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    Adding So You Can't Fail PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 860 views

    Emphasize the importance of continually growing and building upon our faith, as outlined in 2 Peter 1:5-7, and the spiritual benefits that come from this growth.

    Good morning, Church family! Isn't it a blessing to gather together this morning to dig into God's Word? Today, we'll be exploring a foundational passage from 2 Peter 1:5-7 that speaks to us about the importance and necessity of building upon our faith, the benefits we reap when we do so, and the ...read more

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    Do Not Confuse Movement With Progress PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
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     | 943 views

    This sermon encourages spiritual growth and progress in Christ, emphasizing the importance of seeking eternal sustenance and keeping our focus on Jesus, our Bread of Life. Key

    Good morning, Church family! It's a real joy to see you all here today. There's a certain warmth that fills the room when we gather together to worship and share God's word. Today, we're going to talk about something that's near and dear to all of our hearts, whether we realize it or not. We're ...read more

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    A Season Of Generosity Or Stinginess? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023
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     | 1,259 views

    This sermon explores the importance of choosing generosity over stinginess, highlighting how our actions shape our character and impact our spiritual growth. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of God. There is a warmth that fills this place, a warmth that can only come from hearts ablaze with the love of Christ. There's a palpable sense of unity and fellowship that binds us together, a common thread woven through each of us by the hands of our Creator. We are ...read more

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    The Gift Of Eternal Perspective PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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     | 899 views

    This sermon encourages reframing New Year's resolutions as ongoing intentions to deepen our relationship with God, prioritizing spiritual growth over worldly achievements. Key

    Greetings, dear friends. It is wonderful to gather together in the spirit of unity and love to delve into the rich treasure trove of God's Word. We are about to embark on a transformative exploration of Luke 2:22-40, a passage that will call us to reframe our resolutions as intentions, to ...read more

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    Soil Samples

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 22, 2019
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     | 17,911 views

    The parable of the four soils applied beyond spiritual rebirth to spiritual growth & life change. (This message is from Luke 8, but could be adapted to the version of the parable in Matthew 13 or Mark 4.)

    INTRODUCTION: [READ LUKE 8:4-8] 1) How many auto mechanics does it take to change a light bulb? One, but he thinks he’ll have to replace the whole socket. 2) How many procrastinators does it take to change a light bulb? One, but she’s gonna wait until the light in the room gets better. 3) How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Shall Roll Away The Stone?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 26, 2011
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    That question gathers up the mournful enquiry of the whole universe. “Who shall roll away the stone?” In man’s path of happiness lies this huge rock, which completely blocks the road to eternity. Who among the mighty shall remove the barrier?

    Who shall roll away the stone? Shell Point Baptist Church Pastor Allan H. Kircher Matthew 28:2,“The angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.” As the holy women went towards the tomb in the twilight of the morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am A Survivor "When The Smoke Clears"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 10, 2020
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     | 9,704 views

    Our God is all powerful and can do anything but He chooses to work through men. Every protective barrier has failed; Kings, prophets, priest, governors, pastors and judges are fearfull, yet God is searching for an intercesor to stand in the gap and make up the hedge.

    The name Ezekiel means God strengthens or God empowers. This young prophet of God had experienced some difficult times. He along with Daniel, the Hebrews boys and many others had been carried captive into Babylon. They lost their identity, their heritage and their dignity. It is one thing to be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Beginning

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 21, 2021
     | 3,696 views

    Many of us have had hunger pangs to return the community that Covid 19 took from us. This sermon focuses on the aspects of community, the birth of the Church, the Great Commission and How the Holy Spirit empowers us. Today we will focus on barriers, baptism and breaking out.

    A NEW BEGINNING Text: Acts 2:1 - 11, 17 - 21 Act 2:1-11  When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.  (2)  And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Halfhearted Revival

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 12,947 views

    If we follow our usual priorities we will never see revival in our hearts and in our churches.

    I’ve noticed that Melissa and I have two different approaches to clothes shopping. Melissa will take out the garment and closely inspect the material and look it over a few times to see if it has any flaws or defects then finally after a close scrutinizing inspection she will give the price tag a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To The Church Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,504 views

    This is a sermon on aggressive evanglism.

    From the southern most tip of Florida to the northern most point of Maine, from the shores of Virginia, across the great Mid-west plains unto the star studded coast of California, this nation has built many prisons in hopes of solving it’s ever increasing problem of crime, violence and social ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Through Change We Grow!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 4, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 11,953 views

    How change may be hard, but is necessary in the Christian life, and in the life of the Church.

    Through Change We Grow! Pastor Glenn Newton 7-1-01 On July 4th, 1776 there was a Document signed by the brave leaders of the American Colonies, this document was a Declaration of Independence. It was a day that changed the lives of those who lived in our country forever, it was a Change that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Seasons In Our Lives

    Contributed by Gerald Williams on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 325 ratings
     | 121,064 views

    Defines and talks about how to properly deal with seasons in our lives.

    SEASONS IN OUR LIVES The book of Ecclesiastes points out that there is a time (or season) for everything . This morning let’s look at this scripture and examine the importance of what it’s saying about our lives. Today our subject for discussion is ... “seasons of our ...read more

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    The Meaning Of Spiritual Giftedness Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    Sermon discusses the Biblical basic that every believer is spiritually gifted, and the purpose of those gifts.

    TEXT: Ephesians 4:7-16 ETS: The Lord has given grace gifts to every believer. ESS: Every believer is to use his God-given spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. OSS: Believers will commit to serve through the church. PQ: What does the Bible teach about spiritual gifts? UW: Statements TOPIC: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by John Johnson on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,023 views

    If we are to have a successful relationship with God, we must spend time getting to know him.

    Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Witnessing There are two things that we value that seem so small but are part of our survival. We either complain because we have too much of these two things or we want more of them. One is hardly seen. Yet if you have too little of it you can taste ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tall Strong Trees With Deep Wet Roots

    Contributed by Mark Jones on May 29, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,979 views

    Psalm 1 Gives God’s plan for success and happiness; the growing Christian is a happy Christian.

    Tall, Strong Trees With Deep Wet Roots! Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist