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  • John Gaston avatar

    Wake-Up, Clean-Up, Dress-Up

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,257 views

    Jesus is coming back soon. The signs of His Coming are almost all on display. Paul tells us in Romans 13:11-14 how this knowledge should be affecting our lives: we should Wake-Up, Clean-Up, Dress-Up.

    WAKE-UP, CLEAN-UP, DRESS-UP Rom. 13:11-14 MSG INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this old country farmer. He’s taking his nephew camping for the first time. His nephew had five degrees. He’s one of the smartest men alive. They set up their tent and quickly fell asleep. 2. In the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hold On, Help Is On The Way

    Contributed by Walter Braxton on Jun 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
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    We are living in a time when people are overwhelmed, burdened, and tired of holding on. Some are smiling on the outside but breaking on the inside. God has assured us that He will never leave us, nor forsake us. So, Hold On!

    27 Why do you say, O Jacob, And speak, O Israel: “My way is hidden from the LORD, And my just claim is passed over by my God”? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I'm All In! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 14, 2025
     | 204 views

    Discovering God's Will - Advent Style - Mary shows us how to live out the life plan (will) that God has for our lives - let's walk with her.

    Advent Series – Discovering God’s Will - Mary Title: I’m All In! Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6; Luke 1:26-38 INTRO: Grace and peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What does it mean to say that you want to be in God’s Will? That you want your life plan to line up with God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    10. Come Home To The Father (A Sermon On God's Waiting Love) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 26, 2025
     | 146 views

    A father scans the horizon daily, waiting for his wandering child. This is God's heart toward you. No matter how far you have gone, He watches and waits eagerly.

    10. Come Home to the Father (A Sermon on God's Waiting Love) Introduction: The Universal Language of a Father's Heart Picture a father standing at the edge of his property, hand shielding his eyes from the sun, scanning the horizon for a familiar silhouette. Day after day, he returns to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Talents And Gifts SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023
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     | 2,348 views

    No one is converted into God's house just for nothing

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in the house of the Lord, let us take a moment to pause, to breathe, to center ourselves in the presence of our Creator. We are here, not by accident, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, uniquely ...read more

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    Stewardship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,663 views

    This sermon explores prioritizing God's Kingdom through stewardship and generosity, emphasizing that our primary purpose is to know and serve God.

    Welcome, beloved family of faith. We find ourselves here again, gathered in the presence of our Lord, ready to receive His divine wisdom and guidance. We're here, not by accident, but by His divine orchestration. We're here because there's something He wants us to hear, to learn, to embrace. Our ...read more

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    Come Back Home PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024
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     | 1,384 views

    This sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the themes of rebellion, remorse, and redemption in our relationship with God. Key

    Beloved friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome! I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the unending grace and love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow in understanding of the ...read more

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    Them That Believe

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,330 views

    Jesus said there were specific signs that were to follow the life of the believer, do we see those signs in our lives? I’m a believer or Am I?

    Heb 11:1-6 THEM THAT BELIEVE Faith =The believers 6th sense. Faith is the believers ability to see what cannot be seen with the natural eye, To hear what cannot be heard with the natural ear, and to taste what cannot be tasted with the natural taste. Faith is this supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Your Hair Down! Series

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on May 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,252 views

    To let people know that praise is necessary in order to bless God for blessing us.

    SUBJECT: LET YOUR HAIR DOWN! SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN: 12; 3 In this particular scripture we find where Jesus had one of his first after the resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus, before the Passover came to Bethany after hearing about Lazarus being dead. The Bible says that he came and raised Lazarus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Family A Priority Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,823 views

    To stress the necessity of a child’s honoring his/her parents and the necessity of parents living a life worthy of honor.

    The 10 Commandments #5: Make Family a Priority Text: Exodus 20:12 Thesis: To stress the necessity of a child’s honoring his/her parents and the necessity of parents living a life worthy of honor. Introduction: (1) America’s ambassador to Japan, Douglas MacArthur II, served as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    A look at the three people and three differing responses each has in light of their circumstances. Parallel drawn between Father, Son, and Christians.

    Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses I. INTRODUCTION: The Story ILLUS/OPEN: Little boy answers phone / boss / dad? / no / mom? / no / policeman? / no / fireman, search team – helicopter - ???- looking for me! ( Tell Story of Luke 15:1-32 ) Three Responses – 1) Prodigal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fishing With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    What was Jesus’ main reason for working the miracle of filling two boats with fish?

    Fishing With Jesus (Luke 5:1-11) I always loved the Andy Griffith Show. The ending made me dream of going fishing with my dad. We did a few times on vacation, but never a "father/son" outing. But Jesus’ disciples experienced a fishing trip that outweighed all others! Question: What was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dogs And Pigs Series

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    Sound direction given by Jesus on how a Christian is to make judgements.

    Dogs and Swine Matthew 7:6 Intro: What does the phrase mean? · Waste something on something or someone who does not appreciate it; offer excellent goods to those not worthy. I. Define Terms a. Holy (Hagios): Sacred(physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Dig A Well

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 21,735 views

    Sometimes life has a way of clogging up our spiritual arteries and the flow of Gods power is all but shut off, thats when we must dig a well.

    Gen 26:1, 26:3, 26:12-16 Famine in the land. Amos 8:11 11Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: Famine here is not an absence or shortage of the bible or commentaries., ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peter's Mother-In-Law Is Healed Series

    Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 25,456 views

    Travel with me to Peter’s mother-in-law’s home in Capernaum, a place of miracles and rest for Jesus.

    There are two great stories in the Bible about mothers-in-law. In the Old Testament we read about Ruth’s mother-in-law, Naomi. In the New Testament we read about Peter’s mother-in-law, laid up with a high fever. Both of these ladies were great women of faith. This miracle gives a rare glimpse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist