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    The Believer’s Response To Crisis

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 16, 2021
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    Some believe godly living, great faith and positive thinking will exempt them from trials. How do you respond when you are living your best, walking by faith, serving God and the bottom falls out? We respond in Faith!

    Isa 38:1 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, 3 And said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "i Will Be Diligent: Part 1" Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020
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    We cannot and should not ever allow the distractions and babble of the world to keep us from the sacred duty of proclaiming the eternal gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified and risen.

    I probably need to take some of you back to school to teach you about a virtue that too many of us, regardless of occupation or interest, have either neglected, abandoned, or thought to be irrelevant. That virtue is known as "diligence" It means to be steady in one's application ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon: The Two Tests He Had To Pass Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 5, 2022
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    Gideon had met the Angel of the LORD face to face, one day, and that night, received a message from the LORD. That message contained instructions for two of the most difficult things Gideon would ever be asked to do.

    (Note: this message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Chamois, MO on 10-16-2022 but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Gideon had just realized he saw the Angel of the LORD and was probably trying to take it all in. He was one of only a few people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Stand On The Mountain

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2021
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    Today’s text is about a man who had his own battles and in spite of victory, was down, dejected, and ready to give up.

    Go Stand on the Mountain 1 Kings 19:1-18 Introduction When United Flight 93 crashed in Shanksville, PA, on Sept. 11, 2001, John Gerula was one of the first on the scene as a volunteer firefighter. The experience inspired John, still in high school, to enlist in the Marines. He shipped out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Garden

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 18, 2024
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    Looking at Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane

    In the Garden Text: Matthew 26:36-46 (OPEN WITH PRAYER) Well, I’m going a little bit of a non-traditional route this year. I opened with something that occurred during the Triumphal Entry last Sunday, and today I’m going deeper into the week, and we’re going to look at Jesus’ prayer in the Garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Emmaus Road

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 6, 2024
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    traveling from despair to hope

    THE EMMAUS ROAD Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever been to Emmaus? Lana and I have been there a few times. And I believe that most of you have been there to. If you haven’t been there yet, pack your bags there’s a road trip just ahead. Where is Emmaus? It’s the place where dreams go to die. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Run But You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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    This sermon explores Jonah's story, emphasizing God's mercy and love even when we resist His will, and encourages us to find strength in our struggles.

    Good morning, beloved. I trust you are well and your hearts are ready to receive God's word today. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, orchestrated by the hands of the Almighty. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a familiar narrative in the Bible, one that speaks to ...read more

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    God Is Right, Just And Fair

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2023
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    God is right in… from Nehemiah 9:33- for thou hast done right- KJV (Outline adapted from W. Gregory at: https://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/gregory/god_has_done_right.htm)

    HoHum: Some folks think they are really good people. Let’s suppose that a person sins 3 times a day. A sin in the morning, a sin during the day, and a sin at night. Sounds like a pretty good person! Let’s think for a moment. If that person is saved at 10 years old and dies at 80 years old that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of Many Chances PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 978 views

    Explore and understand the depth of God's unfailing love, abundant grace, and the many chances He gives us, as depicted in Psalms 145:1-9.

    Good morning, friends! I'm elated to be here with you today to delve into the Word of our God. The great Christian author, C.S. Lewis, once said, "God, who needs nothing, loves into existence wholly superfluous creatures in order that He may love and perfect them." What a profound truth! It is this ...read more

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    There Is Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 913 views

    God's promises and love are steadfast and unfailing, even in the face of unbelief and the challenges of the world.

    So, with that thought in mind, let's read our passage for today, Romans 11:7-10: 7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. The elect among them did, but the others were hardened, 8 as it is written: “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that could not see and ...read more

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    I Am The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,115 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore the depth of Jesus' love, protection, and sacrifice for His people as the Good Shepherd who knows, cares for, and lays down His life for His sheep.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore a beautiful passage from the Gospel of John that speaks to the heart of our relationship with Jesus Christ - and that's all about The Shepherd's Love for His Sheep, The Shepherd's Protection of His Sheep, and The Shepherd's Sacrifice for ...read more

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    A Lesson About Depression PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 783 views

    This sermon explores depression through a biblical lens, emphasizing that it is not a sign of spiritual weakness but a human condition that God understands and cares for. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a blessing to gather here with you today, to share in the fellowship of our Savior and to draw from the wellspring of His wisdom. We are here to seek His face, to learn from His word, and to find comfort in His promises. Today, we turn our hearts and minds ...read more

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    Gone Astray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 606 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our sins, repenting, and seeking God's grace and guidance for transformation and deliverance.

    Welcome, beloved. We gather today, not as strangers or distant observers, but as a family, a community of believers bound by the unshakeable love of our Heavenly Father. We are united in our faith, our hope, and our desire to grow closer to the God who loves us, who guides us, and who, even in our ...read more

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    One Cry A Cry Of Loneliness

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone!

    “One Cry A Cry of Loneliness” Thesis: Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone! His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Journey To Joy

    Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,803 views

    Joy is a Journey Experience. We have it, but every so often, we feel we suddenly need it.

    The Journey To Joy Isaiah 55:6-13, “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked man forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. For My thoughts are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church