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    New Year Sermon PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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     | 2,113 views

    This sermon encourages believers to rely on Christ, utilize His divine provisions, and honor Him through virtuous living for a fruitful Christian journey.

    Ladies and gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I welcome you all with the warmest of hearts and the deepest of joy. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are here to seek, to learn, to grow, and to encourage one ...read more

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    Blind Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
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     | 1,816 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, using the story of Bartimaeus to inspire believers to be bold and believe before seeing blessings.

    Good morning, beloved family of God, it's a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance of God's Word. We are here to listen, to learn, and to lean on each other as we grow in faith. Today, we will be turning the pages of our ...read more

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    The Great Adventure PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 735 views

    This sermon encourages believers to embrace their God-given calling with boldness, break boundaries, and believe in the blessings of a life fully lived in Christ.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you once more in this place of worship, where we come together to share in the fellowship of God's love and grace. Today, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a new revelation of God's plan and purpose for us. We are here ...read more

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    Appreciating God's Love PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,419 views

    This sermon explores the profound depth of God's love, urging believers to contemplate, magnify, and find satisfaction in this divine affection.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, adorned not with the grandeur of man-made edifices, but with the humble, profound beauty of shared faith, let us turn our hearts and minds toward the boundless love of our Creator. A love so profound, so encompassing, it ...read more

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    The Widow's Mites PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,146 views

    This sermon encourages us to participate in God's purpose, perceive the divine in the mundane, and persist in devotion, inspired by the widow's offering in Mark 12.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, where the whispers of God's love echo in our hearts and His grace wraps us like a warm blanket on a frosty morning? We are here to delve into the depths of His Word, to seek His wisdom, and to ...read more

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    Parable Of Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 719 views

    This sermon encourages believers to cultivate their faith, seek God's favor, and face the future with hope, guided by the wisdom of the Holy Scriptures.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ. It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of our faith, and to gather in the warmth of God's abiding love. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the richness of God's word, drawing from ...read more

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    Labours Are Few PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
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     | 1,471 views

    Respond to God's call to action, serving as labourers in the plentiful spiritual harvest and guiding others towards faith.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters. It warms my heart to see so many of you here, ready to receive the Word of God. Today, we gather under the banner of faith, under the shared commitment to serve our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not merely as individuals, but as a community, united ...read more

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    My Addiction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 837 views

    Encourages believers to embrace strength and courage, understand their daily struggles, and journey towards glory, guided by God's Word and His presence.

    Hey there, friends! We're gathered here today to break bread, share in fellowship, and get into the Word of God. Now, I know we all come from different walks of life, with our own unique struggles and triumphs. But there's one thing that binds us together, and that's our faith in our Lord and ...read more

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    Persevering Crackpots

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 10, 2021
     | 2,580 views

    How did Paul respond to his critics ... ? ... Paul "... said, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles" (I Cor.1:23 NRSV). The true gospel of Jesus Christ removes all crutches that people use to prop up their pretentiousness!

    PERSEVERING CRACKPOTS Text: II Corinthians 4:5 - 12, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12  For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake.  (6)  For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has ...read more

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    Philistines Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2022
     | 2,564 views

    The ancient Philistines were in the land of Canaan before Moses, and the Israelites claimed it as their Promised Land from God. The conflict over Canaan territory and religious and cultural differences between Israelites and Philistines led to many battles between the two nations.

    Philistines Who Were the Philistines? The ancient Philistines were in the land of Canaan before Moses, and the Israelites claimed it as their Promised Land from God. The conflict over Canaan territory and religious and cultural differences between Israelites and Philistines led to many battles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall We Do With This Man? Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Sep 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,160 views

    As with each major sign, Jesus' words and deeds revealed where the hearts of the people were with God. The question is: How will we respond to His miraculous works and Words?

    We are finishing up with John chapter 11 today. Last week we saw how Jesus wept at Lazarus’ grave, commanded the people to roll the stone away from the tomb, and then raised Lazarus from the dead. We talked about how it was a picture of how Jesus can take things that are dead and decaying in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's All About Jesus (Colossians 4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022
     | 2,211 views

    The book of Colossians is all about Jesus! In this five-part series, we'll explore Paul's letter to the Colossian church and come to know Christ better.

    It’s all about Jesus: Colossians 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/13/2016 During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Amazed And Afraid

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022
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     | 2,480 views

    When someone is saved, he or she will become "amazed" by how God is working. But when they get to a certain point in their journey, God might require the individual to take a step of faith, at which point he or she will become "afraid."

    This morning I wish to speak with you about a common pattern that occurs in many individual relationships with the Lord. The trend that happens over and over, and the one that we will see in our passage of Scripture, is this: An individual will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, and grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mercy Instead Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,489 views

    The Pharisees criticized Jesus for eating with tax collectors. They thought they were better than Matthew, as they went around acting holy. Outward show doesn’t determine a person’s relationship with God. It's about the heart.

    This morning I am going to touch on the subject of “hypocrisy.” It’s difficult to preach on this subject matter because none of us are without some form of hypocrisy in our life. Jesus told us not to point out the splinter in our brother’s eye until we have removed the log in our own eye (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering The Mystery Of God's Will

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024
     | 1,074 views

    The story of Elijah, a widow, and her son in 1 Kings 17 showcases God's provision and the power of faith during hardship, revealing His enduring love and support.

    Introduction In the ups and downs of life, there's a story from the Bible about Elijah, a widow, and her son that shines like a ray of hope. This tale is told in 1 Kings 17, during a tough time of hunger across the land. It's a story that shows us how God is always there, ready to help when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist