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Mack Tomlinson
Mack Tomlinson
104 Sermons
Mack Tomlinson is an American Reformed Baptist minister and author. He has written on revival and church history, including a biography of David and John Brainerd's mission to Native Americans.

Sermons 104

2 Chronicles 16:1-9 Faith

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living by faith, examining the story of King Asa in 2 Chronicles 16 as an example of starting well but not finishing well in faith. It challenges lis…

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Psalm 102:12-17 Prayer Revival

In this sermon, a young actor in New York City shares his testimony of how he embraced Jesus Christ through attending prayer meetings for two months. He describes his life as sad and wretche…

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Hosea 2:19 Holy Spirit

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. He shares stories of individuals who experienced a powerful encounter with the Holy Spiri…

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Acts 4 Revival

This sermon emphasizes the historical accounts of God bringing revivals to souls, churches, nations, and missionary work throughout different periods, highlighting the impact of prayer, prea…

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James 1:21-25 Obedience

This sermon focuses on the importance of being doers of the Word, not just hearers, emphasizing the need for obedience and application of the Scriptures in our daily lives. James chapter 1, …

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Psalm 80 Personal Revival

This sermon emphasizes the importance of urgent care praying, like the Psalms 80 urgent prayers for restoration and renewal, as well as long-term spiritual maintenance prayers from Ephesians…

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Psalm 85 Revival

This sermon focuses on Psalms 85 as a prayer for revival, highlighting the need for spiritual renewal when facing hard times or spiritual decline. It emphasizes the importance of seeking God…

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Psalm 85 Revival

This sermon based on Psalms 85 focuses on the themes of past salvation, present need for revival, and God's promises of restoration. It emphasizes the importance of earnest prayer for restor…

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Acts 3:19-20 Holy Spirit

This sermon focuses on the experience of God's manifest presence, drawing parallels from Acts chapter 3 and the sudden outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Providence Chapel. It emphasizes the i…

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Titus 2:1-10 Christian Living

This sermon focuses on the importance of adorning the Gospel through living a holy and exemplary life, making the teachings of God attractive to others. It emphasizes the need for believers …

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Titus 2:1-10 Christian Living

This sermon emphasizes the importance of adorning the Gospel through living out the beauty of the Gospel with a holy life and exemplary lifestyle. It highlights the need for believers to dil…

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Matthew 5:29 Mortification of Sin

This sermon emphasizes the importance of believers actively and radically fighting against sexual sin and temptation by not leaving any avenue open for struggle. It highlights the need for a…

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Psalm 32 Reconciliation

This sermon emphasizes the importance of mending broken relationships and seeking reconciliation. It highlights the need to address any issues in relationships promptly, rather than rational…

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2 Samuel 12:10 Temptation And Sin

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of David and Bathsheba from the Bible. David, while casually observing the sunset, sees Bathsheba and is immediately tempted by her beauty. H…

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Acts 2:38 Baptism

This sermon emphasizes the importance of baptism as a symbolic act of dying to sin and rising to new life in Christ. It explores the biblical significance of baptism, highlighting the condit…

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1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 Second Coming of Christ

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being prepared and ready for the second coming of Jesus Christ. It highlights the certainty and significance of His return, urging believers to live …

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1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Christian Living

This sermon emphasizes the importance of heeding short, powerful exhortations found in the Bible, such as in 1 Corinthians 16, Romans 12, 1 Thessalonians 5, and 1 Peter 5. The speaker highli…

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Ephesians 1:15-23 Christ's Exaltation

This sermon focuses on Paul's prayer for the Ephesians in Ephesians 1, emphasizing the need for believers to know and experience the power of God at work in them. The sermon highlights the i…

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Mark 16:19 Ascension of Christ

This sermon focuses on the ascension and enthronement of Jesus Christ, highlighting the significance of His work beyond the cross and resurrection. It delves into the biblical accounts of Ch…

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Mark 16:19 Ascension of Christ

Mack Tomlinson emphasizes the significance of Christ's ascension and session, explaining that after His work of redemption on the cross and resurrection, He ascended to Heaven and took His s…

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John 10:1-30 Christ The Good Shepherd

This sermon focuses on the relationship between Christ as the Good Shepherd and His sheep, emphasizing the care, guidance, and protection He provides. It highlights the importance of being p…

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John 6:35-68 Eternal Life

This sermon delves into John chapter 6, where Jesus reveals Himself as the true bread from heaven, emphasizing the necessity of partaking of Him for eternal life. Jesus challenges the crowd …

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Acts 2:41-47 Church Membership

This sermon focuses on the responsibilities of church membership, emphasizing the duties of elders towards the flock and the reciprocal responsibilities of church members towards their leade…

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Matthew 9:38 Prayer

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. He encourages believers to pray simply and sincerely, without feeling the need to be eloque…

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1 Corinthians 12:22-25 Respect Of Persons

This sermon emphasizes the value and importance of every believer in the church, from the most marginalized and struggling to the leaders and mature ones. Paul's message to the Corinthians h…

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John 6:35 Jesus Christ

This sermon emphasizes the multifaceted role of Jesus Christ in our lives, portraying Him as the Savior who rescues, the reason for our existence, the Son of God and Son of Man, the friend o…

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Luke 18:27 Spiritual Transformation

This sermon reflects on the miraculous work of God in transforming individuals into Christians, emphasizing the impossibility of fulfilling God's work without His power. It highlights the im…

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Psalm 131 Humility

This sermon focuses on the importance of cultivating and attaining humility in the Christian life and within the church. Drawing from Psalms 131, the speaker emphasizes the need to overcome …

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Do Not Faint 40:30
Psalm 27:13-14 Spiritual Renewal

This sermon focuses on the theme of spiritual weariness and fainting, drawing from Isaiah 40:28-31. It emphasizes the reality of weariness in the Christian life, the various challenges faced…

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1 Timothy 3:6 Spiritual Growth

This sermon reflects on the speaker's journey in ministry, offering advice to his younger self on the importance of deep Bible study, consistent prayer life, courage in facing challenges, an…

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Ecclesiastes 12:1 Youth and Spiritual Growth

This sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering our Creator, especially in the days of youth, highlighting the fleeting nature of life and the need to surrender our hearts to Jesus Chri…

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Job 4:2-5 Suffering

This sermon delves into the dialogue between Job and his friend Eliphaz, highlighting the importance of responding to suffering with sympathy rather than premature solutions. It emphasizes t…

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Psalm 34:4 Faith And Trust

This sermon focuses on the theme of transitioning from fear to faith in the face of Christ. It emphasizes the importance of replacing fear with faith by trusting in God's promises and seekin…

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John 4:34-35 Evangelism

This sermon emphasizes the importance of every believer being an evangelist, sharing the message of Christ with others. It challenges individuals to step out of their comfort zones, cultivat…

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Titus 1:5-9 Church Leadership

This sermon focuses on God's gift of elders to His church, as outlined in Titus 1:5-9. It emphasizes the qualities and responsibilities of elders, highlighting the importance of being blamel…

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Deuteronomy 33:24-25 God's Strength

This sermon emphasizes God's sure promise of strength, highlighting the need for believers to acknowledge their limitations, confess their continual need for strength, and actively rely on G…

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Matthew 28:18-20 Ordinances

This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a right head (correct understanding) and a right heart (proper attitude) in observing the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. It high…

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Matthew 1:21 The Name of Jesus

This sermon delves into the significance of names, particularly focusing on the name of Jesus. It explores the meaning behind names like Solomon, Samson, Zacchaeus, and emphasizes the profou…

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Ephesians 5:19-20 Worship

This sermon delves into the significance of hymn singing, hymn writers, and their application in our lives. It explores the history and impact of hymns written by notable figures like Isaac …

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Romans 13:11-14 Spiritual Alertness

This sermon based on Romans 13:11-14 emphasizes the urgency for believers to wake up spiritually, understanding the critical time we are in as our salvation draws nearer. The call is to cast…

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Colossians 1:17 Jesus Christ

This sermon emphasizes the importance of focusing solely on Jesus Christ, recognizing Him as the center of our existence and the solution to all our needs. It highlights Christ as the Creato…

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Mark 14:32 The Cross

This sermon delves into the profound significance of Christ's experience in Gethsemane, highlighting the unique and intense agony He faced as a true human being, anticipating the horrors of …

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John 21:15-22 Restoration

This sermon focuses on the restoration of Peter by Jesus after his triple denial. Jesus lovingly restores Peter by asking him three times if he loves Him, commissioning him to shepherd His s…

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1 John 4:16 Love of God

This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing and experiencing the love of God in a personal and profound way. It delves into the responsibility believers have to maintain their connectio…

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Colossians 3:12-14 Christian Relationships

This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy relationships within the church, focusing on forgiveness, forbearance, and love as essential elements for spiritual growth and un…

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Hebrews 11:21 Grace

This sermon focuses on the life of Jacob as a 147-year-old man who died well, highlighting the importance of biography and the value of Christian biography. It emphasizes the need for deep s…

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Psalm 39:4 Eternal Perspective

Mack Tomlinson reflects on the brevity of life, urging listeners to consider the passing of time and the importance of living with an eternal perspective. He emphasizes the need to number ou…

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Psalm 125 Faith

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living by faith and trusting in God, highlighting the unshakable nature of those who trust in the Lord, the need to persevere in faith despite challe…

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Psalm 119:105 Bible Reading

This sermon emphasizes the transformation that can occur in one's life through consistent and devoted reading of the Bible, drawing inspiration from the example of Bill McLeod who read the B…

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Psalm 116:1-14 Love For God

This sermon emphasizes the importance of expressing love for God like David did in Psalms 116, highlighting the need to vocalize our love for the Lord because of the mercies and benefits we …

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Philippians 2:1 Church Unity

This sermon emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining unity and love within the church body, highlighting the dangers of division, gossip, and selfish ambition. The speaker urges eve…

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Matthew 13 25:35
Matthew 13:24 Kingdom Parables

This sermon delves into the parable in Matthew 13 about the enemy sowing weeds among the wheat, symbolizing the spiritual battle between good and evil in the world. It emphasizes the importa…

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Luke 18:1 Prayer Life

This sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and the impact of praying men throughout history, highlighting individuals like John Knox, Robert Bruce, Leonard Ravenhill, and others who ded…

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2 Corinthians 6:10 Eternal Perspective

This sermon emphasizes the importance of maintaining an eternal perspective in the midst of life's deepest sorrows and highest joys. It encourages believers to not be consumed by bitterness …

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Isaiah 40:31 Pastoral Burnout

This sermon emphasizes the importance of intentional rest and pacing oneself to avoid burnout in pastoral ministry. It highlights the need for pastors to take breaks, disconnect, and reboot …

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1 John 5:14-15 Prayer

This sermon emphasizes the power and importance of prayer within the church community, focusing on the confidence believers have in God's attentive ear and His willingness to answer prayers …

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2 Chronicles 20:3 Prayer Life

This sermon focuses on prevailing prayer, highlighting the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 facing a real need and turning to seek the Lord in prayer. It emphasizes the importance of …

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Psalm 131 55:29
Psalm 131 Humility

This sermon focuses on the importance of cultivating humility and killing pride, using Psalms 131 as the main text. It emphasizes the need to quiet prideful thoughts, avoid self-exaltation, …

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Psalm 90:12 Radio Interview

The video discusses the ministry of a preacher who delivers powerful and convicting sermons about the serious matters of God. The preacher's seriousness and reverence for God's word is highl…

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Philemon 1:10 Christian Love

This sermon emphasizes the importance of reconciling broken relationships among Christians, highlighting the need to choose love, make efforts to mend fractured relationships, and aim for re…

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Philippians 2:12 Sanctification

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the work of God in our salvation and sanctification. He highlights the immense sacrifice of God giving His Son for sinners and how this should assure …

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Psalm 84:4-7 Eternal Perspective

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the reality and immediacy of eternity. He reminds the audience that time is short and that this world is not our permanent home, but rather a temporar…

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Deuteronomy 8:4-10 Humility

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that all punishment and wrath for our sins were poured out on Christ at the cross. He explains that God disciplines us out of love to correct and chan…

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Matthew 6:5 Private Prayer

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the incredible power and importance of prayer. He compares the resources available to us through prayer to a hypothetical scenario of receiving $5 mill…

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Isaiah 55:6-7 Seeking God

This sermon focuses on the call to seek the Lord while He may be found, emphasizing the need to forsake our own ways and thoughts, and return to God for mercy and pardon. The message highlig…

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Proverbs 27:6 Spiritual Blind Spots

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being open to feedback and correction from loved ones, highlighting the need to listen without defensiveness and acknowledge our blind spots. It chal…

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Romans 16 Kingdom Of God

This sermon emphasizes the importance of every individual in the Kingdom of God, highlighting that in God's kingdom, everyone is a starter with a significant role to play. It challenges the …

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1 John 2:1-2 Sin

This sermon delves into 1 John chapter 2, emphasizing the importance of the gospel message and the Lord's Supper. It highlights the concept of sin and the believer's relationship with Christ…

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Psalm 142 Marriage

This sermon emphasizes the importance of letting the glory, will, Spirit, Word, and Gospel of God guide and strengthen marriages. It encourages seeking God's direction, empowerment, and grac…

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Romans 13:11-14 Spiritual Alertness

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual alertness and awakening from spiritual slumber, urging believers to be intentional, live in holiness, and be prepared for the imminent retu…

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Ephesians 4:31-32 Mortification

In this video, the speaker and his wife are celebrating their 40th year of marriage. They read from Ephesians 4:17-32, discussing the importance of mortifying sin and growing in Christ. The …

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Romans 8:13 Sanctification

This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual capital punishment, which involves actively and militantly putting sin to death in the Christian's life. It explores the need for believers…

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1 Chronicles 12:32 Faith in Adversity

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living by faith in uncertain times, drawing parallels between the Old Testament figures of Issachar and Ephraim to challenge listeners to choose fait…

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Psalm 19:14 Taming The Tongue

This sermon delves into the biblical theology of the tongue, emphasizing the power of words to either speak truth or error, highlighting the struggle with words that we all face. It explores…

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1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Eternal Perspective

This sermon emphasizes the importance of living with an eternal perspective, focusing on how Christians are marked by eternity rather than earthly matters. It challenges believers to live lo…

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Psalm 84:1-119 Psalms Study

This sermon delves into the unique significance of the Psalms in Scripture, highlighting their dual nature as a songbook and a prayer book. It emphasizes the multifaceted experiences express…

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Romans 16:1 The Church

This sermon focuses on the significance of commonplace Christians in the church, highlighting how even the unknown, forgotten, and seemingly insignificant believers play a crucial role in th…

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Matthew 11:25-30 Divine Sovereignty

This sermon delves into the profound invitation extended by Jesus in Matthew 11:28-30, where He calls the weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. The sermon emphasizes the exclusivity of…

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Psalm 119:130 The Word of God

This sermon focuses on the profound impact of God's Word, particularly highlighted in Psalms 119 as a commentary about the Bible itself. It emphasizes the personal and intimate nature of God…

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Galatians 1:15 Gospel Ministry

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being called by God to the ministry, highlighting the specific qualities and responsibilities of preachers and elders. It discusses the significance …

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Matthew 28:18-20 Evangelism

This sermon delves into the Great Commission as recorded in Mark 16, Matthew 28, Luke 24, and Acts 1, emphasizing the call for all believers to be witnesses and share the gospel to all natio…

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1 John 4:11 God's Love

This sermon emphasizes the theme of God's love as seen throughout the Bible, particularly highlighted in the writings of John and Peter. It underscores the importance of reciprocating God's …

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1 John 2 Holy Spirit

This sermon emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit as our ultimate teacher in the Christian faith. While elders, teachers, and pastors are important in the church, it is the Spirit who guide…

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1 Corinthians 4:20 Holy Spirit

This sermon emphasizes the importance of relying on the power of the Holy Spirit rather than mere words or human wisdom. It delves into the life of Jesus and the ministry of the Spirit, high…

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Matthew 28:18-20 Christian Discipleship

This sermon delves into the life and legacy of Jim Elliot, a 20th-century martyr and missionary in Ecuador. It explores his upbringing in a godly family, his pursuit of Christ from a young a…

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Psalm 123 Faith

This sermon delves into Psalms 123, emphasizing the importance of living by faith and trusting in God's mercy. It highlights the concept of 'looking' as a key aspect of faith, drawing parall…

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Luke 22:19 The Eucharist

This sermon emphasizes the importance of elevating our view and observance of the Lord's Supper, highlighting its significance as a high and holy observance for every Christian. The message …

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1 Timothy 3:8-13 Church Leadership

This sermon focuses on the ordination of a new church officer, specifically a deacon, highlighting the importance of servanthood, character qualities, and the impact of faithful service. It …

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Romans 8:1 Holy Spirit

This sermon focuses on the new covenant ministry of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life, emphasizing the importance of understanding and honoring the work of the Spirit. It delves into th…

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Job 3:1-26 Suffering

This sermon delves into Job chapter 3, where Job breaks the seven-day silence and expresses his deep lament of loneliness, hopelessness, and agony. Job vents his overwhelming misery, express…

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Romans 12:11 Spiritual Zeal

This sermon focuses on the importance of spiritual zeal as a mark of true Christianity, emphasizing the need for all believers to be fervent in spirit and zealous for the things of God. It e…

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Romans 9:14 Mercy and Justice

Mack Tomlinson emphasizes the sovereignty of God in his sermon, exploring how God's supreme authority governs all aspects of creation, including the hardening of Pharaoh's heart and the sele…

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Luke 15:1-2 Salvation

This sermon focuses on Luke 15, highlighting the profound truth that Jesus receives and welcomes sinners with open arms, emphasizing the worth of one soul, the Gospel joy over each individua…

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2 Corinthians 1:3 Suffering In Ministry

This sermon delves into the topic of trials and suffering in ministry, emphasizing the positive perspective from God's standpoint. It explores the necessity of suffering in the Christian min…

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1 Peter 1:6 Christian Suffering

This sermon by Peter addresses the theme of Christian suffering and trials, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of trials, their temporary nature, the necessity of trials for spiritual growt…

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Psalm 133:1 Christian Unity

This sermon emphasizes the importance of Christians dwelling together in unity, highlighting the blessings and divine approval that come with true biblical unity. It addresses the confusion …

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Luke 18:35-43 Faith

This sermon emphasizes the importance of deep desire and specificity in prayer, drawing insights from the stories of the blind man in Luke 18 and the crippled man in John 5. It highlights th…

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Ecclesiastes 3:2 Mortality

This sermon delves into the biblical perspective on death, emphasizing the certainty and uncertainty of death for all individuals. It highlights the importance of viewing death biblically, p…

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Ephesians 2:19 Church Life

This sermon emphasizes the importance of viewing the church correctly and making the most of church life. It highlights the need for believers to be fully engaged, initiate fellowship, and p…

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2 Corinthians 4:5 Jesus Christ

This sermon emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus Christ, the Savior, and the center of the universe. It delves into the significance of knowing Christ personally and the eternal im…

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Acts 2:42 Prayer

This sermon emphasizes the importance of church prayer meetings, highlighting how they are essential for a church's blessings and growth. It discusses the significance of believers being fai…

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Revelation 3:14-22 Spiritual Blindness

This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing our blind spots, areas of self-deception and hidden weaknesses that we may not see but others do. It delves into the need …

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Luke 10:42 Spiritual Growth

This sermon addresses the challenges young believers face in this generation due to numerous distractions that can hinder their spiritual growth. The speaker expresses concerns about the imp…

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John 4:21-24 Worship

This sermon emphasizes the importance of true worship in spirit and truth, focusing on cultivating a heart of genuine worship, overcoming hindrances like spiritual laziness, unconfessed sin,…

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