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    Ready To Respond Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 723 views

    Being ready to respond to injustices and wrongdoing in the world by standing out, standing firm in faith, and standing for love.

    Today, we're gonna talk about how to respond to the tough stuff in life. You know, those moments when you see something wrong happening or when someone hurts you. We're gonna learn how to be ready to react with faith and love, just like Jesus would. So, let's dive in! I've got a sponge here, and ...read more

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    Unwavering Belief SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its greatest strength.

    Each one of us will face challenges in life that will test our faith to its core. These trials may come in the form of loss, doubt, disappointment, betrayal, or discouragement. It is crucial that we build up our faith to its greatest strength, preparing ourselves for the day we need it the most. ...read more

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    Serving In God's Garden SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    When God instructs us to serve in His garden, He is asking us to prioritize His needs over our own. This means stepping out of our comfort zones to reach out and minister to others.

    Title: Occupying for the Lord Introduction: In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus shares a parable about Christian service and the attitude that pleases Him. A father approaches two sons and instructs them to go and work in his vineyard. Although they receive the same assignment, their responses and ...read more

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    Inspire Your Siblings! SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 647 views

    The constant need to encourage each other in faith

    "A friend is someone who comes when everyone else has gone." The Christian life is challenging, filled with obstacles and difficulties. Even the apostle Paul himself faced many hardships. How many times have you felt discouraged in your walk with Christ? There are countless opportunities to lose ...read more

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    Finding Peace: A Biblical Approach To Battling Anxiety And Depression SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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     | 1,174 views

    Globally, more than 322 million people suffer from depression, and 264 million suffer from anxiety disorders. Let us discover how to overcome them based on the word of God

    Depression and anxiety are prevalent issues affecting millions of people worldwide. According to global statistics, over 322 million individuals suffer from depression, while 264 million struggle with anxiety disorders. These conditions can have a significant impact on a person's daily life and ...read more

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    One Person Can't Do It All

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 13,947 views

    The sermon is designed to empower all persons to become involved in every phase of the church’s ministry.

    One person can’t do it all (Exodus 18:15-27) Have you been around someone who came across as being indispensable? From this persons’ stance, nothing could be done right if it was not done by him or her. Despite the fact that they were others capable of assisting, the person from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How God's Love Becomes Our Love

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
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    It is God’s powerful love, shown through our lives, that brings us to love one another as we should. How does this happen?

    Morning Message Central Church of Christ February 18, 2000 John Dobbs HOW GOD’S LOVE BECOMES OUR LOVE Introduction: In this three part series of messages we have talked about: *God’s incredible agape love – and the way he loves us in spite of our weakness, mistakes, inadequacies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practical Atheism

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,591 views

    We are opposed to atheists and their impact on our society, but is it possible that we are atheists in the way we act? How can we keep from becoming practical atheists?

    Passage: I Samuel 17 Intro: If you want to stir up the Christian community, talk about atheists and atheism. 1. we know the definition well; those who do not believe that God exists. 2. as a unified group, take responsibility for all kinds of mischief. 3. prayer in schools, ten commandments ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Screen Door On A Submarine

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    A Comparison of faith and works.

    JAMES 2:14-26 “A SCREEN DOOR ON A SUBMARINE” A) Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, * It’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine! * James makes the same point: * Faith without works is dead, noting that works is what defines a Christian life. * There are those who read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Destiny

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Nov 6, 2001
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    A prophetic look at the Church!

    The Church of Destiny Dr. Adlai Naidoo A prophetic message for every Christian The Church of this generation has opportunities and challenges like never before experienced in Church history. Well over one quarter of all the people that have ever lived, from the time of Adam till now, are alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Will You Accept Gods Invitation And Come?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 12, 2010
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     | 8,719 views

    This parable got people listening to Jesus - as always. There was a twist for his hearers, and for us. Will we accept Gods invitation or will we make excuses?

    For the second week in a row the subject of food appears in our Bible reading. Last week we thought about Jesus sending out teams of two into the local towns and places that he was about to go (Luke 10:1). His teams were instructed to accept the hospitality of food and drink and shelter they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Be A Good Church Member - Part 1

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 7, 2007
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     | 4,119 views

    Deals with us being what we should be as a member of His church.

    Our subject this morning is really going to be in the form of a challenge – I challenge you to “Be a Good Church Member.” There are many texts that I could use to preach this sermon, but I have chosen the last words of Peter in 2 Peter 3:18 for they form the challenge to each of us this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Giant Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on May 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,039 views

    This is sermon four of Facing Giants Series.

    “Facing the Giant of Discouragement” Text: Joshua 1:6-9 6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. 7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Power Of Success- God's Call For Your Life!!

    Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Jul 2, 2013
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    God has plan for success. If we make up our mind to follow Him, He will lead us thru paths of victory though there will be momenst of failure....it is only temporary. That failure will lead us to suceed if we look at it through God's eyes!!

    Nehemiah 2:1-5 New International Version (NIV) Nehemiah 2 1 In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sin Of Ingratitude - Sermon By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 4, 2023
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    We are living in a generation of ingratitude. People take gratefulness for granted. Are we raising an ungrateful generation? Are we moving from a grateful generation to the entitled generation?

    Phil 4:6 Introduction Gratitude is defined as a positive emotional reaction that serves a biological purpose. It’s the appreciation of the valuable and meaningful things in our lives There are sin that we do by action are know as the sin of commission while there are other sins we do by not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal