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  • Treasure In Heaven thumbnail

    Treasure In Heaven PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,496 views

    Invest in heavenly treasures through godly living, understand the eternal impact of our actions, and align our hearts with God's values.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a blessing to be gathered here once again in the house of the Lord, a sanctuary where we can come together as a community of believers, united in our love for Christ and our desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to ...read more

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    The Enemy's Onslaught Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    The enemy will not stand still and watch as we do the Lord's work.

    The Enemy’s Onslaught Nehemiah 4:7-15 I. A Plot Without (7-9) A. Anger of the enemy (7) 1. Work continued 2. Ridicule unsuccessful B. Plan of the enemy (8) 1. Fight against Jerusalem 2. Hinder the work II. A Predicament Within (10-12) Strength Decayed – How? A. Rubbish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "follow Me"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Mar 29, 2019
     | 7,342 views

    Holiness of the believer is a Biblical topic that seems to have been almost totally obscured by the false teaching of "cheap grace." Are Christians actually supposed to be "holier than thou"?

    “Follow Me” The second paragraph of Untied States Declaration of Independence begins with these words; “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Loving The Brethren Series

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like?

    Loving the Brethren February 6, 2000 INTRODUCTION: If it was required of us to draw a picture of love, before we could really identify love, I wonder what love would look like? Would we put a face on it and give it a personality; Or would we attempt to draw our perception of God, since “God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keeping Clean In A Dirty World

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 2, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,177 views

    Becoming holy requires intentional effort; being unholy requires no effort.

    Keeping Clean in a Dirty World Haggai 2:10-14 Rev. Brian Bill June 2-3, 2018 Video: A Prayer for Holiness I came across this honest prayer written by Frank Morris... “Dear Lord, so far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, haven’t lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 1

    Contributed by Kelsey Coleman on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 301 ratings
     | 228,500 views

    An expository sermon on Psalm chapter 1.

    I do not claim to be original in this sermon. I got alot of information from other sources including sermons from Sermon Central. Psalm Chapter 1 Introduction: Read Psalm 1:1-6 The Psalm begins with the phrase, “Blessed is the man” or “Happy is the man.” We all want happiness. But some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting In God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,105 views

    Understand and embrace the joy of rejoicing in God, the power of trusting in Him, and the blessing of pursuing Him, as illustrated in Philippians 3:1-11.

    Good morning, family! I'm so excited to share with you today from a part of Scripture that is near and dear to my heart. We're going to be diving into Philippians 3:1-11. As C. S. Lewis once penned, "God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself because it is not there. There is no such ...read more

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    The Challenge Of Making Godly Choices PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 765 views

    This sermon explores the importance of godly wisdom in making choices that honor God, reflect His character, and advance His kingdom.

    Brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you with the love and warmth of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today under the banner of His grace, in the fellowship of His love, and in the pursuit of His wisdom. We come together as active participants in the unfolding story of our faith, as we seek ...read more

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    Where There Is No Vision PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,244 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a God-given vision or plan to navigate life's challenges with purpose, power, and protection.

    Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in the presence of the Lord, bound by our shared faith and love for His Word. As we gather in His name today, let's turn our hearts and minds towards the wisdom of the book of Proverbs. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's ...read more

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    Pursuing Destiny With Determination Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 367 views

    Reaching your God-ordained destiny requires more than wishful thinking—it demands determination, discipline, focus, and faith.

    PURSUING DESTINY WITH DETERMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27, Genesis 37:5-11, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Destiny is God’s predetermined plan and purpose for an individual’s life. It is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praise The Lamb

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,580 views

    Worthy is the Lamb!

    Worthy is the Lamb! Revelation 1:8; 17-20, 5:6-12 Introduction Not long ago my family and I were on vacation at Disney World in Florida. Everything at Disney World is of course of a very inflated price and occasionally of an inflated value. One morning we were waiting for a transport shuttle to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Tame Temptation

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 22, 2016
     | 6,936 views

    Some things we need to know about temptation (Title and Material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/new%20testament/temptation.htm)

    HoHum: Mark Twain said, “I can resist everything except temptation.” WBTU: Salvation is not a barrier to temptation! On the contrary, Satan is more likely to attack the Christian that the unbeliever. After all, he already has the lost person! He loves nothing better than causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Treasures" Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,677 views

    Sermon 13 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Aug 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,331 views

    The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the eye of faith

    The Parable of the shrewd steward Did Jesus commend a dishonest steward. Luke 16:1-15 The parables of Jesus are the “open secrets (mysteries) of the kingdom of heaven”. Parables are ‘spiritual’ truths — truths about spiritual things which cannot be seen with the eye of sight, only seen with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Guidance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,450 views

    This sermon encourages a deeper, personal relationship with God through studying His Word, using the wisdom of Proverbs to guide thoughts, words, and actions.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I bid you a warm welcome as we gather together in the Lord's house today. Isn't it a joy to be here, to be united in the Spirit, to be drawn together by the love of God? We are not here by chance, but by divine appointment. A divine appointment to turn our ...read more

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