Both issues have divided us.

    Sermon January 17, 2021 – David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Have We Met the Enemy? Colossians 3:12 “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Troublesome times are surrounding each one of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Psalm 59 Deliver Me, O God! Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2021
     | 6,298 views

    This psalm has a footnote which reads: “To the chief Musician upon Shushan-eduth,” which tells us that it was handed over by David for use by the temple choir and marked for special use in connection with the spring festivities, that is, the Passover.

    Home Lessons Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Tom Lowe PSALM 59 Title: Deliver Me, O God! (To the choirmaster; Altaschith{2], a Michtam of David, according to Due Not Destroy, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him.) Theme: An imprecatory prayer against the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,565 views

    It's easy to get along with people who get along with us, but what about when we see someone very different from us in need? Jesus challenges us to be a good neighbor to everyone we encounter.

    Luke 10:25-37 Who is My Neighbor? Have you ever struggled to be nice to someone, especially someone different from you? Maybe they’re talkative and you’re quiet, or they are a gossip and you detest gossip, or maybe their skin is darker and yours is lighter, or yours is darker and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A Cost For The Oil

    Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Feb 9, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,395 views

    Life's difficult experiences help us to value the investment given to us by Christ. He has anointed us and it is all for His glory. You may not know my story but may you always see His glory.

    Disclaimer: Due to a large number of sermons and topics that appear on this site, I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many sources ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The End Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2016
     | 7,184 views

    The Apostle Peter directs believers in Jesus in some important attitudes as we move through our lives. He instructs us to understand the end, be intentional how we use our time, and encourages us in the practice of prayer.

    THE END 1 PETER 4:7 INTRODUCTION… Post Apocalyptic Movies (p) Planet of the Apes (1968). The Terminator (1984). Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985). 12 Monkeys (1995). Waterworld (1995). The Postman (1997). The Day After Tomorrow (2004). Wall-E (2008). The Book of Eli (2010). Oblivion ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Kind Of Debt

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,781 views

    Paul, like Jesus, tells us to love everyone, even those who irritate us. We should practice love in action because 1) God tells us to do so, and 2) Jesus is coming soon.

    Romans 13:8-14 A Good Kind of Debt Tomorrow is Patriot’s Day, the 16th anniversary of the deadliest single attack on U.S. soil, even eclipsing Pearl Harbor in casualties. Thousands of courageous people risked their lives to save others. Firefighters rushed against the crowds to enter the doomed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excel In Your Gift, Grace And Ministry

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 22, 2022
     | 8,383 views

    God wants us to recognize the grace He has bestowed on us, appreciate the gift He has blessed us with, and set out to diligently and faithfully carry out the work He has entrusted into our hands.

    In Matthew 25: 14-30, Jesus told a parable of a man who gave talents to three of his servants. The first received 5 talents, the second servant 2 talents and the third was given 1 talent. The talents were not shared arbitrarily; haphazardly, blindly, aimlessly, by chance, by coincidence or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting To Know God - Part 4 - The God Of Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 8, 2019
     | 3,740 views

    The Lord God is always calling us to endure. Sometimes we need consolation in the struggle and encouragement to continue. Once again this is something the Lord gives to us but we are to share it with others. Let us all be sons and daughters of encouragement!

    Getting To Know God - Part 4 - The God of Encouragement Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Children Of God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 21, 2019
     | 5,832 views

    In this section of Romans, Paul reminds us that the Holy Spirit plays an important role in sealing us and confirming us as God's children. And as God's children, we have so many wonderful blessings.

    A. Today, I want to let you in on a secret, and I assure you what I am about to reveal is true. 1. This secret is not science fiction, although it may sound like something from The X-Files. 2. And even though this secret is not classified information and has been to available to the discerning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Strength Is Made Perfect In Our Weakness.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 8, 2024
     | 791 views

    By using the story of the gentile woman, whose daughter was possessed, we can learn the process of prayer, and how we need to become nothing to allow God to work through us and bless us abundantly whilst doing so.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th September 2024 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal