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  • Norris Harris I avatar

    While Waiting To Be Crowned

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,334 views

    Since you and I can’t be Crowned “Till death shall set me free and then go home,” I thought it would be profitable and pertinent to probe this Interim Period of Delay. And so the Question is: WHAT MUST YOU AND I DO WHILE WAITING TO BE CROWNED? I wonder, a

    “Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me. The consecrated cross I’ll bear till death shall set me free; And then go home my crown to wear. For there’s a crown for me.” I feel led of God the Holy Spirit to address this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Spirit & Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 100 ratings
     | 33,297 views

    During the 1st part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when their allegiance was tested-as it comes to test every disciple.

    JOHN 6: 59-71 WHO CAN ACCEPT WORDS OF SPIRIT AND LIFE? During the first part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching and flocked round Him. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Outworking Of God's Inworking

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 29,415 views

    The Lord desires His people to live out what God has already worked within that life when that person trusted Christ.

    THE OUTWORKING OF GOD’S INWORKING Philippians 2:12-18 Proposition: The Lord desires His people to live out what God has already worked within that life when that person trusted Christ. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to diligently work out what God has worked within in total ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tested PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Explore how God tests us in conflicts, demonstrates His love and grace during these times, and guides us in resolving these conflicts.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to delve into a powerful passage from Exodus, chapter 17, verses 1 through 7. Max Lucado once said, "Conflict is inevitable, combat is optional." This truth rings loudly in our Scripture reading today. Let me read for you Exodus 17:1-7 (NIV): [Read ...read more

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    What Is A True Friend? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 872 views

    Explore the value, characteristics, and benefits of true friendship as guided by Proverbs 17:26.

    Good morning, church family. We are going to unpack a powerful passage from Proverbs today, Proverbs 17:26 that says, "Also, to punish the righteous is not good, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness." This verse, though seemingly simple, will guide us as we delve into our topic today, ...read more

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    The Storm Of Faith

    Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    Finding faith in the midst of a storm

    Matthew 8: 23-27 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 He replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Slay A Giant

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,966 views

    Recognize there will be giants around you. Look over your giant to God. Step up and step out. And Honor God in the Victory. Outline at the end.

    I have used Sermon Central in addition to may other resources in developing this sermon. HOW TO SLAY A GIANT October 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 17:38-49 Biblical story today is a familiar one, needs little introduction 1 Sam 17 is one of most famous stories in Bible. Israel about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blow A Trumpet In Zion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 23, 2011
     | 9,754 views

    This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

    Joel Pt5 Blow a Trumpet in Zion Introduction/Review Continue study of Joel- Joel 2. Testimonies from last weeks challenge- Last Sunday- challenged us-examine our lives/ask God- what adjustments we can make to respond to God’s call to repent/fast/pray- for our nation? Joel 2 Outline v2.1-11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Who Is This Jesus?

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 3, 2009
     | 3,951 views

    To this day people still have difficulty defining who God is, and if Jesus was God incarnate, then who is Jesus?

    Patrick Morley wrote, “The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.” (quote from SermonCentral.com) In the person of Jesus Christ, God came to earth to live among us in the person of His only begotten Son. Yet, even to this day people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Believe In The Lord Jesus Christ -- The Rest Of The The Story Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 1, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,529 views

    One of the Most quoted passages in Christian circles today is Acts 16:31 "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and You shall Be Saved, you and Your Household." This message gat the rest of the story.

    “BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND YOU SHALL BE SAVED – THE REST OF THE STORY” Acts 16:16-40 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ March 01, 2015 Audio Link to listen to the preaching of this sermon: http://chirb.it/dqea4N INTRODUCTION: 1.) Many of you will remember the news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Am I Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 14, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    Jesus demonstrates that who He is is the most important question in any life.

    Who Am I? Mark 8:27-33 In a posting just this last June, Kevin DeYoung, in his Restless and Reformed blog, describes what people say about Jesus today. "There's the Republican Jesus—who is against tax increases and activist judges, for family values and owning firearms. “There's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Over The Devil By The Blood Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,544 views

    The Devil was overcome by the Blood of Jesus in heaven and driven to the earth. He can be overcome over and over again by the believers here on earth through the Blood of Jesus.

    Victory over the Devil by the Blood of Jesus Christ Study Text: Revelations 12:11 Introduction: -. John captured a glimpse of Heaven’s glorious throne and all he could see was the Lamb of God “slain from the foundation of the world.” - And seeing nobody but Christ, he understood the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God With Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 890 views

    Explores the journey of the Magi, emphasizing their faith, worship, and pursuit of Christ, and encourages us to seek Jesus with similar devotion.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, to bask in the warmth of fellowship and the ever-glowing light of God's Word. Today, we're going to turn our hearts and minds to a story that is both familiar and full of wonder, a story that speaks of a star, ...read more

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    Finding The Silver Lining Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 150,616 views

    In this sermon we see Paul finding the silver lining of God’s will in the difficulties of life.

    Philippians 1:12-18 Sunday, January 27, 2002 As most of you know by now I am a Murphy’s Law kind of guy. I never knew before that there are some basic principles that were laid down by the actual Captain Murphy. Not surprisingly there were thirteen of them. 1. Nothing is as easy as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Warfare Of The Church

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 30, 2016
     | 5,165 views

    THE CHURCH IS BUILT TO WIN AND WIN THE GATES OF HELL.

    TOPIC: THE WARFARE OF THE CHURCH TEXT: EPHESIANS 6: 10-19, 2 COR. 10 3-6 MEMORY VERSE: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds” 2 Corinthians 10”4 CENTRAL TRUTH: The life of a Christian requires being ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal