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    Grace Upon Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's grace in our lives, emphasizing its role in our salvation, spiritual growth, and guidance toward godliness.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I am so glad to be standing here today, in the warm embrace of our shared faith, to share a message that has been stirring in my heart. It's a message about grace - that amazing, life-altering, heart-transforming gift that God has so generously bestowed upon ...read more

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    God's Way Of Guiding Us Through Discomfort PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,267 views

    This sermon explores how God's presence and promises provide comfort and growth through personal grief, leading to unshakeable joy and closer relationship with Him.

    Beloved congregation, as we gather together today, let our hearts be open and our spirits receptive to the message God has in store for us. We find ourselves in a world that is often filled with sorrow and grief, a world where heartache is a common language spoken by all, regardless of race, ...read more

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    God Gives The Increase PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,016 views

    This sermon emphasizes our role as humble servants in God's kingdom, acknowledging that spiritual growth comes solely from God's sovereignty, grace, and provision.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am glad to be standing here before you today, as we gather together in unity, in fellowship, and in the shared love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are here, not by coincidence or fate, but by divine appointment. God has something to say to ...read more

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    When God Doesn't Heal PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 663 views

    This sermon explores how our weaknesses and hardships can deepen our dependence on Christ, leading to spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of God's grace.

    Good day, beloved family of God. I'm delighted to be with you today, as we gather in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to sit at the feet of the Apostle Paul, as he reveals to us, through his second letter to the Corinthians, a profound understanding of ...read more

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    When Your Promise Dies PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
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     | 935 views

    This sermon encourages trust in God's promises and the growth of faith, even in challenging times, through the wisdom found in 2 Kings 4:14-37.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for our Savior and our shared desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the foot of a mountain of wisdom, ready to ascend, not by our own strength, but by the grace and ...read more

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    Be Fruitful PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 100 views

    God calls us to fruitfulness, inviting our prayers and faithful actions to cultivate blessing, growth, and goodness in every area of our ordinary lives.

    If you listen closely to the first pages of Scripture, you can almost hear it—the cadence of creation, the hush before the first sunrise, the smile of God as He blesses the world He just made. And then, over the first man and woman, He speaks a sentence that still sighs through every hallway of ...read more

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    The Power Of The Cross - Number 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2012
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     | 10,488 views

    The Cross of Jesus Christ... 1. Can put real hope in our hearts (vs. 12-13). 2. Can break down barriers between us (vs. 11-15). 3. Can save us from God's holy hostility (vs. 15-17). 4. Can give us instant access to Almighty God (vs. 18). 5. Can make Heaven our home (vs. 19).

    The Power of the Cross - Number 1 Ephesians 2:11-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - May 27, 2012 (Revised March 21, 2024) Note: This sermon was prepared for Memorial Day in the United States. Lord willing, I also will submit a very similar sermon for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Growing Tree/Person

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2021
     | 9,240 views

    This sermon looks at what it means to be a Psalm 1:3 person. A person who has deep roots, experiences continual progressive growth and becomes a person of great resource in their own life and in the lives of others.

    Scripture: Psalm 1; Jeremiah 17:8 Theme: Spiritual Formation Title: The Growing Tree INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about trees. That is right – Trees. According to the latest statics there are over 3 trillion trees ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Four Vital Truths About The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 18, 2021
     | 5,060 views

    He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

    We are living in confusing times, and for many are moving ahead with little hope. In the midst of our confusion, there is God. God loves you so much He gave you Someone to comfort, strengthen, and love you in ways you and I cannot imagine. You have a tremendous ally in the Holy Spirit. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of Timothy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
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    Timothy was a faithful disciple, leader, and pastor. His life teaches us about mentorship, perseverance, and dedication to God’s Word. Despite challenges, he remained faithful and played a key role in the growth of the early church.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF TIMOTHY – PAUL’S DISCIPLE AND PASTOR IN EPHESUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:1-3 "Paul came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother was Jewish and a believer but whose father was a Greek. The believers at Lystra and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Godly Commitment Needed

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 20, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,992 views

    This sermon is about making those commitments that are going to matter for all eternity. It deals with three major commitments we're asked to make entailing our will, finances, and agendas. It also talks about the barriers we set up to prevent commitment.

    A Godly Commitment Needed Joshua 24:15 In 1519 Spanish explorer Cortez landed at Vera Cruz to begin his conquest of Mexico with only 700 men. Legend has it that before they set off into Mexico’s interior Cortez ordered the ships to be burned while his men watched their only means of retreat sink ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Veil Torn

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025
     | 220 views

    When Jesus died, God Himself tore the temple curtain from top to bottom—forever removing every barrier between His holiness and our hearts. The way into His presence is wide open, not by our efforts or rituals, but by the finished work of Christ.

    Introduction – A Wall Comes Down, A Veil Is Rent Down I still remember the summer of 1964 when our family crossed from West Germany into East. We were crammed into a Volkswagen bus—my parents up front, four sisters and two brothers jammed shoulder to shoulder. The youngest, little Sarah, was still ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Idols

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Oct 17, 2023
     | 2,287 views

    Everyone is a fan of something or someone, but we must exercise caution and be mindful of the dangers of idolatry. Because a simple admiration or desire can turn into idolatry. Idolatry is often a good thing that becomes a god thing. That will eventually create a barrier between us and God.

    To become a fan is generally fine. “Everyone is a fan of something or someone, but we must exercise caution and be mindful of the dangers of idolatry. Because a simple admiration or desire can turn into idolatry. Idolatry is often a good thing that becomes a "god thing". That will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Relearning Lessons We Haven't Applied" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,896 views

    This was one of three sermons from Colossians 2 & 3 for the fall start of school

    Back To The Spiritual Classroom 3 Relearning The Lessons We Haven't Completely Applied Col. 3:1-11 Dorn Ridge September 20, 2009 INTRODUCTION: I. THERE ARE TIMES WE HAVE TO RELEARN HEAVENLY LESSONS. 1.) We must set our hearts on things above. A.) Because we Have been raised with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What We Need To Start Growing Deep

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,385 views

    God longs for us to grow deep in Him, but according to Jeremiah, people have different plans. How do we then access this growth promised by God?

    What we need to start growing deep 11 Has any nation ever exchanged its gods for another god, even though its gods are nothing? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols! 12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay, says the LORD. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free