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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Cost Of Freedom 2 Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024
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    For some that means accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior so you might be set free from the penalty and presence of sin, and then learn how to live each day free from sin's power.

    Opening illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone booth with 2 other guys, 2 miles below the surface of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By Truth: Running From God’s Call Jonah 1:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2024
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     | 1,043 views

    Jonah 1:3 offers a powerful lesson on obedience, fear, and God's relentless pursuit of us even when we try to flee from His calling.

    Transformed by Truth: Running from God’s Call Jonah 1:3 Jonah 1:3 (NLT): "But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the Lord. He went down to the port of Joppa, where he found a ship leaving for Tarshish. He bought a ticket and went on board, hoping to escape from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of A Father’s Blessing Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 31, 2023
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    The final chapter of Jacob's life provides a striking example of the power of a father's blessing. What can we learn that's can be applied to our role as fathers (and mothers).

    AT THE END: As Jacob comes to the end of his life, he blesses his children. - Genesis 48:1-49:28. - These two chapters share with us the final acts of Jacob. He has lived a long life and he knows he’s at the end (48:1-2; 49:29, 33). - The words that Jacob speaks are words of blessing (49:28). - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 7 Churches Of Revelation (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 16, 2023
     | 1,200 views

    This concludes our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation, and each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it. Although sometimes subtle, there is a very common theme to each letter: a church that allows the world to influence it is NOT being faithful to Jesus Christ.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 27, Revelation Part 4 The 7 Churches of Revelation (Part 2) Revelation 3:1-22 Introduction - Today we will conclude our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation -- Last week: Each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it -- Although sometimes subtle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Ahead To 2024 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 1, 2024
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    Acts is the birth, history (and encouragement) of the church. More importantly, it is the commanded mission of Jesus for all of us to follow to go and make disciples!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 1 Looking Ahead to 2024 Acts 1:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- On the heels of “The Alpha and Omega”, this is our next exploration - Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ecclesiastes Chapter Five Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 24, 2025
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     | 656 views

    What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter five of Ecclesiastes.

    Ecclesiastes Chapter Five Ecclesiastes 5:1 Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil. When we enter the house of God, we should have the attitude of being open and ready to listen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "He Came…to Destroy The Works Of The Devil”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2025
     | 643 views

    Jesus empowers us to stop the works of the devil. 1) temptation rejected by quoting scripture 2) Jesus is our "Advocate" as He sits at the Father's right hand to intercede 3) He has defeated Satan's grip of the fear of death by His resurrection

    In Jesus Holy Name February 9, 2025 Luke 4:33-34 “He Came…To Destroy the Works of the Devil” The title of our sermon begs for a question: What are the “works of the devil” that Jesus came to destroy? We know that Satan brings into our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joshua, The Fulfillment Of God's Promises. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2025
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     | 747 views

    The people of Israel were slack in taking up their inheritance in The Promised Land, are we slackers also, not taking up the freedom we can have, the abundant life we can have in Christ Jesus?

    Back into the deep dive into scripture; Joshua. Joshua 14:1-6 and Joshua18:1-8. We had previously, last year, looked at Joshua and the defeat of Jericho, we had journeyed that far in the Old Testament, my first few sermons of 2025 were about living victoriously in Christ. But back to Joshua the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Balance Between Planning And Trust

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025
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     | 306 views

    We are called to plan for our lives with the Lord

    I am a planner – I thrive on making plans and love setting short-term and long-term goals. I always map out plans for tomorrow the night before. It usually looks something like this: Tomorrow, I will do my morning devotions, have breakfast, go to church for office hours, and then go to my lunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    (1) Celebrate Good Times Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 3, 2025
     | 128 views

    John 2 -- Cana Wedding God brings abundance out of emptiness.

    Introduction: Seven Signs, One God Revealed I heard about a man who was driving across the country with his wife. They pulled off the interstate to stop for gas, and while he was filling the tank, his wife went inside the convenience store. When she came back out, she was laughing. “What’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    We All Fail PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,372 views

    Though we all fail, God's grace and redemption are always available to lift us up and guide us towards growth and success in our spiritual journey.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that touches each and every one of us – failure. We all mess up, stumble, and fall short. It's a part of being human. But the beautiful thing about our God is that He is always there to pick us up, dust us off, and help us move ...read more

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    Gratitude Is What Unites Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 777 views

    Explores how to embody the heavenly heritage of gratitude, generosity, and togetherness exemplified by the early church.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together, whether in the hallowed halls of our beloved church or in the sacred space of our homes, let us remember that we are united in Christ. We are one body, one spirit, and one hope. We are the living testament of God's love, a love that ...read more

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    Thorn In My Flesh PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,324 views

    Explores the power of humility, encouraging believers to embrace their struggles as reminders of their dependence on God and their role in His plan.

    Good morning, cherished friends and family. It's always a joy to gather together in fellowship, to share in the warmth of God's love and the wisdom of His word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us, a message that is as timeless as it is timely. ...read more

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    Who Shall We Serve? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 997 views

    Emphasizes the importance of consciously choosing to serve Christ over worldly desires, and the transformative power of committing to God.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space, this hallowed ground where hearts are mended, spirits lifted, and lives transformed. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our loving God, in His infinite wisdom and grace, has called us together to hear His Word, ...read more

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    Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,141 views

    Explores the power of enduring hope in Christ, which shines brightest in adversity and anchors us in the certainty of God's promises.

    Warm greetings, family of faith. There is a comforting familiarity in gathering together, each of us bringing our unique experiences and perspectives, bound by the common thread of our shared belief. We are united in our desire to understand more deeply the infinite wisdom of God's Word, to seek ...read more

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