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    Perfect Love Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 808 views

    Keep our eyes focused on Jesus, endure the challenges of life, and remember we are not alone in our faith journey, as we experience and emulate Jesus' perfect love.

    Just like in our object lesson, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and His love for us. That means spending time with Him, praying, and reading the Bible. The more we focus on Jesus, the stronger our faith will be. The more we focus on Jesus, the stronger our faith will be. Life can be tough ...read more

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    Legacy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    Explore the theme of leaving a godly legacy, using King David's story as an example, and to challenge the congregation to strive to leave a legacy that glorifies God and impacts future generations.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to be diving deep into a message that I pray will stir our hearts and challenge our spirits. We're going to explore the theme of the legacy we leave behind. Rightly did Ravi Zacharias say, "Beginning well is a momentary thing; finishing well is a ...read more

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    Season Of Favour PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,317 views

    Explore the message of God's favour, comfort, and guidance in times of trouble as depicted in the book of Isaiah, encouraging believers to trust in God's wisdom and love even in challenging circumstances.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Isaiah, one that speaks to the very heart of our walk with Jesus. It's about God's favour in times of trouble, His promise of comfort and restoration, and His blessing of divine guidance. These are themes that ...read more

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    By Their Fruit We Shall Know Them PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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     | 1,539 views

    Emphasizes the importance of choosing the narrow, challenging path of true belief, bearing good fruits, and being wary of false prophets, as guided by Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. I bet you've all heard the saying, "The road less traveled is often the most rewarding." It calls to mind a sense of challenge, doesn't it? A call to venture beyond the ordinary, to embrace the difficult for the sake of the extraordinary. This concept isn't new ...read more

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    Crossroads PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,099 views

    This sermon encourages us to navigate life's challenging paths with hope, make wise decisions, learn from our regrets, and find spiritual rest in God's guidance.

    Good morning, my dear friends. We're gathered here today with hearts full of hope. Hope, that is the very essence of our faith, isn't it? It's like what G.K. Chesterton once said, "Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all." And that's exactly what we're here to do ...read more

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    Are You Elijah? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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     | 86 views

    God promises healing, hope, and restoration to those who fear Him, calling us to renewed faith, obedience, and wholehearted devotion amid life’s challenges.

    Friends, some mornings feel like the sky forgot to wake up. The headlines are heavy, our homes can be hurried, and our hearts carry more than they let on. Yet right in the pages of Scripture, God promises a sunrise. Not just any sunrise, but the “Sun of righteousness” with healing in His wings. Can ...read more

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    Whatever It Takes (#3) Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    This message is 3rd in a series of 4 messages that challenge the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the people that God has called them to be, and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

    “WHATEVER IT TAKES” Luke 10:38-42 INTRO – The little girl’s father had just given her a silver dollar to put into her bank. She excitedly ran off to her room to "deposit" the coin. However, in a few minutes she returned and handed the silver coin back to her father. "Daddy," she said sadly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Fast Do Not Exploit! Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 14, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    Indeed it has become quite a challenge to practice the discipline of fasting from food in a society today which is dominated by changing work environments, time structures, consumerism and many health concerns at large.

    When you Fast do not exploit A very challenging theme this morning: “When you fast do not exploit”. Indeed it has become quite a challenge to practice the discipline of fasting from food in a society today which is dominated by changing work environments, time structures, consumerism and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Zechariah's Song Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2020
     | 5,105 views

    Zechariah’s Song challenges us to expect God to work even in the middle of our present difficult circumstances. We do this by looking back at the actions of God, and then looking forward to the promises of God.

    Message Zechariah’s Song Luke 1:57-80 We are working our way through a series which looks at the Advent Songs. Today we are going to have a look at Zechariah’s Song. So that we can be reminded of the context of the song let’s start by reading Luke 1:57-66 (read just verse 57) Hopefully you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory In The Face Of Adversity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 24, 2025
     | 473 views

    Adversity is a part of life, and even the strongest believers face trials and opposition. However, God has not left us defenceless. In the midst of challenges, there is a divine assurance that we are more than conquerors through Christ.

    VICTORY IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:35-39 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Psalm 34:19, Isaiah 43:2, John 16:33 INTRODUCTION: Adversity is a part of life, and even the strongest believers face trials and opposition. However, God has not left us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Look For The Beauty In The Brokenness Of This World Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 7, 2025
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     | 1,494 views

    The world is filled with both splendour and suffering, beauty and brokenness. It can be challenging to see God’s hand at work in the chaos, but as believers, we are called to recognise His grace and redemption even amidst pain.

    Go! And Look for the Beauty in the Brokenness of This World Introduction Today, we will explore a profound truth: Go! and look for the beauty in the brokenness of this world. The world is filled with both splendour and suffering, beauty and brokenness. It can be challenging to see God’s hand at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Recipe For Romance Series

    Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022
     | 2,099 views

    In this sermon by Ed & Lisa Young, you'll find that there's help and hope for troubled marriages as well as a challenge to make great marriages greater.

    7 SENSES OF MARRIAGE : RECIPE FOR ROMANCE JANUARY 30, 2022, 9:30AM ED AND LISA YOUNG ED YOUNG: This is my wife, Lisa, we've been married for almost 40 years. LISA YOUNG: Just in case you didn't know. I'm not just some random girl standing up here with Ed. ED YOUNG: We're talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Precious Promises Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,963 views

    Here we are challenged to take full advantage of the divine power & promises of God. Peter then gives us the specific steps to follow so that we may be victorious through Jesus Christ.

    2 PETER 1: 3-8 [Our Precious Faith Series] PRECIOUS PROMISES Peter begins his teaching by reminding them and us of the basics of authentic Christianity. If we continue to live by the divine power which God has given to us, and if we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Beginning God Created ... Genesis 1:1-5

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2021
     | 1,819 views

    The Word of God starts out with a belief-challenge. In the beginning God created ... Do you believe it? Is it necessary to believe it? Is it OK if you don't believe it? How big is God anyway?

    Genesis 1:1-5 Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Thrive Amid Adversity

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 9, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,049 views

    Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity.

    Introduction: The Righteous can thrive in adversity because they understand several principles. Adversity has always been a part of our human experience. The challenges of life faced properly can help us grow. Maintaining faith in God helps us solve problems and overcome adversity. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist