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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Hope In God's Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023
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    Psalm 42:5 encourages us to reflect on our inner struggles and, like the psalmist, choose to put our hope in God. In Him, we find an unshakable anchor, a source of unwavering hope

    "Hope in God's Faithfulness" Introduction: Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we turn our hearts to Psalm 42:5 in the New Living Translation, which provides a message of hope and trust in the midst of life's trials. Point 1: The Cry of the Soul Scripture: Psalm 42:5a (NLT) - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming A Godly Young Person Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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    God is calling young people to be faithful, bold, courageous, and determined like Caleb in the Bible, and to trust in His divine resources as they follow Him in their daily lives.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about what it means to be different. Not just different for the sake of being different, but different in a way that makes a positive impact on the world around us. We're going to look at the story of Caleb in the Bible and see how his faith and ...read more

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    Saved From Sin Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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    God is a relational God who saves us from the power of sin and is always with us, empowering us to live with courage.

    Today, I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let me ask you a question: Have you ever felt trapped or stuck in a bad habit or situation? Yeah, we all have. But guess what? God wants to help us break free from those things! I have a mousetrap here. Imagine this ...read more

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    Take Up Your Cross Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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     | 1,821 views

    Jesus calls us to take up our cross, which means embracing the pain, loneliness, and partnership that comes with following Him. The journey may be difficult, but the reward is worth it.

    Today, we're gonna talk about something taking up our crosses, and I've got a cool object lesson to help us understand it better. But first, let's dive into the message. You know, life can be pretty hard sometimes, right? Jesus actually told us that we'd face some tough times. Check out what He ...read more

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    Testing & Persevering Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
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    Trials test our faith and produce perseverance. We can find joy in trials because they shape us and draw us closer to God.

    Today, ,we're going to deep dive into the book of James. James, Jesus' half-brother and a big deal in the early church, wrote this letter to encourage believers who were having a rough time. James talks a lot about faith and actions going hand in hand. Let's see what he has to say about handling ...read more

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    Faithful Action Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 3, 2024
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     | 1,119 views

    True faith is more than just believing—it's about living out God's Word in our daily lives. Our actions should reflect our faith, showing that we truly follow Christ.

    Hey guys, today we're going to dive into a pretty cool part of the Bible, James 1:17-27. It's all about how faith isn't just about believing in God, but actually living out what He says in our everyday lives. So, let's start with a little object lesson. I want you to imagine you're looking in a ...read more

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    The Impact Of Positive Thinking SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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    Next to accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, maintaining a positive attitude is of utmost importance. Your attitude has the power to make or break you, to heal or hurt you...

    Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good positive attitude. Your attitude can make or break you, heal or hurt you, make you friends or enemies, make you happy or miserable, and make you a success or failure. Your attitude is a reflection of ...read more

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    Living By The Spirit's Strength SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 877 views

    We must navigate our life not through our own strength or power, but by the guidance and power of His Spirit.

    Zerubbabel, the governor of Jerusalem, faced a seemingly impossible task. God had instructed him to rebuild the temple, which was a daunting challenge. Rebuilding is often more difficult than building from scratch. Zerubbabel encountered opposition from the surrounding people who tried to ...read more

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    Finding Strength In Life's Storms SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    A short devotion to start a meeting, aimed at inspiring each other to stay resilient during life's storms.

    Have you ever noticed how it can rain on one side of town and not the other? Or even on one side of the street and not the other? Even tornadoes have a relatively narrow path of destruction. I've seen places where homes on one side of the street were heavily damaged while on the other side they ...read more

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    Expressing Gratitude To Our Pastor SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Understanding and expressing our appreciation for our Pastor in a way that aligns with Biblical teachings.

    What does the Bible say about our Pastor? In order to understand the role of a Pastor in today's world, we need to approach it from a biblical perspective. Many people have misconceptions about the Pastor's role, referring to them as an "Employee of the Church" or a "Team Manager." However, these ...read more

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    Everyone's Welcome At God's Feast SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,297 views

    In Luke 14, Jesus portrays the Kingdom of God as a grand feast. This sermon explores who is invited to this table and the extent of its inclusivity.

    In this sermon, we will explore Luke 14, where Jesus describes the Kingdom of God as a great banquet table. We will examine who belongs at the table and how inclusive it is. Jesus often faced controversy due to his social interactions. He would eat with sinners and outcasts, which was frowned upon ...read more

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    Simon The Stone

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    Jesus sees not merely what we are, but what we can be. Peter was transformed from an unstable, weak, and impetuous man to a man who was rock solid for Christ.

    Simon The Stone Text: John 1: 41-42 Intro: Simon Peter is one of my favorite characters in the Bible. He fills its pages with life and energy. Though he was often reckless and impetuous, he was always sincere. Simon was a man who was passionate about everything he did. Later in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Dead "C"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003
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     | 3,887 views

    Being dead is not good. It’s not good for you and it’s certainly not good for anyone else. Being alive is much better...agree, I thought so. Yea, I know some say "isn’t it better to be dead and out of this sin cursed world and be with Jesus". Sure it is

    "The Dead "C" - Luke 2:49b - "I must be about my Father’s business?" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Being dead is not good. It’s not good for you and it’s certainly not good for anyone else. Being alive is much better...agree, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    End Zone Living

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    A Super Bowl Sunday Sermon on living for God’s eternal purposes.

    Welcome to Super Sunday! One Sunday a year all of America and a large part of the world watches football. People will tune into the game today that haven’t watched a game all season. (That almost describes me!) The Super Bowl is the biggest game of the year. It’s the culmination of over five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Move On!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 35,472 views

    Maybe you have stayed too long for your ministry and God wanted you to move on in other direction or advance into a better one. This message is dedicated for you!

    (I Shared this message during Central Bible College Chapel Service, Oct. 8, 2004) Brethren, Did you know that the number one problem of the Christian churches in the Philippines today is contentment? Being contented in your life according to Apostle Paul is good but when it comes to church growth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational