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    Conceal Vs. Confess PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    The importance of acknowledging and confessing our sins rather than concealing them and the transformative power of God's forgiveness.

    Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into a topic that touches all of us - sin. We often think that we can hide our sins, keep them concealed from others, and maybe even from God. But, as St. Augustine once said, "The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works." ...read more

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    Stuff Vs. Simplicity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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    To encourage believers to find contentment in God, appreciate simplicity, and practice gratitude, regardless of their circumstances, as they seek first the kingdom of God and rely on His strength.

    Good morning, friends! I'm so glad you've chosen to spend part of your day here with us. Today, we're going to take a deep dive into two powerful passages that are just as relevant today as they were when they were penned by the apostle Paul and recorded by the disciple Matthew. We're going to talk ...read more

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    The Preacher Vs The Politician PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
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    This sermon explores the struggle of living out Christian ideals through the biblical narrative of Felix and Paul, emphasizing the hope found in a clear conscience.

    Good morning, family of God. We gather here today, hearts open, minds ready, spirits eager. We're here for fellowship, for worship, for truth. A place of hope. A place of faith. A place of love. Opening Scripture Reading – We turn to the Book of Acts today. Acts 24, verses 22 through 26. Let me ...read more

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    Crisis Vs Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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    This sermon encourages embracing life's storms as opportunities to grow closer to and trust more deeply in Jesus Christ, our Savior who calms our fears.

    Good morning, beloved family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are bound together by the grace that has been so generously bestowed upon us, and it is in this spirit of unity and love that we come ...read more

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    3 Personalities We Need Active In The Church.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2024
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    We need some like Abraham to intercede. We need some like Andrew to bring people.We need some like Barnabas to encourage.

    THERE ARE 3 TYPES OF PEOPLE WE NEED IN OUR LIFE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) NEEDS VS WANTS? *Need== something lacking, required, essential, necessary. *Want== covet, something you wish for, to desire. WHAT DO WE NEED? Hebrews 10:36 For ye have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Laziness

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
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    The Bible warns of the deadliness of laziness. As one man put it: “the lazy brain is the devil’s workshop”. Our lazy days are Satan’s busy days. He loves a sitting target – a sitting duck. Laziness is a deadly sin.

    Laziness 2 Thessalonians 3 Introduction The Bible warns of the deadliness of laziness. As one man put it: “the lazy brain is the devil’s workshop”. Our lazy days are Satan’s busy days. He loves a sitting target – a sitting duck. Laziness is a deadly sin. When it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Takes Us To Obedience School Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 20, 2003
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    There are different ways to "encourage" obedience. As we study Christ’s Active and Passive Obedience, God teaches us obedience to the Law through the Gospel.

    The Second Sunday of Easter I John 5:6a The philosophy for dog obedience training has changed quite a bit in the last few decades. It used to be that many dog obedience schools operated by teaching the dog, “you better obey me, because I’m your master. And if you don’t obey me, bad things will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Self Control Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 3, 2024
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    This sermon on Self-Control explores the transformative journey of aligning our responses with God's truth, emphasizing the power of assertiveness over passivity or aggression, fostering respectful communication, and recognizing that true self-control comes from Christ.

    Self Control Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons When faced with difficult or unpleasant situations, what kind of self-talk goes through your mind? Are you the type of person who tends to be passive, avoiding confrontation to the point of internalizing your frustration, replaying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Savior: Surrendered For Us Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2011
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    God usually calls us to be active, but sometimes passive. Passivity can be the more difficult of the two, because it means we accept what God brings without grasping for control. And nowhere do we see surrender to the Father's will exemplified as we do wh

    The Savior: Surrendered for Us Isaiah 53:7-10a 1. John Anselmi said, "On October 19, 1987 the stock market declined in a sudden, surprising plunge that left many investors much poorer. The day was quickly named Black Friday. It has always seemed to us that Good Friday should be called Black ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Has Called Us To An Active Ministry

    Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Oct 18, 2003
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    God has intended for us to speak out and tell everyone about the miracle that He has performed in our lives--we have been chosen as His royal priesthood--chosen for His purposes.

    God Has Called Us to an Active Ministry Associate Pastor Art Mathis 19 October 2003 1 Peter 2:9-10 (Message Bible)—“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Act Out Our Activity And Our Actions

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002
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    We are called to live in a in harmony with the body of Christ. How do we do that? Read it to find out

    Ephesians 4:1-16 Act out our Activity and our Actions Introduction A. Today we get to find out what actually makes this church function. B. We will be installing our officers C. I hope you were able to be here for Sunday school when Tom went through the book of Ephesians. He did a super job. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "God Is In Our Day-By-Day Activities"

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001
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    God is a part of our ordinary day-by-day activities of life.

    Sermon.985 “God Is In Our Day-By-Day Activities” Text: Joshua Chapters 1-19 Key Verse: Joshua 18:10 Do you ever compare yourself with other people? Do you ever look across the fence and think that the grass might be greener on the other side? Do you try to keep up with the Joneses? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attributes Of God - Active In The Life Of Christ To Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
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    Praises for the attributes of God from one who was active in the life of Christ to the Leader

    255. God Who Was Active in the Life of Jesus Christ – I praise you Father for actively working in and through Christ and His ministries while He was on earth. “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel - which means, ‘God with us.” (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A State Of Being Which Gives Rise To Activity

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2016
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    A Christian perspective on Torah.

    A STATE OF BEING WHICH GIVES RISE TO ACTIVITY. Psalm 119:1-8. We begin our study of the selected passage with the observation that the word for “blessed” is not a verb, but a noun. It is a state of being, not an activity. We are “blessed” not because “we walk in the law of the LORD”; but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014
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    Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

    ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist