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    Embracing The Power Within Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,360 views

    To explore the power and potential of faith, and how our belief in God can help us overcome any obstacle.

    Good morning, family! You know, there's this quote that I often come back to, from a man named A.W. Tozer. He once said, "Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God." That really hits home, doesn't it? It's the perfect lead into what we're going to be talking about today, which is faith - the ...read more

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    Zeal Or No Zeal? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,742 views

    This sermon encourages maintaining spiritual fervor and passionately serving God, despite challenges, to strengthen faith and deepen our relationship with Him.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred assembly where we gather beneath the banner of God's love to seek His wisdom and guidance. We are here today to fan the flames of our faith, to fuel our fire for the Lord, and to fervently follow God's Word. We are not here to merely warm our hands by the fire ...read more

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    Furnace Of Affliction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,389 views

    This sermon explores how facing life's trials can deepen our faith, help us find God's presence, and fulfill our divine purpose amidst struggles.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as a family, united under the banner of God's unending love. We come together, not as individuals, but as a community, bound by the shared hope of our faith. And today, we stand on the precipice of a ...read more

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    I Don't Look Like What I've Been Through PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,644 views

    This sermon encourages trust in God's perfect timing and unseen work in our lives, even during trials, through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

    It's so good to be with you all today. We're about to open up the Good Book to the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. You know, sometimes when we're going through tough times, it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But let me tell you, God has a plan and His timing is always ...read more

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    Praise Your Way Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,426 views

    This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of prayer and praise, encouraging believers to actively pursue God's heart, even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of the Lord, ready to unwrap the gift of His Word? I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of my own merit, but because we are here to celebrate and contemplate the wonders of our faith, a faith ...read more

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    How To Evaluate Love According To The Scriptures Instead Of Human Standards

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 16,630 views

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS - I Cor. 13:4-7

    HOW TO EVALUATE LOVE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES INSTEAD OF HUMAN STANDARDS - I Cor. 13:4-7 One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the religious right when he said, “People don’t care how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Great Is Your Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,954 views

    Love is an uncommon force that copes with suffering. By enduring the pain, sorrow and anger we are exhibiting God’s unconditional love. People who are mature in love endure the pain of selfish, critical and immature scoffers.

    How Great is Your Love - I Cor. 13:4-7 Illustration: One evening while appearing on CNN’s Larry King Live, Jack Kemp, the honorable congressman from New York, made an insightful comment about the religious right when he said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Diversity Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,815 views

    What I do affects you!

    Dealing With Diversity Romans 14:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/3/10 I had a really rough week, especially at the beginning. Untold numbers of people were very mean to me. Whether it was on the phone, via email, through Facebook, or in person, I felt attacked on every side. The persecution was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Smyrna: A Crushed Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 13,989 views

    A look at the Church of Smyrna

    The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Balanced Watchfulness

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,267 views

    Does the word of God tell us how to handle the changing times? Yes, through principles set forth in the Bible. This message examines two directives that may at first appear to contradict one another. In reality they provide a balance.

    Balanced Watchfulness
 7-19-15 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We will begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Is God Waiting On?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 36,551 views

    One of the hardest things to do is wait on God. But what if God is waiting on you? This message pivots off of Isaiah 30:18 and explores that possibilities and its implications for us.

    Isaiah 30 12/7/14 During the last few months I have been waiting on the Lord for some things. And to be honest with you, I have felt frustrated that answers were not coming more quickly. I know God is omnipotent—so if the answer is not coming, it’s not because He’s unable to do it. The problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "god's End-Time Army."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,956 views

    "Did you know that God selected you to be a leader in his army even before your birth? Each experience in your life, whether good or bad, has equipped you for this position. You were chosen for a significant purpose. Therefore, embrace your destiny and confidently take on the challenge."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 34:7) "The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them." (Ephesians 6:10-12) "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,728 views

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People

    How To Identify And Overcome Difficult People * Remember that you can overcome any difficult person through the strength, wisdom and enabling given to you through Christ. Once you confidently express your faith God’s ability to help you overcome any problem person you are well on your way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Good Work In You Series

    Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 211 ratings
     | 67,473 views

    If you are a true Christian today it is because God began and is continuing a mighty work in your life. That work is absolutely guaranteed to turn out successfully, because it is God’s work not man’s. In this verse Paul tells us four things about the go

    "God’s Good Work in You" Philippians 1:6 Pastor Rick Bartosik Mililani Community Church August 12, 2001 Open your Bible to Philippians chapter 1 verse 6: "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." People talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watchman What Of The Night?

    Contributed by Larry Meador on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 31,168 views

    A call to both men and women of God to be watchmen of their home, church, and land during this hour of tragedy

    Watchman what of the night? Isaiah 21:6,11 (6) For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth. (11) The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? Matthew 2:18. In Rama was there a voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal