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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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     | 5,285 views

    This sermon explores the constant, unchanging goodness of God, encouraging believers to experience and share this divine goodness in their daily lives.

    Beloved friends, as we gather here today, let us turn our hearts and minds towards a familiar passage that has comforted countless souls and guided many a weary traveler. Psalm 23:6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD ...read more

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    Our Living Hope

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,338 views

    A message of encouragement to remind us that salvation through Christ provides us with a living hope for today as well as for our future.

    CHRISTIANITY IS A RELIGION OF RESURRECTION. IN FACT, IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORD OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS "RESURRECTION." PAUL SAID IN 1 CORINTHIANS 15:14, "IF CHRIST BE NOT RISEN, THEN IS OUR PREACHING VAIN." WITHOUT THE RESURRECTION, THE VOICE OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Stephen's Sermon Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 29,966 views

    This sermon encourages us to let go of human tradtions and seek God only--just as Stephen said to the religious leaders.

    Stephen’s Sermon Acts 7 April 21, 2001 Intro: A. [Seeing Yourself in a Sermon, Citation: From a cartoon by Lee Johnson, The Best Cartoons from Leadership Journal, Volume 1 (Broadman & Holman, 1999)] Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let God Heal Your Eyes And Ears

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,528 views

    Through this LAW & GOSPEL prophecy from Isaiah we are encouraged to let God heal the eyes and ears of our soul.

    You are handed something that looks like a strange plastic spatula. “Cover your right eye and read the smallest letters you can on the chart on the wall. Now do the same with the other eye,” you are told. The person speaking to you records the results. In another office an assistant to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Promise Of Fruit

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 8,841 views

    This is a promise of encouragement to every preacher, to every teacher, to every worker to keep casting their bread on the water, for in due season they will reap.

    THE PROMISE OF FRUIT Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days As we read this verse, it seems at first, it do not make sense. It seems foolish to cast our bread or seed upon the waters. The sensible place would be in the ground. We can better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Gospel Is It?

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,277 views

    Sermon explains that the Good News does not belong to a preacher, a church, or a denomination--it is the gospel of Jesus. Unity and humility are encouraged.

    WHO’S GOSPEL IS IT? Have you have heard of T. D. Jakes? Charles Stanley? Rod Parsley? Creflo Dollar? Billy Graham? Kenneth Copeland? Kenneth Haggin? Cho Yonggi? Which one do you like best and why? We can be attracted to certain amongst this list based upon our personalities, our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Becoming A Mother Of Great Faith!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on May 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,896 views

    A message for Mothers, encouraging them to be prayer warriors for their family. And for them to be of great faith, for those "great" difficulties they are faced with.

    I want to begin this morning by wishing each and every Mother a Happy Mother?s Day! Without mothers?we would not be here today! We thank you for your hours of hard work and dedication?to the family, home, and the many other things that your time is consumed with? I hope that you all have received ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Christian Courage

    Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,354 views

    Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

    In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,366 views

    To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

    INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Get Excited

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers.

    In our text we find Peter writing no new doctrine, no new preaching just writing a letter to encourage believers. This morning we would like to try something a little different. We would like to encourage you not to get too excited about something's. We would like to do this not as an advocate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 22,054 views

    2nd Sunday in End Time - Saints Triumphant A sermon that encourages us to be prepared for Jesus’ 2nd Coming

    Matthew 25 1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in jars along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Attitudes Concerning God's Provision

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 256 ratings
     | 34,901 views

    A Sermon about God’s provision that will outweigh man’s provision. For people who need encouragement in a tough world.

    Three attitudes concerning God’s provision Feeding of the 5000 John 6:5-14 The citizens of Feldkirch, Austria, didn’t know what to do. Napoleon’s massive army was preparing to attack. Soldiers had been spotted on the heights above the little town, which was situated on the Austrian border. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is That In Your Hand?

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,294 views

    Encouraging people to use what ever God has given them for his service - Example of Moses and his staff.

    What is that in your hand? It is so encouraging isn’t it to see how many people are involved in ministry in this church. That says to me that there are many people who are serious about using their gifts and talents for God. This is encouraging because this means that you either 1) know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Brook Runs Dry

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 189 ratings
     | 37,640 views

    This sermon uses Elijah’s experiences at the Brook Cherith to encourage believers who have run into dry spiritual times

    “When the Brook Runs Dry” by Matthew Everhard. 1 Kings 17: 1-16; Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on June 20th, 2004. Words: 2293 My message this morning is for those whose brook has run dry. If you’ve ever experienced lasting defeat; If you’ve ever had all that you’ve come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Can't A Woman Preach

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,497 views

    This sermon is written to encourage women to ener into ministry and to cause us to look seriously at the Scriptures and women as God’s servants.

    Why Can’t A Woman Preach 1/21/2007 2 Kings 22:11-20 2 Timothy 2:8-15 One of the things that we believe about the body of Christ is that it is far larger than any one church, one denomination or one nation. That is why we encourage you to attend bible studies at other churches. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed