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    Information Overload PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,189 views

    Explores the vastness of God's knowledge, our limitations in comprehending it, and finding fulfillment in knowing our Omniscient God amidst information overload.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It is indeed a joyous day, a day the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice, to learn, and to grow in His Word. We are nestled here in this sanctuary, a haven of hope, a place of peace, where we can come together as brothers and sisters in Christ, to share in ...read more

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    Stop, Retain Your Position PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 942 views

    This sermon encourages believers to seek God, stabilize their spiritual position, and strengthen their faith by forgetting the past and focusing on spiritual growth.

    Welcome, beloved family of God! It is a joy to gather together once more, bound by our shared love for our Savior and our collective desire to grow closer to Him. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to learn, to grow, to be refreshed, and to be challenged. Today, we ...read more

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    Speak, Lord, Because Your Servant Hears PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,318 views

    The sermon encourages us to be like Samuel, ready and willing to listen, learn, and live out God's Word in our daily lives.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. I am thrilled to see each one of you here today, gathered in fellowship and unity, ready to open your hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Lord has something to say to us, something to teach ...read more

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    May You Be Transfigured! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 582 views

    This sermon encourages us to truly know God, heed His instructions, and align our actions with His word, serving Him with energy, boldness, and contentment.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and sharing in God's word. We're here because we believe in the power of the Gospel. We believe in the transformative potential of the Scriptures, and we are gathered here to engage with the Word, to meditate on it, and to let it seep into our ...read more

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    Testing Times PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 853 views

    Explores Jesus' journey through the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of trials in revealing our true selves and strengthening our faith.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It's always a blessing to stand before you, to share the word of God, to be part of this spiritual family, and to be in the presence of our Father. Today, we gather under His grace and His love to understand His word and His will for us. We gather to grow, to ...read more

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    Christian Mental Health: Strategies For Developing Personal & Relational Security

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,102 views

    Jesus Christ, during his time on Earth was once asked, “What is the greatest commandment?”

    Jesus Christ, during his time on Earth was once asked, “What is the greatest commandment?” (Mark 12:28 English Standard Version). His response was very powerful: “29 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Finding The Proverbial Friend

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 29, 2015
     | 7,834 views

    Using mainly the book of Proverbs this is a topical message about what to look for in choosing our closest friends

    Finding The Proverbial Friend Introduction: In a survey of more than 40,000, Americans said these were most valued in a friend. 1. The ability to keep confidences 2. Loyalty 3. Warmth & Affection. In this digital age of smart phones, iPods, and computers, it is easy to lose that much needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where The Desert Meets The Mountain

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 11, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    This Sermon draws attention to the fact that there is a place where God comes to meet you.

    Where the Desert Meets the Mountain Text: Jeremiah 13:16 Give glory to the Lord your God, before He cause darkness, and before your feet stumble upon the dark mountains, and, while ye look for light, He turn it into the shadow of death, and make it gross darkness. Isaiah 51:3 For the Lord shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Clarion Call To The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,801 views

    This sermon is about the call of God to the beleiver to rise up and shine for Him in these last days and to realise the blessings in store for those who do so.

    GOD’S CLARION CALL TO THE CHURCH OUTLINE 1.TRANSFORMATION 2.TREASURE 3.TOIL 4.TRAINING 5.TIME THE MESSAGE GOD’S CLARION CALL TO THE CHURCH 1.TRANSFORMATION Isaiah 60;1-3 Ephesians 5;14 In these last days God is calling his children to be transformed. The children of God cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lord Help

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,430 views

    LORD HELP IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE

    LORD HELP IN THE TIMES OF TROUBLE 9/16/01 Psalm 50:15 1 Peter 5:6-7 Introduction: Dr David Jeremiah Pastor, showdow Mountain Community church near San Diego, Calif. was diagnosed with cancer. His response was to call Jim Cymbala Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle,B.N.Y. His call was to ask this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider Him

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,378 views

    The highest thoughts a man can have is when he considers Jesus Christ

    CONSIDER HIM Heb.12:1-3 1. The word “consider” > analogizomai > ana = up, upon + logos word, logic 2. Literally to - analyse, think upon, study, contemplate, meditate, concentrate 3. The entire book of Hebrews is a consideration of Jesus Christ (3:1)(7:4)(12:3) 4. We (like the Hebrews) so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

    Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Driving Miss Daisy

    Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    Christian calling.

    Intro.: In the movie Driving Miss Daisy, released Dec. 1989, grossed over $106 million, starred with Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman, Morgan Freeman is the servant for Miss Daisy. He takes her where ever and when ever she needs to go and prepares meals for her. He knows the responsibilities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Are Thankful

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    A Thanksgiving Message.

    WHEN WE ARE THANKFUL Philippians 4:4-7 INTRO: An Oklahoma pastor collected the following true events: Samuel Leibowitz, a brilliant criminal lawyer, saved 78 people from the electric chair and not a single one thanked him. When Clarence Darrow, through his legal brilliance freed two men from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles To Live By

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,252 views

    The apostles were faced with a new problem, but they applied Biblical principles to solve it. It may have been new ground, but are the problems we face ever really new?

    13 Principles from Acts 6:1-7 for responding to problems that arise. 1) Wherever people gather, there will be trouble. V1 -predictable trouble based on transient nature of the group Il) Fisticuffs on the Sunday a classmate from seminary candidated at a church. Il) Easter Egg hunt, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free