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    Absalom Murders Amnon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    The account of Absalom murdering Amnon in 2 Samuel 13:23-39 shows us how vengeance was carried out for sin.

    Scripture Herman Melville’s Moby Dick tells a story of obsession and vengeance. Captain Ahab, a whaler, loses a leg to a white whale. A smoldering anger begins to grow in the now one-legged captain. Melville writes: I know that he was never very jolly; and I know that on the passage home, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come And Behold Him

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,840 views

    The gift of the Maji.

    This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,312 views

    Explores how to maintain joy, prayer, and gratitude in all circumstances, even during difficult times, as a Christian duty.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the love and fellowship that binds us together. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow in the light of God's Word. Our focus today is on a simple, yet powerful passage from the book of 1 Thessalonians. It's a ...read more

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    Watch Night: Our Spirit Waits PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,543 views

    This sermon explores God's promises and prophecies, and the fulfillment of His divine plan through the coming of the Messiah, urging us to align our lives with His will. Key

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we seek to hear from our Heavenly Father, to understand His heart, and to align our lives with His divine will. It is not by mere chance or circumstance that we find ourselves here today, but by the divine orchestration of a loving God ...read more

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    Faith Is PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 959 views

    This sermon explores the profound gift of faith, emphasizing its role as the foundation of hope, the evidence of unseen realities, and its significance in pleasing God.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather together today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the profound and mysterious gift that has been bestowed upon us - the gift of faith. It is a gift that is as essential to our spiritual life as the air we breathe is to our physical life. It is the ...read more

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    A Covenant For Life: Teaching Disciples To Walk PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,129 views

    This sermon explores our commitment to Christ, the importance of staying connected to Him, and living our lives in His image.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we come together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to celebrate His love, His grace, and His teachings that guide us along the path of righteousness. Let us not forget the words of the esteemed Charles ...read more

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    The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,130 views

    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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    The Keeping Power Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 811 views

    Explores God's unwavering love, guidance, and commitment to us, even when we feel forsaken by others.

    Good morning, dear friends. It is a true joy to gather with you today, under the gracious gaze of our Lord, to delve into the depths of His word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Psalm 27:10 - a verse that radiates with the promise of God's unwavering guardianship, His guiding presence, and ...read more

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    Trust God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 960 views

    This sermon explores the comfort and courage found in trusting Jesus amid life's burdens, emphasizing the transformative power of faith in God's benevolence.

    Welcome, dear family! It's a joy to be with you today, as we turn our hearts and minds to the comforting and life-affirming words of our Savior, found in the Gospel of John. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me." -John 14:1 These words, spoken by Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    The Armor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 789 views

    This sermon explores the power of faith, salvation, and God's Word as spiritual armor in life's battles, as depicted in Ephesians 6:16-17.

    Good morning, dear friends! It's indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred sanctuary, united in our purpose and bound by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our ...read more

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    Mary’s Song - The Magnificat

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,245 views

    Mary’s song of praise. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Salvation (vs 46): • (2). Victory (vs 49-53) • (3). Covenant (vs 54-55): SERMON BODY: ill: • In the secular world; • Happy Birthday is the best known song in the English speaking world, • The song’s base lyrics have been translated into at least 18 languages. • It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Life's Greatest Goal

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,029 views

    This sermon examines the phrase "do it all for the glory of God." (I Cor. 10:31)

    What are your life goals? There are many possibilities. We set life goals either consciously or unconsciously. We set goals in areas such as: income, sports, homes, business, exercise family and the like. There are many worthy goals we might consider. Today, I submit to you that there is one goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    Mary’s devotional act expresses a Mother’s Love

    1. ACTIVE LOVE A. Deliberate 1. She had heard & received His Words 2. “Come Unto Me” – she came & sat at His feet 3. “I will give you rest” – nothing else mattered 4. “ Die & third day rise” – only one who believed B. Delicate 1. quietly stood to feet- no loudness/showboating 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You On God's List?

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 115 ratings
     | 28,422 views

    This sermon is evangelistic in its focus urging listeners to make certain that their name is inscribed in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

    Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Church Vinton, LA Email: cholt@gt.rr.com ARE YOU ON GOD’S LIST? Scripture Text: Revelation 20:12-15. Supplemented with Luke 10:17-20; Daniel 12:1; Exodus 32:31-33a; Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:5, 13:8, 17:8. INTRODUCTION: You may not be aware that God has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Language Of Love

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 11, 2024
     | 1,471 views

    The duty of a husband to nourish and cherish his wife.

    The Language of Love Ephesians 5:25-29 An 80 year-old woman was recently married to her 4th husband. A reporter questioned the occupation of her newly acquired husband. She replied that he owned a funeral home. Curious about the other husbands, the reporter also asked about their occupations. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist