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    Is History Repeating Itself? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
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    This sermon explores the prophecies of Scripture, warns against superficial faith, and emphasizes the importance of genuine worship in deepening our relationship with God.

    Good morning, cherished family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you all today, to share in the fellowship of faith, to bask in the warmth of our shared belief, and to stand together on the solid rock of our Savior's love. I am thrilled to be here with you, as we gather under the sheltering wings of ...read more

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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Expects Us To Be More Like A Farmer Than A Bumblebee

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown.

    1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown. Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer -- Going Beyond Rub A Dub Dub Thanks For The Grub Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
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     | 22,925 views

    Surely prayer has to be more then the trite prayers that we pray before a meal doesnt it?

    Act 4:23-31 Prayer – Going Beyond “Rub a dub dub, thanks for the Grub” Introduction A. God is great God is good let us thank him for our food Amen B. Lord bless this bunch as they munch there lunch C. Rub a dub dub, thanks for the Grub D. (Find some more “cute” prayers) E. Is that all prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Love The Lord Your God: Parenting Beyond Your Capacity

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 30, 2010
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    The reality is there is no perfect family. There is no perfect parent, parenting style, or parenting trick. “... God is more interested in using broken people than He is creating a better picture.”

    Love the Lord your God Family Camp 2010 Intro: Perfect parents Parenting Beyond your Capacity Book by Reggie Joiner & Carey Nieuwhof “God isn’t holding up a perfect picture; He’s writing a bigger story.” Images of what the ideal family is Flood of parenting books, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Faith Moves Beyond Our Comfort Zone And Takes Risks Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 14, 2007
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    A sermon that examines the risk taking faith of Rahab.

    What causes ordinary people to take risks? What prompts people to gamble or engage in extreme sports such as skydiving, hang gliding, scuba diving, auto racing, rock climbing and whitewater kayaking? Psychologists have determined that it is more a personality trait rather than a behavior. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beyond All Odds - The Story Of Israel Proves The Accuracy Of The Bible

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2016
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    The success of the Jewish people is a powerful proof for the accuracy of God's promise to bless them above all other people of the earth.

    Is it a mere coincidence that Israel is successful in unparalleled ways, and at the same time, the object of hatred throughout much of the world? Is there any significance to the survival of the Jewish people who have been mercilessly hunted, and targeted for elimination not once or twice, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Courage: Can We Lead People Beyond Our Comfort? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2015
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    The Church at Laodicea was an example of a Church that lacked leaders who were willing to move them past their comfort zone. God calls all of us to lead people without fear.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • I cannot imagine what those young men were thinking as they approached the shores of Normandy. I wonder how many of them thought this was going to be the last moments of life? • According to a press release from June 6, 2014 from the White ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Beyond Death And Man’s Future Destiny Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 25, 2013
    based on 28 ratings
     | 25,265 views

    Is Heaven Real? Is Hell Real? Is there Life after Death? Is there Eternal life? What delivers us from the fear of death? Every single day, some 80,000 people die on Earth. In another 90 years, nearly everyone who's on Earth today will be gone. It can ha

    Life beyond Death and Man’s future destiny “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment”(Hebrews 9:27ESV) Is Heaven Real? Is Hell Real? Is there Life after Death? Is there Eternal life? What delivers us from the fear of death? A wise man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "getting Ready For Christmas: Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2018
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    Do our lives point Godward?

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Pointing Beyond Ourselves” Jeremiah 10:1-5 A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ornaments of silver and gold and a bright red bow on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hope Beyond Tears: Finding Comfort In Revelation 21:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2024
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     | 1,781 views

    Today we turn our hearts to the comforting words found in Revelation 21:4, a promise of hope that sustains us in the midst of trials and tribulations.

    Hope Beyond Tears: Finding Comfort in Revelation 21:4 Introduction: Today we turn our hearts to the comforting words found in Revelation 21:4, a promise of hope that sustains us in the midst of trials and tribulations. In this passage, we glimpse the glorious future that awaits God's children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    David Faithful Beyond His Physical Life Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023
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    God's eternal covenant with David.

    A. GOD’S ETERNAL COVENANT WITH DAVID: 2 SAMUEL 7:1-29 1. Thinking of building a Temple (house for God). “David sat in his house … but the Ark of God dwells in tent curtains” (2 Samuel 7:1-2). 2. David’s house will be spiritual influence. “When your days are finished … your seed after you … his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uncovering Counterfeits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,206 views

    To discern true or false preachers, look beyond their apparel; look beyond their appeal; and look beyond their approach.

    How many of you have heard of the “five-second rule”? It’s the popular notion that food dropped on the floor and picked up within five seconds is “safe,” because bacteria need at least five seconds to transfer from the floor to the food. Parents sometimes apply the rule to pacifiers (after their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 308 ratings
     | 56,764 views

    The heart of our problems are deeper than superficial behaviors. Before we can change, we need our hearts to be changed.

    Why do people treat each other so badly? Why do spouses break their wedding vows? Why do people act out in violence and hatred toward others? Why do racism and hate crimes still exist in our world? Why are people filled with greed? Why do we act with treachery and deception toward each other? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Life Beyond Death And Man’s Future Destiny-Part-3 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 1, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,416 views

    Mortals, born of woman, are of few days and full of trouble.God has appointed man’s bounds that he cannot pass; the boundaries of his life the period of his days, beyond which he cannot go beyond it

    Life beyond Death and Man’s future destiny-part-3 We continue with the 3rd part of our study about “Life beyond Death” for this study our text is taken from the Book of Job chapter fourteen. The Book of Job is one of the most celebrated pieces of biblical literature, not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Repentance Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 15, 2022
     | 3,919 views

    “Come, let us return to the Lord.” (Hosea 6:1) Jesus went to the house of many tax collectors and sinners. The Pharisees saw this and asked why Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners. In that context Jesus Quotes Hosea 6:6 (found in Matthew 9:13).

    The story of the prodigal son gives us a great picture of repentance. The prodigal has messed up big time and ended up in a terrible situation, eating pig slop just to survive. That situation made him turn back to his father. But you don’t have to wind up on skid row to need repentance. A Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist