Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    From Rebellion To Redemption PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon explores the story of Manasseh, emphasizing God's mercy and the importance of humility and repentance in the face of sin.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sanctuary of solace, this haven of hope, where we gather together, united by our shared faith, our shared love for our Savior, and our shared desire to understand His word more deeply. We are all seekers here, seekers of truth, seekers of wisdom, seekers of the ...read more

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    Exposing The Lies Of The Enemy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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    Explores discerning and combating deception in daily life, and defending divine truth.

    Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this shared space of worship and wisdom. We gather here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as brothers and sisters bound together in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Together, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a fresh ...read more

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    Words

    Contributed by David Dailey on May 24, 2003
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    The words of our mouth can set the course of our life

    Proverbs 18:4,6,20,21. Verse 4. The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the well spring of wisdom as a flowing brook. Verse 6. A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. Verse 20. A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth and with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009
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    In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

    Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

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    Loving God With Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
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    This messages encourages you to think about ways to love God. It encourages you to worship with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength.

    Loving God with Your Mind Dr. Marty Baker / Mind Games #5 / February 16, 2003 stevenscreek.net Over the last few days, I’ve heard several comments about the laptop computer story last Sunday. I’m still clean. There is one thing that I failed to tell you and that is, what’s inside this machine ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being Encouragers, Equippers And Trainers Of Children, Youth And Families Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 14, 2012
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    A sermon that focuses on the congregation and individual members being encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families

    This week we explore what it means for us as individuals and God’s congregation to be encouragers, equippers and trainers of children, youth and families… Today’s reading from Mark 10:13-14 highlights how the Christian faith is different from many views in the world about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024
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    Explores the deep connection between belief, faith, and prayer, emphasizing prayer's role in spiritual warfare and its significance for all believers.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Lord, drawn together by our shared faith, bound by our love for Jesus, and united by our commitment to serve Him in truth and spirit. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It's ...read more

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    What Is Your Vision For 2004?

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 14, 2004
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    Do you know what God’s vision and will for your ministry focus is for the year of 2004? Pastor, teacher, deacon, parent, disciple: you need to know God’s plan for how He desires for you to serve in His Kingdom for this year.

    WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR 2004? Text: Habukkuk 2:1-2 NKJV Introduction: "200 MORE IN 2004" I. STAND YOUR WATCH A. Be alert. Watch for opportunities. Listen for communications. Wait on the Lord. B. Be ready. Have the skills necessary to perform ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Disciple 102 - Good Shepherd

    Contributed by John Ong on Jun 23, 2015
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    What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead?

    What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead? Here will discuss the characteristics of a good shepherd. To start off, let’s check out this verse from the book of John… John 10:11-16 I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Connecting With Others Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016
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    In order to fulfill Christ's command to share the gospel and build disciples, Christians must be connected with one another.

    LAST WEEK we examined Ephesians 2:21-22 “in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” The theme of this passage and last Sunday’s sermon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025
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    Christ's return is certain, but its timing is not. We can be ready for Him. Our salvation is assured and He has destined us to be with Him forever.

    1 Thess 5:1-11 Ready for His Return Two things often fascinate people, if they do not know what God says in His Word. • One is regarding the end of life and the other, is the end of the world. What happens when we die, and what happens at the end of the world? • Paul addresses these issues as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Imitate The Perfect Example

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 15, 2009
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    Paul tells us how we can imitate God who is our perfect example.

    Text: “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children” (Ephesians 5:1). Have you ever imitated anyone? When I was a child I remember imitating or mimicking my dad while he was driving the car. I would sit beside him and watch his every move. My pretend steering wheel would turn every time the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Maximizing Your Potential

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
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    What does it take to realize the God given potential each has been given?

    A few weeks ago I said one element of success is growing to your maximum potential. Growth requires change and without change, we are not stimulated to being successful. Consider this question. How many of you feel today that God has a bigger purpose for you then you have yet attained, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Clinging To The Word - 2 Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 2, 2014
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    Message about the importance of the Word of God.

    Title: Clinging to the Word Theme: Text: 2 Samuel 23:10, 2 Samuel 23:10 He arose, and smote the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand clave unto the sword: and the LORD wrought a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to spoil. And take the helmet of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We To Do?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 28, 2023
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    When we find ourselves in a dry deserted place and time in our walk with the Lord, and things do not seem as if they are getting better, do we just give up?

    When It Seems That God Is Not Doing Anything, What Are We to Do? 1 Kings 19:1-18 This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death and Elijah was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind. In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible