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    Religion, The Choice Of This Generation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023
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    Highlight the consequences of rejecting God's authority, the benefits of remaining faithful to Him, and the importance of choosing authentic faith over a superficial, worldly version.

    Good morning, family. If you have your Bibles or Bible apps handy, please turn with me to 2 Chronicles 12:1-11. As we dive into His Word today, we're going to be exploring some big themes: the consequences of rejecting God's authority, the benefits of faithfulness to the Lord, and authentic and ...read more

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    Big Lies, Little Lies And Hope Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022
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     | 1,661 views

    Does the divine author of this Bible understand? Does this Word of God have anything to say to us who wonder what tomorrow will bring?

    2nd Sunday in Lent The child was about eighteen months old, fast asleep in his little bed. Mom and Dad had just retired for the night, pleased that their son was growing so fast and learning so much. But as they were falling into that twilight state between wakefulness and slumber, a horrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Vanishing Values

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
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    William Bennett, author of “Vanishing Values,” dealt with how the American values our forefathers held dear are rapidly vanishing in our age.

    It has proven to be true that history repeats itself. When God established Israel as a nation He gave them very strict laws, but by the time we reach the book of Judges we find those values, that God had tried to instill in that nation, HAD VANISHED. Look at Judges 17:6. We read, “In those days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Free To Follow Jesus 1/28/24 PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024
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    Encourages discernment in recognizing and following Jesus' authority, distinguishing God's word from lesser spirits, and making decisions that reflect Christ's love.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and our shared desire to understand His divine word more deeply. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us is here because God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless ...read more

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    Jesus Knew PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
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    This sermon explores understanding the unseen spiritual realities, transcending human understanding through God's knowledge, and exercising kingdom authority through this knowledge.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. It's a joy to see each one of you here today, and I am grateful for this opportunity to share God's Word together. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow. We are here to seek wisdom and understanding that comes from the Word of ...read more

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    Salvation In The Name Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024
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    This sermon explores Jesus Christ as our cornerstone, refuge, healer, and salvation, emphasizing His compassionate care, commanding authority, and committed sacrifice.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today under the banner of a love so profound, so transformative, that it transcends our human understanding. We gather in the name of Jesus Christ, who leads us, cares for us, and lays down His life for us. Charles Spurgeon, the Prince of ...read more

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    When We Are Haled Before The Magistrate--Now What?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2022
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    If we deny Christ and His divine authority and eternal power, then we will be denied by Christ at the judgement, and face an eternity of suffering and radical aloneness.

    Saturday of 28th Week in Course 2022 Today’s Gospel has been misused far more times than it has been used by Christians facing martyrdom by the power of some civil or religious authority. What Jesus seems to intend in His challenge to us disciples is that when we are haled, or hauled, before ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 1,047 views

    Jesus has bestowed upon every believer an unlimited power of attorney, granting us the authority to use His name in every situation.

    Every believer is born to be a wonder in the world. According to John 3:8, every person born of the Spirit is a living wonder. In Mark 16:17-18, Jesus promises that signs will follow those who believe in his name. These signs include casting out demons, speaking in new tongues, protection from ...read more

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Christ builds His church and Satan cannot prevail because he does not have the right. The church has the authority to defeat Satan.

    Jesus said, "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" (Matthew 16:18, NIV). In biblical times, city gates were fortified to protect against enemy armies. The gates were the only entrance to the city, and anyone who wanted to enter had to seek permission from ...read more

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    Relating To God's "other" Ministers Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 10, 2022
     | 1,564 views

    How should we relate to human government and governing authorities. In the New Testament's most complete explanation of this issue, God has some surprising news for us!

    How are we Christians to relate to human government and governing authorities? This morning we come to the ultimate passage in the New Testament which addresses this issue, which is relevant nearly every day of our lives. We face this issue every time we drive some place, whether we obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Importance Of Spiritual Order Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025
     | 185 views

    God is not the author of confusion but of peace and order. From the beginning of creation to the establishment of priestly duties in Israel, divine order has always been God’s method.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL ORDER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 14:40, Exodus 40:16-33, Numbers 2:1-34, Titus 1:5, Colossians 2:5 INTRODUCTION: God is not the author of confusion but of peace and order. From the beginning of creation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    That You May Know

    Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,025 views

    Jesus drops a bombshell while performing a miracle, confronting Messianic expectations. Can we trust Jesus' word that he has the authority to forgive sins?

    One of the greatest science-fiction movie scenes of all time is the scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, in which Luke Skywalker, the young hero of the rebel forces, the man in whom we are putting all our hope, confronts and duels the leader of the evil and oppressive Empire, Darth Vader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Current Crisis(Iraq, N. Korea, Etc.)"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 5,647 views

    This sermon tries to present what the author be-lieves God would say to us concerning the current crisis with Iraq, N. Korea, etc.

    The Current Crisis(Iraq, N. Korea, etc.) Is There Any Word From The Lord? Text: 2nd Kings 1:1-17 Introduction- We are truly living in one of the most crucial hours of American history. Ominous clouds of fear and doom seem to be gathering over our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking At ? Series

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,679 views

    2nd in a series of 2. Rather than focus on the problems of life, we should look unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.

    What are you looking at? Hebrews 12:1-3 Continue dialogue from Zaccheus. He rose above the rest of the crowd, and made the extra effort to see Jesus passing through. We talked about getting into position to receive the blessings from God, and how the timing in life is everything. (Marvin & ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Loving God & Man

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    God loves us infinitely so that we can love him and one another. Jesus says this love is our only badge of authority.

    LOVING GOD & MAN 6-23-02 Rom 5:1-11, 2Cor 5:14-21, 1 John 2:1-2 In our hymnals, we have the song: "The Love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell; It goes beyond the highest star, And reaches to the lowest hell;" "Could we with ink the ocean fill, And were the skies of parchment ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible