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    Brother, Worker, Soldier, Messenger & Minister PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 622 views

    Encourages embracing gospel partnership and sacrificial service, inspired by the selfless examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus.

    Good morning, precious family of God. It's a joy to gather with you once again in the house of the Lord, to sit at the feet of our Savior, and to listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit as He speaks to us through the living and active Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine ...read more

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    In God's Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
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    Explores the importance of patience and trust in God's promises, using the story of Abraham and Hagar as an example.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to our sanctuary of solace and strength, our haven of hope and harmony. Today, we gather under the shelter of God's love and grace, united in our shared desire to understand His word and His will for our lives. We are not here by chance, but by divine appointment. So, ...read more

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    Daniel: Persistant In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 22, 2020
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     | 15,190 views

    Daniel is a wonderful example of someone who was sustained and protected by God’s power. Daniel also provides us with a wonderful example of what it is like to live in a society that wants nothing to do with either God or God’s Word.

    Powerful People - Daniel Our series this year is powerful people and we are going to examine how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Tonight we are going to consider someone from the Old Testament, Daniel. Daniel is a wonderful example of someone who was sustained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It’s Time To Turn The Page

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 29, 2016
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    Joseph, after 13 years of trauma, was elevated from the dungeon to Prime Minister. He's a great example on how to "turn the page" from an unpleasant period of life to a positive, fulfilling and fruitful phase. Let's follow his example!

    IT’S TIME TO TURN THE PAGE Gen. 41:14-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYING CARDS ON A TRAIN 1. Three men got onto a train going to Moscow. One was a Russian orthodox priest, one a protestant preacher, and the other was a Rabbi. 2. These 3 were alone in one compartment and because they were bored, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Wept - Part Three (Covid) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020
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    When Jesus wept in the Garden of Gethsemane, he left an example for those who wrestle with soul-crushing sorrow. By following his example, we can find hope and healing during life's hardships and heartaches.

    Jesus Wept (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/27/2020 I vividly remember the 1991 NBA finals. After four hard fought years of disappointment, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pipen had just led the Chicago Bulls to their first ever NBA Championship over Magic Johnson and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Show Them The Way Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 29, 2024
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    Parents have the responsibility of preparing their families for Jesus' return. Fathers: leading spiritually. Mothers: examples of faith. We need to be mindful of the evil days we are in and set a positive example so that all are ready for Jesus’ return.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Parenting - A Holy Stewardship Parenting is not easy! Parents Have It Rough Source: John Maxwell, "What Children Owe Their Parents (and Themselves)," Preaching Today, Tape 140. https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/1997/july/737.html Copied from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Phoebe- Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 23, 2007
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     | 13,337 views

    Where can we see examples of servants of God? Paul tells us that Phoebe is one of those examples. Though we don’t know a lot about Phoebe, we do know that she was a deacon and servant to many.

    The book of Romans is an interesting book written by Paul to the Church of Rome The purpose of the book was for Paul to do three things: 1. To introduce himself to the church and enlist their help in spreading the Gospel 2. To develop and defend the truth of the Gospel message he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Eating?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 1, 2025
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    When we take Communion we need to be guided by scripture. There are biblical examples that show both good and bad ways to partake. I Corinthians 11:17-22 gives an example of the wrong way and wrong attitudes to partake in communion.

    Alba 8-31-2025 WHAT ARE YOU EATING? I Corinthians 11:17-22 We are working through I Corinthians. The church in Corinth had a lot of problems. Thankfully, we don't have most of their problems, but it will be good for us to learn from them so that we don't repeat their troubles. Curry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Did Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
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    If we are to be conformed to the likeness of Christ then we must strive to follow His example in word and deed and do what Jesus did.

    What Did Jesus Do? Reading: Luke 4:14-30 Introduction The Gospel makes it clear that as followers of Christ we are “walking in newness of life”; we are raised up from the waters of baptism a new person, the old sinful being having been put to death. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Call To Perfect Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 19, 2014
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     | 7,554 views

    Jesus calls us to love even our enemies. Thus we imitate the perfect love of the Father, and the perfect example of the Son.

    THE CALL TO PERFECT LOVE. Matthew 5:43-48. The last of the six famous parentheses (Matthew 5:21-48) between “Ye have heard that it hath been said” (Matthew 5:43), and “But I say unto you” (Matthew 5:44) - addresses the most blatantly misconstrued of these man-made interpretations of Scripture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Passing The Faith Along Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 7, 2016
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     | 10,502 views

    If you want to pass the faith along to the next generation, eliminate threats to their spiritual inheritance and set the example of a full and satisfying life.

    W. A. Criswell tells the story of a five-year-old Baptist girl who lived next door to a five-year-old Catholic boy. On a hot summer day, they decided to play in a small wading pool in his back yard. As they were splashing around, quite innocently, they both took off their swimming suits. The little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Power Over Temptation

    Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2001
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     | 6,405 views

    We can use the example of Jesus in His temptation in the wilderness as our methods of overcoming temptation.

    POWER OVER TEMPTATION! Matthew 4:1-11 4:1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 4:2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Godlyfather

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 5, 2001
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    Joshua serves as an example of fatherhood at its highest and calls all Christian fathers to be "priests of their homes."

    The Godlyfather Josh 24:14-18 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Grateful For Grace

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000
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     | 11,756 views

    David's treatment of Saul's son, Mephibosheth, is an example of why we should be thankful for God's grace.

    Grateful for Grace 2 Samuel 9:1-8 Introduction Sally tells this true story: I heard the door open and slam shut at the back of the church. An exasperated young man looked around briefly and then sat next to me. "Sorry I'm late!" he offered with no explanation. I wondered: Who is this stranger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,514 views

    The example Nehemiah gives us when we’re confronted by bad news, tragedy or problems.

    When The Going Gets Tough. Nehemiah 1 Jonathan Gardner There was a song some time ago, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going….’. I’m not sure about the rest of the words, but the tune was catchy. But is does beg the question: What do we do when the going gets tough? We all encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational