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    They Served With Valor And Honor PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,381 views

    This sermon honors veterans, emphasizing their sacrifices and service, and encourages us to show respect and live a life of service and sacrifice daily.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as family, united in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to honor and pay tribute to the brave souls who have sacrificed so much for us. ...read more

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    All In His Hands PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,333 views

    This sermon explores how to handle life's challenges through faith, trust, and surrender to God, following the example set by Jesus in Luke 23:46.

    Greetings, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we find ourselves gathered once more in the blessed sanctuary of our Lord, a place of refuge, a place of solace, a place where we can unburden our hearts and lift our voices in praise. It is a joy to see each one of you here, your presence a testament ...read more

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    This Group Must Somehow Form A Family

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,838 views

    This sermon explores ’family’ relationships through the Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers. Because of his relationship with God, Joseph has decided to engage in his relationships differently.

    Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 6 What we have before us is a very touching scene. This family has hurt one another incredibly. Joseph’s story is one of the rich time honored stories that has been retold many times in life of the church. In recent years, an animated film about Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Signs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,708 views

    Wonder if you are truly growing in your faith? Here are just a few signs to show that you are.

    Matthew 19:21 It is God's desire for each believer to grow and mature in their faith. Just as we expect a baby to grow and mature, so the believer needs to grow and mature spiritually. Although spiritual growth is not shown on the outside, yet there are some ways to know that a person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Find Your Strength

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,033 views

    There are times in our lives that are difficult to handle and process through and we need strength! We need strength to endure, strength to press forward, strength to hold on, and sometimes even strength to keep moving in the name of the Lord.

    “David was now in serious trouble because his men were very bitter about losing their wives and children, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.” (1 Samuel 30:6 NLT) The recorded word of 1 Samuel 30 reveals David in a difficult position of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Manage Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,581 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Used

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,232 views

    We are used by God. We see miracles. We see His hand work through our hands. Is that enough? Is there more?

    Used I. Introduction Thankful to be here. We are glad you are part of Restore and believe that you are key in ministering to a specific group of folks that need fellowship, accountability, and attention. II. Text Judges 13:24-25 24 Then the woman gave birth to a son and named him Samson; and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Depending On The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,257 views

    God, through the Holy Spirit, calls us to take action and do the impossible, trusting that He will provide the necessary resources and power.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving into the heart of Acts 13:2, a powerful passage that shouts to us about God's Call to Action, the Power of the Holy Spirit, and Trusting in God's Provision. This verse says: "While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart ...read more

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    The Love Of God-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 2, 2021
     | 1,559 views

    3 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

    The LOVE Of GOD-III—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Lost in the Translation: A husband & wife are at a recognized high-brow restaurant celebrating their anniversary. Looking the menu over, they were shocked to see a dish named, “hickory-smoked road-kill possum jowls in pancake syrup.” They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Master Of Every Situation

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 20, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,859 views

    Paul counters the false expectation of ’prosperity theology’ by giving his readers A Strategy for Living and The Antidote to Self-pity to enable them to be Master of Every Situation.

    MASTER OF EVERY SITUATION I wonder if you’re like me always looking at the barometer - it doesn’t stay in one place very long. Life is very much like that. If I were to draw a graph of my life in terms of feelings and experiences it wouldn’t be a straight line and I suspect many of you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ-Likeness Remains Our Presdestined Purpose

    Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,102 views

    The goal of all discipleship is to create Christ-likeness in believers.

    CHRIST-LIKENESS REMAINS OUR PREDESTINED PURPOSE Romans 8:28-39 By late Spring, 1864, the American Civil War reached a military impasse that compromised President Lincoln’s re-election. He wrote a note to that effect, then filed it. General Sheridan’s victories in the Shenandoah Valley and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace In The Midst Of The Storm Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    Part 21 of a series in Psalm 119

    Peace in the Midst of the Storm Part 21 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: October 12, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119: 161-168 Introduction The psalmist has been under constant pressure, discouraged, and depressed. He uses two words repetively; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Spirit Moves Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,837 views

    This sermon describes the predictable attacks of Satan when the Spirit moves in a church or a person’s life and how we should respond to those attacks.

    When The Spirit Moves Acts 8:1-8 April 28, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration: From the sermon, "Spreading Power through Persecution" by John Piper, senior pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota] On January 9, 1985, a Congregational pastor in Bulgaria named Christo Kuleczef, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 244 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    1- Friends and brothers 2- Medicine and bones

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes - Most husbands become interested in politics. In fact, many of them are already the minority leader in their house. - The most difficult arithmetic to master is the art of counting our blessings. - It’s funny how a bad cold improves enough to let a person accept ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Job’s Patience & Faithfullness To God ! 3rd On Job Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,086 views

    James in exhorting Christiance to follow the example of the patience of Job gives reasons for developing a 3rd lesson on Job and his great character of patience and faithfulness.

    INTRODUCTION # 31 1. Open your bible to Job 1:20&ff. 2. In our two previous lessons from the book of Job we have learned about the great moral character of Job. 3. We have learned of Satan’s plan to try and get Job to curse God. Satan was responsible for Job losing all of his livestock and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ