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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Can We Escape Temptation?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 17, 2024
     | 703 views

    In a culture that is filled with so much moral depravity, how do escape or how can we escape from what the world puts around us?

    The Scripture today depicts how the Israelites, who had gotten away from Egypt, were honored by God. But then they fell over and over again into the worshiping of idols. God seriously rebuffed a considerable lot of them, including those destined to meandering the desert until many of them died in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023
     | 1,152 views

    This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

    In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regards to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Showing Emotion During The Presenting Of God’s Word Acceptable?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 16, 2023
     | 591 views

    Just because we may have heard the word can we appropriately begin to speak? What has Christ brought you out of?

    In the verse before this one, Paul wrote that he would rather die than lose his reason to preach. Now that he has made the decision to preach the Gospel, he makes it clear that he is not boasting. He believes that he has no control over whether or not he will continue to preach about how faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025
     | 292 views

    Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

    Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Sweat The Small Stuff Series

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020
     | 2,487 views

    Sermon one of a four-part lectionary series for Propers 18-21, Year A. This sermon focuses on how reconciliation between people, and even systems, can bring peace.

    Series: Leaning Into the Peace of God Sermon: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Today begins a sermon series on how leaning into God's peace can renew our purpose during the exhaustion of this pandemic. There is a temptation – and I fall prey to it as well – to only utilize this time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Do I Bear The Marks?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022
     | 1,258 views

    The world is loaded with temptations. We are faced every day with both inconspicuous social tensions and open propaganda. We are continually bombarded with worldly enticements. How much do the interests of this world truly have influence on us?

    Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Galatia. Its purpose was to discredit the Judaizers, the individuals who instructed that the Gentile adherents should comply with the Jewish law to be saved, and to call all Christians to believe and have faith in Christ and the freedom that he brings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Trouble Comes Your Way

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,055 views

    A message given to single adults but not limited to singles. An answer to the question of why trials and problems come into out lives.

    When Trouble Comes Your Way II Cor. 1:8-9 and 4:8-10 Introduction People react to trouble in different ways: Some Grumble – Some Gripe – Some Groan – Some Grieve – Some Growl - and SOME GROW. Trouble will never leave a person the same. It will either leave you “bitter” or “better”. A poet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Person Can't Do It All

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,913 views

    The sermon is designed to empower all persons to become involved in every phase of the church’s ministry.

    One person can’t do it all (Exodus 18:15-27) Have you been around someone who came across as being indispensable? From this persons’ stance, nothing could be done right if it was not done by him or her. Despite the fact that they were others capable of assisting, the person from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When God Is Pleased, Nothing Else Matters

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 19,586 views

    This sermon is designed to help aid those individuals who struggle with being accepted by others.

    When God is pleased, nothing else matters (Luke 3:21-22; Colossians 3:23-24) Too often we as human beings seek outward affirmation from those around us. While there is nothing wrong with being liked or thought well of, there is a danger in seeking such types of affirmation. As humans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Get Out Of The Rut Of Complacency

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,424 views

    Many Christians are suffering from the problem of an apathetic attitude to God’s priorities. By their complacent attitudes some believers fall into the trap of selfish indifference to the passions of God for the five billion people who are yet to know Chr

    Overcoming the Problems of Complacency, Indifference and Apathy (Judges 18) Many Christians are suffering from the problem of an apathetic attitude to God’s priorities. By their complacent attitudes some believers fall into the trap of selfish indifference to the passions of God for the five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Today Is Pentecost - Who Will Celebrate With Us?

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 31, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    WE SET ASIDE TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS - THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS BUT DO WE EVER CONSIDER THE PENTECOST AND IT’S IMPORTANCE.

    TODAY IS PENTECOST WHO WILL CELEBRATE WITH US? TEXT ACTS 2: 1 - 13 INTRODUCTION THE DAY OF PENTECOST REPRESENTS THE FIFTHIETH DAY AFTER JESUS’ RESURRECTION, WHEN WE GET READY TO CELBRATE THE BIRTH OF JESUS THE WHOLE WORD PAUSES TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS - WHEN WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,485 views

    The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Freewill Of Man"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,747 views

    Please use your freewill to read this message on the freewill of man! It will be helpful...

    The Free Will of Man From the beginning of time, God had a plan. His plan was that he would create a being that could either choose or not choose him. God wanted romance, not slavery. There are those who deny the very idea that God would create man with a freewill. God is a sovereign God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving The Greatest Gift

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    This message is a call to evangelism.

    “GIVING THE GREATEST GIFT” Isaiah 43:1-13 INTRO – (Craig’s "Operation Christmas Child" testimony) “Only one life twill soon be past, only what’s done for Christ will last.” Is this how you are living your life? Are you living your life for Christ in such a way as to leave a lasting legacy? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    The Holy Spirit gives you the authority to be lifted from your sorrow, depression or feelings of hopelessness. Paul prays, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Hol

    Where Can We Find Greater Authority? Ills. [Everyone] born of God overcomes the world. --1 John 5:4 Most celebrations of national independence mark the day of final victory in the struggle for freedom. Perhaps it’s a mark of our American brashness that we celebrate the adoption of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational