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  • Grant MacDonald avatar

    The Last Mountain Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,411 views

    An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

    "The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Draw The Line Part Ii PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 764 views

    Explores making determined decisions, daring to defy worldly norms, and depending on divine direction.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. There's a sense of warmth and familiarity that fills this space, a testament to the unity and love that is born of our shared faith. We come together, not as strangers, but as a family in Christ, bound by the cords of His redeeming love. The world ...read more

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    Pleasing Our Father Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    Will you make the Heavenly Father's desires your desires?

    [If you would like to receive sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] OUR FATHER’S LOVE This week my son brought home his report card. Thankfully, he received A’s and a couple of B’s. Not every child is expected to get all A’s. But we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Can't Be Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    How many of the fulfilled desires from your past are still making you happy today? Is life just chasing after the wind, or is there a simple path to contentment?

    James 1:13-15, “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Biblical Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,615 views

    This sermon contrasts biblical optimism with worldly optimism. Foundations for Christian optimism are explored.

    Biblical Optimism Rom. 5:8-11 7-26-09 My purpose this morning is to stir up holy optimism. There is a strange contradictions going on in the world. Unbelievers who have the most horrible future in store are filled with a vain optimism; and Christians who have every reason to be the most optimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pursued By Evil Forces Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2015
     | 5,194 views

    Believers of God will be pursued by worldly forces but God will provide help and a way of escape!

    We noted several weeks ago in the Book of 1 Samuel, David found a faith partner; Jonathan, the son of King Saul made a commitment to be a loving godly brother to David. Now King Saul, because of his ego and turning away from God, became wicked and decided to kill David. Even though David was a hero ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Man Of God

    Contributed by Alan Vaughn on Mar 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,853 views

    Jacob was a man who by worldly standards was questionable, yet God blessed him.

    The Man of God by Alan Vaughn Obadiah 1:17 Obadiah 1:17 (New International Version, ©2011) 17 But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and Jacob will possess his inheritance. Intro: Last Sunday we talked about the Godless man named Esau, you remember Jacob’s twin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pursuit Of Happiness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jul 21, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 834 views

    True happiness and contentment can only be found in God, not in worldly possessions or achievements.

    You know what's funny? We've been chasing happiness in the USA for 248 years. But are we any closer to finding it? It seems like we're less happy now than we were 250 years ago. Instead of happiness, we see stress, anxiety, anger, and despair. So, what's up with that? We've been chasing happiness ...read more

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    Living With A Heavenly Mindset Colossians 3:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,116 views

    Explore the transformative power of setting our minds on heavenly things, as inspired by Colossians 3:2. This passage calls us to live with a heavenly perspective, shaping our thoughts and actions in alignment with eternal truths.

    Living with a Heavenly Mindset Colossians 3:2 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of setting our minds on heavenly things, as inspired by Colossians 3:2. This passage calls us to live with a heavenly perspective, shaping our thoughts and actions in alignment with eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Core Value 1:- Keep The Word Central Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    In a world where there are many different "Gospel’s" preached we need to make sure that we are not distracted from bringing the true Gospel. It is not the task of the church to be popular. It is the task of the church to be faithful.

    At school in science we did an experiment called a litmus test. Basically you would put a piece of special paper into water and see if it changes colour. Blue litmus paper turns red when the water is acidic. Red litmus paper turns blue under alkaline conditions. The litmus test gave you an idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deception Of Our Perception

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,381 views

    Sermon about denying our perception of sin and worldliness and start percieving things as God would percieve them

    II Tim 3: 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. 9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was. 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Messiah Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,249 views

    While the Christian life is a process, we need to be making progress.

    A Messiah of Transformation Text: Matt. 9:14-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: As you all know by now, my favorite football team is the Cleveland Browns, and may God have mercy upon me! Our current coach, although hopefully not for long, has a favorite saying when ask about why his team is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    David's Sin On Census

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,854 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you living by the SPIRIT? Are you being led by the SPIRIT? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the SPIRIT's leading in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 20:2 (New Living Translation, Second

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you living by the SPIRIT? Are you being led by the SPIRIT? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize the SPIRIT's leading in our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 20:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) When David arrived at Rabbah, he removed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Why Did God Punish Sodom And Gomorrah?

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 1, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,881 views

    “If God doesn’t punish America, He’ll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah.” -Ruth Graham

    The following is from a letter by Billy Graham posted on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website: “Some years ago, my wife, Ruth, was reading the draft of a book I was writing. When she finished a section describing the terrible downward spiral of our nation’s moral standards and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let’s Make A Deal

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,562 views

    Everything including our own bodies is aging, decaying, and just wasting away. It is all corruptible and temporal. But the devil still whispers, “Let’s make a deal”.

    INTRODUCTION In the 1960’s there was a very popular game show on television... entitled “Let’s Make A Deal!”, with Monty Hall the idea for the show involved contestants trying to win what was behind one of three doors. Typically there was a really nice prize (ie. a car; vacation) behind one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist