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    More Sermon Series: I Want More! (Part 2) PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
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    This sermon encourages us to emulate Elisha's resilience and desire for spiritual growth, seeking to be more like Jesus and trusting in God's rewarding nature.

    A warm welcome to each and every one of you, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here today, united in our love for God and our hunger to understand His Word more deeply. In this sacred space, we come together as a family, a community, seeking to grow in faith, ...read more

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    In Tandem With God: Being Aware Of The Costs And The Benefits Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    This sermon explores that being a Christians involves costs and benefits. Being aware of the costs and the benefits of being a Christian is important, otherwise we end up with an unbalanced view of what it means to be a disciple.

    For every decision you make. For every way you live your life. There are prices to pay. And the price is not just money. But every decision we make will cost us in time and relationships. And at times, when we make a decision, it prevents us or stops us from making another decision. We may miss out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Gives Us Grateful Hearts Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Apr 11, 2016
     | 9,353 views

    The grace of God operating in our lives overflows in gratitude - here's why and how...

    Every now and again someone will post a meme saying that there are 365 times in the bible that God says "Do not be afraid" or "do not fear" one for each day of the year. Absolute nonsense sadly. It's actually only 126 times! Sentiment is good God does want you to overcome fear and go in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Children You Are Being Duped

    Contributed by Doris Bowers on Mar 29, 2022
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    Our primary task as parents is to prepare our sons and daughters to walk according to God’s plan, God’s will, and God’s purpose for their lives. Failure to raise our kids under a purpose and a plan reaps serious consequences.

    Ephesians 6:10-17 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gentleness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Highlight the importance and power of gentleness as a Christian virtue, and to encourage believers to embody and display this gentleness, as exemplified by Jesus, in their daily lives.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. The Bible has much to say about the power of gentleness, the benefits of being gentle, and imitating Jesus' gentleness. [Read passages] I'm reminded of a quote by Francis de Sales who said, "When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break ...read more

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    Being Alert For Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2012
    based on 38 ratings
     | 30,822 views

    The reason we are not making the most of our opportunities & just sleeping through so many other opportunities is because we have made a division between the life of faith & our daily life. We are to seek to serve God continually in our daily life

    COLOSSIANS 4: 2-6 [Christ Above All Series] BEING ALERT FOR OPPORTUNITIES Has your Christian Life lost its excitement? Has the fire gone out and you sense yourself just going through the motions? You know that the Christian life is the right way to live but the enthusiasm you once had and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Build Close Relationships With Your Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 20,795 views

    Jesus knew how to win the trust, confidence and love from His disciples because He chose men who were committed to the goals of the heavenly Father. If you really want to have close relationships, base them around mutual goals of giving God glory through

    If you want to know how to build close relationships with your disciples, follow the model given by Jesus Christ. Jesus loved His disciples and they loved Him with unmitigated affection. The Lord knew how to build relationships with the twelve apostles through intimate communications, sharing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,012 views

    Living for Jesus

    [what are you waiting for?] I recall several years ago, my mother brought me to the nearest Christian bookstore, which was over an hour away from where we lived. i absolutely fell in love with that store! I was a new believer and this store had a ton of great resources for me to pick and choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Will For Every Church Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    How to stop your church from closing.

    Text: Galatians 1:2-10 Title: God’s will for every church. Today we begin a new series on the book of Galatians. Today’s message is “God’s will for every church.” When Jesus founded the church he did so with a promise. “I will build my church and the gates of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dwelling In The Shelter . . .

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 19, 2022
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     | 13,021 views

    These benefits are for those who “dwell in the shelter of the Most High.” You can’t be indecisive about Christ & expect all the benefits of being close to Him.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 91:1-16; John 15:5; 1 John 1:3-7; Philippians 1:20-21. 4:6-7 ILL. Back in the early days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being A Clog In The Pipe

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,160 views

    Have you ever had a clog in your pipes that stops up all the water from draining out into the septic tank? If you have then you know the problems of stopped up pipes. Achan was a clog in the pipes that stopped the blessing of God from not only flowing o

    TEXT: Joshua 7:10-12; 16-26 TITLE: BEING A CLOG IN THE PIPE Have you ever had a clog in your pipes that stops up all the water from draining out into the septic tank? If you have then you know the problems of stopped up pipes. Achan was a clog in the pipes that stopped the blessing of God from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Big Is Your God

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,769 views

    Having a close relationship with God

    How Big is God to You? This morning I want to speak to you in a continuation of the series we just completed. A message that will help you as you put to practice the steps we have talked about the past 5 weeks about making Godly decisions and seeing 2010 become the best year of your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejection And How To Over Come It

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 28, 2020
     | 8,675 views

    We all face rejection at some point in time, some because of some skill that we lack, but others simply because of their faith in Jesus

    Sermon Title – Rejection and how to respond to it. Definition of REJECTION 1 a : the action of rejecting : the state of being rejected ignored, denied attention. Theme: Rejection - The Goal: How do Deal With It Mark 6:1-6 (NIV) - The opening caption reads / A Prophet Without Honor 6 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Under The Wings Of God Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 22,041 views

    Finding refuge close to God’s heart.

    As we left off last week, we saw how God had brought Naomi and Ruth through some very trying times. They had lost their husbands and were on a perilous journey back from Moab to Bethlehem. The lesson we looked at last week was that we have to come to the end of ourselves in order to find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #5 Being Transformed By A Divine Encounter Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,288 views

    This sermon shows the importance of encountering God if we have any hope of being transformed. Scriptures give many example of those whoes lives were changed by an encounter with God.

    Being Transformed by Divine Encounter Introduction: This year’s theme: Be Transformed. We need to be transformed in our thinking (head), the passions of our heart, and our actions. Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, 20-22 I. We Cannot Transform Ourselves A. Pride keeps us from seeing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God